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1860 early settler's cottage. BYO linen and towels.

Cottage in Gisborne with kitchen and fireplace

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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New Gisborne, VIC
  • Place, Mount Macedon
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Macadeon Winery
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Hanging Rock Reserve
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1860 early settler's cottage. BYO linen and towels.



Woiworung Cottage is a charming, early settlers cottage (1860), decorated and furnished to match its age. It features a wood heater, a reverse cycle air conditioner and electric heaters. It has a fully equipped kitchen with a stovette ( which has a small oven and two hotplates), microwave and fridge. Please note there is no freezer section in the fridge. The bathroom has a shower over a hip bath. A small TV and DVDs make for a relaxing stay. Complimentary tea, coffee and milk and toiletries are included. A maximum of four people can stay at the cottage in a queen and two single beds. Your hosts live on the property in a separate house. Come and see the sheep plus our adorable toy poodle Basil. We can guarantee you will have a peaceful nights sleep. Please bring your own linen and towels ( bottom sheet, doona covers and pillow cases) Linen can be provided for $30 per person per short stay ( up to 3 days). Children are welcome. The cottage is heritage listed by the National Trust and is about to be heritage listed by the Heritage Council.

Please note the following at the cottage:
1. It was hand built by an early settler and the foundations are large stones. The floor is uneven in the bathroom.
2. Some of the doors frames are very low and could be an issue if you are tall.
3. There is a possum (s) that live in the roof. We can't remove him/her/them as the roof space access will only fit a 3 year old child through it. You may hear him moving about occasionally!
4. There is no wifi to the cottage but there is good mobile phone coverage.
5. There are no ghosts in the cottage!

Woiworung Cottage is located at 111 Saunders Road, New Gisborne, Vic 3438. Check out Amy Pollocks music video that was filmed at the cottage
https://www.facebook.com/amypollockmusic/

There are many things to visit in the area including the following;
*Wineries- Gisborne, Sunbury, Mount Macedon
*Mount Macedon- walk to the cross, bush walking, open gardens, tea rooms
*Hanging Rock
*Gisborne market ( first Sunday of the month)
*Spas in Hepburn Springs
*Quaint nearby villages such as Woodend, Malmsbury, Trentham and Maldon
* Farmers markets at Woodend, Riddells Creek and Lancefield

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gisborne

Located in New Gisborne, a neighbourhood in Gisborne, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Gisborne Golf Club and Gisborne Peak Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gisborne Flora Reserve and Wyberjong Streamside Reserve. Woodend Children's Park and Galaxy Land are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling and mountain climbing nearby.
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New Gisborne, VIC

What's nearby

  • Turanga Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Mount Macedon - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Gisborne Peak Winery - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Mount Macadeon Winery - 14 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Hanging Rock Reserve - 19 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne Station - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Spices & Pestle - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mini Mr. @ Gisborne - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Door Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Baringo Food and Wine Co. - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1860 early settler's cottage. BYO linen and towels. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1860 early settler's cottage. BYO linen and towels.?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at 1860 early settler's cottage. BYO linen and towels.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 1860 early settler's cottage. BYO linen and towels. located?

Located in New Gisborne, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Gisborne Flora Reserve and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Turanga Reserve. Gisborne Golf Club and Wyberjong Streamside Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km). Gisborne Station is 25 minutes by foot.

About the host

Hosted by CATHERINE EVANS

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Your hosts Catherine and Carlos have lived on the property for 25 years. Carlos is from Argentina and Catherine from England. We both love the Australian bush and wildlife and the Aussie lifestyle.

Why they chose this property

Peace and quiet
Very quirky interesting cottage
Close to lots of interesting things to do and see.
Alpacas, kangaroos and more
Historic interest

What makes this property unique

You will sleep well
You will take a step back in time
You will enjoy the animals

Languages:

English, Spanish, Portuguese