Charming Classic Old World Cottage/ House with Beautiful Garden to relax in.
Experience the perfect blend of history and modernity in this beautiful Victorian Cottage built in 1879. My charming cottage is set in an amazing position in the heart of Colac. Close to absolutely everything, Colac has to offer. My home has a unique feel that creates a calm space with a lovely outdoor area overlooking the spacious backyard and gardens.
Free Wifi available. Available for longer term rental if required.
Jacaranda Cottage is in the heart of Colac with walking distance to Shopping Centre, Cafes, Restaurants, Hotels, Botanical gardens, Colac Lake, Memorial Square and Colac Cinema.
Jacaranda Cottage is a large self contained home which has 2 seperate living areas, seperate dining room and 3 well appointed bedrooms with linen/towels included plus electric blankets (for those cold winter nights). Gas ducted heating or enjoy the ambiance of a fire.
The master bedroom has a Queen sized bed, 2nd bedroom has a Queen sized bed with 3rd bedroom having 2 single beds. All bedrooms have built in Robes and beautiful open fireplaces. I can provide on request a port-a-cot and high chair if required. Bedding is supplied for all beds.
Fully equipped kitchen includes a gas cooktop, oven, dishwasher, microwave oven and coffee Machine. Quality utensils and crockery are included – perfect for home entertaining. Full laundry with washer and dryer.
Step back in time with our deep claw foot bath; great for relaxing
Jacaranda cottage has a charming outdoor entertainment area that is beautifully landscaped. Enjoy an afternoon wine, while your steak is grilling on the BBQ in complete privacy.
Discover Colac, a town with a rich farming and forestry history located just two hours from Melbourne. Set on the shores of Colac Lake and on the doorstep of the Great Otway National Park, Colac is a lively regional centre close to some of Victoria's most-loved natural attractions.
Immerse yourself in the serenity of the Otway's with its towering trees and dense fern glades. Enjoy a bushwalk to cascading waterfalls and stunning beaches, or head to the calm waters and eerie landscapes of Lake Elizabeth in search of the elusive platypus at Forrest.
Stretch the legs on one of the local rail trails. Run, walk or cycle along the Old Beechy Rail Trail that runs through the Otway Ranges from Colac to Beech Forest or hit the Forrest Tiger Rail Trail for pastoral landscapes, temperate rainforest and historic sites. For something a little closer, take a stroll along the 1.2-kilometre track through Colac's Botanic Gardens.
For the mountain bikers, nearby Forrest boasts some of the finest mountain biking trails in the state.
Enjoy a little retail therapy while wandering the streets of Colac. Browse country gift shops and specialty stores, stock up at community markets and cool off in the beautiful botanic gardens.
Hit the road and sample the region's best fresh produce, wines, beers and gourmet treats along the Otways Harvest Trail. Stop into Warncoort, Birregurra, Forrest and Ferguson, or drive further to the southern coastal cliffs, beaches and mighty 12 Apostles.