Talisker Homestead - An 11 bedroom historic home

Welcome to Talisker! Located in Western Victoria, among the rolling hills of Henty, the property has a prolific history dating back to the 1800's. The homestead (circa 1901) sits atop a large hill and is a large U shaped home featuring a prominent Edwardian tower, elaborate plasterwork, leadlights and handsome timber and marble mantles throughout. Talisker is a space for you to create your own experience with up to 24 guests. If you are a smaller group, please message to discuss options. The space Talisker has 11 bedrooms with 10 double bedrooms, and one room with 4 king single beds. The property also has 7 bathrooms. Additional spaces include drawing room, kitchen, library, dining room, entrance hall and laundry. The beds include: - 5 King Beds - 4 Queen Beds - 1 Double Bed - 4 King Single Beds Guest access Guests have access to all areas of the house, with the exception of some rooms on the servants quarters side, the cellar and the rooftop. These areas are unrenovated currently but we have plans to continue working on these areas. Other things to note ‘Hold Fast’ Adorning the main entrance to the homestead is a crest, bearing the words, Hold Fast Talisker. This is the family motto of Alexander McLeod. The history of Hold Fast Long ago one of the MacLeod chiefs of Dunvegan went to Inverary to visit the Earl of Argyll and when he was there he was invited to attend the execution of a Campbell who had misbehaved and who was to be gored to death by a bull. When the man was led into the arena he showed such calm courage that the MacLeod pleaded for his release but Argyll declared this would not be possible. MacLeod asked if he could jump into the pit and save the man thus securing his release. Argyll reluctantly agreed but added, ‘You go to your death.’ MacLeod leaped down and as the bull lowered its head for the charge he seized one of the horns and clung on as he was tossed about. A spectator shouted, ‘Hold fast!’ He did so and managed to stab the bull with his dirk. It is said this is why the bull’s head and the motto, ‘Hold Fast’ are in the armorial bearings of the MacLeods of Harris to this day.