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Hillcrest Country Estate, Beautiful location in Macedon Ranges

Family-friendly farm stay in Rochford

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Looking at the house from the stone wall and fire pit
Gardens next to the pond
Outdoor dining
Rotunda in the gardens
Rotunda

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
NZ$972
avg per night

Explore the area

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Newham, VIC
  • Place, Curly Flat Winery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lancefield Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Hanging Rock Reserve
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$972
avg per night

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About the area

Rochford

Located in Rochford, this farm stay is in a rural area and in the mountains. Curly Flat Winery and Hanging Rock Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Twin Bridges Bushland Reserve and Hanging Rock Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Curly Flat Winery - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Lancefield Park - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Twin Bridges Bushland Reserve - 12 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Deep Creek K18 Streamside Reserve - 16 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Hanging Rock Reserve - 16 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Woodend Station - 19 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hanging Rock Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lancefield Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Country Garden Chinese Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Courtyard Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cleveland Winery - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hillcrest Country Estate, Beautiful location in Macedon Ranges

Enjoy your time on this picturesque 10 Acre 5 bedroom home & gardens set on a 110 acre farm with 360 degree views of the Macedon and Cobaw Ranges. Built in the 1860's, the house still has the old charm with two wood fireplaces and modern conveniences.

The house has 5 bedrooms each with a queen or double bed, 2 bathrooms plus a powder room. There are 2 log fires plus deducted gas heating and air conditioning in the main living areas.

The property also has the historic Wattle Hill Barn that was built in 1860 and fully restored in the 1990's. The barn is listed on the historic buildings register for the Macedon Area

Enjoy the gardens and BBQ facilities including outdoor table and chairs plus the new games room located in the original shearing shed.

Configuration of bedrooms;
- 1 King Room, 1 king bed and 1 single bed
- 1 Queen Room with Ensuite
- 1 Queen Room
- 2 Double Rooms

Great Location in Macedon Ranges

Great location 5 mins drive to Hanging Rock, Lancefield and Romsay. 15 min drive to Woodend and Mt Macedon. Easy access. The property is a working farm so the owners maybe onsite at certain times to tender the farm potentially staying in the Wattlehill Barn which is a separate building on the western side of the main property. Guests will have complete privacy of the main Hillcrest house, games room and gardens during their stay. If you would like to have any farm experience while staying at the property please feel free to reach out to us.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Possible just check with the owner when booking
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please confirm the nature of your stay
Pets maybe allowed with prior emission

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillcrest Country Estate, Beautiful location in Macedon Ranges pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hillcrest Country Estate, Beautiful location in Macedon Ranges?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hillcrest Country Estate, Beautiful location in Macedon Ranges?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hillcrest Country Estate, Beautiful location in Macedon Ranges?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Hillcrest Country Estate, Beautiful location in Macedon Ranges located?

This family-friendly Rochford farm stay is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Curly Flat Winery and Twin Bridges Bushland Reserve. Lancefield Park and Hanging Rock Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Hillcrest Country Estate, Beautiful location in Macedon Ranges Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views, lovely gardens, very comfortable beds and virtually every facility, amenity and the huge range of utensils one could think of, all conveniently available. Had to think hard what was “missing” …. ah ha - an apple corer (not that anyone uses them these days)The internal fire was a major hit during a very cold long weekend. Max temp 8 … feels like -2. Thanks for plenty of firewood, much appreciated.Highly recommend for several days for an extended family or group of close friends. Lots to do locally and very convenient to Melbourne.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clayton

a wonderful stay by one and all highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sid M.

Awesome, awesome, awesome. Will come again

Awesome, awesome, awesome. Will come again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Gathering Location

9 adults and 3 generations came together for 4 nights. Stunning house, loads of space, amazing kitchen with all the implements and pantry basics for gourmet meals, lovely property and such a convenient location. Thanks for sharing this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous place to relax

This property was perfect for a long weekend away with our adult children and grandchild. The house is very clean and extremely well resourced. The gardens are just gorgeous, with little pockets to enjoy as well as bigger spaces to all come together. Wayne was a terrific host, checking in a couple of times to make sure all was well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

tERENCE C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful unloved property

Grand old homestead that is clearly not lovedSweltering in the heat and freezing in the coldNeeds some easy to operate split systems especially in the bedroom as most had to sleep on the floor in living rooms during a heat wave Could be amazing but lacks attention to detail
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property!

