Relax and experience the history and character of the original winery of the Pyrenees.
Now available for weekend and holiday accommodation.
Avoca is in the heart of the Pyrenees wine and Goldfields region – under 2 hours drive from Melbourne
and 45 minutes from Ballarat.

Stay in the recently renovated 1920’s Victorian 3 bedroom house on 5 acres of manicured gardens, fruit
trees and grape vines.

Explore the 1880’s home of pioneer winemaker Edwin Mackereth, in the original condition.

Features –
  • 3 bedrooms – all with double beds, 2 single beds,
    sleeps 8
  • Large lounge with TV and DVD
  • Wood and gas heating
  • Brand new fully appointed kitchen
  • Large dining area
  • BBQ and outdoor entertaining deck
  • 2 bathrooms with showers, one with full size bath
  • Laundry facilities and clothes line
  • Children’s swing and climbing rope
  • High chair for babies
  • Mobile phone service
  • Two kilometers from the centre of Avoca
  • Featured in The Age 14th July 2007 - View Article (pdf)


 
    
   Testimonials –
   ‘The minute we turned into the driveway we new we had made the right decision. A special property
    that you shouldn’t miss’. J.W. November 2005
   
   ‘Fabulous, well cared for property. Spacious and very quiet. Highly recommend this property and a
   tour of the local wineries” P. F. April 2006
    
 

 
 
 
Things to do –

Visit some of the 20 local wineries
There are cafes, playgrounds, beautiful gardens and welcoming hosts
Avoca Turf Club country race meetings (March, April and October)
Wander through the Avoca township with its galleries, cafes, hotels, bakeries and nurseries.
Farmer’s markets – Talbot, 3rd Sunday of the month – www.ballarat.com/talbot.htm , Beaufort, 1st Saturday of the month closed May 1st – Sept 1st
Sunday markets at Moonambel, Carisbrook or Ballarat
Petanque tournaments
Visit Daylesford, historic Clunes, Maryborough or Ballarat
Bushwalking, bike riding or picnics in the Pyrenees State Park
Sovereign Hill, Ballarat Wildlife and Reptile Park, Lake Wendouree and Botanical Gardens – www.ballarat.com
Less than an hour to the Grampians
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 What to bring –

Doonas, pillows, linen and towels are supplied
Tea and coffee supplied
Bring your own supplies and make use of the fully appointed kitchen

Tariff –

Two adults - $170 per night plus $30 for each extra adult Children stay free – under 16

Longer minimum stays or surcharges apply for long weekends and special events

Mackereth House
 112 Dawson’s Road, Avoca, 3467

Contact Owners: Gareth and Nicole Hunt

Phone: (03) 9390 9270
Mobile: 0408 178 114
Email: gmhunt@ozemail.com.au

Avoca Tourist Information Centre -
1800 206 622
For a more detailed map click HERE