The Stonehouse: A hilltop stone cottage with epic valley views, an outdoor bath and room for the dog

High on a hilltop above the Goulburn Valley, The Stonehouse is a restored ex-military cottage set on 14 private acres. Its facade is built from stone foraged from the land it stands on, and a wraparound verandah looks out over sweeping views of the valley below. The cottage runs entirely off-grid, with kangaroos and wallabies as your only neighbours. It's the kind of place where a weekend slows down the moment you arrive.

THE COTTAGE
The Stonehouse sleeps four across two queen bedrooms, sharing one bathroom. It suits two couples, a small family, or a couple wanting space to spread out. The lounge centres on the wood fireplace, with a separate dining room for long dinners and a sunroom for relaxing with a good book. Ducted evaporative cooling keeps things comfortable in summer.

The kitchen is fully equipped, with gas cooking and the cottage's original wood-fired oven: everything you need to cook a proper meal with produce from the region.

OUTSIDE
From the hilltop, the view stretches out across the Goulburn Valley. The wraparound verandah is the best seat for it, with morning coffee as the sun comes up and a glass of wine as the day winds down. There's also an outdoor bath under shadecloth, ready for a long soak whatever the weather. Beyond it all are 14 acres of bush, with kangaroos, wallabies and plenty of birdlife.

The entire cottage and all 14 acres are yours for the stay, with no one else on the property. Wander the hilltop, watch for wildlife, or walk the dog through the bush.

DOGS WELCOME
Bring the dog. There's no extra charge, and 14 acres of bush to explore together.

THE AREA
The Stonehouse is 10 minutes from the heart of Nagambie and the lake, 15 minutes from Tahbilk Winery, and 90 minutes from Melbourne. We're always happy to share our favourite local wineries, cafés and walks.