10/10 Excellent
Vic H.
2 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Perfect
Vic H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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Lyrebird Cottages, Mountain Ash cottage, Relax in nature in the Yarra Valley.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 390 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Healesville, Mt Toolebewong, Victoria
- Healesville Sanctuary14 min drive
- Rochford Wines Yarra Valley21 min drive
- Mount Donna Buang42 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Large bedroom for couple
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
About this property
Lyrebird Cottages, Mountain Ash cottage, Relax in nature in the Yarra Valley.
We have two cottages on 10 acres of garden and forest.
Each cottage has views over the Yarra valley to Melbourne city. They are designed to the same standard and quality.
Set in beautiful gardens there is also a walk through 7 acres of natural forest on the property.
Wombats, wallabies, lyrebirds and a great variety of native birds live and move through the gardens.
At Lyrebird Cottages you are surrounded by nature. Vineyards, cafes , shops and Healesville Sanctuary are 10 to 15 minutes away when you want to explore the valley.
Located in the heart of the Yarra Valley the cottages are spacious (90 m2) perfect for a weekend or extended stays with our discounted rates for longer stays.
Each cottage has off street parking for one vehicle adjacent to the cottages. If you have two vehicles extra parking can be pre-arranged.
Accommodation includes generous provisions for a cooked breakfast. Please let us know if you are vegetarian or you are gluten free. All linen and towels are provided. Towels are changed after the third day.
Each cottage has views over the Yarra valley to Melbourne city. They are designed to the same standard and quality.
Set in beautiful gardens there is also a walk through 7 acres of natural forest on the property.
Wombats, wallabies, lyrebirds and a great variety of native birds live and move through the gardens.
At Lyrebird Cottages you are surrounded by nature. Vineyards, cafes , shops and Healesville Sanctuary are 10 to 15 minutes away when you want to explore the valley.
Located in the heart of the Yarra Valley the cottages are spacious (90 m2) perfect for a weekend or extended stays with our discounted rates for longer stays.
Each cottage has off street parking for one vehicle adjacent to the cottages. If you have two vehicles extra parking can be pre-arranged.
Accommodation includes generous provisions for a cooked breakfast. Please let us know if you are vegetarian or you are gluten free. All linen and towels are provided. Towels are changed after the third day.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available
Mountain view
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
About the area
Mount Toolebewong
Located in Mount Toolebewong, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mallesons Lookout Bushland Reserve and Badger Creek Bushland Reserve, while TarraWarra Museum of Art and Healesville Glassblowing Studio are cultural highlights. Healesville Sanctuary and Yarra Valley Railway are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Healesville, Mt Toolebewong, Victoria
What's nearby
- Healesville Sanctuary - 14 min drive - 9.5 km
- Four Pillars Gin - 18 min drive - 14.0 km
- Rochford Wines Yarra Valley - 21 min drive - 17.4 km
- Mount Donna Buang - 42 min drive - 24.6 km
- Redwood Forest - 43 min drive - 40.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cunningham's Hotel - 22 min drive
- The Mare Coffee Co. - 17 min drive
- Home Hotel - 19 min drive
- Log Cabin Pizza - 21 min drive
- Badger Creek Blueberry Farm Winery and Cafe - 13 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Craig
17 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Craig
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leigh N.
21 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Leigh N.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eric
29 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Eric
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jamie W.
23 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, comfortable and quiet
Jamie W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anthea M.
16 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property, amazing view
Anthea M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carly S.
10 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Must stay
Carly S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kelly R.
2 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aaron & Kelly
Kelly R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily Z.
21 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Emily Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary-Anne B.
12 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene retreat
Mary-Anne B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jackie A.
29 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retreat
Jackie A.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa B.
2 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melissa
Melissa B.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
KERRIE J., Melbourne, Australia
15 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
an oasis in the yarra valley -
KERRIE J.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert S., Hamlyn Heights
16 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet in the bush
Robert S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Simon C.
20 Feb 2019
Peaceful and perfect
Simon C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sascha M.
18 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded expectations!
Sascha M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Vicki E., Melbourne, Australia
3 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway!
Vicki E.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
16 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy luxury amongst the trees
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
6/10 Okay
Amy V.
10 July 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Amy V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jodie A.
8 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ll be back!
Jodie A.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mitchell W.
7 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Straight up: Wombats.
Mitchell W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew F.
20 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matt and Anna's start of honeymoon
Matthew F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ruth & Michael S.
26 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
Ruth & Michael S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Frances H.
29 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Frances H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tom D., McLaren Vale
20 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Victoria's best kept secret
Tom D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
About the host
Hosted by Stewart & Tessa Lockhart
Having travelled the world as backpackers for a number of years, we finally chose this beautiful mountain top to put down our roots. We love meeting people from different countries and cultures, speaking different languages and getting out there exploring on our bikes or on foot.
Why they chose this property
We have lived at Lyrebird Cottages since 1997 and the cottages have been open since 2003.
We moved here from central Melbourne to live surrounded by nature but we are only just over an hour to the centre of Melbourne.
The cottages are architect designed to use solar passive design and be light filled. They are spacious and cosy for longer stays as well as short mid-week and weekend getaways from the city.
We moved here from central Melbourne to live surrounded by nature but we are only just over an hour to the centre of Melbourne.
The cottages are architect designed to use solar passive design and be light filled. They are spacious and cosy for longer stays as well as short mid-week and weekend getaways from the city.
What makes this property unique
Lyrebird Cottages is about 1 hour 15 minutes from Hoddle street in Melbourne CBD, a short drive and complete change from urban life.
Beautiful mountain top views, lyrebirds and wombats wander the garden and around the cottages.
Only the sound of birds and at night the song of frogs in the garden. There is seven acres of natural forest on the property which a path winds through.
The cottages are clean and modern with every comfort.
Spacious bathroom, bedroom and living areas and a full size kitchen.
They are heated by wood fire and electric heating and each cottage has a large spa in the bathroom. A large private balcony has seating and a barbeque and overlooks the garden. The cottages are about 20 metres apart and are completely private. Wireless internet is provided.
At Lyrebird Cottages you are surrounded by nature. Vineyards, cafes , shops and Healesville Sanctuary are 10 to 15 minutes away when you want to explore the valley. A perfect destination for a weekend break or a longer stay with our discounted rates for longer stays.
Beautiful mountain top views, lyrebirds and wombats wander the garden and around the cottages.
Only the sound of birds and at night the song of frogs in the garden. There is seven acres of natural forest on the property which a path winds through.
The cottages are clean and modern with every comfort.
Spacious bathroom, bedroom and living areas and a full size kitchen.
They are heated by wood fire and electric heating and each cottage has a large spa in the bathroom. A large private balcony has seating and a barbeque and overlooks the garden. The cottages are about 20 metres apart and are completely private. Wireless internet is provided.
At Lyrebird Cottages you are surrounded by nature. Vineyards, cafes , shops and Healesville Sanctuary are 10 to 15 minutes away when you want to explore the valley. A perfect destination for a weekend break or a longer stay with our discounted rates for longer stays.
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