Argyle House - Country Escape

Argyle House is an idyllic country getaway, the perfect place to slow down and enjoy the natural Australian environment and simple way of life - with all the modern comforts. Located in Avon Plains in Victoria's Wimmera region, near the famed Grampians National Park. A beautifully restored farm cottage with historic charm and a wood fire in the cosy lounge room. The verandah is the perfect spot to sit during any season looking out to the gum trees, paddocks, sheep, birds and kangaroos. The space Argyle Farm is an idyllic country getaway, the perfect place to slow down and enjoy the natural Australian environment and simple way of life - with all the modern comforts. It is located in Avon Plains in Victoria's Wimmera region, near the famed Grampians National Park. Argyle House is a beautifully restored farm cottage with historic charm. It has a wood fire in the cosy lounge room and the verandahs are the perfect spot to sit during any season - enjoying a cuppa or cool drink - looking out to the gum trees, paddocks, grazing sheep, birds and kangaroos passing-by. Outside on the lawn area is a fire pit - perfect for toasting marshmallows and staying warm while stargazing. For adults and children, Argyle Farm is a haven with so many things to do: feed the chooks, collect eggs, wander the bushland, lie in the hammocks, play in the tree house or ride a bike. Alternatively, this is the ideal place to be still... board games, reading, sleeping, yoga, meditation. There is wifi and a television. The weatherboard home has two bedrooms - the master has a queen bed with a door opening to the verandah; the second bedroom has bunks plus a single bed (sleeps three). There is also a sofa bed in the lounge room (sleeps two). The kitchen has a large modern oven, 5-burner stove and microwave for those wanting to cook-up a hearty country meal. The dining table is bathed in natural light with a bush outlook through the windows and a door to the verandah. There is a modern bathroom with shower, sink and hairdryer plus a separate toilet. The farm has been owned by the same family for five generations and antique paintings and ornaments artfully tell its history. The two closest towns are Donald (20 minutes) and St Arnaud (30 minutes) where you'll find supermarkets, restaurants, bakeries, cafes and petrol stations. The property is situated alongside a dry lake reserve. Five minutes to a recreational lake used for boating and fishing. There are also olive groves and award-winning wineries nearby. Whether you want to do everything or nothing at all; whether you're escaping the city or wanting a change of scene from the suburbs or coast, Argyle Farm will charm and restore you. Please note Argyle House and 'Little Argyle' are separate and private but located close to each other. Guest access Outdoor fire pit and barbecue. Own verandah on two sides. Countryside to wander. Other things to note Please note Argyle House and 'Little Argyle' are separate and private but located close to each other. If you would like the entire place to yourself please notify us via message.