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

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
LCD TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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 dock), 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

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • LCD TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

19622

About the area

Map
Tower Hill, VIC

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
  • ‪Basalt Winery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alex's Pizza & Wok - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steve Mc's House - ‬7 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).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 74 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Neil T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Welcome
The Tower House was excellent. Spacious and warm with great views. Richard the host was very welcoming and gave us some excellent ideas for activities in the coming days. We loved staying there. Our small dog had fun with all the new wildlife smells and noises.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

MARGARET H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean and Volcano views
Stunning views and incredible wildlife including Emu's, Kangaroo's & Koala's. An enviable kitchen and view from the dining room table.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bernadette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kev and Bernadette, Melbourne Australia
The house was spacious, comfortable and clean with everything we needed. Located in a convenient position about halfway between Warrnambool and Port Fairy. Also very good for our pooch as the back deck can be closed off with a gate to prevent your pet running off. We were made very welcome by Richard on arrival who gave us lots of good local info re things to see, places to eat and walks to do. A great base for an enjoyable and relaxing holiday!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing stay
Thanks to Richard for a lovely and relaxing stay. We enjoyed the views and the open fire. Very clean and great communication from Richard.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
Lovely short stay. Lots of spots to relax and enjoy the location. Back area was secure for our mini dachshund to explore. Very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Miranda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Place
Peaceful location with lots of wild life. Lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Romina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Irene S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
We loved staying here. Richard was very welcoming and ensured we had everything we needed (firewood, coffee, oil, etc). I especially loved the secure sheltered lock-up area for the dogs. The location is brilliant - so close to the beach, Port Fairy and Warrnambool.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A view to die for!
What a beautiful and cozy place! We had an absolutely lovely time staying here! Everything was perfect! The fireplace was wonderful and the home was well equipped with everything we could possibly need. The coffee machine was an added bonus. Wonderful bed, pillows and towels and the hairdryer was a bonus as I accidentally left mine at our last stop in Broken Hill! Thanks for a great stay in a beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ros G.

Liked: Cleanliness
More than expected.
Richard was a very welcoming host and shared his life experience of living in the area through a MIFF documentary which made it a very real and personal experience. The added bonus was the magic of Tower Hill reserve and views of the ocean in a serene setting . Ros.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and private with a beautiful view
We really enjoyed our stay at Tower Hill House. It is such a lovely, cosy place to stay. We stayed in the middle of winter and the wood heater did a fabulous job keeping the house lovely and warm all day and night. The bed was really comfy. The views of the ocean from the lounge room windows are spectacular. We also had kangaroos and emus wander past while we were taking in the scenery. We took our labradors with us. The house is set up with a secure yard at the back so we could safely leave them if we needed to. The kitchen was nicely set up and Richard, the host, provided all the basics, such as oil, salt and pepper, cooking utensils etc so you can go straight in and cook. This house was comfy, cosy and in a really special country location on the side of Tower Hill. It is 15 minute drive one way to Warrnambool and 15 minute drive the other way to Port Fairy. A 5 minute drive to Killarney Beach, which was so easily accessible and such a lovely beach to walk on with the dogs. We really enjoyed the photography and artwork that decorates the walls. I highly recommend Tower Hill House. We hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recharged by nature and hospitality
The bed was very comfortable, the kitchen easy to navigate and the views incredible. An easy to use wood heater (but there are wall heaters too) was very cosy and inviting. Richard is an affable host and great story teller! A pair of emus grazed in the small paddock in front of the house and at night a mob of roos was in another. Walking out the back gate led along part of the Tower Hill crater to meet with roos and wallabies close-up. The downside of this fabulous location is you need to drive to get to the beach and shops but we found it was lovely to be away from crowds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

fiona m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic get away
Wildlife just out side the window next to a wood fire place perfect in the middle of winter. Quite and cosy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect accommodation for us
Tower Hill House is in a great spot for a peaceful time away. Beautiful views of landscape and sunsets. Visits from emus, roos, birds. Cozy house, excellent kitchen, secure yard for our little pooches. Thank you, we loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely setting with plenty of wildlife
Tower Hill House was lovely! We had such a great time we can’t wait to go back! There was so much natural beauty and the wildlife was amazing - we’ve never stayed anywhere before that had wild kangaroos and emus walking, or jumping, past us! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

julie s.

Liked: Cleanliness
tower hill house
Beautiful views to the ocean great fire that warmed the entire house very enjoyable stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

colin w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Escape to the Great Ocean Road
Perfect stay ,location and house had everything we wanted .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bianca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely peaceful getaway
We had a great week-long stay at Tower Hill House. The cottage was cosy but roomy, with everything we needed for our stay. Good fenced off area for the dog out the back of the house (although we did wish it was out the front so that we could sit with the dog and enjoy the view. If you had a dog that didn’t run off to explore this would be ok). The beach a few minutes away was absolutely stunning. Pretty much deserted and a beautiful place for morning walks. Dog owners beware that this is an on lead dog beach all year round. We ended up driving to Warrnambool every day for the pup to run off lead. Richard was a great host and provided lots of useful info and great communication prior to our stay. The location was a little further out of town then we would usually like but it was a peaceful getaway that we enjoyed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy well located home
Fabulous well-equipped home between Port Fairy and Warrnambool and a short walk to the Tower Hill reserve.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cath S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Like a warm hug!
The property was better than the photos, everything we needed, private, peaceful beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Was an excellent stay. Couldn’t have asked for anything better. The owner was extremely friendly and kind as well as being really helpful. 5 stars absolutely.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Had a wonderful time here last month, the house is gorgeous, has everything you need and is so comfortable. Surrounded by lots of bird life, kangaroos and emus it is the perfect escape.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021