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Rural Country Retreat, Homestead, Skipton Rail Trail on Emu Creek

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Property grounds
Outdoor pool
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Dining
Experience country charm at this fully restored Bluestone Homestead. Enjoy a game of pool in the games room, or unwind with a glass of red by the Coonara while watching sheep and horses graze nearby. With expansive outdoor entertaining areas overlooking a salt pool, sprawling gardens to explore and bike rides along the Skipton rail trail, there’s plenty to keep you entertained.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rural Country Retreat, Homestead, Skipton Rail Trail on Emu Creek

Fully restored Bluestone Homestead, with large open spaces, games room with full pool table, formal and informal dining rooms and extensive outdoor entertaining areas, overlooking a salt pool, and a beautiful creek . Throw in a rod, or ride the rail Trail, enjoy a red by the Coonara, whilst watching the sheep and horses wander around the paddocks. A beautiful country property perfect night sky for stargazing, wandering around the sprawling gardens or a ride your bike on the Skipton rail trail to Linton and enjoy the local cafes. Mt langi Ghiran Winery is a 30 minute drive.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Outdoor dining

Historic Linton Post Office

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 73 reviews
The price is NZ$287
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Historic Linton Post Office

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

If only 2 people, the front section of house and drawing, games room are blocked off. 4 people is 2 bedrooms. four bedrooms book for 8 people.
Book for 8 people for whole house for Christmas,January and Easter Period.Booking for 2 people is not accepted for Christmas,January and Easter Period
2 people is a couple, 1 room. 4 people is for 2 rooms If need 4 bedrooms please book the whole house. Enquire through owner.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children need to be supervised ,due to pool,creek

Events

No events 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 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 5

About the area

Located in Skipton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Streatham Golf Club and Beaufort Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Skipton Streamside Reserve and Blacks Creek Nature Conservation Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Skipton, VIC

What's nearby

  • Skipton Streamside Reserve - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Lake Wendouree - 53 min drive - 66.1 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 54 min drive - 68.0 km
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 54 min drive - 66.5 km
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 54 min drive - 66.5 km

Getting around

  • Beaufort Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skipton Gallery & Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Skipton Football Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Emu Creek Deli - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Rural Country Retreat, Homestead, Skipton Rail Trail on Emu Creek have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rural Country Retreat, Homestead, Skipton Rail Trail on Emu Creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rural Country Retreat, Homestead, Skipton Rail Trail on Emu Creek?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural Country Retreat, Homestead, Skipton Rail Trail on Emu Creek?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Rural Country Retreat, Homestead, Skipton Rail Trail on Emu Creek located?

This family-friendly Skipton holiday home is located on a river, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Skipton Streamside Reserve, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Blacks Creek Nature Conservation Reserve and Vite Vite Streamside Reserve. Lake Goldsmith Wildlife Reserve and Mount Bute Scenic Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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