Wattle Hill Holiday House - perfect for hikers, bikers, rest and relaxation | House in Forrest
3 Bedroom House in Forrest
Welcome to Wattle Hill, a holiday house designed for rest and relaxation surrounded by natural beauty and the wonders of the Australian bush.
Our house is only a 5 minute drive from the Forrest township, but you will feel a million miles from anywhere. You are surrounded by stunning scenery, with views from most rooms.
You are guaranteed to see a variety of colourful native birds, and we regularly see wallabies, kangaroos, koalas and echidnas.
Our 30 acre property sits on the edge of the Otway Ranges National Park and you will have the whole property to yourselves. You can stroll along the Barwon River that forms one boundary of the property. Or go through a gate into the national park where you can walk, ride or drive in the magnificent forest. Or simply chill out on the hammock or day bed on the deck, or cosy up in front of the fire.
The house is warm and comfortable, with decks on three sides of the house. On the western side of the house is a large covered deck with outdoor dining setting, day bed and barbeque.
There are three bedrooms, two with double beds, and one with a set of bunks. We love to cook and the kitchen features modern appliances, quality cookware and a wide range of sauces, herbs and spices.
It's a great place to come all year round. In summer you can swim in the river, walk, mountain bike and generally make the most of the outdoors. In winter, you can cosy up by the fire or explore the local area with its wineries, historical sites and towns.
We are keen walkers and mountain bikers and have explored much of the local area - and will be happy to assist you with information.
Great location
Forrest is a small town nestled in the Otway Ranges that is a two-hour drive from Melbourne, 20 minutes from Colac (the nearest big town) and 45 minutes from Lorne and Apollo Bay.
It has a general store where you can get a good coffee that is well stocked with gourmet supplies, a pub, brewery/cafe. The town has become well known for its range of high quality single track mountain bike trails. There are over 60 km of marked tracks that have been designed for mountain bikers. The trails offer experiences for all rider levels with trail grading from Easiest to Extremely Difficult.
The Otway Ranges National Park is a large wilderness area famous for beautiful walks, drives, lakes and waterfalls. We particularly recommend a visit to Lake Elizabeth, which is a 10 minute drive from the house and features magnificent scenery and lovely walks. You can also do guided kayak platypus tours.
The house is 45 minutes from the world-famous Great Ocean Road (Lorne/Skenes Creek/Apollo Bay), with its pristine beaches and wonderful scenery and great places to visit and eat out.
Features and pricing
Features
Sleeps 6 people in three bedrooms (2 x double bedrooms, 1 x bunk)
Beautiful vintage furniture
Cooks kitchen
House available with linen or without
Gas barbeque
Dishwasher
Microwave
Lounge with Coonara wood heater
TV and NBN wireless internet
CD player and radio
Books and board games
Braun coffee machine
Bathroom with separate toilet
Linen available for hire
Early check in/late check out
You can arrive at the house at 4pm on your day of booking (or possibly earlier by arrangement). Check out is 11am on the day of your departure, however, if no other guests are due, we are happy to make this later.
Gravel access road
Please note that the house is accessed via a 1.5 km gravel road that is generally fine for 2WD vehicles but is not suitable for cars with a low ground clearance. We get the road graded usually annually, however, with the big storms we are having regularly, please expect that there will be some pot holes and bumps.
Prices
The house sleeps a maximum of 6 people.
There is a 2 night minimum booking. Rates are as follows:
$330 per night plus $100 cleaning fee
These costs do not include the supply of linen. Pillows and doonas are supplied.
Linen is available at an additional cost of $40 per room or $100 for the whole house.
This 3 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Wellness Facilities, Internet, Parking, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.
Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Forrest. Enjoy your stay in Forrest at this House.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Hair dryer
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Toilet paper
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Soap
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1 bathroom
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Shampoo
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Shower
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3 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Living room
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Wood stove
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Fireplace
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Stovetop
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Coffee/tea maker
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Dishwasher
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Electric kettle
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Blender
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Oven
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Toaster
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Beach sun loungers
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Ecotours nearby
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Mountain biking nearby
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Birdwatching nearby
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Hiking nearby
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Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Wildlife and game walks nearby
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Books
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DVD player
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TV
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Games
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Stereo
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Unit size: 1184 sq ft (110 sq m)
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Local artist showcase
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Recycling
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Composting
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Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
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English
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On the river
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In a rural location
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On the waterfront
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Children's books
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Children's games
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Children's toys
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Free WiFi
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Garden
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Barbecue grill
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Patio
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Outdoor furniture
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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First aid kit
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
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