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Tower Hill House Near Port Fairy, Beautiful Ocean Views, Nature Reserve, Pets OK

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Living area
Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tower Hill House Near Port Fairy, Beautiful Ocean Views, Nature Reserve, Pets OK

Just minutes from both Port Fairy and Warrnambool, Tower Hill House offers you the best short break or longer stay holiday you could ever want.

Tower Hill House is spacious, extremely comfortable and very well equipped. There are spectacular panoramic ocean views - and 6 acres of native gardens.

In winter you'll be wonderfully warm with the red gum burning wood heater - and there is reverse cycle air conditioning if necessary for those hot summer days.

Relax and look out across 15 kms of ocean from the comfortable sofa in the lounge - and you get the same fantastic panoramic views in the dining area.

There is a fully equipped kitchen complete with Italian Ilve professional chefs stove, new Bosch dishwasher and all mod cons. We supply freshly ground coffee for the espresso machine, as well as useful items such as olive oil, spices, tea, sugar, salt etc.
So you can sit back and read a book from the library, perhaps watch a DVD, listen to music… Or just relax on the north facing sunny verandah, complete with Webber BBQ - or in the garden - Its your choice.

We promise your stay will be as memorable as it is enjoyable!

Like the roos you can hop over the garden fence directly into the nature reserve where there are kilometres of wonderful walks, up and down hills, board walk over water, have a picnic, etc.

Tower Hill House is within an easy distance to so many attractions - The Great Ocean Road and The 12 Apostles, The Grampians, the seal colony at Bridgewater Bay near Portland, are all a leisurely day trip. And over winter the southern right whales arrive at Logan's Beach in Warrnambool.

A few minutes drive away are award winning restaurants, shops and the heritage of Port Fairy and Warrnambool - and right on your doorstep the extraordinary Tower Hill State Game Reserve.

Perfect for a short break or longer stay holiday!

Features of Tower Hill House:

Guests have the freedom and privacy of their own spacious, very comfortable and fully equipped two bedroom house.

2 bedrooms (1 queen bed, 2 king single), air conditioning, heating, electric blankets etc.

Spacious and comfortable meals & living areas

LCD TV, DVD, Stereo (iPod dock), WI-FI internet access

Reverse cycle air conditioning, wood fired heater (redgum firewood supplied), 3.5 metre ceilings...

Chef's kitchen, Italian 'Ilve' stove / Bosch dishwasher etc

Espresso coffee machine

Tea/coffee/olive oil/balsamic/sugar/salt & pepper etc supplied

Fully equipped bathroom with spa bath, separate walk-in shower

Laundry (washing machine and dryer)

Weber BBQ facilities on verandah

360 degree verandas with sun trap 7 metre wide decking on north side

Optional full breakfast hamper for B&B guests

3 minutes to the nearest deserted beach

Pet friendly - by arrangement only - separate secure, sheltered and spacious outdoor dog enclosure. You can go out knowing your four footed friend will be very happy!

Direct access to the Nature Reserve from the garden (Kangaroos, Koalas, Wallabies, Emus, Wedge Tailed Eagles and much bird life etc)

Close to The Great Ocean Road, The 12 Apostles, The Grampians - and much more

And not forgetting, THH is just minutes to the shops, restaurants and attractions of both Port Fairy and Warrnambool - including winter whale watching!

Things to do

Tower Hill Nature Reserve

To see an arial drone video of Tower Hill House and the surrounding nature reserve, please click on the link on the homepage.

Though you can drive through, there is direct access to the reserve from our garden. The Tower Hill Nature Reserve is nestled inside an extinct volcano and is a beautiful haven for all sorts of wildlife.

Tower Hill is also great for bushwalking and picnics (BBQs and facilities provided). Guided day or night tours can be booked at the Tower Hill Natural History Centre (T ), which is open daily.

Tower Hill was created some 25,000 years ago in a violent volcanic eruption. The force of the blast created a funnel shaped crater, which was later filled by a lake and island.

