Blue House at Mountainside Wines

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

Blue House at Mountainside Wines offers accommodation in Mount Cole. Guests can enjoy stunning views overlooking the vineyard, and surrounding mountains. This peaceful retreat features a balcony and a private entrance. Some units include a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room. All rooms come with a private bathroom. Ararat is 21 km from Blue House at Mountainside Wines, while Avoca is 34 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Emma
Australia Australia
“Glorious location with a beautifully appointed cottage. Generous breakfast. Welcoming host. Be prepared to be off grid . Pet welcoming.”
Karen
Australia Australia
“Loved the vines nestled into the rolling hills and mountains. Fenced area for my dog Lexie. Warm bed!”
Dianna
Australia Australia
“I absolutely loved the peacefulness of the property’s location. The view and the sounds of nature was all there to enjoy and take in. The very comfortable Blue House with a wood fire, a well equipped kitchen. All the ingredients there to cook a...”
Joel
Australia Australia
“Very relaxing and lovely hospitality. Enjoyed the wine tasting from the wines made onsite. Stunning outlook over the rolling hills. The fire to keep us warm overnight was super relaxing. Our dog loved the fenced yard. We look forward to returning.”
Jack
Australia Australia
“Great for our dog, fenced off area for her to stretch her legs and explore safely. Fire place is great, set up ready for us to light on arrival. Owners were so lovely and welcoming. Lovely quiet location, so relaxing.”
Mikos12
Australia Australia
“Warm and friendly hospitality upon arrival. Cottage was equipped with everything you would need, and not having wifi or TV (as advertised), was a lovely touch to just enjoy the fireplace, cook some food and read a book. Bliss!!”
Susan
Australia Australia
“Authentic bush cabin with a fabulous fire and cosy bed”
Catherine
Australia Australia
“We used Blue House at Mountainside Wines as a base for exploring the surrounding area. The cottage was cozy and comfortable. The hosts had the heat on for our arrival and a stack of firewood ready to go. Fresh eggs, milk and bacon plus cereal and...”
Alfredo
Norway Norway
“Very pretty, set in a vineyard with lots of open space. We took our two Labradors and they had a great time. The hosts were friendly and helpful and not intrusive. Their micro vineyard produces some really nice wine too!”
Rebecca
Australia Australia
“Loved the location and the scenery. Could have sat on the balcony watching the mountains and the stars for days, whilst enjoying some mountainside wines 🍷 Hosts Jane and Shane were delightful and so lovely.”

Hosted by Jane and Shane

9.7
Host review score
Jane and Shane
Mountainside Wines offers guests a complete digital detox. Located about 20 minutes' drive east of Ararat the cottage looks over the vineyard. Wildlife is abundant on the property with kangaroos, kookaburras, echidnas and cockatoos commonplace. Properties surrounding us run sheep & cattle. As a digital detox there is no television, internet or mobile phone at the property. The Blue House is a self-contained cottage offering guests the opportunity to cook for themselves. Alternatively, there are many cafes and restaurants in Ararat where people can enjoy a meal.
Shane & Jane Goninon have moved from Melbourne to Warrak in the Grampians to run Mountainside Wines. We have opened the vineyard, winery, cellar door and accommodation to the public for the first time to share the beauty and serenity that is Warrak.
State parks surround the property with opportunities to bushwalk, ride dirt bikes and camp while town amenities are only 20 minutes away. Attractions to visit include Gum San Chinese Heritage Museum, J Ward asylum for the criminally insane and Aradale, an asylum for the mentally ill which was closed only in the 1990s.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Blue House at Mountainside Wines takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Blue House at Mountainside Wines in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.