Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath
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Popular amenities
- Air conditioningAir conditioning
- FireplaceFireplace
- WasherWasher
- Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
- Pet friendlyPet friendly
- KitchenKitchen
Explore the area
- Lake Colac13 min drive
- Erskine Falls44 min drive
- Lorne Beach66 min drive
- Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)99 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Birregurra
What's nearby
- Lake Colac - 13 min drive
- Lorne Country Club - 32 min drive
- Anglesea Surf Beach - 44 min drive
- Erskine Falls - 44 min drive
- Lorne Beach - 66 min drive
Getting around
- Birregurra Station - 12 min walk
- The nearest major airports are:<br />Avalon Airport (AVV): 62-min drive, 53.3 mi/85.8 km<br /> Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon): 99-min drive, 86.6 mi/139.4 km<br /> Melbourne Airport (MEL): 101-min drive, 89.4 mi/143.9 km<br /> <p></p>
Restaurants
- Otway Artisan Gluten Free - 1 min walk
- Royal Mail Hotel Birregurra - 2 min walk
- Sweet Thyme Cafe - 10 min drive
- Yield Restaurant and Providore - 4 min walk
- Brae - 3 min drive
About this property
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Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath
Rated the third best Australian Holiday Home for 2022*
*Kitchen featured in Australian Country Style Magazine 2021*
*Cottage and property featured in WONEN Land elijke Stijl Magazine. Netherlands and Belgium September 2022*
Bootmakers Cottage Birregurra, is a delightful heritage cottage, named in honour of bootmaker and saddler James Townsend who first built the simple dwelling along with a shop and stables around 1864. Like the township in which it proudly sits, Bootmakers Cottage is rich in history and character, and has been lovingly restored to evoke the simple and warm pleasures of Victoria's pioneering past.
Bootmakers Cottage offers the best of two worlds:
Step out the back door and you are in the country - a large red-brick courtyard set amongst a cottage garden with birches, a huge oak tree, box hedges, grape vine, olives, citrus and herbs, giving way to a huge half acre block perfect for those who travel with pets. It’s impossible to go past the outdoor bathroom and an old cast iron bathtub, and our guests love to indulge in a hot bubble bath under the stars at their very first opportunity. An outdoor hammock swings amongst the lavender and birches for lazy afternoons; a handmade wooden stage also doubles as an undercover sun lounge area, and as the sun drops and the cockatoos screech overhead, an outdoor barbeque or home-cooked meal around an alfresco dinner party table under festoon lights, followed by warm conversation beside a roaring fire in the central fire pit, completes a simple and timeless pleasure. The old stables and bootmakers workshop have been converted into a fabulous bar and retreat, well set up to occupy all members of the family, with darts, board games and toys, as well as a projector and screen with lots of DVD’s for authentic movie nights, served with the mandatory popcorn. Bootmakers is truly a country home outdoor living delight.
Step out the front door and you are right in the middle of Main Street - the historic commercial centre of Birregurra, an old mill town built on the banks of the Barwon River and beside a train line branch where the old "Tiger Trail" train once ran up to the mountains to bring back logs for milling. It's easy to imagine stepping back in time to the 1800’s and the stores being sadleries, grain stores, bakeries, tailors and blacksmiths. Today, cafes, a bakery, antique shops, and local wine and produce stores, and a great old pub complete the Main Street. Guests tell us they love daydreaming about living in this small country town both in yesteryear and also today. Buildings in the main street have been lovingly restored and the streetscape has hardly been changed in over 100 years. The town is idyllic, yet feels a little undiscovered. Don’t be surprised if you wake to the aroma of coffee and freshly baked bread drifting in from the Otway Artisan, literally next door.
Being just over 90 minutes from Melbourne, and 30 minutes to the stunning Great Ocean Road, Birregurra is perfectly positioned in the hinterland and foothills of The Otway Ranges - beautiful in all seasons with towering mountain ash and ferny understory. The area is well-known for its award-winning food and wine as well as pristine rainforests, abundant bird life and beaches just down the road.
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Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Massage
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Limo/town car service
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Wood stove
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV
- Stereo
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- 2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
Things to do
- Arcade/game room on site
- Optional golf privileges on site
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- 1 unit
- Garden
- Unit size: 2,368 square feet
Policies
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Special check-in instructions
Pets
- This property welcomes pets
- 2 total pets
- Restrictions apply
- For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
- Service animals exempt from fees
Important information
You need to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
- Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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Frequently asked questions
What is there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Birregurra, close to Yeo Streamside Reserve.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is a spa located at this vacation home?
Spa services at the vacation home include massages.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What do couples enjoy most about Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.
Are there hot tubs at Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath?
Yes, every accommodation at Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath comes with a deck.
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