The Schoolhouse Lane Farm Stay

Situated at the heart of Heathcote's premier vineyards, everyone will enjoy staying at this 40 acre property close to the delightful cellar doors and amazing food available in this beautiful wine growing region. You'll find award winning pies, hand reared Berkshire bacon, and breweries situated in a quintessentially Australian rural setting. Heathcote is only an hour and half from Melbourne city. Once here you can go for a leisurely walk around our 40 acre property, through our eucalypt forest, cleared paddocks, and our 500 tree olive grove seeing kangaroos, galahs and lorikeets up close. The entire property is all yours. The deck is the perfect place to relax and savour a glass of wine you have chosen from one of the many nearby cellar doors. Most offer wine tasting on the weekends and during the school holidays. Heathcote Harvest is just around the corner for the most wonderful paddock to plate dining experience. If you prefer to eat in, make use of the wood fired pizza oven (check fire restrictions first), Weber Q BBQ or fully equipped kitchen. Entire house and 40 acres land About Heathcote - In the heart of Central Victoria and nestled between the stunning McHarg and McIvor Ranges, you will find the charming town of Heathcote. one of Australia’s most loved wine regions, Heathcote is an ideal place to slow down, get back to basics and appreciate the views. The spectacular landscapes allow you to truly take in the great outdoors, be it a picnic in the forest, or a walk or ride along the picturesque O’Keefe Rail Trail. Spend some time fishing, boating, skiing or swimming at Lake Eppalock or perhaps appreciate some of the many great historical sites in and around the township. Tour buses operate in the area.