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Red Earth Lodge - secluded bushland setting

Red Earth Lodge - secluded bushland setting

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Exterior
Living area
Exterior
Spa
Exterior

Overview of Red Earth Lodge - secluded bushland setting

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Porepunkah, VIC
  • Popular LocationMount Buffalo National Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBright Golf Club10 min drive
  • Popular LocationOvens River Rail Trail Bridge11 min drive
  • AirportAlbury, NSW (ABX)98 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Red Earth Lodge - secluded bushland setting

Situated at the base of Mt Buffalo, in NE Victoria, the Lodge is an impressive handcrafted building constructed from local timber built on the site of an old Cattleman's hut from the 1930s. It has a 7 metre vaulted ceiling supported by huge load bearing timber beams. The glass front to the building provides breathtaking views of Mt Buffalo gorge whilst your dine inside.

With 3 fully equipped bedrooms. The 1st floor is occupied by an indulgent master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and a spa bath with views across virgin forest. Downstairs there are luxurious queen and double bedrooms, with a shared bathroom that includes a shower and an elegant cast iron claw-foot bath.

Things to Do

The spectacular luxury accommodation contains everything you should need for your stay, including a small library of books and DVDs, a selection of indoor and outdoor games, a telescope to watch climbers and hang glider pilots on Mt Buffalo and a high power spotlight to track the deer, owls, wombats and possums that occupy the grounds at night. For this reason our property is strictly no pets allowed.

For the more adventurous, the lodge provides easy access to and walking trails as well as being located at the bottom of one of the best cycling climbs in Australia. The region is an outdoor playground for children and adults alike.

The secluded location also means that there is no phone connection and no TV reception - our guests seem to like it that way! Mobile phone reception is limited.

We can also arrange for a personal chef to cook you a fabulous 3 course meal, with or without wine for our guests.

See some more pictures and what our guests get up to on facebook and our website

Grounds and Fire Safety

Scattered around the grounds are approximately 60 fruit trees, planted as rent by those who stayed in the original hut throughout the years. We'd love you to help yourselves to our organic lemons and limes and whatever other fruit you can find during your stay.

Our property is managed in accordance with Land for Wildlife, a voluntary scheme that encourages and assists private landowners to provide habitats for wildlife on their property. We provide a spotlight for guests to search for animals at night. You are likely to see wombats, wallabies, kookaburras, lyre birds and even occasionally the rare yellow bellied gliding possum on our property. For this reason our property is strictly no pets allowed. We are contributing to mitigation of the pollination crisis in Australia by looking after a bee hive.

We take fire safety seriously and have constructed the house to comply with the draft Australian Standard for houses in high bush fire risk areas (the standard that has now been applied to all rural homes since the Black Saturday fires) . It is built on a concrete base, clad in a naturally fire resistant timber, all the external roof timber is painted with fire resistant paint and there is an external sprinkler system.

See more pictures on facebook and our website

Property manager

Nick & Eibhlin Fletcher
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed
Weddings accommodated.

Pets

No 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Weddings accommodated.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Porepunkah

Located in Porepunkah, this holiday home is next to a golf course. Mount Buffalo National Park and Ovens River J16 Streamside Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bright Visitors Centre and Bright Splash Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours, fishing and skiing.
Map
Porepunkah, VIC

What's nearby

  • Mount Buffalo National Park - 1 min walk
  • Ringer Reef Winery - 8 min drive
  • Bright Golf Club - 10 min drive
  • Bright Visitors Centre - 11 min drive
  • Ovens River Rail Trail Bridge - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Albury, NSW (ABX) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rail Trail Cafe - 7 min drive
  • Ringer Reef Winery - 8 min drive
  • Boynton's Feathertop Winery - 10 min drive
  • Feathertop - 10 min drive
  • The Red Stag Restaurant - 22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Earth Lodge - secluded bushland setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Earth Lodge - secluded bushland setting?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Earth Lodge - secluded bushland setting?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Red Earth Lodge - secluded bushland setting located?

Located in Porepunkah, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Mount Buffalo National Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bright Golf Club and Ringer Reef Winery. Bright Visitors Centre and Bright Splash Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Beautiful property in scenic location. Everything we could have wished for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing holiday to reinvigorate
Spectacular secluded natural setting. Lodge was well equipped to accommodate our needs on this holiday. We enjoyed the bushwalking, native visitors, clean air and water, and waking up to the laughing kookaburras. Also, the early morning mist. The log fire kept us warm and was very cosy. We were close proximity to Mount Buffalo national park. Likewise there was easy access to Bright.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
The property and house were brilliant, cosy, warm, relaxing. Wildlife and bush access/walk max a great evening. With bright just down the road and Mt beauty the other direction we could have stayed longer
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place and location
A beautiful place and location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snow holiday
The house is great in a scenic location. Kids enjoyed the space and nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nick & Eibhlin Fletcher

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