On a walk you could well see possums, echidnas, cape barren geese and wedge-tailed eagles (Australia's largest bird of prey). Keen twitchers might also spot chestnut teal, musk duck and spoonbills from the boardwalks and bird hide. Eagles often soar at dusk.

There are numerous activities and events throughout the year in both Port Fairy and nearby Warrnambool - Including the well known Port Fairy Folk Festival... boat trips, beach walks, golf, shopping, restaurants and great food!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Tower Hill

Located in Tower Hill, this holiday home is on the beach. Tower Hill State Game Reserve and Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Warrnambool Botanical Gardens and Albert Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tower Hill, VIC

What's nearby

  • Tower Hill State Game Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tower Hill Cemetery - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village - 17 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground - 19 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Warrnambool Station - 11 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rafferty's Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Koroit Country Bakehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Basalt Winery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mickey Bourke's Koroit Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waterys - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tower Hill House Near Port Fairy, Beautiful Ocean Views, Nature Reserve, Pets OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tower Hill House Near Port Fairy, Beautiful Ocean Views, Nature Reserve, Pets OK?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tower Hill House Near Port Fairy, Beautiful Ocean Views, Nature Reserve, Pets OK on 6 Apr 2026 start from AU$280, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tower Hill House Near Port Fairy, Beautiful Ocean Views, Nature Reserve, Pets OK?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tower Hill House Near Port Fairy, Beautiful Ocean Views, Nature Reserve, Pets OK?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tower Hill House Near Port Fairy, Beautiful Ocean Views, Nature Reserve, Pets OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tower Hill House Near Port Fairy, Beautiful Ocean Views, Nature Reserve, Pets OK located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tower Hill holiday home is just steps away from Tower Hill State Game Reserve and Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve. Yangery C.R. Coastal Reserve and Tower Hill Cemetery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Julian Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location with fantastic views
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brett E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Richard was a great host and we loved our stay at Tower Hill House. We’d happily return to visit again! Thanks for the hospitality Richard!
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean on arrival, and the rooms were spacious, with a great country kitchen. We had superb views of the ocean in the living room! Our labrador dog had a great outside fenced space to play while we were out sight seeing. We ventured into the nature reserve that sits behind the property. Fantastic views of Tower Hill lakes, at sunset we had friendly encounters with kangaroos, rabbits, foxes and many bird species. Our host Richard was very kind and provided much useful local information to make the most of our 5 night stay. Would definitely recommend this superb country escape!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great view from the lounge. Loved the comfortable rustic ambience, wood burner and kangaroos hanging out in the paddock. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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A relaxing stay

Thanks to Richard for a lovely and relaxing stay. We enjoyed the views and the open fire. Very clean and great communication from Richard.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kerrie G.

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Short stay

Lovely short stay. Lots of spots to relax and enjoy the location. Back area was secure for our mini dachshund to explore. Very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi P.

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Beautiful house in beautiful position

Extremely comfortable, spacious, and well appointed, with everything you need and a warm and friendly host (who kept a respectful distance). A house for artists, photography buffs, and book lovers. Tower Hill is a magic site!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline W.

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Tranquil Haven

Wonderfully relaxing and restful time in a beautifully appointed house with a view to the ocean from the lounge room and another out over Tower Hill lake from the garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

ursula c.

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Wonderful old farmhouse with excellent sea views

We really enjoyed our stay at Tower Hill House. The house is a beautiful old farmhouse which is large and open and has a great aspect overlooking the ocean in the distance. It has big verandahs, it had an enclosed area for our dog and the beds were large and comfortable. It was very well equipped and clean and Richard was very helpful and quick with communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

MARGARET H.

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Ocean and Volcano views

Stunning views and incredible wildlife including Emu's, Kangaroo's & Koala's. An enviable kitchen and view from the dining room table.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William L.

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Peaceful Place

Peaceful location with lots of wild life. Lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Neil T.

