'The Gatehouse' at Mount Ophir Estate

'The Gatehouse' at iconic Mount Ophir Estate is situated on a secluded road in the rural Rutherglen countryside. The four bedroom farmhouse with stylish interiors has plenty of seating areas for all the guests to enjoy inside and outside areas. You have exclusive access to the whole estate for long walks, a spot of fishing or cycling. The property is a five minute drive to Rutherglen and very close to some of the finest wineries, wine bars and restaurants. Mount Ophir Estate was established in 1891 as a winery and farm. It's iconic buildings are currently being lovingly restored into accommodation and private event spaces. The iconic castle building was established in 1903 and is one of the most interesting buildings in Australia. As a guest of the estate you are able to access the whole property for long walks, reading, and fishing. We ask kindly that you do not feed or try to pat the animals on the estate. Please park neatly in front of the house as there is passing traffic on our road. Minimal Interaction, but available if needed. Very secluded and quiet, but five minutes drive to Rutherglen, twelve minutes to Corowa. Albury airport is 40 minutes, Chiltern train station is 10 minutes. We have a fabulous wine bar and restaurant 'Thousand Pound' in Rutherglen. A one hat restaurant 'The Terrace' at All Saints Estate. Great pies at the famous Parkers Pies in Rutherglen. Twenty two wineries within 30 minute drive. If you are a keen cyclist there is fantastic tracks and rail trails all around the area. By car, mountain/road bike or taxi You can also hire a wine tour limo or vintage car, contact the Rutherglen Information Centre for more details. The local taxi number is (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN). We are an organic working farm so we ask politely for you to leave minimal waste. There is security on all gates and we ask that you please keep all external gates closed and locked. In regards to breakfast, bread, milk, butter, spreads, tea, coffee (Nespresso pods) sugar and Carmen’s Muesli are all provided. Olive oil, salt and pepper is also included for guests use. The fire place may be used between the months of May - November. Fire wood and kindling will be supplied between the months of May - October. Please be considerate when using the wood and only use the kindling to start the fire and the larger logs to keep the fire going.