We stayed at Hillcrest for a friends wedding at Glen Erin which was only a 2 min drive from the property so very convenient! 5 bedrooms well suited our group of 5 friends, some with partners as well. Fully stocked house, beautiful views and easy communication with owner. The only challenge we had was that it was a very warm weekend and the house gets full sun (with a gorgeous sunrise) so wams up a lot. There was ducted fan and portable air con units but I think it was just 3 full days of warm weather that made the house a bit warm overall but we still loved it and at night was gorgeous to sit outside on the decking once the sun dropped a bit with a view to die for!Recommend also maybe a large umbrella for shade on the decking seating area as it was beautiful to sit at, but unfortunately too hot on these warm days to fully enjoy.Overall fully recommend this property for a large group of friends as plenty of space and all linen and towels provided which makes a weekend super easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing country lifestyle

Staying here makes you feel at home we enjoyed it so much we stayed an extra night thanks Wayne for everything will be back one day soon for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a beautiful house

Is such a beautiful house, excellent view, really kind host I’ll love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning property and amazing host

Stayed with 9 adult family members for my daughter's birthday weekend away. Stunning property and amazing host in Wayne. Loved the games room where competition took place in table tennis and darts! Would highly recommend. Thanks for being part of a memorable weekend Wayne!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wesley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome experience

This is an amazing property both inside and out. The house is beautifully furnished on the inside but has the country charm on the outside. The gardens and outlook out to the mountains are quite something. We especially liked the fire pit which we used on a really clear night. The kitchen and living space is really big so its perfect for a family or larger group to use. Great location to local wineries as well. Highly recommend a stay at this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect place!

Such an incredible location and property. The perfect spot to bring out families together to celebrate our wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

AVALEE W., Glen Iris, Victoria, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escape to the country

Really gorgeous house, combining old and new, resulting in a house with both style and character. And a few quirky things. Overall it’s a very special place and we all enjoyed the opportunity to experience it for the weekend. Wayne was a very helpful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING ISN’T ENOUGH!

I stayed at this property with my bridesmaids the night before my wedding and the night following my wedding. This is one of the most amazing places I’ve ever stayed at. What a beautiful property with so many photo opportunities! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful family getaway

Our family recently had a weekend away together at Hillcrest Country Estate and we all absolutely loved the home, gardens and games room. It suited us perfectly and would happily go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A magnificent property with beautiful views from every window. Gardens were green and lush.

Beautiful property with magnificent gardens that were green, lush and wonderful pops of colour from the flowers.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely wonderful place to stay. So peaceful and relaxing. Thank you

Property is amazing and so tranquil. It was an absolute delight to stay at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All good

All good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend away

Our annual family girls weekend away where we celebrated Nans 83rd Birthday couldn't have been better spent than in this spectacular property. Stunning house and gardens, all the warming comforts and touches that made it extra special. Communication with owner 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

One of the best places to stay. Lovely surrounding and a lovely and comfortable property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maree G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hillcrest Estate, Rochford near Macedon

We found this property excellent, beautiful house, yet child friendly with amazing views. The garden is absolutely amazing. We highly recommend it and will certainly go back. Maree Gray
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place. Photos don’t do justice. Much better in real life. Grounds are stunning. Will def come

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ranjith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

excellent

It is truly an exceptional holiday home with attractive views in the middle of well, maintained huge garden. we spent two nights and looking foreword to visit again in the future for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

joel z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

long wekend

Amazing place to say for a long weekend and only 1 hour out of Melbourne..... will be coming back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020