RED007 · The Country Cottage: Leafy Ballarat Hideaway

Moments from central Ballarat, this delightful country cottage offers an idyllic getaway set up for families. Delve into the region’s distinct arts culture, meander its historic streets, dine at award winning restaurants and experience close encounters with Australian animals at Ballarat Wildlife Park.

Come home to enjoy a spacious lounge room, dining room flowing straight out to the backyard and three cosy bedrooms, plus a dedicated nursery perfect for those travelling with little ones.

The historic city of Ballarat offers a fantastic weekend escape with plenty of attractions to keep you busy. From Sovereign Hill – one of Victoria’s most popular tourist sights – to scenic gardens, art galleries and a boutique wine scene, there’s something to suit all tastes.

Less than five minutes’ drive from the town centre, this cottage combines country charm with all the modern conveniences of home. It boasts light and bright interiors flowing to a back porch and leafy garden.

There is a large dining table for meals at home and a full kitchen kitted with an oven, stove and microwave. Make use of the TV in the lounge room, plus an L-shaped red leather sofa and electric heater to keep you snug year round.

The property includes four bedrooms, each dressed in hotel quality linens for a good night’s sleep. The main bedroom has a queen-sized bed, while bedrooms two and three each contain a single bed. The fourth bedroom is set up as a nursery and includes a cot, change table and plenty of toys.

There is one full bathroom with a shower, toilet and basin, along with a second toilet and internal laundry with a washing machine.

Guests will have access to parking for one car in the driveway and free street parking out front.

During your stay, you and your group will have the entire cottage to yourself. Please make yourself at home!

The gold rush city of Ballarat lies roughly 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne’s CBD and is known for its heritage streetscapes. Wonder down Lydiard and Camps streets to take in the area’s spectacular Victorian architecture. Visit Sovereign Hill for a taste of the 1850s gold-rush era and discover one of the country’s best regional galleries, Art Gallery of Ballarat.

Get caffeinated at L’espresso, brunch at Fika Coffee Brewers, sit down to high tea at Craig’s Royal Hotel and sample local drops at Mitchell Harris Wines. Stock up on fresh produce at the Ballarat Farmers Market, held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.

Parking: There is a free parking spot available in the shared carport for one car. There is also free street parking.

Airport: 1 hour and 25 minutes by car or 2hrs 25 minutes by public transport

Public Transport: 240 metres or less than a 5-minute walk to the local bus route.

Please read and respect the house rules. This is very much appreciated, thank you! Before your arrival, we will also share a house guide that contains instructions on how to access the property, use certain appliances, and anything else you may need to know.
By booking this property, you're agreeing to our simple house rules—nothing 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. Don’t worry, the plants won’t mind.
No Firearms: Leave your slingshots and cannons at home.
No Fireworks: Because we don’t want your holiday to end with a bang (literally).
No Illegal Activities: We’re 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: Let’s keep it cosy, not crazy.
Pets: Only dogs are allowed at our properties, and only with prior approval. Check the listing for specific pet rules—Fido deserves a holiday too, but only if we've given the green light!

Upon Check-Out
Dishes: Wash and put away. Pretend you’re at home and your mum is watching.
Turn Off: All lights, heaters, and coolers. Help us save the planet.
Pet Cleanup: Don’t 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: Don’t wash them. Seriously, we’ve got it covered.
If these rules are broken, we may have to cancel your stay with no refund. We really don’t want to do that.