Step inside this charming country-style cottage and youâll instantly feel at home. Brimming with character, it retains its original featuresâpolished timber floors, and high ornate ceilingsâwhile offering all the modern comforts for a relaxing stay.
Just a few minutesâ drive (or a pleasant stroll) will take you to central Ballarat, where you can wander historic Lydiard Street, visit Australiaâs oldest regional gallery, and explore the cityâs thriving cafĂ© and dining scene. Discover the regionâs Gold Rush history, or head out on nearby cycling and walking trails.
Why guests love it:
âLovely home away from home â clean, spacious, comfortable, and close to the city centre.â
âBeautifully maintained, equipped for both short and long stays, with plenty of space for everyone.â
âComforting and peaceful, with an excellent standard of cleanliness and a host whoâs prompt, accommodating, and has a bit of a sense of humour too.â
Inside the cottage
Enter via the front path and veranda, where a cosy seating nook invites you to enjoy your morning coffee with a good book. The light-filled living area includes generous sofa seating, a TV, and a six-person dining tableâperfect for family meals or as a dedicated workspace.
The compact kitchen has everything you need for home cooking, including an oven, stove, microwave, and all the essentials. Two beautifully presented bedrooms promise a restful nightâs sleep with hotel-quality linensâthe main with a queen bed and ornate fireplace, the second with two single beds.
A modern bathroom offers a spacious shower, while the separate internal laundry includes a washing machine and dryer for added convenience.
Outside spaces
The leafy backyard features an alfresco seating area and grassy lawn for kids to play, while the front garden adds to the cottageâs welcoming feel. Free street parking is available, and thereâs a handy fresh greengrocer and takeaway shops right across the road.
Guest access & your stay
Youâll have the entire cottage to yourself. Whether youâre here for a short city break, a work trip, or a longer stay, youâll find the cottage clean, comfortable, and perfectly located. Our guests often say theyâd happily stay againâand many do!
A few simple house rules
Nothing wildâjust the essentials to keep everyone happy and the space sparkling for the next guests. Weâre proud members of Good to Book, and weâll do a quick name check through their systemâno worries if youâve been good.
By booking this property, you're agreeing to our simple house rulesânothing wild, just the essentials to keep everyone happy and the space sparkling for the next guests! Please review the agreement in your guest portal and house guides (digital & print)
House Rules
To ensure a pleasant stay for everyone, please follow these guidelines:
Be Nice: Treat our staff and contractors like the rockstars they are.
Smoking: Allowed only outdoors, away from doors and windows. Donât worry, the plants wonât mind.
No Firearms: Leave your slingshots and cannons at home.
No Fireworks: Because we donât want your holiday to end with a bang (literally).
No Illegal Activities: Weâre not running a crime drama here.
Keep It Down: Channel your inner ninja and keep noise levels reasonable.
Guest Limit: Only the number of guests listed in the booking can stay overnight. No sneaky sleepovers.
No Parties: Letâs keep it cosy, not crazy.
Pets: Only dogs are allowed at our properties, and only with prior approval. Check the listing for specific pet rulesâFido deserves a holiday too, but only if we've given the green light!
Upon Check-Out
Dishes: Wash and put away. Pretend youâre at home and your mum is watching.
Turn Off: All lights, heaters, and coolers. Help us save the planet.
Pet Cleanup: Donât leave us any surprises.
Clean BBQ: If you used it, give it a scrub. We love a good BBQ, but not the cleanup.
Trash: Put it in the correct bins outside. Channel your inner recycling guru.
Linens: Donât wash them. Seriously, weâve got it covered.
If these rules are broken, we may have to cancel your stay with no refund. We really donât want to do that.