Birch House Koroit - Peaceful, Tranquil & Relaxing, 3BR/1BA, Capacity 6

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Koroit, VIC

Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail2 min walk
Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve4 min drive
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village17 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Birch House Koroit - Peaceful, Tranquil & Relaxing

Birch House Koroit is a circa 1880s cottage which has been lovingly maintained and sympathetically restored to reflect a bygone era with all the conveniences of a modern home. Birch House generates a warm, relaxed feeling as the character of the building shines through.

Sit back in the luxury of a leather lounge suite and relax in front of the open fire, or move out on to the deck amidst the beautiful gardens. With queen beds in bedrooms 1 and 2, 2 single beds in the bedroom 3, a huge fully equipped kitchen and air-conditioning for those warmer days, Birch House provides a perfect escape for couples, families or a group of friends.

The gardens have an array of different types of plants and trees attracting an abundance of birdlife. Koalas also visit the huge gum trees in the garden on a regular basis.

Just a few minutes stroll to the main street of historic, quaint Koroit, you can enjoy renowned restaurants, pubs and cafes. Explore Tower Hill Game Reserve, the Heritage Trail, Koroit Art Gallery, Botanical Gardens, the Port Fairy-Warrnambool Rail Trail, historic Tower Hill Cemetery, or visit Killarney Beach. It's all at your doorstep! Bring your bikes (or hire some locally), take a ride around the town. Its a perfect way to discover the charm of this interestingly historic, picturesque town of Koroit.

Birch House and Birch Studio are available to be booked together to enable 8 people to stay at the one property, providing fully self contained luxury accommodation in the heart of Koroit. We hope to see you soon.

Free Wifi provided. Plenty of off street parking.

Due to extensive birdlife and wildlife, we are sorry but we cannot allow pets.

Birch Studio - Luxurious Couple Accomodation in the centre of Koroit Township

Birch House also has a mud brick unit, Birch Studio, nestled in the extensive private gardens. This luxurious couple accommodation is fully self contained, has a queen bed, a timber & stone fully equipped kitchen, cathedral ceilings and a wood fire. It has a charm and character all of its own. A huge bbq/outdoor entertainment area, all set under a canopy of enormous 100+ year old trees, this makes a tranquil relaxing setting for a romantic getaway. (Please see separate listing for Birch Studio)

Attractions in Koroit and Surrounding Areas

Warrnambool to Port Fairy Rail Trail - Birch House is just a few doors from restored former Koroit Railway Station, a significant landmark on this new Rail Trail.
Killarney Beach
Tower Hill Game Reserve
Koroit Historic Trail
Koroit's Botanical Gardens
Koroit Art Gallery

Cancellations - Where deposits may be refunded where cancellations occur up to 14 days prior to arrival, in all cases of cancellation, a cancellation fee of $50 applies to cover administration costs and will be deducted from any refunds given.

Property manager

Jan and Ray Ramsay

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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

Children are welcome at Birch House and there is a portacot available for hire at a one off flat fee of $15 - includes linen.

STUDIO DOES NOT CATER FOR CHILDREN - Maximum of 2 Adults only in Birch Studio

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Koroit

Located in Koroit, this cottage is by the sea. Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and Port Fairy History Centre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port Fairy Golf Club and Warrnambool Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Mailors Flat Antiques, or check out an event or a game at Warrnambool Racecourse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Koroit, VIC

What's nearby

Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail - 2 min walk
Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve - 4 min drive
Warrnambool Botanical Gardens - 15 min drive
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village - 17 min drive
Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground - 17 min drive

Getting around

Warrnambool Station - 16 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

Basalt Winery - 8 min drive
Izzys Restaurant Bar & Grill - 5 min walk
Poppies Cafe - 5 min walk
Basalt Wines - 8 min drive
Alex's Pizza & Wok - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Birch House Koroit - Peaceful, Tranquil & Relaxing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Birch House Koroit - Peaceful, Tranquil & Relaxing?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birch House Koroit - Peaceful, Tranquil & Relaxing?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Birch House Koroit - Peaceful, Tranquil & Relaxing located?

This family-friendly Koroit cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail, Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve and Tower Hill State Game Reserve. Tower Hill Cemetery and Belfast C.R. Coastal Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Natalia B.

27 Mar 2024

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

Favorite place

Lovely place to stay. We were enjoying to stay in Birch house one more time. Thank you for your hospitality!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania G.

22 Oct 2023

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

Best Friend's Getaway

The cottage did not disappoint, it was beautiful and inside everything you could possibly need or want was there, in every room. The grounds were stunning and location was excellent in relation to other towns.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

22 Sept 2023

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

Hard to beat.

Beautiful setting with an impressive interior. Very calm, relaxing atmosphere. Loved the corner seat in the kitchen dining area. Enjoyed sitting there early in morning with a cuppa, reading a book. House easy to find in a nice area. Numerous extras provided by hosts with fresh bread awaiting us and breakfast options. Fire places ready to use. Very thoughtful. We all thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Most impressive stay during our 3 week holiday.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalia B.

23 July 2023

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

Superb time

We enjoyed our stay in Birch House. It was very clean and contained everything that we needed. An incredible neighbourhood and we felt at home. We wanted to stay longer. We are very grateful for your hospitality. :)

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maree S.

12 June 2023

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

Peaceful Retreat from a bye gone era

From the moment I saw this home on Stayz and made contact with the owners I knew I would be having a wonderful stay. What a beautiful home set on a lovely property with a manicured garden. The home was cosy and so comfortable that I didn’t want to leave. It had absolutely everything to make one’s stay a memorable one. I’ll definitely stay at Birch House again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jan and Ray Ramsay

We are Ray and Jan Ramsay, both professional people who love to travel, but enjoy home comforts instead of motels and hotels. We took note of all the things we thought were great about the places we stayed in and have put them together to create something special. We look forward to having you stay with us.

Why they chose this property

On a holiday to Port Fairy we discovered Koroit! Fell in love with this country town, which at the time was a little 'down at heel', but we could see it was awakening and had something very special about the place. We decided to start looking for a property, found Birch House (which was just a private residence at the time) and created our holiday rental. We hope one day to retire to this property.

What makes this property unique

Town location, walking distance to all amenities. Large block with lovely gardens. Peaceful location, but close to everything.
Much of the cottage is original. The floor boards, the pine lining boards, fireplaces - all 130 years old! The rear of the property has been added over 30years ago, but has been done in keeping with the feel of the property. It truly has a relaxing feel about the property.
We have furnished the property in keeping with the period (without being nanna style), our linen is 5 star quality and our beds are high quality and comfortable. We supply plentiful large fluffy towels as well.
The lounge has a Chesterfield leather suite which is very comfortable.
The kitchen is a large country kitchen, fully equipped with everything you need. The table seats 8 comfortably, the wood fire in the kitchen can heat the whole house. It is definitely the hub and where most people are drawn when they stay. There is a beautiful day bed set under the corner kitchen window which is a favourite spot for many to sit and read, have a cuppa, or just sit and relax.
The windows look out over the large entertaining area and the gardens, simply gorgeous.