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.
Welcome
Thanks for choosing to stay at this Flairbnb property. You should find this home presented to the highest standard. If it is not spotlessly clean, free of damage, stocked with the items you need and ready for use please contact your host.

Check in instructions
Check in time is 3pm. Please note that due to cleaning schedules we are unable to provide early check-ins.

Parking Information
Parking for 1 car in a carport. Street parking is also available. Please do not park on the nature strip at the front of the property. Council has been known to issue fines here.

Contact information
Please use the app that you booked through to make contact with your host. You should receive a response within 30 minutes.

House Rules
* Rudeness towards Flairbnb staff and contractors will not be accepted
* Smoking is restricted to outdoors, away from open doors and windows
* Firearms including slingshots are prohibited Fireworks are illegal and are prohibited
* Property is not to be used for illegal purposes such as but not limited to, illegal drug use, abuse of any person, harbouring fugitives, etc
* Occupancy of the premises shall be sufficiently quiet and peaceful so as not to disturb neighbours
* The house occupancy is no more than booked people
* No parties or events Restrictions on pets are outlined in the listing
* At check-out
* Wash and put away your dishes
* Make sure all lights, heaters and coolers are off
* Clean up after your pets
* Clean the BBQ after use
* Remove all rubbish and put in correct bins outside
* Do not wash the linen

Pet Friendly Features
This property isn't suitable for pets

Family Friendly Features
This property has a nursery with a cot, change table and baby bath.

Toilet
Please, nothing but toilet paper should go in the toilet. There’s a little rubbish bin for everything else. Please DO NOT stand on the toilet seat, we sit on the toilet seat.

Rubbish
Bin location: In the shred driveway outside the back gate.
General Waste (red lid or small green bin) - collected weekly
Recycling (yellow lid) - please do not put glass or soft plastics in the bin (use general waste bin)
Green waste (bright green lid) - please do not put food scraps or pet waste in the bin (use general waste)

Unless we send message and request, a Flairbnb team member will take the rubbish bins to the kerb for collection and put away again. Please make sure they have access to the bins from the afternoon prior to the bin collection day.
Bin collection day: Friday

Checkout information
Strictly 10am. Due to cleaning scheduling we cannot accommodate late check outs. Please leave the key to the property back in the lockbox.
Replacement costs:
$50 per key
$150 per remote/fob

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