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Margate - character house with mountain views
Family-friendly holiday home in Melbourne
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 7
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Warburton, VIC
- Place, Yarra River Walk10 min walk
- Place, Redwood Forest9 min drive
- Place, Mount Donna Buang18 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Margate - character house with mountain views
Located in a quiet leafy street on the sunny side of Warburton and just a short walk from the town centre, Margate is a charming cottage that is sure to enchant and delight you.
This home-away-from-home has been lovingly restored by its artisan owners and boasts a bohemian vintage ambience with a bold gypsy-like flair. Adding to the magic of this unique home is the vibrant canvas of colour throughout, beautiful lead light windows, and crafted French doors adding to the light and airy feel.
However it is stunning views towards Mount Donna Buang and Mount Victoria, the majestic tall timbers of yesteryear and the local flora and fauna that will work their magic and truly captivate.
Wake to birdsong each morning, with resident kookaburras, bower birds, an owl and visiting parrots and magpies to name a few. Bask in the morning sunlight as it streams in through the windows or drenches one of the two verandahs/ outdoor entertaining areas. Escape the summer heat on the second verandah which offers a cool breezy retreat and superb sunset views.
There are plenty of spaces for relaxing with a spacious lounge featuring an open fire place and French doors extending out onto a verandah, a roomy country-style kitchen and a second verandah with a long banquet- style table, perfect for sharing any sized feast, lazy brunch or leisurely tipple.
Filled with natural light , the three bedrooms are generous in size with easy access storage for your belongings.
Vintage board games, books and magazines together with skittles, balls and even tennis racquets for the local tennis courts will keep everyone of all ages entertained. There is a computer nook in the lounge area but you'll need to hotspot with your phone as there is no WIFI access .
A comfortable temperature ( in both hot and cold weather ) is easily maintained by a large split system. Additional portable heaters, a cooling unit and fan are provided to maintain temperature if the bedroom doors are closed off from the split system for privacy. The split system offers adequate heating so the wood supply provide for the open fire is for an ambience touch in the evenings.
Margate, named after the English village from where its first owners originated, is the perfect place to relax and/or explore the quaint township of Warburton and the picturesque Yarra Valley
So much to do .... Margate is the perfect Upper Yarra Holiday Home destination for couples, families, groups of friends and those seeking to wind down or gear up for all the outdoor pursuits and adventures to be had.
We hope you enjoy your time at Margate and treat it like your home-away-from-home, respecting the house and decor, grounds and neighborhood as you would your own and by leaving it clean and tidy and everything as you found it for others to enjoy
Additional things to note when staying at Margate:
- No noisy events/ parties. Margate is located in a quiet friendly residential area and we ask that you respect this. Outside verandahs are not for use after 10pm - Side verandah is 10pm and back verandah is 10.30pm
- No smoking in the house Smoking outside the house with use of provided ash trays
- The reverse cycle split system is to be operated on a maximum temperature of 23 degrees during winter months. Running at high temperatures does not make the unit work better during cold weather. In the event of the unit stopping working due to high temperatures being used, the repairs to the unit may fall back onto the guests.
- Some firewood is provided for your stay suitable for evening fires. If you required more firewood during your stay, you can purchase locally at the hardware store, or service stations.
- No pets - We have many birds frequenting our garden so it is not suitable to bring your pets
- All bedding and internal furniture to remain in the house and external furniture to remain on the property
Please note:
There is no fireguard for the open fireplace
No barrier at back door steps to prevent young children climbing downstairs
Fencing not completely containable
This home-away-from-home has been lovingly restored by its artisan owners and boasts a bohemian vintage ambience with a bold gypsy-like flair. Adding to the magic of this unique home is the vibrant canvas of colour throughout, beautiful lead light windows, and crafted French doors adding to the light and airy feel.
However it is stunning views towards Mount Donna Buang and Mount Victoria, the majestic tall timbers of yesteryear and the local flora and fauna that will work their magic and truly captivate.
Wake to birdsong each morning, with resident kookaburras, bower birds, an owl and visiting parrots and magpies to name a few. Bask in the morning sunlight as it streams in through the windows or drenches one of the two verandahs/ outdoor entertaining areas. Escape the summer heat on the second verandah which offers a cool breezy retreat and superb sunset views.
There are plenty of spaces for relaxing with a spacious lounge featuring an open fire place and French doors extending out onto a verandah, a roomy country-style kitchen and a second verandah with a long banquet- style table, perfect for sharing any sized feast, lazy brunch or leisurely tipple.
Filled with natural light , the three bedrooms are generous in size with easy access storage for your belongings.
Vintage board games, books and magazines together with skittles, balls and even tennis racquets for the local tennis courts will keep everyone of all ages entertained. There is a computer nook in the lounge area but you'll need to hotspot with your phone as there is no WIFI access .
A comfortable temperature ( in both hot and cold weather ) is easily maintained by a large split system. Additional portable heaters, a cooling unit and fan are provided to maintain temperature if the bedroom doors are closed off from the split system for privacy. The split system offers adequate heating so the wood supply provide for the open fire is for an ambience touch in the evenings.
Margate, named after the English village from where its first owners originated, is the perfect place to relax and/or explore the quaint township of Warburton and the picturesque Yarra Valley
So much to do .... Margate is the perfect Upper Yarra Holiday Home destination for couples, families, groups of friends and those seeking to wind down or gear up for all the outdoor pursuits and adventures to be had.
We hope you enjoy your time at Margate and treat it like your home-away-from-home, respecting the house and decor, grounds and neighborhood as you would your own and by leaving it clean and tidy and everything as you found it for others to enjoy
Additional things to note when staying at Margate:
- No noisy events/ parties. Margate is located in a quiet friendly residential area and we ask that you respect this. Outside verandahs are not for use after 10pm - Side verandah is 10pm and back verandah is 10.30pm
- No smoking in the house Smoking outside the house with use of provided ash trays
- The reverse cycle split system is to be operated on a maximum temperature of 23 degrees during winter months. Running at high temperatures does not make the unit work better during cold weather. In the event of the unit stopping working due to high temperatures being used, the repairs to the unit may fall back onto the guests.
- Some firewood is provided for your stay suitable for evening fires. If you required more firewood during your stay, you can purchase locally at the hardware store, or service stations.
- No pets - We have many birds frequenting our garden so it is not suitable to bring your pets
- All bedding and internal furniture to remain in the house and external furniture to remain on the property
Please note:
There is no fireguard for the open fireplace
No barrier at back door steps to prevent young children climbing downstairs
Fencing not completely containable
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Fireplace
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Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Melbourne
Warburton, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, is home to this holiday home. TarraWarra Museum of Art and Healesville Glassblowing Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bulong Estate and Killara Park Estate. Travelling with kids? Consider Blue Lotus Water Garden and Warburton Rainforest Gallery. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
Warburton, VIC
What's nearby
- Yarra River Walk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- O'Shannassy Trail - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
- Redwood Forest - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
- Warburton Rainforest Gallery - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
- Mount Donna Buang - 18 min drive - 18.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cunninghams Hotel - 12 min drive
- Gladysdale Bakehouse - 11 min drive
- The Flying Apron Patisserie - 8 min drive
- Spinakers Fish & Chips - 12 min drive
- Nancy's of the Valley - 12 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Yarra Valley Rentals

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