For the quintessential Heathcote experience, bring the whole gang together in this stunning regional home with 5 bedrooms and two living areas, complete with sparkling swimming pool. Situated on 40 acres, there's plenty of space for the whole family both inside and out. Below deck, you'll find the separate Downing Estate Cellar Door, where you are welcome to come and relax on weekends, or weekdays by appointment. Enjoy a complimentary bottle of Heathcote Shiraz on check-in, courtesy of Downing Estate.

Your host, Kayla, lives local and can be contacted if needed.

Take a journey to Heathcote, nestled on the lands of the Taungurung People in a tranquil bush setting at the foot of the McIvor and McHarg Ranges. Founded in the 1850s, the town has a heritage streetscape reflecting its gold rush past – but it's the wineries and regional produce in these parts that are the major drawcards. Heathcote wine region has a reputation for producing some of the finest shiraz in the world along with other high quality varieties of red. Experience it for yourself. Taste the wines and meet the winemakers at cellar doors, or treat yourself to a long lunch among the vines at winery restaurants, all year round. Visit over the June long weekend to meet the winemakers, brewers and distillers at Heathcote on Show. For those keen on bushwalking and photography, visit the Pink Cliffs Reserve on the edge of town. Wander across this unique landscape and discover mini gorges, wildflowers and wildlife. To see Heathcote and surrounds from on high, explore the walking trails in the Heathcote-Graytown National Park and take in the views from Mt Ida and Viewing Rock. For aquatic fun, take the whole family to Lake Eppalock, just a 20-minute drive from Heathcote. Sitting pretty on the Campaspe River, it's a great spot for swimming, boating, fishing, and lakeside barbecues and picnics. Heathcote is connected to Bendigo via the O’Keefe Rail Trail, a historic railway line which operated during the gold rush era. Today, the 49 kilometre trail is popular among bike riders, walkers and runners.