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NEW Ideal for Families and Pets-fenced garden-pets welcome inside-walk to town

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Huge open plan loungeroom with stylish new furniture
Flat sreen TV, DVD library with hundreds of titles, games and a beautiful garden
Fire with logs provided.
Aircon. 
Double glazed windows
You will be toasty warm
Large open space for gatherings of family and friends.
Polished concrete floor
Dining  - Modern dining table for 8 guests
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Bright, VIC
  • Popular LocationCentenary Park7 min walk
  • Popular LocationBright Visitors Centre11 min walk
  • Popular LocationBright City Clock Tower13 min walk
  • AirportAlbury, NSW (ABX)98 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 King size bed with ensuite

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 King size bed

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 Twin beds

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

NEW Ideal for Families and Pets-fenced garden-pets welcome inside-walk to town

Tessies House is ideally suited to families or groups of friends and is unique in Bright. Set in its own fully fenced garden it offers total privacy for the larger group.

It is both family and pet friendly.

Cyclists are welcome as we have a lockable bike shed with power points for ease of charging electric bikes

It is owned and managed by Holidaybright Official Site - the most awarded property owner in Bright.

PLEASE NOTE - the standard booking is for 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms (2 king size beds and 2 long king singles). If you are wanting the 4th bedroom and 3rd bathroom you will need to also book Tessies Studio which is listed, and charged for, separately. This can be found either on this Stayz/Homeaway site or on our own website Holidaybright Official Site

The location is perfect - at the end of a quiet, private court and only 5 minutes easy walk to town.

Park the car and walk to the Water Park, the Bright Brewery and all the restaurants. Once you arrive leave the car at home and just walk everywhere.

The Ovens River and its miles of riverside walks are at the end of the street.

The 92 kms of bike trail starts 2 blocks from your front door

The whole property is brilliantly conceived and a perfect retreat for the discerning traveler.

The property offers the following comforts to ensure your holiday is one you will remember fondly for years to come:


FACILITIES INCLUDE

SLEEP:
Main Bedroom - King Size bed with ensuite bathroom
Second Bedroom - King Size bed
Third Bedroom - Two Long King single beds

There is also the option of taking adjoining Tessies Studio - giving another King Size bedroom suite with private retreat & ensuite. This needs to be booked and paid for separately.


All beds are fitted with quality linen & crisp white sheets. New 5 blanket doonas & blankets are provided. Both soft (down) & firm pillows


BATHE:
Ensuite to the main King Size bedroom.
Full main bathroom with large soaking bath & separate shower
Second ensuite if taking The Studio (this gives you 3 bathrooms)

All bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries & fluffy towels


LIVE:
Huge Open Plan living area furnished with comfortable, quality Italian leather lounge suite, wide screen TV, DVD player & a selection of DVDs, reverse cycle air conditioning

Free WiFi

Fire with logs provided free of charge


DINE:
Two Dining Tables for 8 - one inside and one outside in your own private garden. Quality matched cutlery, crockery & glassware


COOK:
ALL NEW Miele/Blanco kitchen with stone benchtops, full size family fridge, gas cooktop & electric oven, dishwasher, Nespresso machine, microwave, crockery and utensils, toaster, kettle,
Complimentary Gourmet teas and coffee provided including Nespresso pods


OUTSIDE:
Al fresco dining for 8 in a private fenced garden, BBQ, fully fenced private garden, vine covered patio, off street, parking

A lockable bike shed with power points for ease of charging electric bikes

Off street parking for up to 4 cars right outside the front door


PETS:

Pets are welcome with open paws both inside and outside
Polished hardwood floors
Leather furniture
Fully fenced private garden
There is a huge dog park 5 houses away
The Ovens River for swimming and walking is at the end of the street
Council regulation limit the number of pets to two (unless they are teensy – ring to enquire).
Please note - pets cannot be left alone for long periods - maximum 3 hours. If you plan on going out for longer they must go with you. We do have a doggysitter who come to the house - you pay directly.
We are the winners for 12 years in a row of the Award for Best Pet Friendly Holiday Accommodation in Australia (not just Victoria although we won that too).


RATES:

There are 2 ways to take Tessies - as a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom option sleeping up to 6 guests or as a 4 bedroom/3 bathroom option (utilising Tessies Studio) sleeping up to 8 guests

For the 3 bedroom Tessies House option the rates are all inclusive for 6 guests

For more than 6 guests Tessies Studio will also need to be booked. This is listed separately on this site and on our own site. Tessies Studio rates start at about $225 per night

Pets $75 per pet per stay (not per night) - maximum 2 pets if large

Please Note - all bookings through this site incur an additional Stayz booking fee of $30 per night plus any other Stayz charges

If all this is too confusing find us at Holidaybright Official Site and we shall be only too happy to help you


Minimum stay:
Minimum stays are usually 2 nights for midweek and 3 nights for weekends with exceptions for some peak times e.g.
School Holidays/April/Melbourne Cup/Easter, etc may have longer minimum stays
Christmas fortnight is by negotiation depending on what’s left – could be 3 nights, could be 7 nights – ring Holidaybright Official Site to enquire


CANCELLATIONS:
Covid
If a booking is made for a period affected by travel restrictions due to Covid19 a credit note to the value of the amount received by us from Stayz will be given to go towards a future holiday. This credit will not have an expiry date.

