Bill's Shed at The Shiraz Republic

Bill's shed offers a unique, comfortable & secluded space for your getaway. Once the site of the Cornella Post Office run by Olive, who resided in the old farmhouse, and her brother Bill, who made his home in the shed. Now the site is home to family-run winery, Shiraz Republic as well as craft brewery, Cornella Brewery. Enjoy a stroll through the vineyard, visit the cellar door for wine tasting, pizza, coffee & craft beer on tap- all just a stones throw away from your accommodation. Offering everything you could need for a comfortable stay; - Comfy queen size bed - Crisp sheets - Fresh fluffy towels - Split system air conditioning and heating - Kitchen with stovetop , fridge, pots and pans as well as a bench-top oven - Wifi - TV - Ensuite with excellent water pressure Our cellar door is staffed from 10am-6pm 7 days Hosts also live close by should you require assistance after hours Hosts are always available by phone Bill's Shed lies within the Heathcote Wine Region which offers an abundance of local wineries and cellar doors to explore as well as an increasing amount of eateries popping up in and around Heathcote. Surrounded by gorgeous farmland and Canola crops as well as beautiful Box Ironbark bushland. I've included some recommendations of things to do during your stay below. Happy to chat further at the cellar door upon your arrival. Heathcote Wine Region: - Tellurian - Heathcote II - Vinea Marson - Silver Spoon - Sanguine - Munari Good dinner options: - Toolleen Hotel (typical country hotel, nearby and good food) - Heathcote Inn (bit further away in Heathcote town) - Palling Bros Brewery (bit further away in Heathcote town) - Axedale Tavern Get outdoors: - Pink Cliffs (Heathcote) - Mt Ida Lookout (Heathcote) - Whroo Goldmine & History Trail (Rushworth) Lunch recommendations: - Heathcote Harvest (hard to go past, best lunch in the region) - Toolleen Hotel - Try your luck in town at some of the other options in town In Bendigo, we recommend: Food: - Masons of Bendigo (award winning fine dining) - Harpoon Social Club (great Japanese, with an awesome drinks list). - Flight Bar & Bottleshop (fried chicken, awesome beer fridge) - Goldmines Hotel – Pub with awesome beer garden and restaurant To do: - Bendigo Art Gallery - The Great Stupa - Bendigo Tram & Goldmine Drink: - Handle Bar (Bendigo’s beer garden) - Dispensary (Gin/Beer/Wine) - The Rifle Hotel The best way to get around the region is by car - Heathcote is approximately 20 minutes drive - Bendigo is approximately 40 minutes drive