Title: Talisker Homestead - A Piece of Pastoral History Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Talisker Homestead - A Piece of Pastoral History Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75220000/75212600/75212562/4019c654.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75220000/75212600/75212562/1135f610.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75220000/75212600/75212562/29f66df3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75220000/75212600/75212562/9cb5d641.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75220000/75212600/75212562/c526fffb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Talisker Homestead - A Piece of Pastoral History, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 11 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 248611 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking available - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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 rooftop are currently not available for guest use and we ask you to respect this as we continue to work on the home ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 11 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - On a river ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 8,611 square feet ## Similar properties ![Sports court](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95010000/95005000/95004980/9b3d3e31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The ultimate farm retreat- reset and unwind! Merino - Kitchen - Washer - Gym [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=95004980&PinnedHotelID=95004980&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Please take care with children at all times. ### Events No events allowed Please contact us re events ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.69408%2C141.56664&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wiQG1N921ZlGCWKFQm-u9E18Wcs=) Merino, VIC #### What's nearby - Henty Creek Bushland Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles - Digby H30 Bushland Reserve - 10 min drive - 7.7 miles - Mocamboro H29 Bushland Reserve - 25 min drive - 8.9 miles - Hamilton Botanic Gardens - 49 min drive - 42.4 miles - Hamilton Golf Club - 51 min drive - 41.3 miles #### Getting around - Branxholme Station - 35 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 a river, 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Talisker Homestead - A Piece of Pastoral History Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaison M. 16 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful location Nice location,beautiful scenic and great house Professional hospitality of property Manager ##### Jaison M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jiju T. 7 Jan 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. ##### Jiju T. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave P. 7 Aug 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. ##### Dave P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett O. 13 Nov 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. ##### Brett O. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thanuja K. 11 Jan 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 ##### Thanuja K. 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