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=&selected=96791083&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) ![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) ![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) - 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 ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41080000/41075100/41075086/d228176c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ELLERSLIE COTTAGE - FOR LOVERS AND DREAMERS Glenhope - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=41075086&PinnedHotelID=41075086&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115980000/115973500/115973453/04f4f9ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heathcote Hills Tiny House Tooborac - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Mountain view - Toys/games 10 Exceptional 1 review £170 includes taxes & fees 12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=115973453&PinnedHotelID=115973453&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 ![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 - ‪Moto Bean Café - ‬15 min drive - ‪Elphinstone Hotel - ‬12 min drive - ‪Merchants of Malmsbury - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Stables - ‬15 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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