The Ridge House is an idyllic country retreat for lovers of fine food, open fires, bracing walks, and spectacular views. Wake up with the kookaburras and tuck into a breakfast basket brimming with homemade goodies and farm-fresh produce. Hibernate by the fire or hike our local trails.
Stroll and shop in Yarragon's historic and charming village. Picnic at sunset on the new Loggers Lookout or ask us to cook you a farmhouse meal. Be in the snow at Mt Baw Baw or the sea at Inverloch in an hour.
The space
'The Ridge House – Luxury Gippsland Accommodation'
The Ridge House sits on 50 private acres, perched on a ridgeline above the Strzelecki Ranges in Yarragon South, 90 minutes from Melbourne. Four bedrooms, sleeps up to eight, two dogs always welcome.
Wake to kookaburras and breakfast provisions of local and homemade produce, included with every stay. Spend your days on the trails or curled by the fire, then head down to Loggers Lookout for sunset over the valley.
Ten minutes away, the historic village of Yarragon has farmers' markets, cafes and shops to explore. Mt Baw Baw's snowfields and the beaches of Inverloch are both within the hour, so The Ridge House works as well for a weekend as it does for a longer Gippsland loop.
WELCOME TO YOUR GIPPSLAND COUNTRY HOME
We spent a year renovating The Ridge House, keeping its original character while bringing it up to date: two new bathrooms, a fully renovated kitchen, new flooring, and heating and cooling throughout. New beds, new linen. Complimentary WiFi runs on Fast 100 NBN, fast enough for video calls if you need to work while you're here.
WE PROVIDE:
-- Breakfast Provisions: Gippsland Jersey milk and butter, local sourdough bread, homemade jam, honey from our hives, eggs to get your first morning started
-- Linen and towels. Portacots are complimentary for infants under two. If you'd like a proper single bed made up for a toddler instead, message us and we'll confirm any fee
-- Firewood
-- Plunger coffee, Nespresso machine coffee pods, black and herbal tea bags
-- Hot chocolate and marshmallows
-- Pantry basics (olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper, foil, baking paper and glad wrap)
-- Fully equipped kitchen: cast-iron dutch oven, cake pans, mixing bowls, and ample glass and dinnerware. Feel free to bake up a storm
-- Picnic basket and rug
- Board games and playing cards, giant Jenga, and quoits
- Outdoor dining table, chairs, umbrella, and gas Weber BBQ
BEDROOMS
Three queen bedrooms plus a twin room that converts to a queen on request, at no extra cost. It's a favourite for girls' weekends and friends' trips, where everyone gets their own room instead of sharing.
Booking for fewer people? Let us know how many bedrooms you'd like made up and we'll lock the rest, so you're only paying attention to the space you're using.
MICRO-WEDDINGS, ELOPEMENTS, BRIDAL or GROOM PREPARATION STAYS
Hosting a micro wedding, elopement, or wedding prep stay? Love to host you but our pricing policy here is different. Book your two nights at full occupancy (8 guests) at our standard rate, the same as any other booking. The rate varies with the season, but it's the same whether two people sleep here or eight, because the whole property is yours for both nights either way.
Once your reservation is confirmed, we'll send a separate one-off $650 wedding fee. This is processed outside Airbnb, so it carries no additional Airbnb service fees.
Who stays each night is entirely up to you. Plenty of couples have the bridal party stay the night before and keep the second night for themselves.
Includes:
-- Two-night minimum stay. Early 10.00am check-in and a luxurious late checkout of 4.00pm
-- Access to all rooms in the house
-- Sleeps a maximum of 8 people overnight
-- Maximum of 20 guests including your external team (celebrant, videographer, photographer, caterer, etc.)
-- Bring your bridesmaids or your best men, your 'dream team' of stylists, and your photographer to The Ridge House
-- Breakfast supplies of local and homemade goods
-- Two celebratory bottles of sparkling
-- Photograph anywhere in the house or in any number of lovely bushland settings
-- Your dog is welcome, up to two pets, on leash on the trails
Guest access
Where you'll be staying
Yarragon South, Victoria, Australia
The Ridge House has everything you need for a cosy, comfortable restorative stay. If you're keen to venture out, Yarragon Village shops are 10 minutes down the hill.
Treat yourself to a taste of West Gippsland
'Kristy's Guidebook' has loads of recommendations got places to eat, drink and explore. You can also message me directly. I'm happy to help you with any itinerary planning and restaurant bookings.
