Stone Creek Cottage Farmstay

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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Barwite, VIC

Mansfield Racecourse

13 min drive

Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail

16 min drive

Delatite Winery

22 min drive

Benalla Airport (BLN)

74 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This charming private colonial-style stone cottage featuring established gardens provides the comfort of home with all the essential modern conveniences you would need to enjoy a relaxing getaway, close to Mansfield and King Valley wineries, Mt Buller and the Victorian snowfields.

This hideaway features breathtaking views, stunning sunsets and starry nights on 24 acres of private country setting, all within 15 minutes of Mansfield. There's plenty for the kids to do while you sit back, relax and enjoy the magnificent scenery and quietness of the country.

Come and meet our friendly Pygmy goats and say hello to our newest team members Lulu, Chiquita, Can Can & Rumberella our gorgeous alpacas!

There's plenty to do
relax on the deck with a freshly brewed coffee or choose from a variety of different teas and read the newspaper, a magazine or book.

sip a wine or two and enjoy a platter on the deck overlooking the ever-changing landscape of the Mansfield Valley, surrounded by beautiful established gardens and gorgeous friendly animals.

enjoy a well-deserved holiday beer whilst listening to your favourite music via the bluetooth dock, watching the kangaroos and experiencing the best sunsets ever, followed by an awesome star filled sky.

just simply snuggle up on the comfy couches in front of the cosy fireplace and be mesmerised by the magic of the flames.

However you like it, we look forward to hosting you.

Property manager

Vickie Van der Hoeven

Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Washer

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The cottage is very child-friendly.

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Barwite

Located in Barwite, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Delatite Winery and Nillahcootie Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loyola G50 Bushland Reserve and Loyola G51 Bushland Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Mansfield Racecourse and Mansfield Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Barwite, VIC

What's nearby

Mansfield Racecourse - 13 min drive
Nillahcootie Estate - 15 min drive
Mansfield Golf Club - 16 min drive
Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail - 16 min drive
Delatite Winery - 22 min drive

Getting around

Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

Tolmi Tavern

Frequently asked questions

Is Stone Creek Cottage Farmstay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stone Creek Cottage Farmstay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stone Creek Cottage Farmstay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stone Creek Cottage Farmstay located?

This family-friendly Barwite cottage is located on the waterfront, 5.6 mi (9 km) from Tolmie Recreation Reserve, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Mansfield Racecourse and Mansfield Botanic Park. Mansfield Oval and Mansfield Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nenad

10 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

My wife and I decided to spend our 10 year anniversary staying at the Stone Creek Cottage and it was an amazing experience. Both Vickie and Ed are amazing people and such hospitable hosts. The cottage was so lovely and had everything you needed with Vickie still checking in on us to make sure. As well as giving us plenty of recommendations of things to do and see in this lovely part of the world. Scenic views, cozy cottage with two amazing fire places during the cold weather and plenty of animal friends. The location is 15-20 minutes from town and is easily accessible. Cannot recommend this place enough. Thank you Vickie and Ed for making it such a lovely experience! -Ned and Nada

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth s.

24 December 2023

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

Stunning location

A very relaxing home stay, in beautiful setting with magical sunsets. Open verandah with spa bath, and the Pygmy goats a great hit. We’d love to return another time, hopefully with other family members.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Biljana P.

24 October 2023

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

5 star getaway! Amazing property

Simply one of the best properties we have had the pleasure of staying at. Excellent hosts that went above and beyond, communication was seamless! This is a gem of a property, extremly clean and very comfortable! Highly remcommend a stay here, you will not be left disappointed but wishing you could only stay longer. The views are spectacular, the thought and detail that has gone into this property really shines through. Thank-you Vicki and Ed for sharing your beautiful property with us, we look forward to staying again!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toby B.

2 June 2023

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

amazing

The view is amazing the animals are great the house and yard are great the creek is great the hosts are great the outside bath was great really nothing bad to say

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reuben W.

