Hallston Hills - Forever Moments

Escape to the rolling green hills of South Gippsland and relax at Hallston Hills cottage, two acres of private fenced land. A getaway with adventure or peace, situated just 1.5 kms off the fabulous Grand Ridge Road scenic tourist drive. For those looking to relax, you won’t need to leave. Enjoy the hot tub, warm yourself by the fire and walk amongst the vineyard. There are DVD’s aplenty, a games console and an Apple TV The cottage has a large deck, with BBQ and built in spa. There are two living areas and three bedrooms. The configurations are a king-size bed, a queen-size bed and bunk bed. Hallston Hills is fully furnished with all the appliances, utensils and comforts to make the cottage feel like your ‘home away from home’. Once you drive down the driveway Hallston Hills forever moments begin. Plenty of parking and a single step at the front the entrance. The back verandah has steps to the grassed area. For foodies, there are 6 winery cellar doors within 30 minutes drive and the delightful villages of Mirboo North (17 minutes) and Meeniyan (34 minutes) are ready for you to explore, with restaurants, cafes and the Grand Ridge Brewery. The larger town of Leongatha is 19 minutes away, with more cafes and restaurants, art galleries, supermarkets and an cinema. The Wild Dog Winery & Hogget Kitchen is highly recommended for those looking for something extra special (41 mins). Surrounding Neighbourhood SCENIC DRIVE Situated just 1.5 kms off the fabulous GRAND RIDGE ROAD SCENIC TOURIST DRIVE, which stretches for 132 kms along the ridge of the STRZELECKI RANGES. RELAX AT HALLSTON HILLS Picturesque Hills of the Tarwin Valley. FOODIES For Foodies, there are 6 winery cellar doors within 30 minutes drive and the delightful Villages of Mirboo North (17 minutes) and Meeniyan (34 minutes) are ready for you to explore, with Restaurants, Cafes and the Grand Ridge Brewery. TOWN The larger town of Leongatha is just 19 minutes away, with more cafes and restaurants, art galleries, supermarkets and an cinema. The Wild Dog Winery & Hogget Kitchen is highly recommended for those looking for something extra special (41 mins). NATURE LOVERS For the nature lovers the local area has bushwalks such as Mount Worth National Park (15 mins) and a 74 km rail trail to explore from Leongatha to Welshpool. Wilsons Prom is a great day trip (approx. 1.5 hrs) or take the Grand Ridge Road all the way to Tarra Bulga National Park with rain forests, waterfalls and the iconic suspension bridge (1hr 15mins). Or head to the beach with the beautiful hamlet of Inverloch just 38 minutes away. Whichever path you choose, the rolling green hills and fabulous scenery of South Gippsland will take your breath away. HALLSTON VALLEY FARM Nearby to your stay at Hallston Hills, adventures await at Hallston Valley Farm, just a few hundred meters from the front door. Enjoy some time on the farm, with a range of activities available such as fishing, animal petting or learning about daily life on a sheep/cattle farm. Whatever you choose, hosts Gary and Jill will make your visit a memorable occasion. Bookings are subject to availability and must be booked separately. To find out more please go to their website hal (Website hidden by Airbnb) Perfect for a relaxing weekend away, a great place to explore the surrounding area. A trip to Hallston Hills cottage can also be converted into a farm-stay experience by combining your holiday with fun-filled adventures at Hallston Valley Farm. THINGS TO NOTE WHEN BOOKING We have a strict policy of no parties and no smoking. SPA If you have a fake tan you must not enter the spa. MOBILE PHONE RECEPTION: This is a rural area and our property is in a blackspot. We are able to use the Optus Network at the top of our driveway and we get fleeting coverage around the property, but it is unlikely you will have coverage inside the home. We have wifi which may allow you to make and receive calls if your phone handset and network allow for it. We use WhatsAp or other apps to make and receive phone calls and if we need to use the mobile network, we walk to the top of the driveway or drive 1.5kms up to the Grand Ridge Rd where the coverage is very good for