Lochinver Farm Homestead and Cottages

Lochinver Homestead and Cottages is a beautiful heritage country property in the heart of Victoria’s Goldfields region. It is a hidden treasure for short escapes, leisurely holidays, retreats and celebrations. There are three accommodation options including the Homestead, Blue Wren Cottage and Creek Cottage. These charming residences are all self-contained and can be booked separately or all together, catering for up to 26 guests. Lochinver Homestead and Cottages is centrally located in Victoria’s Goldfields and has been hosting guests for over 30 years. Just 2 hours from Melbourne, it is an easy escape from the City. Activities can be as simple as watching the world go by, observing the rhythms of modern farm life, taking long walks along the river within the farm park looking for platypus and bird life. There is also a myriad of cafes, wineries, galleries and the Goldfields Vintage Train that await you.

Lochinver Homestead and Cottages is all about history and country hospitality. This is a place to retreat and slow down or to gather and celebrate. The heartbeat of Lochinver is the original Bluestone Homestead, founded in the 1860s and growing over the years. Guests get all of this six-bedroom gem to themselves and whether you come as a couple, family or a group and stay for a week, a weekend or a celebration, you won't forget the experience quickly. The Homestead boasts a sunny brick terrace, a shady veranda, a huge country kitchen and formal reception rooms. The Homestead has six bedrooms and can accommodate up to 12 or more guests

Blue Wren Cottage is a quintessential Australian farmhouse, originally a C1860s Miners Cottage. Blue Wren is ideal for a couple, groups of friends or a family with pets. The breezeway veranda offers a relaxed area with a secluded terrace that allows you to enjoy drinks, reading and watching the birds.: This beautifully restored cottage has three bedrooms and sleeps up to 6 guests. It features stylish period furnishings, art and treasures from the family collections.

Creek Cottage is set in the Homestead's rambling gardens. Creek Cottage is perfect for individuals, couples or a small family and has stunning views of the ancient red gums and Tullaroop Creek.

All the residences were originally for the people and their families working on the farm and have been restored and renovated with modern conveniences. Lochinver is also pet friendly, with guests welcome to bring their dogs by prior arrangement. Lochinver is a farming property, run by the Williamson family, who have been there since 1891 . It is a 1000-acre farm, with native wildlife, on a beautiful red gum lined Tullaroop Creek. The perfect place to escape for the weekend.