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355 Ellis Rd, Tonimbuk, Victoria 3815 Australia
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In a valley lies a place to sit, of sand coloured blocks that rise from the earth. The dark grey roof reaches high into the sky, where eagles soar, hunt and glide. The veranda circles, long and wide, and wombats dig beneath and hide. Kookaburras greet the start of day, and frogs chirp in numbers throughout the night. Parrots, Galahs, squawk and take flight, as kangaroos descend, to square up and fight. An hour’s drive from the world’s most liveable city, an hour’s drive to another world of peace and tranquillity. Come and sit, Tallawarra, say the local people, Welcome to Tallawarra Homestead. Yes, come and sit! Tallawarra Homestead is situated at Tonimbuk, a picturesque location on the edge of West Gippsland, an hour’s drive from the Melbourne CBD. Nestled into the surrounding countryside, the environment at Tallawarra is one of tranquility and peace, a place to recharge the battery, and rediscover you. Tallawarra Homestead is a certified 5 Star rated Property, Quality Tourism Accredited Business and Sustainable Tourism Accredited Business.
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Free breakfast
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Adults only
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Complimentary tea
Special diet menus
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Picnic area
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Sun deck
Sun terrace
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Leesa A wrote a review Nov 2023
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Tallawarra is a beautiful Australian homestead. The hosts are wonderful and ensured that our stay was perfect. Our room and ensuite were well appointed. The breakfast was delicious and generous. The grounds are well maintained, and it's a very peaceful setting. We will be back for another weekend at Tallawarra.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Room Tip: Tallawarra is a luxurious & peaceful place to stay.
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Response from Andrey Lebkowski, Owner at Tallawarra Homestead
Responded 2 weeks ago
We are very proud to share our Australian Homestead with guests on their great holiday escapes! We are so happy when our guests also love the experience of coming to Tonimbuk in Gippsland to enjoy all the features you have highlighted so beautifully. We are very happy you managed a getaway, and we look forward to your return visit on your next weekend away!
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Julie D wrote a review Nov 2023
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The hospitality was absolutely amazing...The whole Homestead was clean and very inviting...Comfortable and relaxing set up..Breakfast was to die for..fully cooked and absolutely delish..totally recommend to all
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Andrey Lebkowski, Owner at Tallawarra Homestead
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you for taking the time to support our small business with your exceptional review. Andrey and I always try to make the most delicious breakfast for each and every guest and we are delighted that you found it to be absolutely delicious! We believe that nothing beats a home-cooked Australian Country breakfast. We wish you and yours a happy and safe holiday season with many delicious breakfasts to enjoy!
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Martin B wrote a review Nov 2023
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We could not have enjoyed our stay more! Andrey and Janine made sure we didn’t lift a finger. The homestead is a modern day time capsule and amazingly appointed. We loved the little things like the books and antiques. This is a great place to spend as a couple to reconnect away from the kids. Andrey and Janine really know all the local to do things as well. Thank you again. We will be back.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Andrey Lebkowski, Owner at Tallawarra Homestead
Responded 3 weeks ago
"The perfect place for relaxation," ....such kind and gentle words that your hosts gratefully receive! We love the time capsule comment and that you felt you didn't have to lift a finger on your mini escape. We delight in sharing Tallawarra Homestead with guests who are overdue for a break from their busy lives. We look forward to our future catch-up with you both and until then, all the best for the Christmas season and safe and happy future travels.
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Dianne H wrote a review July 2023
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Very comfortable. We had a lovely afternoon tea and there were lots of comfortable places to sit and read and relax. The breakfast was very good and the hosts were friendly and attentive. We would love to stay here again when we are in the area.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Enter the address rather than the name on google maps…we got a bit lost.
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Response from Andrey Lebkowski, Owner at Tallawarra Homestead
Responded 29 July 2023
Dianne, thank you for your review of Tallawarra Homestead and your hosts. We have tried to provide little pockets of escape around the homestead so everyone can find their perfect spot! We are delighted that you found yours. Many of our guests just want to have the time to sit and read and escape the deadlines of their busy lives. Our breakfasts are country fresh, and we appreciate that you enjoyed our offerings. We are very pleased that you are already planning a future stay when next you travel to the gateway of Gippsland and beyond!
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Nicole G wrote a review June 2023
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Tallawarra Homestead is the best Bed and Breakfast we have stayed at in Australia. The hosts, Andrey and Janine, alway welcome us like family. The property is sublime. Guest rooms are beautifully appointed and breakfast is always a treat. We particularly enjoy the wildlife, the glorious night sky and easy access to the lovely Gippsland. The open fire and Janine’s fabulous afternoon teas are impossible to beat. We look forward to our next stay!
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Andrey Lebkowski, Owner at Tallawarra Homestead
Responded 22 June 2023
What a fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our bed and breakfast in Australia. As hosts, we take pride in welcoming guests from all over the world and sharing the beauty of our country. We understand the importance of providing a comfortable and relaxing environment for travelers to recharge, and we hope that you felt right at home during your visit. Thank you for acknowledging our stunning wildlife and the convenient access to explore Gippsland. We have freshly baked scones waiting for you, and our cozy fire is lit to complete the perfect stay. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!
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Margaret B wrote a review June 2023
Adelaide, Australia1 contribution
We had a perfect experience and stay at Tarrawara. We had a standard room which was lovely with coffee tea milk fruit chocolates and port in our room. The breakfasts were amazing and Janine and Andary were great hosts. We were able to bring in house our meals and wine but the pub in Bunyip was great also. We loved it and certainly recommend the relaxation and space for a perfect stay.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Andrey Lebkowski, Owner at Tallawarra Homestead
Responded 10 June 2023
Hi praise indeed, relaxation perfection! We both thank you for your fabulous review of Tallawarra Homestead and the hosts! Guest recommendations reviews and referrals to family and friends is the best way to support small business, and we are delighted that you are taking these extra steps for us. Relaxation is so important to all our guests who lead such busy lives. We look forward to welcoming you on your return visit in the not-too-distant future.
