Title: HILLPLAINS HOUSE + COTTAGE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # HILLPLAINS HOUSE + COTTAGE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY Vacation home in Metcalfe with private pool and kitchen ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96800000/96791100/96791081/5a1c9242.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96800000/96791100/96791081/d96f425c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96800000/96791100/96791081/74561181.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96800000/96791100/96791081/c93bad06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96800000/96791100/96791081/d8ab30f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on a hilltop, Hillplains House and Cottage offer an extraordinary off-grid retreat in Metcalfe. Unwind with panoramic views of Mount Macedon, Heathcote and Greenhill ranges from the beautifully appointed spaces. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Pool - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### HILLPLAINS HOUSE + COTTAGE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY Hillplains House and Hillplains Cottage, designed by Wolveridge Architects and previously the home of founder Jerry Wolveridge and Christina Thedorou is now available for stays through Flophouse Accommodation. What really sets this offer apart is the fact that the luxury feel is combined with a 100% off-grid experience. The house and cottage are beautifully appointed, in Metcalfe, 100 kms from Melbourne, with panoramic views of Mount Macedon, Heathcote and Greenhill ranges. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Heated pool ### Safety features - 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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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 14279 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.13347,144.39879&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60wraFm%7BipZ%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%40S%3FSBQ%40S%40S%40SBQBQBSBSBQBSBQDQDQBQDSDQDQDQFQDQFOFQDQHOFQFOFQHMFOHOFMHQHOJKHOHMHOJKHOJKJMJMJIJMJKJKJKLKJILKLGJMLGLILGLILGLILILENGLELELENELENELGNENALCNENANCLANCN%3FNANCL%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBN%40LDNFLDNDLDNDLDLDLFNDLHLHLFLHLFJHLFLLLFJJLHJJJJJJLJJLJHHLLLHJJNHJJNHLHNHJHNHLHPFNHNHLFPFNFPFNFPFPDNFPDPFPDPDPBRDPDPBPDPBRBPBRBRBP%40P%40RBR%40R%40P%40R%40R%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAT%3FPARARAPATCPATAPCPCPCTCPCPEPCPEPERCPEPEPGPEPGRELGPGPGNGPGNGPINILGNIPINILIJININKLILKLIJMNIJKJKJMJKJKJKJMHKJMHMJMHKFMHMFMHMFMHODMHMDMBOFMDODMDODMDO%40OBMDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FOBOCO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FOAMCOAOCOEMCOAOEMEOEMEOEMGMCMEOIMEMIMGMIMGMIMGMIKKMIMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKKKKKOKKIMKMIMIOIOKKIMIQGOIOGMIOGQGOGQIOEQGQGMESGQEQEQEQEQCSEQEQCQCQCQCUCQCQCQAUAQAUCQ%3FSASAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wycjFWdzN2LzXlaHTT2VJbkGZas=) Metcalfe, VIC #### What's nearby - Taradale Viaduct - 8 min drive - 6.1 km - Piper Street - 16 min drive - 18.9 km - Kyneton Botanic Gardens - 17 min drive - 20.8 km - Kyneton Ridge Estate - 24 min drive - 26.4 km - Lake Daylesford - 41 min drive - 50.5 km #### Getting around - Malmsbury Station - 12 min drive - Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 65 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Malmsbury Bakery - ‬15 min drive - ‪Merchants of Malmsbury - ‬15 min drive - ‪Elphinstone Hotel - ‬12 min drive - ‪Moto Bean Café - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Stables - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does HILLPLAINS HOUSE + COTTAGE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is HILLPLAINS HOUSE + COTTAGE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at HILLPLAINS HOUSE + COTTAGE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at HILLPLAINS HOUSE + COTTAGE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is HILLPLAINS HOUSE + COTTAGE - 100% OFF GRID LUXURY located? > Situated in Metcalfe, this vacation home is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Taradale Nature Conservation Reserve and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Metcalfe Streamside Reserve. Taradale Streamside Reserve and Taradale Viaduct are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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