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| from $220 per night for a couple |
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| Please tell your hosts you found them at GPTS |
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Contact: Amber Taylor
Owners: Kylie Balharrie & Michael Kennedy |
| Address: 101 Badger Avenue, Healesville |
| Postal Address: 256 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville VIC 3777 |
| Tel: (+613 or 03) 5962 4002 |
| Fax: (+613 or 03) 5962 1037 |
| Email: info@harvestfarm.com.au |
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Property Setting: Located on an 18-acre farmlet with views of a bushland reserve (which surrounds Healesville Sanctuary) and beyond to the mountains ranges that encompass the valley.
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| Hours/KMs from Melbourne: 1 hour 10 mins / 65km (Melway map 278 F11) |
| Nearest main town: Healesville (5km) |
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Your own luxurious farmhouse - offering self-contained seclusion for up to four guests, in a rural setting, just minutes from the town.
When the weather is fine spend the day outside in a deck chair and the evening dining alfresco. In winter, stoke up the wood fire and cosy up on the couch with a glass of red wine, the weekend papers, some jazz playing, and watch the clouds roll over the mountains.
Harvest House or Dairy House a Yarra Valley lifestyle of leisure and luxury! |
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Property Description:
Harvest Farm is a productive 18-acre property. A focus of the farm is a large kitchen garden growing exclusively for the Healesville Hotel. As well, there are a few horses, cows, chickens and a small orchard. This is the blissful rural setting for two country homes that have been transformed into beautiful accommodation for 2-4 people each.
Harvest House is a fully restored 1920s farmhouse. Set in its own private garden of oaks, camellias and roses, the farmhouse has been transformed into a picture of provincial charm far more luxurious than its humble origins. Whitewashed surfaces inside and out, including the floors, creates a distinct light, breezy mood. Everything else either blends quietly into the 'whitewashed look' or stands out in bold relief, like the rich chocolate suede couch, deep blue bedding accents, the bright colours of the fresh flowers inside and the landscape outside.
The open plan living room features a romantic wood fire and French doors onto a terrace dining area. The front of the house has a big, old-fashioned country porch to while away the afternoon enjoying views of pastureland against a mountain backdrop. Beautiful details and luxury fittings are evident throughout the rooms, including king size beds and a spa bathroom.
Dairy House is located behind Harvest House in a garden setting of its own. The styling uses the same fundamentals - lots of fresh white surfaces, furnished with provincial character. A large deck at the back, just above ground level, enjoys mountain views framed by beautiful trees. As well as the living room opening onto the deck, the large spa bathroom also has sliding glass doors to the deck.
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Special Features:
The houses are readied for guests with masses of flowers from the garden, handmade local soap and fresh ground coffee and tea leaves.
There are many possibilities for food lovers to indulge their desires. The Healesville Harvest Cafe at the Hotel has a menu of in-house catering and wines that can be set awaiting your arrival at the house, or you can arrange a tantalising dinner to go from the Hotel's kitchen. You can even have a private chef prepare a very special dinner for two or more.
Guests are free to wander through the produce garden and talk to the gardener as he tends the plot. Fresh herbs and free-range eggs may be collected to consume during your stay.
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Recreational Facilities:
Equipment is provided for informal games of petanque, cricket, frisbee and badminton that can be played on vast sprawling grassed areas.
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| Number of Rooms: 2 bedrooms in each house |
| Number of Units: 2 |
| Maximum number of Guests: 4 per house |
| Bathroom Facilities: One bathroom in each house |
| Suitable for Children: Yes |
| Disabled access: No |
| Smoking restrictions: No smoking inside |
| Guest Pets Allowed: With prior consent from the owners. A $30 charge per pet applies. |
| Check In/Out: In 3pm / Out 11.30am |
Description of Rooms/Units:
The facilities in each house include the following:
The two bedrooms have king size beds, crisp white linen, electric blankets, mohair throws and lots of pillows and handmade cushions. Alternatively, one of these rooms can be prepared with twin beds.
The spacious bathroom features a spa bath, a separate shower and a large square porcelain sink. Subtle shades of white against whitewashed walls and floors capture a modern provincial atmosphere.
The kitchen is equipped with an oven, cooktop, microwave, fridge and dishwasher, plus the kinds of utensils and cookware that a good kitchen should have.
The living area is equipped with a cosy wood fire, reverse cycle air conditioning, a television, DVD and CD players plus a selection of glossy magazines, books, CDs, DVDs.
The terrace/deck outside the living area has a barbecue and outdoor dining furniture. |
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| Breakfast: Choose between breakfast provisions of thick bacon, free-range eggs, tomatoes, crusty bread, oranges, butter and milk OR a voucher for a cooked breakfast and espresso coffee at the Harvest Cafe. |
| Dining Options: Spoiled for choice again! Dine out at the Healesville Hotel (fantastic seasonal menu and outstanding winelist), consider the catering options described above under Special Features, or do your own thing entirely and bring your own provisions. |
| Guest BBQ Facilities: Yes. (Gourmet barbecue packs can be ordered) |
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Please confirm tariff with hosts prior to reservation.
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Tariff: (includes breakfast provisions or breakfast voucher)
Sunday to Thursday: from $220 per night for one couple/one bedroom.
Weekends (two nights): from $550 for one couple/one bedroom.
Add $100 per night for use of second bedroom. |
| Minimum Stay: Two nights on weekends. Three nights on long weekends. |
| Deposit: 50% on booking |
| Cancellation Terms: $25 admin fee in every case. More than 30 days notice - deposit refunded. Unless the vacancy is refilled, if under 30 days notice is given, the deposit will be retained, and if under 7 days notice is given, the full tariff will be charged |
| Credit Cards Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners |
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