the Optus Network. The coverage for Telstra is similar to Optus in our area. For Vodaphone coverage, you will likely need to take a 5-10min drive. Check the Vodafone coverage maps on their website. INTERNET USAGE: This property is in a rural area with NBN via satellite. Our internet is slower than areas with cable NBN (max 25Mb/s) and we cannot get access to an unlimited package. We ask guests to be conscious of their internet usage during their stay. On arrival you will be given the wifi password. We have an Apple TV with Netflix, which you are welcome to use. However we ask you to adhere to the following house rules: 1. Streaming Standard Definition (SD) or High Definition (HD) is ok, but please DO NOT stream movies or shows in Ultra High Definition (UHD). This includes certain releases on Netflix, Disney and other streaming services. 2. Please do not stream HD content from multiple devices at the same time (eg. kids on YouTube can use a lot of data very quickly) Suggestions: i) If you decide to have a movie-fest, please consider watching some DVD's instead of streaming everything. We have a wide variety of DVD's for you to choose from, and two TV's/DVD's. ii) Video gaming, web surfing and emails are not metered, so you are welcome to use as much internet as you like for these purposes. iii) Our Off-peak cap is rarely used during the designated time of 1pm to 7am, so the above rules do not apply during that time. PETS: Pets may be accommodated in some circumstances by special arrangement. Please note our cottage is in a rural area. The paddocks can get muddy at times. We also have livestock on the property from time to time to help keep the grass down. We can arrange for livestock to be removed for the duration of your stay, but cow pats and horse poo will remain and some dogs love to roll in it. To approve a pet, we will require assurance they are well behaved, will be supervised at all times and will be kept clean and dry if they enter the house. Please also note that snakes are common in rural areas. They are shy and prefer to stay away from humans, so it is unlikely you will see one. However dogs like to sniff them out. Our neighbour has lost 2 dogs to snake bites over the last 20 years. This is one of the reasons why it is essential for dogs to be well behaved and supervised if you bring them to Hallston Hills. Hallston, Victoria, Australia Surrounding Neighbourhood SCENIC DRIVE Situated just 1.5 kms off the fabulous GRAND RIDGE ROAD SCENIC TOURIST DRIVE, which stretches for 132 kms along the ridge of the STRZELECKI RANGES. RELAX AT HALLSTON HILLS Picturesque Hills of the Tarwin Valley. FOODIES For Foodies, there are 6 winery cellar doors within 30 minutes drive and the delightful Villages of Mirboo North (17 minutes) and Meeniyan (34 minutes) are ready for you to explore, with Restaurants, Cafes and the Grand Ridge Brewery. TOWN The larger town of Leongatha is just 19 minutes away, with more cafes and restaurants, art galleries, supermarkets and an cinema. The Wild Dog Winery & Hogget Kitchen is highly recommended for those looking for something extra special (41 mins). NATURE LOVERS For the nature lovers the local area has bushwalks such as Mount Worth National Park (15 mins) and a 74 km rail trail to explore from Leongatha to Welshpool. Wilsons Prom is a great day trip (approx. 1.5 hrs) or take the Grand Ridge Road all the way to Tarra Bulga National Park with rain forests, waterfalls and the iconic suspension bridge (1hr 15mins). Or head to the beach with the beautiful hamlet of Inverloch just 38 minutes away. Whichever path you choose, the rolling green hills and fabulous scenery of South Gippsland will take your breath away. HALLSTON VALLEY FARM Nearby to your stay at Hallston Hills, adventures await at Hallston Valley Farm, just a few hundred meters from the front door. Enjoy some time on the farm, with a range of activities available such as fishing, animal petting or learning about daily life on a sheep/cattle farm. Whatever you choose, hosts Gary and Jill will make your visit a memorable occasion. Bookings are subject to availability and must be booked separately. To find out more please go to their website hal (Website hidden by Airbnb)