The River Road Farmhouse

Meander your way up the track to River Road Farmhouse, a beautiful, luxurious nature retreat in the heart of the Victorian High Country. The Farmhouse sits on a hidden rise above the Kiewa River, with sweeping views across the valley and to the mountains. Follow winding paths along stone terraced gardens, under majestic trees, up through orchards, vegetable garden and olive grove. The River Road Farmhouse is the perfect country getaway. IG: @theriverroadfarmhouse IG: @myvalleygarden The space The farmhouse itself has been crafted using hand puddled mud bricks, milled timbers from the farm itself, recycled posts and local stone creating an atmospheric feel to this one of a kind space. Think rustic and earthy with a contemporary industrial edge. Enjoy a view from every window, of the extensive garden sweeping down to the creek one way, or back to the tennis court, the other. As you enter the house, the staircase winds around the stunning stone fireplace up to the second floor. Downstairs, the fireplace is a central feature of the open plan kitchen, dining and lounge. It’s the perfect spot on a cold winters night with the fire crackling away, glass of wine in hand. From the dining area, the alfresco lounge area under the grapevine beckons. Sit here in the shade and take in the long view up to the big hill, watch the cows grazing in the fields, listen to the birds in the garden. Just be. Grab a book from the downstairs library, or other bookshelves around the house (our book collection is extensive), read outside on the swing bed and seats tucked away in the garden or upstairs on the master bedroom window seat, upstairs atrium lounge or either balcony. The downstairs bedroom looks out to a shaded, cobbled garden featuring weeping Japanese maples and tree ferns. Right next door is the downstairs bathroom with freestanding bath and garden window with cosy floor heating in winter. Walk further down the hall to the laundry and separate toilet and side door. The upstairs master bedroom features stunning views across the valley from the bed. Almost the perfect spot to watch the clouds drift by against the mountain backdrop- unless, of course, you are soaking in the ensuite bath looking up through the window above. The downstairs area is fully air conditioned as well as the upstairs master bedroom. There is a wood burning fire in winter and floor heating in the bathrooms. There is another queen bedroom and double bedroom upstairs. *****A NOTE ON BRINGING CHILDREN***** Children must be closely supervised both inside the Farmhouse and in the surrounding garden at all times by a responsible adult. Like any rural property in Australia, there are significant wildlife, farm and water hazards, as well as steep drop offs along driveways and tracks. Guest access The entire farmhouse is yours and yours alone during your stay. We reside in a separate building on the farm which is near to the farmhouse but has a completely separate yard. The garden immediately surrounding the house is yours for your private enjoyment during your stay, but you may find us in the outer reaches of the garden, tending the vegetable patch, down at the creek or the farm beyond. We are on hand if needed during your stay, but otherwise keep to ourselves. The tennis court is yours to enjoy during your stay. If you love to swim or fish, or just sit on the river bank and read, wander down the driveway to the beautiful Kiewa River just across the road. Please do not walk into fenced off paddocks and stay on the mown paths when wandering around the garden. Other things to note Please note: - strictly no gatherings or visitors, only booked guests are allowed at this property unless prior approval from your hosts - no parties or loud music. - no smoking inside. - as much as we love animals, we do not allow pets. - please remain on mown paths and tracks when walking on the property. Don’t enter shut gates or paddocks. - please adhere to fire restrictions when using the fire pit in summer. - please bring your own beach towel to use down at the creek or the river. - we stock a small supply of Nespresso coffee pods for the Nespresso coffee machine. - the pantry is stocked with a range of teas, coffee, olive oil, and a range of dry goods, herbs and spices for your use during your stay. Sometimes we have produce from the garden for you, too.