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Country Welcome

The Tower House was excellent. Spacious and warm with great views. Richard the host was very welcoming and gave us some excellent ideas for activities in the coming days. We loved staying there. Our small dog had fun with all the new wildlife smells and noises.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David H.

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Slice of history in stunning location

Richard was great, contacting me days in advance of our stay, to give me instructions for getting to the house; he also very kindly provided some local beach visit and restaurant recommendations. Killarney Beach is just a 10min drive and Port Fairy 15min. The house itself is a beautiful piece of history, being a 110 year old home! The house is also very close to the fascinating Tower Hill precinct, with some great trails down in the crater of the extinct volcano.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Bernadette M.

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Kev and Bernadette, Melbourne Australia

The house was spacious, comfortable and clean with everything we needed. Located in a convenient position about halfway between Warrnambool and Port Fairy. Also very good for our pooch as the back deck can be closed off with a gate to prevent your pet running off. We were made very welcome by Richard on arrival who gave us lots of good local info re things to see, places to eat and walks to do. A great base for an enjoyable and relaxing holiday!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

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this is a wonderful property and I will return thank you

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Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Miranda P.

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Gorgeous relaxing house in a truly gorgeous place.

The house is lovely and comfortable and the slow combustion heater really kept us warm and relaxed. The kitchen is fabulous with everything we needed. We did a lot of cooking, eating and drinking wine. The views are absolutely gorgeous and walking over the back fence to the crater is breathtaking. So close to Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Koroit so easy to get anything you need. Also very close to a beautiful beach which, as Richard the host says, if you see one person, it’s a busy day. We went on a Worn Gundidj tour of Tower Hill which I highly recommend. Our guide Brett was warm, friendly and knowledgeable about the volcano and the surrounds and it was a privilege to get a First Nations perspective on the history. We didn’t see or hear much of Richard while we were there, but had some great chats with him on the phone. Knows the area like the back of his hand and is very happy to share tips, particularly good eateries, beach directions, shops etc etc. Loved our time here. Thanks Richard!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Romina C.

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Amazing place

Tower Tree House was absolutely beautiful. The views are spectacular especially when your from the city and need a complete relaxing getaway Richard was fantastic and made us feel so welcome including our two furbabies, who also had the best time with so much land to run free. We Will be back .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Irene S.

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Fantastic!

We loved staying here. Richard was very welcoming and ensured we had everything we needed (firewood, coffee, oil, etc). I especially loved the secure sheltered lock-up area for the dogs. The location is brilliant - so close to the beach, Port Fairy and Warrnambool.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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A view to die for!

What a beautiful and cozy place! We had an absolutely lovely time staying here! Everything was perfect! The fireplace was wonderful and the home was well equipped with everything we could possibly need. The coffee machine was an added bonus. Wonderful bed, pillows and towels and the hairdryer was a bonus as I accidentally left mine at our last stop in Broken Hill! Thanks for a great stay in a beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ros G.

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More than expected.

Richard was a very welcoming host and shared his life experience of living in the area through a MIFF documentary which made it a very real and personal experience. The added bonus was the magic of Tower Hill reserve and views of the ocean in a serene setting . Ros.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sally Q.

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Comfortable and private with a beautiful view

We really enjoyed our stay at Tower Hill House. It is such a lovely, cosy place to stay. We stayed in the middle of winter and the wood heater did a fabulous job keeping the house lovely and warm all day and night. The bed was really comfy. The views of the ocean from the lounge room windows are spectacular. We also had kangaroos and emus wander past while we were taking in the scenery. We took our labradors with us. The house is set up with a secure yard at the back so we could safely leave them if we needed to. The kitchen was nicely set up and Richard, the host, provided all the basics, such as oil, salt and pepper, cooking utensils etc so you can go straight in and cook. This house was comfy, cosy and in a really special country location on the side of Tower Hill. It is 15 minute drive one way to Warrnambool and 15 minute drive the other way to Port Fairy. A 5 minute drive to Killarney Beach, which was so easily accessible and such a lovely beach to walk on with the dogs. We really enjoyed the photography and artwork that decorates the walls. I highly recommend Tower Hill House. We hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

