Summary:
Experience Bella Views' laid-back country life! Lake Eppalock, Mt Alexandra, and Mt Ida can all be seen from this ideal tiny house Victoria escape. Only an hour's travel from Melbourne, traveling through Bolinda, Romsey, Lancefield, and Argyle.
As an added service, we offer wine tours and a lift into town for dinner and drinks at the guests' expense. If you are interested, please contact your land host 24hrs before arrival to make arrangements.
The Space:
Bella Views is situated in the rustic countryside of Heathcote. A town best known for its Shiraz wine, and one of Australia's hottest wine regions. The tiny house set 100 meters away from your friendly host's private residence with your much-deserved privacy while you watch the grazing horses, alpacas, and other wildlife to keep you company.
In Heathcote, you can find Gaffneys Bakery, Commercial Hotel Heathcote, and Palling Bros Brewery. What's more, we're just 40 minutes from Bendigo, where you'll find attractions like the Bendigo Tramways and the Bendigo Art Gallery.
A cozy 113-square-foot tiny home with easy access to water, split air conditioning, a kitchenette, cooking equipment, and excellent bathroom facilities including an eco-friendly cassette toilet with a removable waste-holding tank, hand basin, and shower (gas heated for hot showers).
If you plan to spend your farm stay Victoria getaways here, we advise that you bring your basic necessities such as food and water during your stay with us. Thank you!
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the tiny house and its surrounding areas, except for the fence line to animals which needs prior permission from the host. To ensure the well-being of our rescued horses who have faced mistreatment, we kindly ask our guests not to feed or pat them, as we are working patiently to earn their trust and provide the love and care they deserve.
The Neighborhood:
Bella Views is located in Heathcote, a small town noted for its Shiraz wine. Only 40 minutes from Bendigo's attractions such as Bendigo Tramways and the Bendigo Art Gallery. It's one of the best farm stay Victoria escapes with spectacular views of Lake Eppalock and Mt Ida, and other attractions.
Our local recommendations:
- Commercial Hotel Heathcote serves an extensive range of quality meals you're sure to enjoy.
- Heathcote National Park is a great location for bushwalks with stunning views of the surrounding area.
- Gaffneys Bakery offers some of the best pastries in Heathcote, from pies, cupcakes, whole-size cakes, and more
- Heathcote Wine & Food Festival offers wines from over 40 wineries, regional food, and produce in one convenient location.
- Heathcote Harvest is a family-friendly event that offers a range of market stalls, children's entertainment, and local wine favourites.
- Palling Bros Brewery is a popular rustic beer hall-style eating space and beer garden where the crew promotes the local arts and music industry.
Getting Around:
By car:
- From Bendigo around 40 mins drive
- From Ballarat around 1 hr, 44 mins drive
- From Melbourne CBD around 1.5 hrs to Heathcote. All bitumen Rd except about 3 km to Walker Rd but normal sedan vehicle can travel to the property
By public transport:
- Blue Wren Shutting Service is available for all transport for guests. Bookings are essential
Other Things to Note:
- WiFi is available
- EV charging is not allowed
- No smoking allowed on the property
- No unregistered guests or visitors are allowed
- Mobile reception is good for Telstra and Optus only
- Property is NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN due to potential wildlife
- Please be advised that we have horses and alpacas on our property
- Do not enter animal paddocks or yards without the host's permission
- We ask guests not to feed the horses/alpacas without the host's permission
- Please remember to shut the gates before entering and leaving the paddocks
- We would like to advise guests that longer stays or later check-outs will incur an additional charge
- To ensure the well-being of our rescued horses who have faced mistreatment, we kindly ask our guests not to feed or pat them, as we are working patiently to earn their trust and provide the love and care they deserve.
Pre-orders
- Breakfast hamper is available at an extra cost and upon prior request
- Private wine tour and dinner at Heathcote must be arranged 24 hrs prior arrival and have to be paid directly to the land host
Important note:
- No BBQ grill and no outdoor fire pit
- Due to the nature of the property, abundant wildlife may be present on the property
- Keep an eye out for snakes as the property is located in bushland (or grassland) areas
- For stays of 5 nights or more, an additional cleaning fee will be collected to help maintain the [compost/cassette] toilets and ensure a clean and fresh experience for all guests. We appreciate your understanding.
Interaction with Guests:
Guests will enjoy your own private space but we are always happy to chat with you.
