Big Vine House, is an architect-designed, mudbrick family home situated on a working vineyard, Zig Zag Winery. Big Vine House is accompanied by Little Vine Caboose, a restored vintage train carriage that can be booked together or separately. Either way, you will be rewarded with a sublime stay, enjoying panoramic views over the vineyard and the chance to truly unwind, just over an hour away from the big smoke. Big House is the perfect place for a friend's get-together or family vacation. Big and Little are separated by approximately 40 metres of landscaped gardens and there are two expansive decks to soak up the sweeping views of our small regenerative vineyards and the solid stretch of Belltopper forest. More on Big Vine House: The main limewashed, mudbrick house has cathedral ceilings and huge double-glazed windows that look over the Belltopper forest and vineyard. It's a wonderfully inviting space, with an open fire, and tastefully furnished with vintage furniture, rugs, books and art work. The owners have generously left their favourite things for you to enjoy. It is the perfect place to be for a friends reunion or family vacation. The house sleeps eight adults in a configuration of one king bed; one king split bed and two queen beds. The kitchen is fully equipped (having been home to the owners for many years) and there is pretty much everything you'd need, including a microwave, oven, 4 hob stove, baking bits and bobs and even rice cookers and a slow cooker if you want to slow cook up your winter specialties. Guests are welcome to help themselves to supplies in the pantry and Flophouse supply the basics for cooking, including olive oil, salt, pepper and sugar. Please call if there is a specific utensil or ingredient that you require. Just outside the kitchen, there is a dining table that comfortably seats 8 and is situated in the open-plan living and dining area. Upstairs, the master bedroom has a new king size bed (made up with gorgeous linen and a supremely comfy Peace Lily mattress), along with a parents retreat and a small en-suite bathroom. From the “parents wing”, there are stunning views over the property and living space to read and unwind. There is a single bed fold out sofa bed for additional sleeping. There is a children’s play room located in an annexe at the top of the stairs with a daybed and a second bedroom with king bed that csn be split into two singles if required. The second bedroom enjoys views over the countryside. The third and fourth bedrooms are off the main living area downstairs and have queen beds, luxury linens and are furnished in a French country cottage style. There is another shared bathroom downstairs with a separate shower and a deep bath/shower that you can luxuriate in, soaking up the private garden view from the long window that's positioned next to the bath. Flophouse supply re-fillable Aspar Body products for guests to use during their stay. Each adult guest is supplied a linen bathrobe, and of course all other linen and a full set of towels are provided. Re-fillable Aspar Body products (also used in the Qantas Club) are complimentary for guests to use during your stay. Bring your slippers to go with your bathrobe, as the mornings up in the Macedon Ranges can be chilly even in summer, but there is of course heating and cooling (a fire place and split system) and the house once warmed up is very cosy. Slippers just top off the experience! There is a washing machine, hills hoist and dryer that you are welcome to use and is useful for longer stays. There are two stunning decks and a wrap-around verandah with outdoor furniture to enjoy the various views with some wine or your coffee and massive glass sliding doors on two sides of the house that let the light pour in. From the owners: “We adore nature and love the riot of noise you get here only from frogs and birds and other wildlife. Otherwise, it's quiet and deliciously dark at night. We recommend leaving the blinds up to get your proper nature hit!” Notes for guests bringing children: The owners have the ideal set-up for kids (having a 5 and 2-year-old) and supply endless toys, books and games to keep your loved ones upstairs or downstairs. Please note, that the property is not fully gated or fenced except for the swimming pool (which is currently closed for maintenance). Children must be supervised and not allowed to wander away from the house. Being a country property there are of course snakes, dams, livestock and working machinery around, so we strictly ask that children and pets stay in the homestead area. Notes for guests bringing dogs: Not all dogs will be suitable to stay at the property. Please call Flophoouse to check requirements due to the unique surroundings. Please note, that dogs must be on lead when visiting the cellar door. To view details for the Little Vine Caboose or book the entire property, please see our other two listing links: We are a 5-minute drive from the quaint village of Malmsbury (where there's a bakery, a general store and a few lovely little shops), and only 15 minutes from Kyneton. Or head to Daylesford or Trentham or a host of other incredible places to explore in the other direction.