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Pound Hill Cottage - quiet country getaway

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Miners Rest, VIC
  • Lake Wendouree
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Ballarat Base Hospital
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Sovereign Hill
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pound Hill Cottage - quiet country getaway

Pound Hill Cottage is situated in a relaxing country aspect only 15 mins to Ballarat CDB and 7 mins to Wendouree, making it the perfect spot to stay when visiting the Ballarat Begonia Festival, Wendouree Performing Arts Centre, race days at the Ballarat Dowling Forest Race Course or South Street competitions.

Pound Hill Cottage has 3 bedrooms including a cosy queen size bed in one room and 2x single beds in the other two bedrooms. A port a cot is also available on request at no extra charge (guests must provide their own cot linen)
All other clean and cosy linen and towels is provided.

The bathroom which is newly renovated includes a shower with shampoo, conditioner and body wash. A heated towel rail adds a touch of luxury.

The fully equipped kitchen includes a microwave, dishwasher, high chair and complimentary tea, coffee and milk.

There is a warm wood fireplace with firewood included making it perfect for Winter escapes. There is a split system for heating and air conditioning for the Summer months.

A single car lock up garage is attached to the cottage for security for your car.

Laundry facilities with washing machine and dryer.

All located on our 10 acre property with a private entrance in a beautiful country setting with amazing views and sunsets. Sit on the verandah and enjoy the serenity.
Sorry no pets allowed onsite inside or outside. Any pets visiting or staying will result in termination of your stay and an extra pet cleaning fee payable. No smoking or vaping allowed please.

Property manager

Kylie Fawcett

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Ballarat

Located in Miners Rest, a neighbourhood in Ballarat, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve and Brown Hill Scenic Reserve, while Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Tramway Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Eureka Aquatic Center, or check out an event or a game at Eureka Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Miners Rest, VIC

What's nearby

  • Ballarat Botanical Gardens - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Lake Wendouree - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 12 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 15 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 12 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Moe's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pound Hill Cottage - quiet country getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pound Hill Cottage - quiet country getaway?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pound Hill Cottage - quiet country getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pound Hill Cottage - quiet country getaway located?

This family-friendly Ballarat cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Miners Rest Park, James Court Reserve and Miners Rest Wetlands. Caldwell Street Reserve and Waltham Drive Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tahli F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy family stay

We had a lovely time in this comfortable and cosy cottage. It was a great place for a winter getaway! The kids had a great time, so much to do in Ballarat. The cottage was easy to find and easy to get to all the places that we wanted to visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and accommodation

The location is fantastic, the accomodation is clean, spacious and has everything you need. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday getaway

Amazing views , amazing company , very relaxing !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage Oasis

Property was absolutely perfect. Such a peaceful and relaxing setting. Communication with the property owner was fantastic. The cottage was well appointed and welcoming. Perfect place for a family catch-up. We will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Craft weekend getaway

This was a perfect location for our Craft getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warwick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time!

Fabulous little place. Really great for a get away. Great value and Kylie was lovely and so easy to deal with. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, clean, bright, beautiful

Lovely stay, bright, clean, well appointed and loads of old world character.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage stay

We loved our stay at Pound Hill Cottage. It was amazingly clean and cosy. It had the perfect bedroom set up for our family. The kids loved staying there, as did we. Being just out of the town centre of Ballarat made for a quiet stay. The drive back into the town centre was quick and easy. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect getaway with two small children. We'll be back once the weather is nicer.

A clean and beautiful secluded cottage. Felt like a real escape and even though it largely rained, the cottage was perfect: clean, well equipped, large enough for a family of 4 and the kids loved the little touches, like the drawing table, pencils and colouring books. We'll be back when the weather dries up a little so that we can explore the surrounding farmland.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belinda C., Mickleham Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous cottage stay

We had a fabulous stay. This little “piece of paradise” was relaxing, warm, inviting and a home, away from home. Amazing sunsets, beautiful scenery and the interiors were perfect! Thank you Kylie x
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

Perfect for a quiet getaway, everything you could need was supplied/available. Very clean!! Highly recommend if your looking for a beautiful property close to Ballarat
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dylan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quant and peaceful

The property is beautiful and is very well maintained. Our host was very helpful and everything from check in to check out was smooth. We will definitely stay there again if we are in Ballarat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

Such a beautiful place to stay. So peaceful and quiet. Loved the breakfast hamper.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma K., Melbourne, VIC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

We had a lovely night away enjoying the wood fire and couches. The cottage had all that we needed including extra heaters in the bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rohan S., Emerald Vic

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and cute cottage

Fantastic place for a family to stay. Very quiet and peaceful location but very close to all that Ballarat, Creswick and Wendouree have to offer. Our host Kylie was extremely helpful and the cottage itself has everything you need to keep warm in winter. I’ll be recommending this cottage as a great place to stay to my friends visiting ballarat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage for a relaxing stay

Easy process to move into house. A little difficult to find at night, however an enjoyable stay.

10/10 Excellent

Johanna Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay specially in this weather. We enjoy the view and fireplace. Amazing.

Again amazing place to stay with families friends or a romantic getaway like we did. Thank you again for your beautiful place. Nathan and Jo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lugg J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pound Hill Cottage

Very pretty scenery, lovely cottage, nice and quiet, not far from Ballarat. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic farm house, great location

We loved our stay in your cute farm house. So much to do in the area and Kylie has some great suggestions of local attractions. Added extras like breakfast bar for first night are a lovely touch. Beds and linen were so lovely and comfy and fire place lovely and warm. We really enjoyed our stay!

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and enjoyable

Was a nice big place the fire going on arrival was amazing will deffently come back

10/10 Excellent

Johanna B.

Beautiful and quiet home with spectacular views

We had a wonderful weekend stay with our family of four. The home is very clean and spacious with a beautiful log fire. The views are spectacular. We would absolutely recommend stealing here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Great farmhouse retreat

Fantastic rustic farmhouse with great views! Would love to stay longer next time :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Quinton D.

Very clean and tidy, all the cooking utensils, b/fast supplies, and linen needed.

Had an enjoyable and stress free stay. Would recommend highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Family Holiday to Ballarat to catch up with Family

Great property which had everything we needed in a lovely quiet location with good views over the neighbouring paddocks. The perfect spot to use as a base to catch up with family and to explore the local area. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

About the host

Hosted by Kylie Fawcett

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Languages:

English