Title: HILLPLAINS HOUSE + COTTAGE - 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 + COTTAGE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY Holiday home in Metcalfe with private pool and kitchen ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96800000/96791100/96791081/5a1c9242.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96800000/96791100/96791081/c93bad06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96800000/96791100/96791081/d96f425c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96800000/96791100/96791081/74561181.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96800000/96791100/96791081/d8ab30f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on a hilltop, Hillplains House and Cottage offer an extraordinary off-grid retreat in Metcalfe. Unwind with panoramic views of Mount Macedon, Heathcote and Greenhill ranges from the beautifully appointed spaces. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Pool - Parking available - 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 + COTTAGE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY Hillplains House and Hillplains Cottage, designed by Wolveridge Architects and previously the home of founder Jerry Wolveridge and Christina Thedorou is now available for stays through Flophouse Accommodation. What really sets this offer apart is the fact that the luxury feel is combined with a 100% off-grid experience. The house and cottage are beautifully appointed, in Metcalfe, 100 kms from Melbourne, with panoramic views of Mount Macedon, Heathcote and Greenhill ranges. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private 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 - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - 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; 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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 14279 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.13347,144.39879&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60wraFm%7BipZ%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%40S%3FSBQ%40S%40S%40SBQBQBSBSBQBSBQDQDQBQDSDQDQDQFQDQFOFQDQHOFQFOFQHMFOHOFMHQHOJKHOHMHOJKHOJKJMJMJIJMJKJKJKLKJILKLGJMLGLILGLILGLILILENGLELELENELENELGNENALCNENANCLANCN%3FNANCL%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBN%40LDNFLDNDLDNDLDLDLFNDLHLHLFLHLFJHLFLLLFJJLHJJJJJJLJJLJHHLLLHJJNHJJNHLHNHJHNHLHPFNHNHLFPFNFPFNFPFPDNFPDPFPDPDPBRDPDPBPDPBRBPBRBRBP%40P%40RBR%40R%40P%40R%40R%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAT%3FPARARAPATCPATAPCPCPCTCPCPEPCPEPERCPEPEPGPEPGRELGPGPGNGPGNGPINILGNIPINILIJININKLILKLIJMNIJKJKJMJKJKJKJMHKJMHMJMHKFMHMFMHMFMHODMHMDMBOFMDODMDODMDO%40OBMDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FOBOCO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FOAMCOAOCOEMCOAOEMEOEMEOEMGMCMEOIMEMIMGMIMGMIMGMIKKMIMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKKKKKOKKIMKMIMIOIOKKIMIQGOIOGMIOGQGOGQIOEQGQGMESGQEQEQEQEQCSEQEQCQCQCQCUCQCQCQAUAQAUCQ%3FSASAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wycjFWdzN2LzXlaHTT2VJbkGZas=) Metcalfe, VIC #### What's nearby - Taradale Nature Conservation Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - Hanging Rock Reserve - 30 min drive - 24.4 miles - Lake Daylesford - 40 min drive - 31.4 miles - Bendigo Art Gallery - 45 min drive - 36.6 miles - Bendigo Racecourse - 52 min drive - 40.4 miles #### Getting around - Malmsbury Station - 12 min drive - Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 65 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Malmsbury Bakery - ‬15 min drive - ‪Merchants of Malmsbury - ‬15 min drive - ‪Moto Bean Café - ‬15 min drive - ‪Elphinstone Hotel - ‬12 min drive - ‪Taradale Wine & Produce - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does HILLPLAINS HOUSE + COTTAGE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is HILLPLAINS HOUSE + COTTAGE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at HILLPLAINS HOUSE + COTTAGE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at HILLPLAINS HOUSE + COTTAGE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at HILLPLAINS HOUSE + COTTAGE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is HILLPLAINS HOUSE + COTTAGE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY located? > Situated in Metcalfe, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Taradale Nature Conservation Reserve and 2.8 mi (4.6 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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