10 May 2023

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

Great house

The house was very clean and in a perfect location. Vickie and Ed made us welcome and were fantastic hosts. 10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

17 April 2023

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

Truly wonderful property , matched only by the warmth and friendliness of the hosts.

Already looking to book again. A wonderful property , beautifully maintained. A true gem .

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angus S.

17 April 2023

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

Above and Beyond

The family and I had a fantastic time. even on the days that the weather didn't play ball, we had a cozy time with the fireplace while playing board games and watching the lovely scenery. Vicky and Ed were so obliging, giving us an in-depth tour with the friendly animals. My daughters loved the goats and Alpacas, which we pretended were Lamas. I can't wait for our return visit later in the year. Five Stars!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona F.

17 January 2023

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

A perfect break

Our stay at Stone Creek Cottage was perfect. The property is beautiful, the cottage comfortable and well-appointed, the sunsets spectacular and as an added bonus, the goats are a delight! Vickie and Ed were helpful and very accommodating hosts. We loved our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laresa K.

21 September 2022

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

Unique farm stay

We had a fantastic time here and arrived a few days after several baby goats had been born. We were able to hold them, feed them and watch them from our accommodation. The hosts were very generous with their time and so helpful. The property is unique and only 20 mins from Mansfield. Cottage was very cosy and comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anushika S.

5 September 2022

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

Perfect little paradise

What a beautiful little tucked away paradise. Perfect little paradise. The owners were welcoming and friendly. The property was better than the photos and child friendly and the entire experience was magical! Will definitely be visiting again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

22 August 2022

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

Wonderful stay

We had a beautiful 2 night stay at this property. The views are stunning and the cottage itself was well appointed and very well maintained. The owners were friendly and readily available with the check in/check out process very smooth. I would highly recommend a stay here and would love to return :)

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C., Melbourne

21 July 2022

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

Perfect winter getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at Vickie & Ed's cottage. The view was spectacular and the home was well equipped for our family of 4. Our daughter's loved exploring the property and helping Ed to feed the pygmy goats. A short drive into town or a great base for skiing Mt Buller like us. The cottage fire place was perfect for those chilly nights. Thanks for a wonderful winter getaway!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty R.

18 July 2022

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

Beautiful Property

We had such a relaxing time, the hosts were wonderful and the views were amazing. Would definitely recommend this property to all ages

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

17 July 2022

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

A wonderful experience!

Our stay at Stone Creek was outstanding! Vickie and Ed were so welcoming, warm and accommodating. The property is stunning and the cottage is warm, comfortable and cozy. Our little girl and her little friend were delighted in the surrounds and to be able to play with and feed the goats. We skied at Mt Buller during our stay. The drive was an easy 20-25 mins tot he Mt Buller gate. I would highly recommend staying here for any summer or winter getaway with family and friends. We were made to feel so welcome and are so grateful to Vickie and Ed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

8 July 2022

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

matt c.

15 May 2022

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

Fantastic Brilliant

Having seen the picturesque photo of the cottage, it immediately drew me to book the cottage, the place and hosts did not let us down, what a brilliant accomodation for my wife and adult child and teen child to stay, the place is very well set up and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again, thanks Vickie and Ed

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas F., Melbourne, Australia

25 April 2022

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

Great property, views and hosts

Spent a few nights here after cycling the Great Victorian Rail Trail. Peaceful and relaxing. Wonderful views. Very comfortable. Perfect for one or two couples. Will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

nicholas a.

