Cottage, Holiday house, Holiday unit, Holiday apartment, Bed & Breakfast, Farm stays

Heatherington cottage is the perfect getaway for 2 couples sharing or 1 couple exclusively or 2 individuals travelling together. It is located in Victoria's picturesque Central Highlands between historic Ballarat (20 mins) and cosmopolitan Daylesford (15mins) and only 8.5kms from Creswick.

The cottage is located on the edge of our poll hereford cattle property, 300 metres from the main homestead, with own driveway entrance.

Here you can relax by the warmth of the cosy wood fire while enjoying the ambience of great country views and lingering sunsets,read a book or magazine, watch a dvd....pamper yourself in the luxury of the spa bath, or enjoy an on-site massage! From the living area you can view cows(at your back fence),nearby sheep grazing and view Smeaton's hills and volcanic cones.

The cottage has 2 ensuite queen-size bedrooms, each with its own corner spa bath, shower and electric panel heaters. Complimentary aromatherapies supplied.
The fully equipped kitchen includes breakfast provisions for each day of stay, including provisions for cooked breakfast for 2 days. Also a range of teas and coffee. The comfortable living area has a widescren LCD TV, DVD, video, CD player (with I-pod port), wood fire and reverse cycle air conditioning. Front and rear verandahs for easy access, with rear deck offering electric bbq and outdoor dining. Full laundry facilities.

Extras we provide include: Complimentary bottle of local wine for bookings of 2 or more nights,weekend newspaper and use of deluxe bathrobes, hair dryer, shampoo and conditioner. There is a supply of books, magazines,videos,DVDs and CDs. We have extensive tourist information and maps for relaxed bushwalks and bike rides. We also supply the use of backpacks,water bottles, equipment for aussie bbq/picnic, undercover bike storage,services of local taxi and "emergency" grocery cupboard.

Extras which can be pre-booked include: on-site massage therapies,bbq hampers (meat supplied by local butcher),food options, late check-out and farm tour.

Languages spoken: English(Basic)

Locality

The cottage is in a great location for day trips to explore the greater area, with Bendigo, Castlemaine,Clunes, Hanging Rock and Maldon not too far away.

We are close to beautiful Daylesford and its mineral springs, health treatments and history. Daylesford has become well-known for its numerous cafes and restaurants offering quality local produce. Ballarat and Creswick are steeped in history.
Transport now available by train from Melbourne, dep.4.05PM. Enjoy free transfer from the Creswick station and return any morning on the 8.06AM

Ballarat,located in the opposite direction, boasts many historical sites and magnificent buildings,as well as Sovereign Hill, the Wildlife Park, the Eureka Centre and Lake Wendouree.

Creswick is our closest town (8.5kms) with many hidden gems to explore including St Georges Lake, Calambeen Lake, the Melbourne University Forestry school and numerous nurseries, including Misty Downs Nursery and Maze and Lambley Gardens.

There are also numerous wineries in the area including Balgownie Estate, Dulcinea,Blackjack,Water Wheel,Big Shed, Ellender Estate,Captains Creek, Hanging Rock and Zig Zag.

For the walkers the Federation track (or part thereof as time permits)is truly worth exploring from any vantage point. There are also many shorter beautiful tracks.

Creswick/Ballarat/Daylesford are also known for their historical interests including gold mining with self-guided tours available.

This is a great area to go bike-riding along country roads for all levels and abilities.

Property

Heatherington Cottage and the poll hereford cattle stud are located on a property known as "Lone-Hand". We live in the 100-year old homestead. Many old pines surround the house, with expansive gardens.
The property has seen many uses over the years, including gold mining, potato growing, clydesdale and race horse breeding, grass and seed growing, sheep grazing and a t-shirt/ tourist goods factory when we purchased it. (The factory is now our farm shed and the office building is now Heatherington Cottage which has been re-located into its current position and obviously re-designed!)
Our property consists of 290 acres. Calving begins mid March and runs approximately to mid-May.

Associations

Accommodation Getaways Victoria & Ballarat Tourism Association

Holiday experiences

Adult retreat, Art & Craft, Birdwatching, Body Treatments, Bushwalking & wilderness, Canoeing & Kayaking, Executive rental, Farmland Experiences, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Golf, Great view, Heritage Trail, Honeymoon, Horse riding, Luxury, Massage, Motor Bike Friendly, Museums and Galleries, One Night Bookings Welcome, Romantic getaway, Sports Training, Tennis, Valentines Day, Walking or Hiking, Wine Appreciation, Winter Holiday

Facilities

Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Balcony, Bath, Bath towels provided, BBQ - Gas, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, CD Player, Clothes dryer, Continental breakfast provisions supplied, Cooking facilities, Dishwasher, DVD, Electric stove, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Fireplace, Hair dryer, Heaters provided, Iron and ironing board, Kitchen, Lake nearby, Laundry facilities, Level access, Linen supplied, Log fires, Massage, Masseur, Microwave, No smoking, Parking, Patio, Pets not allowed, Reverse cycle heating, Seniors Card Accepted, Spa Bath, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Train nearby, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Washing machine

Availability

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