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Mackereth’s Hedon Farm
Where To Stay Avoca, Pyrenees, Victoria
Bed and Breakfast
A testament to the resources of the colonists of the time who who came to Australia unknowing of the climate and isolation.
The house was built in 1865 by Edwin H. Mackereth who came to Australia, firstly, in search of gold. He planted vines in the 1880’s, of which one remains and with his sons he supplied award winning wines to the town. Current vineyard was planted by Mt Avoca Winery.
Restoration of the original house or ‘cottage’ had star moments and since completion is enjoyed as a venue for weekend stays, occasional car rally and events including a stunning marquee wedding for 120 guests.
Accommodation includes two bedrooms, a new bathroom, and an open plan living room and dining area. The original kitchen, with no oven – includes microwave oven and electric hotplates. Outside are barbecues and an open-fire pit (fire restrictions apply). Sleeping around the fire pit can be arranged.
At its optimum in autumn and spring, sensational at night. Only two kilometres from High Street, Hedon Farm offers a country experience enhanced by an overnight stay in a cottage with good hamper breakfast which is steeped in local history.
Facilities
Barbeque Blankets Broadband Internet Access Carpark Caters for limited mobility Electric Blankets Food & Wine Hairdryer Heating History & Heritage International Iron Linen supplied Nature & Wildlife Non Smoking Not Available Open Fireplace Outdoor Dining Area Outdoor Furniture Radio/Stereo Refrigerator Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation Tea/Coffee making facilities Television
Services
Mackereth’s Hedon Farm also offer additional family accommodation: separate sleeping quarters with own entry plus new bathroom. Located closer to main house but completely independent.
Includes queen bed, timber bunks, air conditioner.
On five acres, the house is brick with post and rail supports, the structure of the roof is an amazing compilation of stripped trees with the original Lysaght iron roof in the ‘Chinese hat’ style and original skillion kitchen.
There are more than 1000 vines which were planted 18 years ago and rear outlook is to the Pyrenees Ranges – amazing sunsets. The surrounds are open paddocks – often with cattle.
There is also a brick-lined well (no water).
The cottage is nicely distanced from the main house. Guests have the run of the cottage from Friday evening to Sunday morning. There is a wood fire heater in the living room with overhead fans in bedrooms, living room and casual bar. Guests can also bring their bikes to go on long rides, and there is a television with DVDs available plus cards if the weather is inclement.
Blankets Refrigerator Tea/Coffee making facilities TelevisionRates
From AU$165.00
All rates include breakfast hamper and cleaning
Weekend rate – two guests $400 : 4 guests $500
Per night – four guests $320
Per night – two guests $165
Weekend rate minimum stay – two nights: Additional separate accommodation available on request
Roll-away bed available for children
Trading Times
Check In: 12:00 pm
Check Out: 1:00 pm
