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Mount William Station - Homestead - The Homestead Arches

Mount William Station - the Homestead, Willaura, Victoria, Australia

Sleeps 2 - 14 7 Bedrooms 150 Dining

Historic holiday house in Willaura, Victoria, sleeping 14 with a swimming pool and sauna, and tennis, for families and special celebrations

Holiday Rental for Groups of Families and Friends. Mount William Station - the Homestead, Willaura, Victoria, Australia, sleeps 2 - 14 in 7 bedrooms.

This luxurious holiday house in Willaura, at the foothills of the Grampians National Park, has a rich history with connections to horse racing and polos, and has hosted many guests and dignitaries since 1842. Today, the Homestead at Mount William Station oozes old world charm, with beautiful interiors creating a peaceful environment for a family holiday or in which to celebrate a special occasion.

Sleeping 20 in total, with 7 bedrooms and 6 additional rollaway beds, each spacious bedroom has en suite facilities. Inviting sitting rooms, a TV room and a formal dining room offer elegance and space in which to unwind.

The extensive grounds include an outdoor swimming pool, dry sauna and tennis court - plenty to entertain all members of your group. Wander through the English garden or relax on the 5 acres of lawn - a vast space for a marquee for an event, a wonderful setting for drinks, or even lawn games and a few holes of golf.

The Homestead is available on a self catering basis. Catering packages are available for your stay, with breakfast and dinner provided and lunch available on request. Produce is locally sourced, some from the farm's gardens, with wines from Western Victoria paired with the gourmet, farm-to-table fare.

For a special occasion, the Bluestone Stables offer a private dining venue seating up to 150 guests, with a bar, and with courtyard space to take your event outside. This fabulous event space can be used for a formal dinner or a party, a wedding celebration or family get together - and everything in between.

At the Homestead at Mount William Station, the welcome is warm and genuine - a special place for gathering together family and friends.

Facilities

Dog Friendly

Dogs are not allowed on the property.

WiFi

Complimentary WiFi.

Parking

Free outdoor car parking on site.

Linen

Bed linen, towels and bathrobes supplied. Also Grampians Goods Co toiletries.

Dining Room

Formal dining room.

Sitting Room

Two sitting rooms and TV room.

Swimming Pool

Outdoor swimming pool with loungers, and sauna.

Tennis Court

Mod-grass tennis court.

Outdoor

Terraces with seating, tennis court, lake with a rowing boat and fishing rods. English-style gardens and an olive grove too.

Bedrooms

Mix of king, queen and king/twin rooms, all ensuite. Extra rollaway beds available.

Bathrooms

All bedrooms include an ensuite. Two additional bathrooms in public areas.

Heating and Open Fires

Fireplaces available throughout property. Outdoor fire pit can also be organized.

Kitchen

Full kitchen available for use in the Homestead. Elizabeth's Wing also includes a full kitchen.

TV and Music Facilities

TV room available with connection to streaming.

Smoking

Smoking allowed outside. Subject to fire safety regulations during summer.

Booking Information

Minimum Stay Policy:

  • Individual Bookings: N/A (Excludes special events)
  • Exclusive Use: 2 nights on weekends (Friday & Saturday)
  • Special Events: 3 night minimum
    • Includes: Easter, Australia Day, Christmas, and New Years

Public Holiday Surcharge:

  • 20% surcharge applies on the rack rate for these dates: New Year’s Day (Jan 1), Australia Day (Jan 27), Labour Day (Mar 10), Easter (18 -21 Apr), Anzac Day (Apr 25), Monarchs Official Birthday (Likely Jun 9), Friday before AFL Grand Final (Sep26),  Melb Cup (Nov 4), Christmas (Dec 25-26), New Years Eve (Dec 31)

Individual Booking Cancellation Policy:

  • Up to 14 days prior to arrival: Full refund.
  • 13 days or less prior to arrival: 100% cancellation fee.
  • No-shows and early departures: 100% cancellation fee. 
  • For additional booked catering options, cancellations must be made 48hrs in advance for a full refund

Group Booking Cancellation Policy:

  • Up to 30 days prior to arrival: Full refund.
  • 29 days or less prior to arrival: 100% cancellation fee.
  • No-shows and early departures: 100% cancellation fee. 
  • Catering options can be adjusted up until 1 week prior to arrival day.

Full Terms and Conditions on our website.

Show Availability

Find the availability for each of our units.

The Homestead at Mount William Station sleeps up to 20
The Shearers' Quarters at Mount William Station sleeps up to 18

Please contact the owner for availability dates

Please contact the owner for availability dates

Location

Getting here by car: Just a three hour drive from Melbourne city centre, Mount William Station is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. Taking the National Highway M8 through Ballarat and Ararat, the drive will take you to the foothill of the Grampians National Park to our welcoming Homestead.

Getting here by helicopter: From Melbourne, it’s a cruisy 40 minutes to Mount William Station via helicopter. To use our helicopter landing pad, please pre-arrange your arrival with us.

Getting here by train: Getting to Mount William Station from Melbourne via train takes approximately three hours. There is a direct V/Line train from Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station four times a day on Mondays through Friday, and three times a day on the weekends. For private transfers from Ararat to Mount William Station, please get in touch.
  • Willaura - 20 minutes, Ararat - 30 minutes.
  • Woolsworths - 30 minutes
  • Mount William Station Dining Experience - on site. Downtown Ararat - 30 minutes; Barney's Bistro - 35 minutes; Wickens - 35 minutes; Willaura Bakery - 20 minutes.
  • Ararat Train Station - 30 minutes.

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