House in Tower Hill, VIC

Tower Hill House Near Port Fairy, Beautiful Ocean Views, Nature Reserve, Pets OK

Tower Hill House Near Port Fairy, Beautiful Ocean Views, Nature Reserve, Pets OK

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Living area
Private kitchen
Bathroom
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Overview of Tower Hill House Near Port Fairy, Beautiful Ocean Views, Nature Reserve, Pets OK

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

Tower Hill, VIC
  • Popular LocationTower Hill State Game Reserve1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTower Hill Wildlife Reserve1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail7 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Tower Hill House Near Port Fairy, Beautiful Ocean Views, Nature Reserve, Pets OK

COVID UPDATE - FULL100% REFUND WILL BE GIVEN IF YOUR BOOKING IS CANCELLED BECAUSE OF A COVID LOCKDOWN. THIS OVERRIDES MY NORMAL CANCELLATION POLICY.

Just minutes from both Port Fairy and Warrnambool, Tower Hill House offers you the best short break or longer stay holiday you could ever want.

Tower Hill House is spacious, extremely comfortable and very well equipped. There are spectacular panoramic ocean views - and 6 acres of native gardens.

In winter you'll be wonderfully warm with the red gum burning wood heater - and there is reverse cycle air conditioning if necessary for those hot summer days.

Relax and look out across 15 kms of ocean from the comfortable sofa in the lounge - and you get the same fantastic panoramic views in the dining area.

There is a fully equipped kitchen complete with Italian Ilve professional chefs stove, new Bosch dishwasher and all mod cons. We supply freshly ground coffee for the espresso machine, as well as useful items such as olive oil, spices, tea, sugar, salt etc.
So you can sit back and read a book from the library, perhaps watch a DVD, listen to music… Or just relax on the north facing sunny verandah, complete with Webber BBQ - or in the garden - Its your choice.
We promise your stay will be as memorable as it is enjoyable!

Like the roos you can hop over the garden fence directly into the nature reserve where there are kilometres of wonderful walks, up and down hills, board walk over water, have a picnic, etc.

Tower Hill House is within an easy distance to so many attractions - The Great Ocean Road and The 12 Apostles, The Grampians, the seal colony at Bridgewater Bay near Portland, are all a leisurely day trip. And over winter the southern right whales arrive at Logan's Beach in Warrnambool.

A few minutes drive away are award winning restaurants, shops and the heritage of Port Fairy and Warrnambool - and right on your doorstep the extraordinary Tower Hill State Game Reserve.

Perfect for a short break or longer stay holiday!

Features of Tower Hill House:

Guests have the freedom and privacy of their own spacious, very comfortable and fully equipped two bedroom house.

2 bedrooms (1 queen bed, 2 king single), air conditioning, heating, electric blankets etc.

Spacious and comfortable meals & living areas

LCD TV, DVD, Stereo (iPod dockable), WI-FI internet access

Reverse cycle air conditioning, wood fired heater (redgum firewood supplied), 3.5 metre ceilings...

Chef's kitchen, Italian 'Ilve' stove / Bosch dishwasher etc

Espresso coffee machine

Tea/coffee/olive oil/balsamic/sugar/salt&pepper etc supplied

Fully equipped bathroom with spa bath, separate walk-in shower

Laundry (washing machine and dryer)

Weber BBQ facilities on verandah

360 degree verandas with sun trap 7 metre wide decking on north side

Optional full breakfast hamper for B&B guests

3 minutes to the nearest deserted beach

Pet friendly - by arrangement only - separate secure, sheltered and spacious outdoor dog enclosure. You can go out knowing your four footed friend will be very happy!

Direct access to the Nature Reserve from the garden (Kangaroos, Koalas, Wallabies, Emus, Wedge Tailed Eagles and much bird life etc)

Close to The Great Ocean Road, The 12 Apostles, The Grampians - and much more

And not forgetting, THH is just minutes to the shops, restaurants and attractions of both Port Fairy and Warrnambool - including winter whale watching!

Things to do

Tower Hill Nature Reserve

To see an arial drone video of Tower Hill House and the surrounding nature reserve, please click on the link on the homepage.

Though you can drive through, there is direct access to the reserve from our garden. The Tower Hill Nature Reserve is nestled inside an extinct volcano and is a beautiful haven for all sorts of wildlife.

Tower Hill is also great for bushwalking and picnics (BBQs and facilities provided). Guided day or night tours can be booked at the Tower Hill Natural History Centre (T ), which is open daily.

Tower Hill was created some 25,000 years ago in a violent volcanic eruption. The force of the blast created a funnel shaped crater, which was later filled by a lake and island.

On a walk you could well see possums, echidnas, cape barren geese and wedge-tailed eagles (Australia's largest bird of prey). Keen twitchers might also spot chestnut teal, musk duck and spoonbills from the boardwalks and bird hide. Eagles often soar at dusk.

There are numerous activities and events throughout the year in both Port Fairy and nearby Warrnambool - Including the well known Port Fairy Folk Festival... boat trips, beach walks, golf, shopping, restaurants and great food!

