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Trickle Hill - enjoy bush, wine and relaxation on a hidden farm

Trickle Hill - enjoy bush, wine and relaxation on a hidden farm

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Full equiped kitchen
Dining

Overview of Trickle Hill - enjoy bush, wine and relaxation on a hidden farm

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 31 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Cockatoo, VIC
  • Popular LocationEmerald Lake Park9 min drive
  • Popular LocationDandenong Ranges National Park18 min drive
  • Popular LocationPuffing Billy Steam Train21 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)71 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Trickle Hill - enjoy bush, wine and relaxation on a hidden farm

Trickle Hill is a lovely cottage tucked away at the edge of our bush. You have your own little patio, and can go for adventurous walks straight from your living room !

We are located on the edge of the Dandenong ranges, very close to Kurth Kiln and Bunyip National park. Yarra Valley is a short drive away- vineyards are also close, while bushwalking is literally at your doorstep. It is the ideal location for a relaxing break in the bush- hiking, cycling, horseriding or 4 WDing- it is all possible close to our property- or a short drive away.
Avalon castle is very close, so we are ideally situated if you attend a wedding. We are of course LGBTI+ friendly !

The cottage has three bedrooms, a lovely living area and a cosy woodfire. We have a sheltered outdoor area, where you can have a barbeque, or have a small fire in a firedish. (not on code red days) You will be at the edge of the bush, so you hear, or walk out, and try to find our resident breeding pair of Lyrebirds, echidnas, wombats, wallabies and kangaroos or the deer that live in our 'back yard'. Or just roam, which shouldn't be too hard on 67 acres :-)

We are close to massive areas of bush with trails.
We love dogs, but cats can't come, as we do love our lizards and birds too, and for allergy reasons.
We do our best to keep everything as 'green' as we can- so please don't use harsh chemicals.
Living in the bush brings with it that you cannot light a fire in fire danger periods, and, heating on a woodstove, means there is a hot stove in the room. (watch those little fingers...)
We are happy for you to pet our horses when we are present, play with our dogs- but be aware- we have dams on the property, so keep an eye on your children. Our animals are very friendly but you always need to keep an eye out when you don't know them!

The cottage is down the hill from our house, so there is plenty of privacy. We both have a workshop near to the cottage but will do our best not to disturb you too much. (we are both artists). Aukje offers workshops in clay- so let us know if you are interested!
Our aim is to give you a place of rest and enjoyment. We love to share our space as we love it here so much- and hope you love it too.
As life is a project - don't expect 10* linen and luxury, state of the art gardens and clipped lawns, but a friendly welcoming atmosphere where you can be yourself and relax.

You will have access to the cottage and the outdoor area, all the bush around the house and the area around our animals if you like.
The area around our own house we would like to keep private.

This a working hobby farm- with machinery, animals (pigs in season, dogs, horses, ducks and chickens). Please keep off the machinery, and the horse paddock is out of bounds, unless we are there to read our horses body language, and invite you in.

DOGS;
Our dogs are very friendly, well socialised, love to play with visitors, and will visit you as they run free at all times. If your dog is reactive, we are happy to do a slow introduction, but we prefer not to lock our dogs up for yours.
Our property is stock fenced- dogs are able to roam if they are not staying with you. You are expected to be in full control of your dog at all times, to protect our animals. Discuss if you are not sure..
Dogs cannot be left alone in the cottage, unless contained. We are working on a fenced dog yard.

We are a rural property with animals, and there are dams on the property, (not close to the cottage) so please keep an eye on children - we cannot take responsibility for your persons or animals.

Living on a farm means that not everything is safe, flat or person-proof. Coming here is entirely at your own risk, but of course- if there is anything we can do to make your visit more pleasurable, we will do our best to do so!

Property manager

Aukje Van Vark

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We do have a coonara with a fireguard

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
No cats. Just contact me if you are not sure.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside- and please remove butts

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Melbourne

This cottage is located in Cockatoo, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, and is in a rural area. Monbulk Winery and Ainsworth Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Australian Rainbow Trout Farm and Puffing Billy Steam Train. Tesselaar's Bulbs and Flowers and Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Emerald Lake Park - 9 min drive
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 18 min drive
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 21 min drive
  • Sherbrooke Forest - 21 min drive
  • Olinda Falls - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Cockatoo Station - 5 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Penny & a Pickle - 10 min drive
  • Paradise Valley Hotel - 12 min drive
  • Bam Bam Italian - 7 min drive
  • The Railway Dog - 10 min drive
  • The General Food Store - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Trickle Hill - enjoy bush, wine and relaxation on a hidden farm pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Trickle Hill - enjoy bush, wine and relaxation on a hidden farm ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Trickle Hill - enjoy bush, wine and relaxation on a hidden farm ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Trickle Hill - enjoy bush, wine and relaxation on a hidden farm located?

Located in Cockatoo, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Wright Forest Bushland Reserve and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Gembrook G203 Bushland Reserve. Gembrook G204 Bushland Reserve and Emerald Lake Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.8/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Tursunay K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Relaxing and homely
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

3/5 Okay

Maryann S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Secluded junk yard,first impression disappointing
Only heating is a wood burner..plenty of wood but uncut.Cosy interior, average amenities. Unnecessary rules and restrictions...Not suitable for everbody!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Daryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cockatoo experience
Overall good. I misread the fine print thinking there was central heating. As an urban dweller I was at first disappointed at having to chop wood and light the wood fire but very quickly I found it rewarding. The wood fire did not heat the entire house and we only used one bedroom. That said, the cottage and it’s bush setting had a charm of its own. The property did have a dilapidated bus and caravan, not sure if this was very pleasing! The location was great, very close to other wonderful mountain suburbs and their own attractions and eateries (Bam Bam—-Italian, The Independent—-Argentinian both super).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Larissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
Trickle Hill is a great cottage, very well appointed with comfortable beds and a gorgeous wood heater. Very peaceful location with plenty of bird song and no traffic noise whatsoever. Hosts Aukje and Artur are friendly and hospitable, along with their gorgeous doggies Bailey, Morph and Helmut. A wonderful peaceful place with plenty to see and do nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Aukje Van Vark

Host profile image
We are a family of 5, but we are slowly loosing members to University. we make up for numbers in dogs and horses.
We love travelling, making Art, improving on just about everything, and always have plans.
We love to share our piece of paradise with people who are not as fortunate as us- not everyone can have their own bush :-)

Why they chose this property

Having moved from a metropolis, we needed space and quiet. After travelling Australia, we have found this piece of paradise- which feels like a retreat. Living here is wonderful- in this nice community full of lovely locals, animals and abundance of nature.
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