NOOK ON THE HILL
Luxury Tiny House AccommodationNOOK ON THE HILL
Luxury Tiny House
FEATURES
Queen bed
Overhead rain shower
Outdoor bath
Complimentary hamper with local goods, Blue Wren Bakery bread, Five Ducks farm spreads, and two bottles of Pomonal Estate wine.
Air conditioning (solar and green power)
TV with Netflix
Washing machine
Firepit and indoor fireplace
ACTIVITIES
The Nook is designed to encourage relaxation and reflection. It aims to connect you with nature and provide a respite from our fast-paced lives.
The tiny house is nestled on a two acre bush block at the foot of the world renowned Gariwerd National Park. Also known as “The Grampians” Gariwerd means ‘Mountain range created by Bunjil’ in the language of its traditional owners the Djab Wurrung and Jadawadjali people.
Gariwerd holds spiritual significance for Indigenous peoples because of the dreaming stories and plentiful resources provided by the landscape. This significance is reflected in the fact that Gariwerd contains 90% of Victoria’s known Indigenous rock art sites.
Today, countless walking trails and hikes snake through Gariwerd allowing you to feel that same connection to the landscape. Halls Gap is considered the gateway to Gariwerd National Park and is a short 10 minute drive from the Nook.
ENVIRONMENT
From the Owners:
“The environmental impact of all materials in the Nook were mindfully considered before being selected for use in the construction.
Reclaimed materials from other buildings have been salvaged and utilised wherever possible. This includes 130 year old bricks from a nearby bakery, ironbark from the gates of an old pig farm, blackbutt beams from the driving surface of an old bridge, hardwood floorboards from an old high school basketball court, Tasmanian Oak from an Otway shearing shed and the roof of a Melbourne warehouse. Each of these materials has a unique story of its own; we’re proud to give them a new life, just as they’ve given the Nook.
The Nook aims to leave a minimal mark on its environment, and to eventually give back more than it has taken. During construction, all electrical energy was either carbon neutral, completely green or generated onsite using the Nook’s own Photovoltaic solar array. All water requirements are fulfilled using a purpose drilled bore, with all water being sourced from the hill the Nook sits atop.
Detailed and well-calculated cutting lists ensured that just the right amount of materials were allocated to the project, heavily reducing waste. The small amount that was left over was either repurposed in other projects or dropped off to a local recycling station.”
What we love…
This unique hand-crafted house was designed and lovingly built by owner and builder Benjamin Bailey-Webb. Ben used sustainable and reclaimed materials to build this gorgeous tiny house using low impact building techniques.
Nook on the Hill took over two years and countless people to build. From Holly and Benj’s family, to friends and friends of friends. Benj’s resilience was pushed to its limits as he juggled the pandemic with family illness and one of the most severe bushfire seasons in Australia’s history. But through it all, Benj was able to count on the collective strength of his community, and the Nook was built. After calling this wonderful little house “home”, Benj and his partner Holly would now love to share it with the world.
Tell me more
Nook on the Hill is located at the foothills of the beautiful Gariwerd/Grampians mountain ranges. Sleeping up to two adults, it’s just a ten minute drive to Halls Gap.
Get the Facts
Where is it? Halls Gap, near the Grampians, Victoria
What? One bedroom tiny house
Style of Accommodation? Self contained studio style cottage
Who? Singles or couples
Accessible? There is a spiral staircase to reach the bedroom
Minimum Night Stay? Yes – two nights
How much? $600 per night.
Sounding Good? Read on…
Surrounded by a rewilded native Australian garden, Nook on the Hill is an experience built with passion, patience and love to deliver a truly one of a kind offering.
Treat yourself to a weekend away; lay in bed each morning and marvel at the awe-inspiring view, wander through the native garden nursing a warm cuppa, escape with a book in the cosy reading nook, sit by the fire pit indulging in local cheeses and wine, then gaze into the glittering night sky as you soak in the outdoor tub.
Centred around a custom-made reclaimed blackbutt sofa, the lounge provides a cosy, space to unwind with a warm cup of tea, read a book or gaze across the sweeping Grampian Ranges. Featuring floor to ceiling windows and a grand vaulted ceiling, the Nook’s lounge sees the light and spaciousness from outdoors flow inside without interruption.