Download the new 'Eat. Drink. Gippsland's' book from the Visit Gippsland website. This book is another excellent source for local dining, coffee shops and wineries. The West Gippsland section has recommendations near The Ridge House.
Do amazing day trips
— Lardner Park Events (20mins)
— Hike the remnants of sawmills past at Mt Worth State Park (25mins)
— Drive the back roads to Mirboo North & The Grand Ridge Rail Trail (30mins)
— Take the kids for a day of waterslide fun at Gumbuya World (30mins)
— Walk Noojee Trestle Bridge and Rail Trail (40mins)
— Wander Loch Village and taste local gins at Loch Distillery (45mins)
— Visit the gold mining town of Walhalla. Ride the steam train (55mins)
— Ski or summer hike the wildflowers at Mt Baw Baw (60mins)
— Test your mountain bike skills at Mt Erica (60mins)
— Pack your bathers and swim the ocean waters of Inverloch (60mins)
— Explore the sandy tracks of Wilsons Promontory (90mins)
— Watch the waddle of the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island (90mins)
— Head out early to grab the freshest fish n chips in Lakes Entrance (180mins)
Enjoy our walking tracks
These tracks are subject to natural conditions such as fallen trees and water damage following heavy rains. Please assess the weather conditions before you begin.
You'll need:
• A reasonable level of walking fitness
• Closed shoes and long trousers
• A water bottle
• We have a few walking sticks but feel free to bring your poles
We have a large car park for up to 4-5 cars onsite.
Yarragon Railway station is a 10-minute drive to the other side of the Highway opposite Yarragon Village. The stop is part of the Bairnsdale and Traralgon lines.
Other details to note
Inside the House
We kindly ask guests to bring warm socks, slippers, or Ugg boots to keep their feet warm inside the house. No shoes inside.
Pets
The Ridge House is adjacent to our working farm and surrounded by 50acres of native bushland. There is no secure fencing and it is highly recommended your pets are on leads if you are walking around the property.
Driving to the Property.
Some sections of your drive to The Ridge House are hilly and winding. There is one gravel section with some blind spots. Our driveway also winds its way to the house. The road and the driveway are safe, but please drive slowly and carefully, especially at night when wildlife is on the move.
Please message us if you'd like a PDF copy of the driving directions to share with other guests.
Be wildlife-aware
Our fifty-acre bushland haven is home to abundant wildlife. You'll see wallabies, wombats, frogs, echidnas, koalas, deer, and a stunning array of birdlife. Our protected ecosystem also includes foxes, spiders, field mice, and snakes. Please be aware and respectful of our diverse wildlife when you head out on the tracks.
Protect our rural environment
As a rural property, The Ridge House operates on tank water and a septic system. Please keep showers short and protect our plumbing by only using our enviro toilet paper to flush. You may be liable for costs if any other items block the plumbing during your stay. There is no roadside waste collection, so we ask you to take all your rubbish with you. Alternatively, we can take rubbish to the tip on your behalf for a fee of $50.
Bushfire Season
Download the Vic Emergency App and set alerts for a 50k radius around Yarragon. Do not light indoor or outdoor fires or use the BBQ on total fire band days.
Other things to note
BEDROOM ACCESS
Bedrooms not booked will be closed during your stay. For example: If you book as a couple, access to the main bedroom and ensuite will be open but other bedrooms will be locked. If friends drop in and want to stay, we are happy to open up the bedrooms and adjust your booking to cover either a linen charge of $80 per person per night minimun two-night stay. (min charge $160)
SINGLE BED CONVERSION
Our 2 single beds can be made into a queen upon request.
CHILDREN UNDER 2 YEARS OLD
Children under 2 are free, and guests must supply their own linen. We can supply a portacot, highchair and fireguards upon request. For children under 2 who require to use of a bed for daytime sleep, a one-off linen charge of $80 will be applied to your booking. We are happy to open a room for portacot space. Note: Beds will not be made up in these rooms.
PETS:
Well-behaved pets are welcome. Please note there is no fenced yard. Large dogs may not be suitable due to our interior design. Please send us a photo of your dog for consideration. Guests are responsible for providing their own pet bedding. Pets are not allowed on furniture or beds. Please clean up after your pet. Bring old towels to dry your pet, as this is a farm property, and it can get muddy.
OUTDOOR FIREPLACE:
Fire restrictions are in place seasonally during the summer period. They change each year, and we will let you know if restrictions are in place during your time of booking. You are responsible for any fines incurred due to unauthorised fire use during fire restrictions. The BBQ is available for use.
GATES:
This property is located on a working farm. Please ensure all farm gates are securely closed after passing through.
