About us

At Forgotten Paddock, we are passionate about providing our guests with a unique and unforgettable farm-stay experience. We are located in the heart of the Yorke Peninsula, surrounded by stunning beaches and a peaceful rural setting. Our accommodation in the original homestead dates back to the 1860s and has recently undergone major restorations. We also offer ceramic workshops in the historic shearing shed, where you can channel your inner artist and create something special to take home. Come and discover the tranquility of Forgotten Paddock today.

Andrew grew up on this farm and was one of 13 children to Frank and Mollie McIntyre. One daughter, then ten boys, followed by twin girls. The ten boys slept upstairs in a dormitory style room and the girls were fortunate enough to have their own rooms downstairs.

Andy's mum was a keen gardener and many locals were married in the beautiful grounds. The garden was also part of the ‘Open Garden’ scheme, where busloads of people would come to admire the beautiful gardens.

Meg also grew up on a farm at Maitland, closer to the town. Meg was one of six children to Maurice and Shirley Honner who both tragically died in their early 40’s following the death of Meg’s sister Felicity, at the age of 15 in a car accident. Meg also has a large extended family across the Yorke Peninsula. 

Andy and Meg were childhood sweethearts who both went away to boarding school and reconnected many years later. They moved back to the farm in 2018. The homestead had been empty for many years and had become home to rats, mice, birds, bees, possums and bats. Andy and Meg spent the next six years restoring the farmhouse to its former glory and have now started renovating the out buildings.