Designed for those who love to cook, the kitchen features polished concrete benches, a full-sized oven and hob, handmade crockery – the space has everything you need to prepare a beautiful feast with local produce.
A complimentary hamper will be waiting for you, featuring an array of local goods Blue Wren Bakery bread, spreads from Five Ducks Farm and two bottles of Pomonal Estate Wine.
Perched high on the mezzanine, a queen bed dressed with buttery linen and a soft alpaca throw offers the perfect place to sleep under the stars and wake up to the calls of native birds.
The bathroom features hand-painted tiles, a handcrafted ceramic basin and a large overhead rain shower.
THE GROUNDS
Over 450 native plants showcase the incredible beauty of indigenous flora while an array of native fauna call the Nook’s garden home. Expect to see Grey Fantails flitting through the garden while White Throated Tree Creepers dance down the tree trunks. Blue-banded bees pollinate the garden while curious kangaroos and emus watch on from across the way.
At night, grab a torch and go for a wander. Tawny Frogmouths will be catching moths while Sugar Gliders jump from branch to branch
Nestled amongst the natives lies a recycled, cast iron bath. With complete plumbing and sweeping views across the Grampians, you can unwind and get lost in the Nook’s natural surrounds in any season.
The outdoor fire pit offers a great spot to slow down and warm up. The firewood at Nook on the Hill is sourced locally from a purpose-grown carbon negative plantation.
Read more about The Nook on the Hill at The Sustainable House Day.
Hosts: Benj and Holly
Address: 32 Pioneer Lane, Halls Gap, Victoria.
PRICE RATE POLICY
Green Getaways does not add any service fees to your stay, saving you those hard earned dollars to use to support businesses in the local area of your stay. Plus, every enquiry and booking through GREEN GETAWAYS AUSTRALIA shows your support for the fab environmental initiatives undertaken by this property.
FEATURES
Queen bed
Overhead rain shower
Outdoor bath
Complimentary hamper with local goods, Blue Wren Bakery bread, Five Ducks farm spreads, and two bottles of Pomonal Estate wine.
Air conditioning (solar and green power)
TV with Netflix
Washing machine
Firepit and indoor fireplace
ACTIVITIES
The Nook is designed to encourage relaxation and reflection. It aims to connect you with nature and provide a respite from our fast-paced lives.
If you would like to get out and about, the Nook is nestled on a two acre bush block at the foot of the world renowned Gariwerd National Park. Also known as “The Grampians” Gariwerd means ‘Mountain range created by Bunjil’ in the language of its traditional owners the Djab Wurrung and Jadawadjali people.
Gariwerd holds spiritual significance for Indigenous peoples because of the dreaming stories and plentiful resources provided by the landscape. This significance is reflected in the fact that Gariwerd contains 90% of Victoria’s known Indigenous rock art sites.
Today, countless walking trails and hikes snake through Gariwerd allowing you to feel that same connection to the landscape. Halls Gap is considered the gateway to Gariwerd National Park and is a short 10 minute drive from the Nook.
ENVIRONMENT
From the Owners:
“The environmental impact of all materials in the Nook were mindfully considered before being selected for use in the construction.
Reclaimed materials from other buildings have been salvaged and utilised wherever possible. This includes 130 year old bricks from a nearby bakery, ironbark from the gates of an old pig farm, blackbutt beams from the driving surface of an old bridge, hardwood floorboards from an old high school basketball court, Tasmanian Oak from an Otway shearing shed and the roof of a Melbourne warehouse. Each of these materials has a unique story of its own; we’re proud to give them a new life, just as they’ve given the Nook.
The Nook aims to leave a minimal mark on its environment, and to eventually give back more than it has taken. During construction, all electrical energy was either carbon neutral, completely green or generated onsite using the Nook’s own Photovoltaic solar array. All water requirements are fulfilled using a purpose drilled bore, with all water being sourced from the hill the Nook sits atop.
Detailed and well-calculated cutting lists ensured that just the right amount of materials were allocated to the project, heavily reducing waste. The small amount that was left over was either repurposed in other projects or dropped off to a local recycling station.”
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