The House at Smoko

House in Smoko, High Country, VIC, AU

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6 people

No pets

The House at Smoko is a spectacular retreat, nestled on 28 acres between the picturesque towns of Bright and Harrietville in Victoria’s High Country. The retreat is set on two acres of wonderland gardens, 16 acres of grazing land and 12 acres of bush lead down to the crystal clear water of the Ovens River which gently flows along the boundary.

The House at Smoko is just 10 minutes out of the Great Alpine Valleys most famous town of Bright, 30 minutes from Mt Hotham ski resort and one hour from Falls Creek. Set among a garden of towering wild Elm Oak trees and with dramatic views of Mt Feathertop and the Smoko Valley, the House is a rich tapestry of craftsmanship, beauty and history.

Initially inspired by the mountain cattlemen’s huts and tobacco drying kilns which punctuate the local landscape, The House at Smoko’s also reflects the works of Christopher Alexander, a noted US architect and scholar who formulated a “pattern language” of ways houses can be designed to support sociable places.

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Features and Amenities

3 bedrooms

4 beds

3 bathrooms

Air conditioning

Bath

BBQ

Details

Check in after 2:00pm
Check out before 10:00am
Minimum booking: 2 nights

Cancellation Policy:

Receive a 50% refund (minus service fee) up until 2 weeks prior to check-in.

Additional Information

HOUSE DETAILS
- Large kitchen
- Dining
- Living with open fireplace
- Outdoor deck with open fireplace
- Multiple reading nooks
- Study
- 2nd TV room
- Magnificent gardens
- Spectacular views
- Beautiful interior design & furnishing
- Giant window & day bed with Mt Feathertop views

BEDROOM DETAILS
Main bedroom
king bed
day bed with large windows
ensuite bathroom with shower, huge bath & toilet

Bedroom 2
queen bed
views to garden and snow caps of Mt Feathertop in the winter
ensuite with shower & toilet

Bedroom 3
two king single beds
views to garden and Mt Feathertop
separate bathroom with shower and bath

All linen provided

Prices

Base Price $451 / night
Weekend Price $515 / night
Cleaning Fee $65
Extra People $55 (adult) and $40 (child) / night after 2 people

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Reviews (6)

100% Recommended

Harry

8 Sep 2024

The most incredible house, We had the best time. If you think the house looks good online, it's even better in real life. Hands down one of the best stays we have done.

Kayla

2 Sep 2023

We had such a beautiful stay in Smoko. The house was warm, spacious and close to Bright and Harrietville. It was a perfect, stress free getaway!

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Erin

18 Apr 2022

The accomodation was beautiful with everything we could’ve possibly needed. We can’t wait to come back.

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We love the high country and hope to provide you with an amazing base to explore its beauty, connect with the region and simply relax.

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Adventures on the Property

These are the exclusive natural wonders and outdoor activities within the property boundaries.

Fly Fishing

The Ovens River flows along the boundary of the property. The local Ovens and Buckland Rivers and their tributaries provide good fly fishing with the best times being from October to December. Exactly when the great spring fly fishing starts will vary according to river levels, the temperature of the water and the spring snow thaws.

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Adventures Nearby

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Kayaking

With the Ovens and Buckland Rivers perfect for water sports, there are a number of operators in the region who can take you on a kayaking tour of the waterways. Tumble over rapids and forge your way through the pristine streams. For the first timers expert tour operators run beginners Kayaking lessons.

Mountain Bike Riding

The MTB trail network at Bright offers a unique mix of riding opportunity for beginner through to expert. The trails are mostly hand-built and have been developed and improved over many years. The area encompasses everything from flat fire-road to incredibly steep and technical climbs and descents, from novice to expert; you will find a track to challenge you.

Mystic Mountain

Mystic Park is a community-run bike park with some of the states best shred lines you can find regardless of how rad you're looking to get. Normally 3 hours drive from our home in Melbourne it was a real treat to have this park virtually in our backyard for a week. Unless you're looking to earn your turns by peddling the 6km climbing trail I highly recommend booking a shuttle pass with Blue Dirt Shuttle for the day to get those extra lines in.

Sixpence Coffee

It didn't take long for the new cool kids and legendary bean roasters Sixpence to claim the 'king of the coffee' crown in town. Roasting their own unique blends on location in Bright. Located in the heart of town.

Tomahawks Bar Eatery

A trip to Tomahawks quickly became a staple on our holidays since it opened in 2016. Serving up some of the finest cocktails, burgers and share plates in the valley. Located in Bright, we ordered up a feast for dinner on the deck by the fire with the fam. Obviously, after a cheeky post-ride entree before heading back to the house with the banquet.

Bright Waterpark

Located in the heart of Bright along the banks of the Ovens River that flows through town. On any day the sun shines you'll find families swimming in the river and squealing up a storm in the Splashpark or speeding down the waterslide that recently opened back up after a 10-year hiatus.

There's also a pretty epic playground and large picnic grounds with BBQs and facilities dotted along the riverbank. Highly recommend it if you have tiny humans that want to (safely) explore some beautiful mountain water on a warm day.