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Talisker Homestead - 11 Bedrooms

Hosted by Kate · Merino, Victoria
24 guests max · 11 bedrooms · 4 toilets
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Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Talisker is an 11 bedroom, 5 bathroom home at this stage. Initially forming part of the Merino Downs pastoral run (taken up by Francis Henty in 1836). Talisker passed to Francis’s daughter Caroline on the death of Francis in 1889. Merino Downs was one of the first three squatting runs established in Victoria. Following Caroline’s marriage to Angus McLeod, the Talisker Homestead was commissioned by architect Charles D’Ebro prominent for his design of Stonnington (Malvern) and Langi Willie (Skipton). The homestead (circa 1901) is a large U shaped designed Edwardian home of some 26 rooms (not all are available to guests as some parts of the home are undergoing further renovations). Featuring a viewing tower with expansive 360 degree views, elaborate plasterwork, colour leadlights and handsome timber and marble mantles throughout the home. The original garden design is evident with Bunya Bunya pines, a large Oak and a Kurrajong tree. Talisker is named for Angus McLeod’s (please note McLeod and MacLeod are used interchangeably) ancestral seat on the Isle of Skye. Talisker was for centuries a possession of the Clan MacLeod. In 1820 Donald Macleod, 6th of Talisker, sold his interest in Talisker and emigrated to Van Diemen's Land, now known as Tasmania. In 1825, Hugh MacAskill took over the Talisker estate and completed the clearance process begun under his predecessor. Five years later, in 1830, he founded the Talisker Distillery and the legendary Talisker whisky was born.Located in Western Victoria, among the rolling hills of Henty, Talisker has a long history as a place of beauty and significance. The heritage listed homestead (circa 1901) sits atop a large hill and is a large U shaped designed Edwardian brick home featuring 11 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The house was designed by prominent architect Charles D’Ebro and retains many original features that have been freshly renovated and restored in honour of the homestead's heritage, Talisker has opened up its doors to provide you more than just beautiful accommodation, it’s a space for you and your loved ones to create your own country experience. Please ask us regarding your pets - we will consider hosting these on a case by case basis.

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Talisker Homestead (11 bdr, 5 bth)

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Located in Western Victoria, among the rolling hills of Henty, Talisker has a long history as a place of beauty and significance. The heritage listed homestead (circa 1901) sits atop a large hill and is a large U shaped designed Edwardian brick home featuring 11 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The house was designed by prominent architect Charles D’Ebro and retains many original features that have been freshly renovated and restored in honour of the homestead's heritage, Talisker has opened up its doors to provide you more than just beautiful accommodation, it’s a space for you and your loved ones to create your own country experience. Please ask us regarding your pets - we will consider hosting these on a case by case basis.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
AU$2504
/ night
for NaN guests

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100% Recommend1 Ratings · 1 review
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· November 2023
5 m car · With kids ·
Talisker Homestead (11 bdr, 5 bth)
What a truly magnificent stay. Absolutely stunning views, so peaceful and tranquil. Everything in the Homestead so well thought of to make for a very enjoyable stay. Regretting not staying longer. We will be back!
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Anna M.
2 years on Hipcamp

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Merino, Victoria, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Kate T.

Joined in December 2021

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