Two Tiny House Stays On A Vineyard In The Yass Valley, NSW
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Yass Valley’s Yarrh Wines have opened their first onsite accommodation.
The compact and sustainably designed homes are an extension of Yarrh Wines’s ‘light touch’ approach.
The Mawson cabin exterior is clad in blackbutt timber and accented by black trims to blend into the landscape of dark-stemmed wattles and gum trees.
The lounge area in Mawson offers floor-to-ceiling views of the landscape.
The Mawson cabin is primarily designed for relaxation.
The striking timber-clad cathedral hallway in Mawson.
Mawson features a shower that opens directly onto the deck.
The kitchenette in Mawson.
The kitchen and bedroom sit in their own defined sections to enhance the feeling of space in the tiny house.
Materials in both cabins include natural stone, hardwood timber, and micro cement that serve as a durable base and reflection of the landscape beyond.
Materials in the homes will beautifully patina and weather over time.
Cooking enthusiasts are encouraged to visit the Kira cabin.
The earthy en suite in Kira features a ceiling-mounted tap that mimics the sensation of catching rain in the bush.
Kira’s central 1.5m concrete island bench and integrated farmhouse-style sink.
Kira is clad in rosegum timber designed to weather gracefully to a soft grey over time to blend in with the surrounding gums.
There’s a new place to stay when exploring NSW’s Yass Valley.
Located about 45 minutes north of Canberra you’ll find Yarrh Wines — a vineyard and winery established in 1997 by husband and wife Fiona Wholohan (winemaker) and Neil McGregor (farmer).
The property features their corrugated iron cellar door connected to a rammed earth winery, and the owners’ private residence.
Now you can extend your stay at Yarrh Wines at one of two new tiny houses on site designed in collaboration by McShane Studio and Cubby and Co.
The compact and sustainably-designed homes are an extension of Yarrh Wines’s ‘light touch’ approach.
The two 19.2 square metre cabins — nicknamed Mawson and Kira — are technically tiny homes, but with a surprisingly spacious feel due to their defined bedrooms (no fold-down beds), kitchens, and bathrooms.
Cooking enthusiasts are encouraged to visit the Kira cabin, which features a central 1.5m concrete island bench and integrated farmhouse-style sink, while the Mawson cabin is primarily designed for relaxation with its classic kitchenette and L-shaped lounge area.
Both cabins are designed to capture views of the property through large windows and wraparound outdoor decks that extend the living space.
Materials including natural stone, hardwood timber, and micro cement serve as a durable base and reflection of the landscape beyond.
‘These materials were carefully selected to withstand frequent use, develop a rich patina, and evoke a sense of history over time, ensuring the cabins remain both functional and captivating for years to come,’ says, Bridget McShane, director of McShane Studio.
Director of Cubby and Co, Erin Wilson, adds, ‘Both Mawson and Kira embrace their unique materiality and design, creating spaces that are as thoughtful as they are timeless.’