15 April 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good spot

We had a good stay at this homestead.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

29 March 2022

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

Paradise Found

Vickie and Ed were amazing hosts and made us feel very welcome. The cottage is gorgeous, clean and well equipped. The fire cosy on cooler nights. The Sunsets and the views unmatched by any property we have stayed at before. Location is great and we had long days out visiting nearby sites. Will be visiting again! PS the goats and Alpacas as well as sheep and birdlife so much fun to experience!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

15 January 2022

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

Comfortable and welcoming

Very comfortable and welcoming. Details in the cottage were appreciated. Owners went out of their way to make sure the kids enjoyed the goats. Beautiful spot. Would recommend to others.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Troy H., Melbourne, Australia

6 January 2022

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

A Great Escape

What a wonderful cottage in a beautiful location. It has everything you need for a high country getaway. Vickie & Ed are great hosts and will help anyway they can. Thanks for a great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joachim M.

2 December 2021

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

A beautiful cottage in a lovely spot

This is a beautiful and very clean stone cottage in an absolutely stunning location. There were 3 of us, using 2 bedrooms, and we were very comfortable. It had all the facilities we could want, including a nice wood heater (which we used because we had a couple of chilly nights). Highlights were: * Big range of outdoor seating locations and options * Very clean, new BBQ * Stunning views * Beautiful gardens * Watching baby goat antics from the balcony Vickie and Ed were very welcoming and friendly hosts, and have done a great job in turning this into a wonderful place to spend a few days. If you want to be within walking distance of cafes and shops then this is not for you, but if you'd love to get away and enjoy some comfortable peace and quiet while being blown away by high country views we can absolutely recommend Stone Creek Cottage at View to a Hill.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

14 November 2021

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

The Perfect Escape

We had the most amazing weekend with Vicki and Eddie. The cottage was wonderful, spotless and warm perfect for our family! The best bit was getting to feed and play with the goats! We will be back!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

19 July 2021

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

AMAZING STAY

We had an amazing stay at Vicki's and Ed's cottage! The place is very cozy, loved the wood stove, we spent every evening enjoying the fire, was a lot of fun for the kids after skiing all day. Kitchen was well equipped to make a family dinner which I appreciated very much. All of us really enjoyed feeding the goats every morning, that the first thing kids were looking forward to waking up. Its a great space for just chilling out, turning your phone off and enjoying the scenery. I like that it's not huge so we all had to be in close space and made our family vacation very special as we spent a lot of quality family time together. There is a lot to do for the kids outside too. We will definitely be back. Vicki and Ed were very easy to talk to if needed extra anything in the cottage. Thank you so much for creating such awesome place!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma V.

12 May 2021

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

Beautiful country escape

We loved staying here with our 3 year old daughter. Vickie and Ed were so welcoming and accommodating, and the property is just beautiful. You can tell they have put a lot of effort into establishing the property; it is very well maintained and there is plenty to do (relaxing for the parents and adorable baby goats to keep our daughter amused!). Its very peaceful - just the right distance from the town of Mansfield. We hope to be back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Vickie Van der Hoeven

When we lived together in London in the late 1990s my now husband Ed & I had a shared dream of running our own accommodation in Australia. We moved here in 2003, bought our property a year later & after years of dedicated building & landscaping and lots of hard work, it has taken us until 2017 to realise that dream but we are now open for business & loving it!

What we have created in Barwite is more than we could ever have imagined to be possible & we are looking forward to this next chapter in our lives along with our two beautiful children.

We are very proud of what we have achieved & are happy now it is all established. We are very much looking forward to hosting you and sharing our dream property with you.

Why they chose this property

We chose to set up our accommodation in Barwite, Mansfield because of it's location to year-round opportunities for guests to enjoy the variety of seasons and all they have to offer - whether it is skiing on the mountain (only 25 min drive to Mt Buller), swimming or fishing in the lakes and rivers, cycling the area or visiting the local attractions such as the maze, the zoo and the awe-inspiring lookouts, there is something for everyone. As well as the wineries, breweries, cafes and restaurants.

What makes this property unique

Everything you see on the property has been built, placed or grown by us. It has taken a long time to establish, but we feel we are at a point now where we can enjoy what we have created and now are able to share the property with others for a special holiday experience.