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Leigh V wrote a review Dec 2022
Dandenong, Australia7 contributions1 helpful vote
A fabulous place for a break from the everyday. Our hosts took great care of us and the accommodation was fantastic. Location is a mix of farming and bushland with plenty of wildlife. Looking forward to returning next year.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Andrey Lebkowski, Owner at Tallawarra Homestead
Responded 20 Dec 2022
We are delighted that you are planning your next visit and that we met your expectations. The year has flown by for everyone, but we are always excited to see previous guests planning a return for another year. We are blessed with our peaceful location with its mixture of farming and bushland. The wildlife is abundant, and we are thrilled when guests catch glimpses of the actual owners of the property strolling around the bush. See you in 2023!
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Alj wrote a review Nov 2022
Clyde North, Australia96 contributions46 helpful votes
On arrival we became aware of the natural beauty and serenity of the whole property along with the classy homestead building at the driveways end. Wildlife obviously abounds in this area with colourful parrots, echidnas, wombats and kangaroos immediately evident. We relaxed immediately as we met our hosts and entered the beautiful and tranquil homestead building. We were shown around the spacious and comfortably guest areas and our private suite exceeded expectations of comfort and appeal. Andrey and Janine both proved to be natural hosts with a wonderful way of balancing a genuine friendliness while providing intuitive service. Breakfast and afternoon tea were both delicious and highlights of our stay. We both immensely enjoyed a relaxing drink while sitting around the warming fire each evening. We believe that it is important for tourism in this region to have the option of excellent establishments, like this, flourishing and available to guests. Thank you both for a wonderful four days and we will return. Alan and Glenda J
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Response from Andrey Lebkowski, Owner at Tallawarra Homestead
Responded 26 Nov 2022
We are always delighted when couples choose Tallawarra Homestead to celebrate special anniversaries because we get to share in their happiness. We felt like good friends had come to visit which is testifies to how kind you both are and how lucky you are to have each other. Your review is just a knockout hitting every base and confirming that we are providing guests with a unique experience. We are only as good as the next review so we thank you for the time you spent to give other guests an understanding of what might be in store for them when they walk up the steps and open the door to Tallawarra Homestead. Your final statement that we are an establishment of excellence has us wishing we could raise to glass to you both for giving us this pat on the back. Please take care of yourselves and we wish you both a very happy Christmas and a spectacular new year that you both deserve. We hope to see you both again at Tallawarra Homestead in the not-too-distant future.
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Haitchtee wrote a review Nov 2022
Mordialloc, Australia409 contributions21 helpful votes
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After a hectic time leading up to Henry’s 70th Birthday we decided to have a couple of nights away from home - but not too far away - to just relax and enjoy. Tallawarra’s wonderful hosts, Andrey and Janine, welcomed us and made sure that our time there was all about relaxing. Whether it was reading in the Reading Room, enjoying a cooked breakfast in the Dining Room - or delicious home cooked scones for afternoon tea, we had a wonderful time. Sitting in the Coolgardie in the afternoon we could watch the local kangaroos hopping around and as the sunset we could stare into the mesmerising open fire while sipping on champagne - or a scotch. In such a quiet rural setting a good night’s sleep was guaranteed in our very comfortable suite. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Andrey Lebkowski, Owner at Tallawarra Homestead
Responded 4 Nov 2022
We thank you for your excellent review of your stay with us at Tallawarra Homestead in Gippsland. Small businesses like ours would not survive unless guests spread the word about what is on offer for our guests. We thank you for highlighting your experience on such a special event when and we are delighted that you enjoyed every minute! As you highlighted, we are very close to Melbourne with an hour's easy drive to the country escape that we all deserve to take a break from our busy lives. We pride ourselves on providing guests with an opportunity for a good night's sleep and a delicious breakfast, but as you experienced, there is so much more to a visit to Tallawarra. We wish you all the best for the future and the holiday season.
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Gareth M wrote a review Aug 2022
Melbourne, Australia15 contributions13 helpful votes
Tallawarra Homestead is truly one of the best B&B's we have ever been too. Andrey and Janine were wonderful hosts, the devonshire tea of arrival was delicious, the open fire was great, bedroom clean and spacious, the breakfast in the morning was huge and cooked perfectly, and Andrey makes the most amazing Gin & Tonic. The townships of Bunyip and Garfield are close by for dinner, and some great country walks close by.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Andrey Lebkowski, Owner at Tallawarra Homestead
Responded 23 Aug 2022
Gareth what a brilliant review! Andrey is chuffed you have highlighted the G and T he made and delighted that you enjoyed relaxing in front of the fire. Our guests quickly ease into luxury in Tonimbuk and you both looked like you had found your country escape! Small business as you know only flourishes when guests take the time to share their experience regarding our slice of paradise with new guests. We hope you both return in the future so we can find out about our new found friends, all the best whenever you next make the great escape!
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USD 191 - USD 197 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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AustraliaVictoriaGippslandTonimbuk
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tallawarra Homestead
Which popular attractions are close to Tallawarra Homestead?
Nearby attractions include Mount Cannibal (6.5 km), Lawson Picnic Ground (6.4 km), and Lawson Falls (6.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Tallawarra Homestead?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Tallawarra Homestead?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a seating area, and a walk-in shower.
What food & drink options are available at Tallawarra Homestead?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, a lounge, and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at Tallawarra Homestead?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Tallawarra Homestead?
Conveniently located restaurants include Biddy Martha's, Lady Lavender's Tea Room, and Butcher Shop Hotel.