The Homestead | Grand Mud-Brick Country Estate

Welcome to The Homestead, a spacious & beautifully appointed country retreat with 7 bedrooms and expansive living spaces. Ideal for families, group gatherings, contractors, project staff or corporate travelers seeking short- or long-term stays providing comfort, privacy and room to unwind while enjoying a blend of modern convenience & relaxed country charm. You will find this home warm, spacious & deeply connected to its rural surround. This is country living at its most relaxed & inviting. The space The Homestead at Glenwood Farm is an ideal base for families, larger groups, corporate travelers and short / mid and long-stay guests seeking comfort, privacy and room to unwind, without foregoing any home comforts. Set on 200 acres of peaceful farmland with sweeping rural views, this large 7-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers an inviting blend of modern convenience and relaxed country charm. Ideally located just 2.5hrs from Melbourne, 20-minutes to Benalla and an easy 30-minute drive to Wangaratta, The Homestead is a wonderful base for exploring the High Country, attending events at Winton Motor Raceway, touring regional wineries or settling in for extended work placements and regional project stays. Perfect for Groups, Families & Corporate Stays The Homestead comfortably accommodates up to 12 guests, making it ideal for: * Family holidays and reunion gatherings * Wedding groups * Touring sports or event groups * Corporate teams on short- or long-term placements * Contractors and project staff needing a reliable home base Whether you stay for a weekend or several months, you’ll feel right at home. Spacious Living & Entertaining Areas The generous living spaces are designed for relaxation and connection. Enjoy: * Large open-plan lounge with comfortable sofas * Country-style dining room perfect for shared meals * Second living or breakout area for groups * Cosy wood heater for winter stays * Smart TV's, streaming options and high-speed Wi-Fi Plenty of room for everyone to spread out — or come together. Fully Equipped Kitchen The homestead’s large, well-equipped kitchen has everything you need for short or long stays, including: * 2 x Full-sized fridge and freezer * Electric oven and cooktop * Microwave * Coffee and tea facilities * Ample cookware, crockery, cutlery and utensils Ideal for self-sufficient travellers, long-term workers and families who love to cook. Comfortable Bedrooms for Restful Sleep With 7 bedrooms, the home offers flexible bedding arrangements for families, mixed groups and corporate teams. All bedrooms include: * Quality linens and comfortable mattresses * Storage options * Peaceful rural outlooks * Heating and cooling options * USB charging ports Everyone gets their own quiet retreat. Three Bathrooms for Convenience The Homestead features 3 bathrooms, ensuring comfort and convenience for larger groups and longer stays. Each includes: * Showers * Vanities with storage * Fresh towels provided * Laundry facilities for extended bookings Outdoor Living & Country Views Step outside to enjoy the serenity of the countryside: * Wide verandas perfect for morning coffee * BBQ facilities * Outdoor seating * Firepit (Seasonal). * Lawns and open space for kids * Peaceful farmland vistas A beautiful backdrop for slow mornings or starlit evenings. Ideal for Long-Term Corporate Travel With a background in corporate travel and guest support, we understand what long-stay guests need. The Homestead offers: * Reliable high-speed Wi-Fi * Work-friendly spaces * Weekly housekeeping for extended stays * Quiet, private environment * Multiple living zones ideal for teams * Local management and maintenance team A true “home away from home” for visiting professionals, contractors or large project crews. Nearby Attractions & Practical Access You’ll be close to: * Winton Motor Raceway * The High Country and scenic drives * Local wineries and gourmet producers * Silo Art Trail * Lake activities, walking trails and cycling * Shops, cafés and essentials in Benalla and Wangaratta Whether you’re unwinding or working, convenience is at your doorstep. Your Hosts We take pride in offering warm, professional service and accommodation that feels inviting, clean and genuinely comfortable. Whether you’re here for a weekend or several months, we’re here to support your stay. We look forward to welcoming you. Looking for other farm stays nearby? Search Glenwood Farm Accommodation for more options. Guest access Guests will have access to The Homestead and surrounding garden, 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, full sized family kitchen / meals area, laundry and 2 living areas, as well as a large yard surrounding The Homestead. Guests will not have access to any livestock paddocks as this presents a biosecurity hazard. Likewise, we ask that guests DO NOT feed any of the animals. Other things to note As this is a working farm, you are more likely than not to hear animal noises and farm machinery. We have electric fences, dams and lots of gates. We ask you to be respectful and to not venture into any spaces which are not listed above. Please leave all gates as you find them. If a gate is open this means the farmer may be in the process of moving stock and he will be back shortly. • The Homestead is a smoke-free, vape-free, drug-free zone. If you do smoke, please only smoke away from the farmhouse and be respectful of total fire bans and the nature of our land, extinguishing all butts in a proper receptacle. • We are a shoe-free house inside. Please bring your soft slippers, woolly socks or indoor Ugg's to keep your tootsies warm. • For the comfort and safety of all guests, and due to our working farm environment, we are a pet-free property and cannot accommodate animals of any kind. • If you would like to have a party, event or services at The Homestead, you must have written consent from the host, and additional fees may apply. This also applies to any external services including but not limited to chefs, catering, hair and make-up, beauty therapy treatments and personal training. • In the country, we are prone to flying and crawling insects, native animals like kangaroos, wombats, koalas and echidnas on the property. We do provide inspect sprays and we carry out regular barrier spraying to deter insects from entering the house. For your safety, local wildlife is best observed from a safe distance.