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Peaceful 40-acre Gembrook Farmstay & Sanctuary - Help feed rescue animals!

Family-friendly cottage in Melbourne with a hot tub

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61937.5 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Gembrook, VIC

Place, Puffing Billy Steam Train
‪48 min drive‬
Place, Dandenong Ranges National Park
‪55 min drive‬
Place, Mount Donna Buang
‪55 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

Peaceful 40-acre Gembrook Farmstay & Sanctuary - Help feed rescue animals!

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*

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Turn off the lights

Please make sure all lights and air conditioners are off

No need to lock-please just leave keys on the bench

Thank you for choosing Hoddles Hideaway!!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Cup Weekend, minimum 4 night stay No loud Music to be played

It can be used by the confirmed guests only. Additional visitors are not permitted without prior approval from the owner.

You may be asked for a photo id, details about your group and purpose of your trip. Booking may be cancelled if any of the above info is not provided

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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 some of the area's attractions include Rayners Stone Fruit Orchard and Blue Lotus Water Garden. Consider Swallowfield Winery for a night out or Australian Rainbow Trout Farm if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Gembrook, 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

Cockatoo Station - 26 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

‪Forest Edge - ‬15 min drive
‪Gembrook Hill Vineyard - ‬15 min drive
‪Moonfire Pit - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful 40-acre Gembrook Farmstay & Sanctuary - Help feed rescue animals! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful 40-acre Gembrook Farmstay & Sanctuary - Help feed rescue animals!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful 40-acre Gembrook Farmstay & Sanctuary - Help feed rescue animals!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful 40-acre Gembrook Farmstay & Sanctuary - Help feed rescue animals! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Nangana Bushland Reserve, Gilwell Park Bushland Reserve, and Lusatia Park Road Bushland Reserve. Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve and Bunyip State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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.

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.

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!