Otherwise, for all other bookings, this site has a No Refund policy. We recommend Travel Insurance if you are in doubt - there are many online companies.

Suitable for:
Groups of up to 6 to 8 - depending whether Tessie Studio is being utilised

Location:
12 Halinka Court Bright


REMEMBER - TIME AWAY IS FAR TOO PRECIOUS TO SPEND IN THE WRONG PLACE

If this property does not suit we have other properties of all sizes and prices. If you are wishing for family friendly accommodation Fairlight and Tessies are perfect for you

1. Fairlight - up to 5 bedrooms/5 bathrooms & A POOL - sleeps up to 10 - everyone gets a bathroom - perfect for families and larger groups .

2. Tessies Studio - sleeps 2 in a king size bed - perfect for couples and singles - pet friendly

3. Brantome - sleeps 2 in a king size bed - perfect for couples and singles - pet friendly

4. Tessies House - sleeps up to 6 - 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms - perfect for everyone - kids, families, pets - the works

5. Tessies House & Studio combined - sleeps up to 8 - 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms -from perfect for everyone - all generations - kids, families, friends, pets - the works.

All of our properties are brilliantly conceived and a perfect retreat for the discerning traveler.


All properties are located in quiet tree lined streets close to town and the river.

All have magnificent fully fenced private gardens. All are pet friendly.

Finally - be reassured as to the quality of this property. The owners, Holidaybright Official Site, are the most highly awarded property owners in Bright. They have won Stayz Peoples Choice Award for Best Property in Australia - out of 47,000 properties: have been awarded the highest score ever given to a Bright property by the Age Traveller and have been Number 1 on TripAdvisor for years

Property manager

Catherine Falcke
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Maximum two pets unless they are teensy. Enquire

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Bright

This holiday home is located in Bright. Valley View Walking Trail and Bright Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ovens River J15 Streamside Reserve and Centenary Park Streamside Reserve. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and mountain climbing nearby.
Map
Bright, VIC

What's nearby

  • Centenary Park - 7 min walk
  • Bright Splash Park - 9 min walk
  • Bright Visitors Centre - 11 min walk
  • Bright City Clock Tower - 13 min walk
  • Ovens River Rail Trail Bridge - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Albury, NSW (ABX) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beechworth Bakery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bright Brewery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gum Tree Pies - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Alpine Hotel Motel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Riverdeck Cafe - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does NEW Ideal for Families and Pets-fenced garden-pets welcome inside-walk to town have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is NEW Ideal for Families and Pets-fenced garden-pets welcome inside-walk to town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at NEW Ideal for Families and Pets-fenced garden-pets welcome inside-walk to town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW Ideal for Families and Pets-fenced garden-pets welcome inside-walk to town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW Ideal for Families and Pets-fenced garden-pets welcome inside-walk to town located?

This family-friendly Bright holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Ovens River J15 Streamside Reserve, Bright Splash Park and Centenary Park. Sew Bright Alpine Quilting and Bright City Clock Tower are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justine Palamountain

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family with pet getaway
Excellent location to the town of Bright, all the conveniences you need on a holiday. Clean, nice property to stay in and the puppy loved being near the park. We will be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay P., Northcote

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great dog-friendly location
From the time of making our reservation, the process has been smooth, including a phone call from Catherine, the owner within a day of the reservation being confirmed and, follow-up emails with helpful details (even bringing along slippers!). The well-kept house is located in a quiet cul-de-sac, a few meters from the dog-park and, a 15-min stroll along the river to the town, or 10 minutes' walk along the road. A really lovely surprise was the house being heated for our arrival, along with the complementary treats and tote bag! The appliances are of reputable makes and worked very well and, what comfy beds!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accomodation.
Everything perfect. Amazing host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

lucy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great fior dogs
Lovely clean property good facilities comfy beds
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
Tessies house and studio were perfect for us and our adult children. Perfect living/lounge/kitchen area with lots of cookware for preparing large meals. Crisp sheets and quality linen. Great location - 10 minute stroll to the Bright Brewery. Plenty of room for parking multiple cars. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Sue D.

