Title: HILLPLAINS COTTAGE - 100% OFF-GRID LUXURY Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # HILLPLAINS COTTAGE - 100% OFF-GRID LUXURY Family-friendly cottage in Metcalfe with a hot tub ## Photo gallery for HILLPLAINS COTTAGE - 100% OFF-GRID LUXURY ![Interior - HILLPLAINS COTTAGE - 100% OFF-GRID LUXURY (Metcalfe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96800000/96791100/96791083/71d4fa8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - HILLPLAINS COTTAGE - 100% OFF-GRID LUXURY (Metcalfe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96800000/96791100/96791083/352b2d80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool - HILLPLAINS COTTAGE - 100% OFF-GRID LUXURY (Metcalfe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96800000/96791100/96791083/299a3bdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - HILLPLAINS COTTAGE - 100% OFF-GRID LUXURY (Metcalfe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96800000/96791100/96791083/6f1e82d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, bed sheets - HILLPLAINS COTTAGE - 100% OFF-GRID LUXURY (Metcalfe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96800000/96791100/96791083/35c859a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub at HILLPLAINS COTTAGE - 100% OFF-GRID LUXURY. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### HILLPLAINS COTTAGE - 100% OFF-GRID LUXURY With Awards for Architecture, Interior Design and Sustainability, Hill Plains Cottage was originally created as a retreat for friends and family, by owners Jerry Wolveridge and Christina Thedorou and is now available for guests. Book together with Hill Plains House or come away with your loved one for an idyllic, romantic retreat. Set 20 metres apart from the main house with beautiful vistas over Heathcote and a private deck and natural pool to enjoy. A wood fire inside only adds to the magic. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Private pool ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Heated pool ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86120000/86117800/86117760/b8beab4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pool room - tranquil spacious room with pool views. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 14280 ## About the area Metcalfe is home to this cottage. Kyneton Museum and Lauriston Press are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Taradale Viaduct and Malmsbury Viaduct. Travelling with kids? Consider Kyneton Botanic Gardens and Mia Mia Bushland Reserve. [Visit our Metcalfe travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Metcalfe.dx3000002161) [View more Cottages in Metcalfe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Metcalfe-Cottages.d3000002161-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.128044,144.40546&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:duqaFcekpZ%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40S%40Q%3FU%40Q%40Q%40UBQ%40QBU%40QBQBUBQBQDSBQDQDQBQDQFSDQDQFQFODQFQFOFQFMHSFMHOFMHOHQHKHOHOJMHOJKHOJKHMJKLKHMJKLKJKJKLIJKLGLMLGLIJGLILGLINGLELILENELENELELENENELCNANGLANCNALCN%3FNANCN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%40N%3FNBN%40NBL%40NFL%40NBNDLDNDLDNDLDLDNDLHLDLFNHJFLHLFLHLFJLLFLJJHLJJJJJJJJLJJJJJLJJHNJJHNJLFNJJHNHPFNHLFNHLFRFLHPFNFPDPFNDPFPDPDRDPDPDPBPDPBRDP%40PBTBPBPBP%40T%40PBT%40P%3FP%40T%40P%3FR%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAP%3FTAPAT%3FPAPCTAPATCPCPCPCTAPEPCPEPCREPEPEPEPEPGRENGNEPGRGLIPGNGPINGLINGLIRINKJGLKNILKLILKJKNKJKJKJKJKJKJMLKFMJMHKJMHMFMHMFKHOHMFMDMHODMDMDODMDODMDODOBM%40ODMBO%40OBO%40O%3FMBO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAOCO%3FMAOCOAMCOEOAMCOEOEMEMEOEMEOEMEMIMEOGMIMIMGKIMGMIMKMIKKMGKMKKMKKKIKMKKKIOKKIMKMIMKOIMIOIKISIMGOIMGOIQGOGQGMGSEQGOGOESEQGQEQCQEQESCQEQCQCQCUCQAQCUAQCQAUAQAQ%3FUAQAU%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8DqUPvpUfg03IO9yvcJzgU4ho-0=) Metcalfe, VIC ### What's nearby - Taradale Nature Conservation Reserve 3 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Taradale Streamside Reserve 6 min drive \- 3.3 miles - Taradale Viaduct 7 min drive \- 3.8 miles - Metcalfe Streamside Reserve 11 min drive \- 4.3 miles - Malmsbury Viaduct 12 min drive \- 6.8 miles ### Getting around - Malmsbury Station 12 min drive - Bendigo, VIC (BXG) 65 min drive ### Restaurants - Malmsbury Bakery 14 min drive - Elphinstone Hotel 12 min drive - Moto Bean Café 15 min drive - Merchants of Malmsbury 14 min drive - Taradale Wine & Produce 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does HILLPLAINS COTTAGE - 100% OFF-GRID LUXURY have a pool? ### Is HILLPLAINS COTTAGE - 100% OFF-GRID LUXURY pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at HILLPLAINS COTTAGE - 100% OFF-GRID LUXURY? ### What time is check-in at HILLPLAINS COTTAGE - 100% OFF-GRID LUXURY? ### What time is check-out at HILLPLAINS COTTAGE - 100% OFF-GRID LUXURY? ### Where is HILLPLAINS COTTAGE - 100% OFF-GRID LUXURY located? ## Have a question? 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