Title: HILLPLAINS HOUSE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY 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 # HILLPLAINS HOUSE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY Holiday home in Metcalfe with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93100000/93098400/93098385/2ddd3b23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93100000/93098400/93098385/46bf5dd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93100000/93098400/93098385/e1ea46a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93100000/93098400/93098385/a6021ab8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93100000/93098400/93098385/a5fd5a97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the rolling hills of Metcalfe, where Hillplains House and Cottage offer a luxurious off-grid retreat amidst panoramic views of Mount Macedon, Heathcote and Greenhill ranges. The beautifully appointed properties blend industrial materials with natural textures, providing a dramatic yet cozy atmosphere. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Pool - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### HILLPLAINS HOUSE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY Hillplains House and Hillplains Cottage, designed by Wolveridge Architects and previously the home of founder Jerry Wolveridge and Christina Thedorou are now available for stays through Flophouse Accommodation. Having stayed at the property (in the name of guest research) what really sets this offer apart is the fact that the luxury feel is combined with a 100% off-grid experience. The house and the cottage are beautifully appointed, in Metcalfe, 100kms from Melbourne, with panoramic views of Mount Macedon, Heathcote and Greenhill ranges. The very private location backs on to the state forest and is home to a large mob of kangaroos and other native fauna. Inspired by the agricultural setting, the Architect Owners have created two dwellings, made from typically agricultural materials. Timbers, plywood, steel framing, polished concrete and concrete masonry brickwork are used to great effect to create not only a dramatic aesthetic but for thermal properties and fire resistance. A richly textured garden, by landscape designers Tim Nicholas and Mel Ogden softens the industrial elements and provides privacy for guests that wish to book separately. Guests have the choice to book the main house which sleeps up to six guests and comprises three bedrooms and a generous living and dining area or the cottage, a luxurious one-bedroom villa that is privy to the natural pool and private courtyard. Designed and constructed using Ecologically Sustainable Design principles at the forefront. While there are no “domestic finishes” the house feels intrinsically comfortable. The house and cottage are powered by solar, a backup battery and a generator. Heating is supplied via a wood-burning furnace that heats panel heaters in the main house and two wood-combustion fires in the house and cottage. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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Peace and country tranquility. Metcalfe - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Laundry 9.4 Exceptional 48 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=22732809&PinnedHotelID=22732809&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 ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 12322 ## About the area Metcalfe is home to this holiday home. Taradale Viaduct and Malmsbury Viaduct are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Wesley Hill Market and The Mill Castlemaine. Kyneton Botanic Gardens and Mia Mia Bushland Reserve are also worth visiting. [Visit our Metcalfe travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Metcalfe.dx3000002161) [View more Holiday homes in Metcalfe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Metcalfe-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000002161-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.131214,144.39992&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7EhraFobjpZ%3FQ%3FU%3FO%40U%40Q%3FU%40Q%40S%40SBS%40SBS%40OBSBSBQBSDQBQDQDQBQDQFQDSDQFQFODQFQFOFQFMHSFMHOFMHOHQHOHKHOJMHOJKHOJKHMJKLMHKJKLKJKJKLIJKLILILILIJGLILGLINILCLILENELENELELENENGLANCNELANCNALCN%3FNANCN%3FN%3FL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%40N%3FNBN%40NBL%40NDLBN%40NFLDNDLDNDLDLDNDLHLBLHNHJFLHLFLHLHJHLHLJJHLJJJJJJJJJJLJJJLJJHNJJHNJLFNJJHNHLFRHLFNHLFRFLHPFNFPDPFNDPFPDRDPDPDPDPBPDPBPDR%40PBRBRBNBR%40R%40RBR%40R%3FP%40T%40P%3FT%40N%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FTAP%3FTAPAT%3FPAPCTAPATCPCPCPCTAPEPCPEPCPEREPEPEPEPGPERGLEPGPGNIPGNGPINGNILGPINILKLGLKNILKJINKJKNKJKJKJKJKJKJMJKHMJMHKJMHMFMHMFKHOHMFMDMHODMDMDODMDODMDODOBM%40ODMBO%40OBO%40O%3FMBO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FOBOCM%3FO%3FO%3FOAOCO%3FMAOCOAMCOEOAMCOEOEMEMEOEMEOEMEMIMEOGMIMIMGKIMGMIMKMIKKMIKKKKMKKKIKMKKKIOKKIOKKIMKOIMIMIMIQIOGMIOGOIQGOGQGOGQEQGMGSEQEQGQEQCQESEQCQEQCQCQCUCQAQCQAUCQAUAQAQ%3FUAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QiAm0OApW8i0Lfvdr7su695nFAI=) Metcalfe, VIC ### What's nearby - Piper Street - 16 min drive - 11.8 miles - Kyneton Botanic Gardens - 17 min drive - 12.9 miles - Kyneton Ridge Estate - 24 min drive - 16.5 miles - Hanging Rock Reserve - 31 min drive - 24.7 miles - Lake Daylesford - 41 min drive - 31.4 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 - ‪The Stables - ‬15 min drive - ‪Taradale Wine & Produce - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Keep Cafe - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does HILLPLAINS HOUSE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is HILLPLAINS HOUSE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at HILLPLAINS HOUSE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at HILLPLAINS HOUSE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is HILLPLAINS HOUSE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY located? > Situated in Metcalfe, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Taradale Nature Conservation Reserve and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Metcalfe Streamside Reserve. Taradale Streamside Reserve and Taradale Viaduct are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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