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Recharged by nature and hospitality

The bed was very comfortable, the kitchen easy to navigate and the views incredible. An easy to use wood heater (but there are wall heaters too) was very cosy and inviting. Richard is an affable host and great story teller! A pair of emus grazed in the small paddock in front of the house and at night a mob of roos was in another. Walking out the back gate led along part of the Tower Hill crater to meet with roos and wallabies close-up. The downside of this fabulous location is you need to drive to get to the beach and shops but we found it was lovely to be away from crowds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

fiona m.

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Fantastic get away

Wildlife just out side the window next to a wood fire place perfect in the middle of winter. Quite and cosy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

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Perfect accommodation for us

Tower Hill House is in a great spot for a peaceful time away. Beautiful views of landscape and sunsets. Visits from emus, roos, birds. Cozy house, excellent kitchen, secure yard for our little pooches. Thank you, we loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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Lovely setting with plenty of wildlife

Tower Hill House was lovely! We had such a great time we can’t wait to go back! There was so much natural beauty and the wildlife was amazing - we’ve never stayed anywhere before that had wild kangaroos and emus walking, or jumping, past us! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Richard Crawley

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Hi there, I'm Richard and I'm the owner of Tower Hill House. THH was initially set up by my wife Carol and for many years was run by her, with my help - It was her creative flair and enthusiastic attention to detail that made everything so great - Tower Hill House is genuinely extremely comfortable: spacious and very well-equipped.
However, a few years ago the unthinkable happened and Carol passed away. Since then I have continued to do what I know she would have liked most… and that is to provide at THH the very best for guests.
I am also a musician and a photographer. I've exhibited widely and my photographs are on the walls at Tower Hill House.
Having lived in this beautiful part of Southwest Victoria for many years I can provide you with all the information you could ever need for a really great holiday or short break... Come and stay!

Why they chose this property

Tower Hill House is a wonderful place to stay… Spacious, very well-equipped and comfortable, it also has fantastic views over 15 km of farmland and the Southern Ocean.
From the 6 acre garden and you can also walk straight into the Tower Hill Nature Reserve, which is a wonderland with kilometres of stimulating and interesting walks. Not surprisingly wildlife abounds… Kangaroos, Wallabies, Wedge tailed eagles, Koala bears etc.
You are also only three minutes to the nearest deserted beach - which is also dog friendly all year, unlike Port Fairy and Warrnambool.
Tower Hill house is within an easy distance of so many attractions - the Great Ocean Road and the 12 Apostles, the Grampians, the seal colony at Bridgwater Bay near Portland, are all at a leisurely day trip.
And over winter the Southern Right whales arrive at Logan’s Beach, Warrnambool. A few minutes drive away are award-winning restaurants, shops and the heritage of both Port Fairy and Warrnambool.
Perfect for a short break or holiday!

What makes this property unique

At Tower Hill House you're not in town!
Wonderful though both Port Fairy and Warrnambool are, they are also extremely busy at peak periods. For instance when 40,000 people are visiting Port Fairy for the annual folk festival, at Tower Hill you wouldn't even know the festival was running. And from THH it is only in a few minutes drive into either town.
The Tower Hill Nature Reserve is an iconic landmark. For thousands of years this area has been spiritually of great significance to the local Aboriginal Gungidamara clan, and in the nature reserve it is really worth also visiting the very good information centre - the building itself is of interest being architecturally designed by Robin Boyd - brother to Arthur Boyd, the painter.
I can guarantee you a very restful and peaceful holiday at THH. You can stretch out on the sundrenched north facing verandah, laze inside in front of the woodheater looking out over 15 kms of ocean, or you can visit groovy Port Fairy and all the attractions roundabout. To be honest you really do get the best of both worlds here!
PS There is also a fully enclosed sheltered outdoor dog area for four footed friends.

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