Property manager

Richard Crawley
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock

About the area

Tower Hill

Located in Tower Hill, this holiday home is on the beach. Tower Hill State Game Reserve and Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Warrnambool Botanical Gardens and Albert Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Tower Hill State Game Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail - 7 min drive
  • Warrnambool Botanical Gardens - 11 min drive
  • Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Warrnambool Station - 11 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rafferty's Tavern - 8 min drive
  • Izzys Restaurant Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
  • Dennington Fish Shop - 7 min drive
  • Steve Mc's House - 7 min drive
  • Poppies Cafe - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tower Hill House Near Port Fairy, Beautiful Ocean Views, Nature Reserve, Pets OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tower Hill House Near Port Fairy, Beautiful Ocean Views, Nature Reserve, Pets OK?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tower Hill House Near Port Fairy, Beautiful Ocean Views, Nature Reserve, Pets OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tower Hill House Near Port Fairy, Beautiful Ocean Views, Nature Reserve, Pets OK located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tower Hill holiday home is just steps away from Tower Hill State Game Reserve and Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve. Tower Hill Cemetery and Yangery C.R. Coastal Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.0/5

Amenities

4.0/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/5

Eco-friendliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great view from the lounge. Loved the comfortable rustic ambience, wood burner and kangaroos hanging out in the paddock. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Miranda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous relaxing house in a truly gorgeous place.
The house is lovely and comfortable and the slow combustion heater really kept us warm and relaxed. The kitchen is fabulous with everything we needed. We did a lot of cooking, eating and drinking wine. The views are absolutely gorgeous and walking over the back fence to the crater is breathtaking. So close to Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Koroit so easy to get anything you need. Also very close to a beautiful beach which, as Richard the host says, if you see one person, it’s a busy day. We went on a Worn Gundidj tour of Tower Hill which I highly recommend. Our guide Brett was warm, friendly and knowledgeable about the volcano and the surrounds and it was a privilege to get a First Nations perspective on the history. We didn’t see or hear much of Richard while we were there, but had some great chats with him on the phone. Knows the area like the back of his hand and is very happy to share tips, particularly good eateries, beach directions, shops etc etc. Loved our time here. Thanks Richard!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

5/5 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Place
Peaceful location with lots of wild life. Lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

5/5 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this is a wonderful property and I will return thank you
I do not wish to write a review.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

5/5 Excellent

Romina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
Tower Tree House was absolutely beautiful. The views are spectacular especially when your from the city and need a complete relaxing getaway Richard was fantastic and made us feel so welcome including our two furbabies, who also had the best time with so much land to run free. We Will be back .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Richard Crawley

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Hi there, I'm Richard and I'm the owner of Tower Hill House. THH was initially set up by my wife Carol and for many years was run by her, with my help - It was her creative flair and enthusiastic attention to detail that made everything so great - Tower Hill House is genuinely extremely comfortable: spacious and very well-equipped.
However, a few years ago the unthinkable happened and Carol passed away. Since then I have continued to do what I know she would have liked most… and that is to provide at THH the very best for guests.
I am also a musician and a photographer. I've exhibited widely and my photographs are on the walls at Tower Hill House.
Having lived in this beautiful part of Southwest Victoria for many years I can provide you with all the information you could ever need for a really great holiday or short break... Come and stay!

Why they chose this property

Tower Hill House is a wonderful place to stay… Spacious, very well-equipped and comfortable, it also has fantastic views over 15 km of farmland and the Southern Ocean.
From the 6 acre garden and you can also walk straight into the Tower Hill Nature Reserve, which is a wonderland with kilometres of stimulating and interesting walks. Not surprisingly wildlife abounds… Kangaroos, Wallabies, Wedge tailed eagles, Koala bears etc.
You are also only three minutes to the nearest deserted beach - which is also dog friendly all year, unlike Port Fairy and Warrnambool.
Tower Hill house is within an easy distance of so many attractions - the Great Ocean Road and the 12 Apostles, the Grampians, the seal colony at Bridgwater Bay near Portland, are all at a leisurely day trip.
And over winter the Southern Right whales arrive at Logan’s Beach, Warrnambool. A few minutes drive away are award-winning restaurants, shops and the heritage of both Port Fairy and Warrnambool.
Perfect for a short break or holiday!

What makes this property unique

At Tower Hill House you're not in town!
Wonderful though both Port Fairy and Warrnambool are, they are also extremely busy at peak periods. For instance when 40,000 people are visiting Port Fairy for the annual folk festival, at Tower Hill you wouldn't even know the festival was running. And from THH it is only in a few minutes drive into either town.
The Tower Hill Nature Reserve is an iconic landmark. For thousands of years this area has been spiritually of great significance to the local Aboriginal Gungidamara clan, and in the nature reserve it is really worth also visiting the very good information centre - the building itself is of interest being architecturally designed by Robin Boyd - brother to Arthur Boyd, the painter.
I can guarantee you a very restful and peaceful holiday at THH. You can stretch out on the sundrenched north facing verandah, laze inside in front of the woodheater looking out over 15 kms of ocean, or you can visit groovy Port Fairy and all the attractions roundabout. To be honest you really do get the best of both worlds here!
PS There is also a fully enclosed sheltered outdoor dog area for four footed friends.

Languages:

English, French

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