Lovely setting, quiet but only a short walk from town
The property was well set up for a group and dogs with bowls and doggy bags supplied! Was great to have aircon and ceiling fans in each room as it was an unusual heatwave week during our stay in bright! Close to dog park and some beautiful trails. Overall a well appointed and comfortable property - we will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sukvinder h., Niddrie

Perfect for families with pets
Had a great stay at Tessie House. A beautiful and comfortable home in a great location near the river and town - gots lots of walking in. That we could be bring our dog made it perfect. He made friends with the doggos next door 😊. Catherine is a wonderful host! Look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Meredith R.

Felt like a home away from home
From the moment we booked and spoke to Catherine, we felt welcomed. The property is so well appointed and had all we needed for a lovely weekend. We would love to stay again, for longer next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tami H.

So relaxing and spacious
We LOVEDTessies house! It was clean, comfortable and well stocked. The owner was VERY welcoming. The fire was lovely and the back yard secure. We were so close to the town centre and great dog park/walking trails. An amazing stay and getaway from the big smoke! Bright us such a Quaint and beautiful place. Can't wait to go back and stag again one day.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA B.

Wonderful accommodation!
Had a great stay. House is so lovely and very comfortable. Very clean. Everything you need at your fingertips. Quick walk to town centre. Highly recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

PETER AND DEBORAH A.

Fantastic property
A house that gives you a warm hug the moment you walk in the door. The dogs loved the secure backyard AND the park/river at the end of the street. Delicious deep bath for soaking and a cracking wood fire. None of us wanted to leave, definately will be returning and recommending.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

mail.com K.

Wow - Amazing Getaway
Two couples, one mother in law, one baby and one Golden Labrador stayed here for the first time. Spotless, very comfortable, spacious, conveniently located and overall, most inviting. Property had all the luxuries, warm doonas, electric blankets, heated towel racks, wood fire etc etc. The owners were a pleasure to deal with. Our clan will certainly be revisiting.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE S.

Comfortable and well-located
While located within walking distance to Bright's village and the Ovens River, Tessies House is tucked at the end of a cul-de-sac so is very private and quiet. The accommodation is excellent -- clean, spacious and comfortable. The house has a well-appointed kitchen and BBQ, with a lovely garden. Our hosts provided coffee for the plunger, licorice and dog treats, so the house is obviously pet friendly. Our two families had a wonderful weekend there; highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Joan G.

Great value for money
A clean comfortable spacious house. Very nice beds and linen
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Peta E.

Lovely stay
Thank you for our enjoyable stay at Tessies, Bright. The house had plenty of room and the beds were very comfortable. It is well catered for if you have a pet. The back yard is enclosed and there is a park at the end of the street that leads to the creek, that is perfect for dog walking. Thank you the the property manager who was very warm and helpful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

Brilliant place for people and four legged friends
Had a lovely stay with my family and mother over New Year. Our dog was well catered for in the property and with an off lead park just at the end of the road, it was a great location. Easy to walk into town and Bright is so pet friendly it made it easy to enjoy the delights of Bright with our dog. The dog sitting service was easy to use.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nella A.

Great property
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The place is super spacious and comfortable for group getaways.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Tessies at beautiful Bright
What a wonderful place to stay late winter, close to town, easy access for walking along the trails, exceptionally clean (and warm), well set out with everything one could need. Tried to book again over summer but couldn't get in!!! Highly recommend Tessies, especially for families or groups of friends.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rowena D.

Classy, spacious & premium quality
We have stayed before at Tyntynder Lodge, their other property. This time as there were more of us we took Tessie House. It is fabulous. Everything we wanted was here. We had a big family dinner and there was easily enough space for all us - and of all generations. My family told me they were the most comfortable beds they have ever slept in - they even asked for the brand of bed. We plan to make this an annual get together as it suits the whole family so well with so many bathrooms. Thanks heaps, See you next time

About the host

Hosted by Catherine Falcke

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We are Catherine & John Falcke and the owners of Holidaybright Official Site. Our business is a unique property agency specialising in premium quality holiday properties in Bright.

We both own and manage all 4 of our properties so you can be assured our attention to detail is second to none. Over the 22 years we have been in this business we have won more Awards than any other property owner in Bright.

We have an extensive knowledge and love for everything Bright has to offer.

Our aim is to provide high end accommodation to ensure you both have a great holiday this time but also come back and recommend us to your friends.

It works. more than 70% of our guests are Return visitors or Referrals

Why they chose this property

The property has been gutted and completely refurbished this year.

There is no other property in Bright of this quality (Miele appliances, double glazing, etc)

What makes this property unique

5 minutes flat easy walk to town
Offstreet parking at your front door
Totally refurbished this year with new bathrooms, furniture, curatins * blinds, etc
Double glazing
Polished concrete floors
Fully fenced private garden

Languages:

English

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