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Fernhill Estate “ Gingerbread House”

56 Upper Coonara Road, Kallista, AU

8.9 guest rating· 18 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Holiday Home in Kallista

Exquisite Features:

Indulge in the fully equipped kitchen, 2 living rooms, and outdoor fireplace. Enjoy a private entrance with complimentary wine and chocolates.

Outdoor Delights:

Relax in the garden, make use of the barbecue facilities, and savor the scenic views on clear days.

Convenience at Its Best:

Benefit from free private parking, private check-in/check-out, and proximity to top attractions like Chadstone Shopping Mall and Victoria Golf Club.

Book your stay at Fernhill Estate “Gingerbread House” now for an unforgettable getaway.

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Rooms & rates

Three-Bedroom House

Sleeps 6 · 30 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

Amenities

  • Free Parking
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
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  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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56 Upper Coonara Road, Kallista, AU

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.918 reviews

+ Beautiful location+ Charming propertyCleanliness issuesLimited amenities
Cleanliness8.0
Service9.4
Location9.5
Room Quality8.9
Amenities8.5
Value for Money8.4

Guest review

10.0

The house was amazing great feel, so much detail in the wood work. The electric heater log fires are a thoughtful addition. Complaining the natural wood heating. The pathway to the house bought about the feel of a mystic adventure, while been well lite and safely maintained

Allan · AU · 2026-06-21

Heritage Haven with Old world charm!

8.0

The property has an european old world charm and transports you back to a different era. The decor the rich wooden interiors create a warm atmosphere invoking old world elegance that feels both sophisticated and homely. The intricate woodwork and the vintage finishes spesk of heritage and craftsmanship making this place a blend of history and character!!.

A pretty hefty walk using the stepped path up to the property,as the driveway is very steep to walk up and down and not allowed to be used (for good measure!) as described by the host . If you have knee or leg issues or difficulty walking ,this may not be an ideal location for you.Additionally if you have lot of luggage to carry may end up being a solid workout going up and down to the property :). The availabiltiy of hot water is limited as the property is not connected to the Yarra water supply so need to be judicious about how much water you are using for washing etc.

Vinaayak · AU · 2026-01-05

Short stay in the forest

5.0

Fairytale position, building and gardens

No access to the log fire during our stay, small electric heaters only. We were cold. No internet, no television, Limited tank water. Advised to take short showers. No fixed doors on upstairs rooms. Large plywood panels were under one of the beds and had to be placed over doors for privacy. All of this information was only supplied on the day of our booking. We also found there was no Optus coverage at the property. Had we had this information beforehand we would not have booked.

Jacquelynn · AU · 2025-11-26

Beautiful

9.0

Lovely area and the property was immaculate. The house had a lot of character. Appteciate the firewood that was left for us and the nice bottle of wine. I recommend staying at this property.

There were lots of stairs which is noted in the bookings description. Take heed! We accepted this. As per the information this is not disabled access. Good for fitness! The host was also unwilling to have others guests on the property (understandable for no parties or having more people stay than the property can actually facilitate). I did find it a little odd as I have travelled before for events and it wasn't uncommon to have other people you are travelling with get ready together at someones accomodation or visit as they are staying nearby. This wasn't a problem for us. If we were travelling as a larger group with others who had booked separate accommodation elsewhere this would have been an issue. This is more a note for travel plans.

Alexzandra · AU · 2025-10-13

A beautiful and interesting place that does need a thorough clean. It is quite expensive for a place where the hospitali

7.0

It’s very pretty & well decorated.

The place needed a good clean and the showers had some mould. It is very expensive for a place that needs some tlc.

Kathleen · AU · 2025-10-11

Very good

8.0
Natalie · AU · 2025-05-05

Good to know

Please note that the property is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Please note that visitors are not permitted to access the property.

Please note that this lovely two story home is filled with character and charm. It is three bedrooms, two bathrooms and full kitchen and washing facilities nestled in the forest. DVDs and games are provided as well as all linen , wine , chocolates , milk, coffee and tea. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Managed by a private host

A deposit may be required at the property.