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Wandin Valley Hospital from "A Country Practice" is for sale

<p>A historic property that was Wandin Valley Hospital from <em>A Country Practice</em> has been listed for sale, and is expected to go under the hammer for $3 million.</p> <p>The history 19th century home has had only eight owners and became a popular tourist destination after its appearance in the classic Australian television show.</p> <p>The home is set across a whopping 10,760 square metres, featuring four bedrooms, two bathrooms, formal rooms and a range of interesting period pieces.</p> <p>Check it out in the gallery above.</p> <p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-RMGetpx7y0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p>Did you ever watch A Country Practice?</p>

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Cheap household item that will keep you safe in a hotel room

<p>It’s easy to spend a king’s ransom on travel gadgets nowadays but, as is often the case, sometimes the simplest of items can do the same job just as effectively.</p> <p>Seasoned travellers speaking on the forum <a href="https://www.quora.com/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Quora</strong> </em></span></a>have touted the humble doorstop as the most effective way of deterring would-be thieves and criminals.</p> <p>This simple rubber wedge can be used in virtually every hotel room and is an effective way of ensuring unwanted intruders are unable to break and enter.</p> <p>Frequent traveller David Klain says, “When staying in a hotel, you can put that door stop under the door preventing someone from breaking in, (because) the chain on the door will stop no one.</p> <p>“In the case of a terrorist attack or lone gunman incident, typically they will go through all rooms.</p> <p>“But, if they can’t get the door open (they will) move on to other rooms before working their way back to the doors that wouldn’t open.</p> <p>“This buys you time for you to get away and police to respond.”</p> <p>Could you imagine bringing a doorstop on holidays?</p>

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Live like royalty in this Irish castle

<p>Anyone who’s been to Ireland would agree the countryside is truly something to behold. So imagine if you had a gorgeous medieval castle as your vantage point.</p> <p>With Airbnb you don’t need to imagine because you can <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/658697/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_irishcastle" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>stay at this very castle</strong></span></a>!</p> <p>For a weekend, week, or even longer you can live like royalty in this beautiful medieval castle, built in the 1400s but refurbished in the last decade. The castle has been restored to its original state with traditional local stone, limestone, as well as oak beams.</p> <p>But the castle also has modern conveniences such as solar water heating and all the amenities you need to be comfortable.</p> <p>This lovingly-restored Airbnb provides a <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/658697/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_irishcastle" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>real Irish castle experience</strong></span></a>.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above and tell us, what would you like about staying here?</p> <p>To book your own stay in this Irish castle with Airbnb, simply <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/658697/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_irishcastle" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>click here</strong></span></a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Whether you want to make money by renting your place or to find affordable accommodation options and stretch your travel budget further, head over to Airbnb now and have a look around.</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong><span><br /></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/04/this-castle-gatehouse-has-been-converted-into-a-holiday-cottage/"><strong>This Castle Gatehouse has been converted into a holiday cottage</strong></a></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/04/colourful-reversible-destiny-loft-on-airbnb/"><strong>You can rent this crazy and colourful loft on Airbnb</strong></a></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/03/retro-airbnb-camper-texas/"><strong>Inside amazing retro camper you can stay in</strong></a></em></span></p>

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