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Help feed rescue animals on peaceful 40-acre Gembrook farmstay & sanctuary
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6180 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Hoddles Creek, VIC
- Puffing Billy Steam Train48 min drive
- Dandenong Ranges National Park55 min drive
- Mount Donna Buang55 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Help feed rescue animals on peaceful 40-acre Gembrook farmstay & sanctuary
Only 1 3/4 hours drive from Melbourne CBD, your fully self-contained private 2-Bedroom cottage nestled between bush and green fields awaits you. You are free to explore our 40 acres, meet our friendly sheep alpacas, pigs, chooks and cows. Children love helping feed them and collect fresh eggs.
You can leave your busy city life behind you. Spend the days bush walking, riding Puffing Billy, grape grazing at local wineries, cycling, even snow playing in winter.. then relax and unwind in the spa bath, cook a BBQ whilst watching a spectacular sunset over the ranges. Bird watching from the deck is a favorite activity with an array of birdlife, including lyrebirds and bower birds and many more.
NB: Many accommodation places have several cottages-we only have ONE! - so peace and privacy is guaranteed.
Once the stars are out in the clear country sky, the wildlife is active. Wombats, koalas, lyrebirds, kangaroos and bandicoots are some of the animals you'll spot at Hoddles Hideaway. no noise, no neighbours, just peace and quiet.
Hoddles Hideaway: Gembrook Farmstay 40 acres of peace/privacy. Blissfully quiet.
*Breakfast can be provided by prior request*
You can leave your busy city life behind you. Spend the days bush walking, riding Puffing Billy, grape grazing at local wineries, cycling, even snow playing in winter.. then relax and unwind in the spa bath, cook a BBQ whilst watching a spectacular sunset over the ranges. Bird watching from the deck is a favorite activity with an array of birdlife, including lyrebirds and bower birds and many more.
NB: Many accommodation places have several cottages-we only have ONE! - so peace and privacy is guaranteed.
Once the stars are out in the clear country sky, the wildlife is active. Wombats, koalas, lyrebirds, kangaroos and bandicoots are some of the animals you'll spot at Hoddles Hideaway. no noise, no neighbours, just peace and quiet.
Hoddles Hideaway: Gembrook Farmstay 40 acres of peace/privacy. Blissfully quiet.
*Breakfast can be provided by prior request*
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Melbourne
Located in Hoddles Creek, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this cottage is in a rural area. Martindale Hall Heritage Museum and Tonimbuk House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Beenak G180 Bushland Reserve and Hoddles Creek Education Area. Consider Swallowfield Winery for a night out or Rayners Stone Fruit Orchard if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Hoddles Creek, VIC
What's nearby
- Bulong Estate - 28 min drive - 21.6 km
- Healesville Sanctuary - 39 min drive - 39.0 km
- Puffing Billy Steam Train - 48 min drive - 40.8 km
- Dandenong Ranges National Park - 55 min drive - 45.7 km
- Mount Donna Buang - 55 min drive - 53.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Gladysdale Bakehouse - 24 min drive
- Forest Edge - 15 min drive
- Gladysdale Pies - 23 min drive
- Bulong Estate - 29 min drive
- Gembrook Hill Vineyard - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Katharine and Mark McLean
We are nature lovers who sought a tree change from the business of city life!
Nothing makes us happier than welcoming people to our quiet and private property where they have peace and quiet and the chance to relax in nature and enjoy the birdsong and serenity. A farm tour includes meeting and feeding all the pet animals and spotting wildlife, such as koalas and kangaroos and a wonderful array of bird life. Many of our animals are rescued.
Nothing makes us happier than welcoming people to our quiet and private property where they have peace and quiet and the chance to relax in nature and enjoy the birdsong and serenity. A farm tour includes meeting and feeding all the pet animals and spotting wildlife, such as koalas and kangaroos and a wonderful array of bird life. Many of our animals are rescued.
Why they chose this property
We love the peace and quiet and every day moments enjoying birds and animals and the view over the pasture/scattered bush to see amazing sunsets from the deck of the cottage.
Yet, despite the tranquillity, it's not far to enjoy all the lovely places in the area-Warburton river precinct, local wineries, The Dandenong Ranges' cute villages and gardens, the snow in winter and of course Puffing Billy and Healesville sanctuary.
Yet, despite the tranquillity, it's not far to enjoy all the lovely places in the area-Warburton river precinct, local wineries, The Dandenong Ranges' cute villages and gardens, the snow in winter and of course Puffing Billy and Healesville sanctuary.
What makes this property unique
We are unique as we only have the one cottage on the property so guests truly feel they can fully relax and absorb the serenity without fear of other people being close by. Yet, if needed, we can show you the animals and you can have a free farm tour to meet all our lovely pets-cows, alpacas, sheep and hens. We don't eat them! They are living out their days meeting guests and relaxing! Such lucky animals! People are also surprised with how close we are to Melbourne-yet they feel they are in the middle of the country-with no one around for miles! So its an easy destination!
Languages:
English, German, Spanish
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