Talisker Homestead - A Piece of Pastoral History - Merino

11 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 24

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Washer

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Merino, VIC

Henty Creek Bushland Reserve5 min drive
Mocamboro H29 Bushland Reserve23 min drive
Hamilton Golf Club50 min drive
Hamilton, VIC (HLT)56 min drive

The property is excellent for a remote getaway. We were a extended family of 20 and thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Kate w...

Jiju T.

Jan 7, 2024

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 9

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 10

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 11

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Talisker Homestead - A Piece of Pastoral History

Welcome to Talisker Homestead!

Located in Western Victoria, among the rolling hills of Henty, the property holds a long and storied history dating back to the 1800's. The homestead (circa 1901) sits atop a large hill and is a large U shaped designed Edwardian home featuring 11 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms (at this point in time; further renovations are ongoing). Talisker comfortably sleeps 22 people.

Talisker is a space for you and your loved ones to create your own experience.

We look forward to hosting you!

Please contact us if you wish to bring pets or have an event at our venue.

A few things to remember to make your stay at Talisker a safe and enjoyable one for all:
•Talisker is a working farm with machinery, dams and other hazards.
-Given the nature of the property, we do not feel it is suitable for young children. We request that you message us for approval before any chilren under 10 are brought to the property. There are many decorative pieces around the house and the house is not child proofed as such - please be aware of this and take care
-Given Talisker is a working farm, there may be sheepwork happening and the owners (Andrew and Kate) may be on the farm at any given time. We generally try to let guests know what is happening on the farm, but if you see anything concerning, please always just call or message us
•We have sheep on the property (in paddocks, not around the house but you may encounter them if you go for a walk). Sheep are not dangerous, but they are animals and we simply ask you to respect their space.
•Talisker is a historic building and the need to preserve the history of this beautiful building is paramount. To this end, we ask that care always be taken around the house – we have endless space to play cricket or kick a football, and we would ask that any activities be undertaken away from the house, and especially our leadlight windows.
•The old servants quarters and rooftop are currently not available for guest use and we ask you to respect this as we continue to work on the home

Property manager

Kate

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please take care with children at all times.

Events

No events allowed

Please contact us re events

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Please contact us re events

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Merino

Located in Merino, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Henty Creek Bushland Reserve and Digby H30 Bushland Reserve.

Merino, VIC

What's nearby

Henty Creek Bushland Reserve - 5 min drive
Mocamboro H29 Bushland Reserve - 23 min drive
Peter Francis Points Arboretum Flora Reserve - 26 min drive
Sandford Streamside Reserve - 29 min drive
Hamilton Golf Club - 50 min drive

Getting around

Branxholme Station - 35 min drive

Restaurants

She's A Cawker Bistro - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Talisker Homestead - A Piece of Pastoral History pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Talisker Homestead - A Piece of Pastoral History?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Talisker Homestead - A Piece of Pastoral History?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Talisker Homestead - A Piece of Pastoral History located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Henty Creek Bushland Reserve and within 9 miles (15 km) of Digby H30 Bushland Reserve and Wannon River Streamside Reserve. Mocamboro H29 Bushland Reserve and Digby H31 Bushland Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jiju T.

7 January 2024

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

Great place for a big group

The property is excellent for a remote getaway. We were a extended family of 20 and thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Kate was on site to introduce us to the property. She's a very warm and friendly person.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

7 August 2023

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

Agonics Basecamp & Planning

The property and homestead were fantastic. We all really liked the outdoor firepit and the large formal dining room easily seated 13 of us. We organised a yoga session for our second day and had a great session on the front lawn under blue skies.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaison M.

16 January 2023

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

Peaceful location

Nice location,beautiful scenic and great house Professional hospitality of property Manager

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thanuja K.

11 January 2023

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

Great calm location

We had a wonderful stay at Kate’s place. It was a huge house with plenty of spaces. It is a very old house, but with very recently renovated interiors. Situated in the middle of acres of bare lands , hence we enjoyed our nights with no restriction for music. Love this place

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett O.

13 November 2022

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

A beautiful piece of history being preserved

This is a beautiful 100+ year old historic homestead situated on a working sheep property with 360 degree views of the surrounding green hills. You can see for miles and miles and its magnificent. The property is nearing completion of a large and very tasteful renovation, and whilst we had a couple of minor hiccups with everything being so new, Kate could not have been more helpful getting them resolved quickly for us. Both Coleraine and Casterton are a comfortable 20 minute drive away, and Portland and Mt. Gambier about an hour away, so there is lots to explore. We plan to come back again. Thanks for hosting us Kate.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kate

We are a couple who were looking for some farmland in 2020 and stumbled across Talisker. Since settling the property in February 2021, we have gone about renovating the house with much love and respect for the history of this great old property.

Why they chose this property

Talisker is a piece of living history. The size of its rooms, the number of the rooms, and the outlook from the house over the hills makes it an incredibly unique property. We love Talisker and hope you will too.

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