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"Arriving at the Bootmaker’s Cottage, circa 1861 you are immediately greeted by a mid-Victorian cottage with its dollhouse like appearance with gingerbread features such as the white picket fence and fretwork. As we stood admiring the entrance we were momentarily distracted by the enticing ‘backduft’ wafting from the ovens of the Otway Artisan Bakery next door. The enticing scent of freshly baked bread that fills the air evoking powerful, pleasant memories of childhood. A great location for breakfast and/or lunch if you are feeling lazy and don’t want to make your own. Which is difficult considering the generous supplies provided by our host, Fleur. Orange juice, milk, thick bacon, local eggs, crusty bread, jam and every other condiment you may need. Buildings, like people, have stories to tell about their community’s and the past. Embedded in this historic structure and gardens are traces of past lives that are clues to how our ancestors lived, and how life today evolved. The cottage reflects the mid-Victorian theme of greater emphasis on ornamentation and stylised design. It is welcoming, cosy and comfortable. With a wealth of memorabilia and folklore displayed from the front doorstep and beyond provides fertile material to wonder what it was like to live nearly two hundred years ago. The cottage is ideally located as a base to explore Birregurra and beyond. Thank-you Fleur for arranging our stay and assisting us with any inquiry we had during our time here."

"Great place. Perfect for a quick trip through Colac."

"Our accommodation was wonderful. It was very close to the event we attended! A great set up."

"My mum & I loved our stay. It’s a really comfortable and clean property with lovely homely touches. We both commented how comfortable the beds were. The garden was lovely and although we didn’t have a dog we said it would be the perfect property to bring one. Lovely town too with a couple of great coffee shops within working distance. "

"Really enjoyed our stay in Forrest. Fine Brewery within walking distance. Lake Elizabeth & Stevensons Falls wonderful places to visit very near by. "

"A very beautiful motel to stay in when doing great ocean road. It’s handy and location is quite close to town n shops. Staff were very friendly and had an approachable attitude . Thanks"

"Staff is friendly and approachable. The place is cleana nd tidy."

"Perfect for our overnight stay, will stay again if passing through"

"Ver nice cabin, new and clean and has all modern creature comforts Thank you for a lovely stay"