The Hut at Elm Tree Farm

Name: The Hut at Elm Tree Farm
Brand: Riparide
Price: 190.0 aud
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (48 reviews)

Farm in Mansfield, High Country, VIC, AU

100% Recommended•

2 people

Pet-friendly

If you want to switch off and reconnect with nature you will enjoy staying in our off-grid restored shearers hut that was seen on Grand Designs, Mansfield. The Hut is entirely off-grid running on 12 volts with USB chargers, gas for cooking and hot water, and an indoor and outdoor fire for warmth.

It is set on 160 rolling acres with elms to picnic under, bush gullies to explore and is a part of a 5000-acre working farm. You will have access to the 160 acres and occasionally will see us checking the sheep!

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Features and Amenities

1 bedroom

1 bed

1 bathroom

BBQ

Indoor fireplace

Outdoor fireplace

Details

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

Cancellation Policy:

Receive a full refund (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.

Additional Information

HUT DETAILS
You will awaken to birdlife, sheep and the occasional kangaroo bouncing by. Lie in and enjoy a slow morning before popping the kettle on for a hot morning brew to enjoy on the verandah or with your feet up in front of the fire. The outdoor kitchen connects you with the slowness of nature and it's a fun experience cooking lunch or dinner and then relaxing next to the firepit.

This property feels a world's away but is only 5 minutes from town or an easy 20-minute bike ride. It's a great base for all your adventures. The bustling town of Mansfield has plenty of great places to eat and shop and plenty of wineries nearby to enjoy.

The area is spoilt for outdoor adventures whether it is bushwalking, mountain bike riding, road cycling, hitting the rail trail, snow sports at nearby Mt Buller or Mt Stirling, river swimming and fishing on the Delatite River and water sports on the Eildon Weir. You can choose to stay and chill or venture out for many adventures before collapsing into The Hut's cosy bed for a blissful sleep.

Your pet is welcome but must be kept under control at all times. As it is a farm pets can get very muddy. Your pet is welcome to sleep inside but must be kept of all furniture and linen. Please supply your own bedding for you pets.

Linen and towels are supplied.

The bed is king size.

The outdoor kitchen has a colemans portable gas stove. The gas bottle is outside the back of the outdoor kitchen. Please turn it on a the start of your stay and off when you leave.

There are two BBQ's - one inside or one near the fire pit. Please turn off the gas when you finish cooking.

The kitchen is well equipped. There is a camp toaster if you wish to cook toast. Milk, coffee, tea, olive oil, white wine and balsamic vinegar, salt and sugar are supplied. I try and also supply seasonal produce from our garden and eggs from our chickens when available.

The mini fridge is located in the shower room under the bench.

The loo is separate from the house. I have provided a lantern and an umbrella if needed in case of night time visits or if it is raining.

There is a herb garden and a wicking bed. Please help yourself to what is currently available.

Wood is in the wood box next to the front door . There is additional wood at the side of The Hut.

Please close any gates that you open.

Guests are welcome to explore the 160 acres surrounding The Hut by foot or by bike. Cars only access is the driveway to The Hut.

The small white lantern can be recharged on the USB charger.

Power is limited and only 12 volt.

Please clean all dishes and any BBQ used before departure. Please empty the bins into the galvanised tin at the side of The Hut. Please make sure all gas bottles are turned off before departure.

Guests are liable for any damage done to the property by guests and a liable to pay for replacement value of the items damaged.

Prices

Base Price $190 / night
Weekend Price $190 / night
Cleaning Fee $50
Security Deposit $500
Discounts
10% discount for bookings of 7 nights or longer

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Reviews (48)

100% Recommended

Host

Catherine

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193 Howes Creek Road Mansfield

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I have lived in Mansfield for the last 28 years and after completing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Monash University, Clayton, worked as an accountant and a primary producer. The family run a pastoral company and hardware stores. We live not far from town in an off grid house on a farm and try to be as self sufficient as possible which although rewarding is a lot of hard work. We have 3 children who all went to the local Steiner school. I still have my youngest there in Grade 3 and am a current board member on the Governance Committee. The older two finished their senior years at boarding school and we have done a lot of skiing, hiking and bike riding in this region. I'm surrounded by a wide age range of young adventurers and I am well placed to provide local information on great ways to enjoy this fabulous area! I was introduced to Riparide by some young Americans who were staying at the hut and thought it was a great fit. I love your site and have recommended it to many people. I also have a house in Mansfield that is half 40's/60's surrounded by a lush established garden which I will list in due course. I want to provide guests an experience that will have them leaving feeling that their life has been enhanced. Big ask but if they get out and do the adventures they are guaranteed to leave feeling better!

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Adventures on the Property

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

The Hut At Elm Farm

After getting fresh produce from town fill your back pack and take a rug and a book and walk through the gully or along the sheep track to the elms by the lake. Walk pass the house from Grand Designs and the sheep! Enjoy a lazy afternoon soaking up nature.