Independent in Cressy from AU$111

"Great place fantastic historic homestead. Everything was perfect. "

"Such close proximity to everything in interest that a family could need. Very comfortable stay here-thanks so much.John’s communication was great and they had all we needed for a one year old (travel cot/high chair) which was so helpful."

"Staff were friendly and very helpful."

"Can always depend on the rooms being A1 in all aspects."

"It was very pleasant. Clean, comfy, quiet. Liked the middle yard and U shaped building."

"Very Helpful and happy staff, Our Room was presented lovely and clean. thank you if we are back in Colac, we will certainly book again at the Baronga Motor Inn."

"Good comfy stay"

"Leon is the most wonderful host! I've stayed before, and will stay again! "

"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."