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Pips on Bank - Charming, Historic Cottage Accommodation
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9.8 out of 10
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3 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 6
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Explore the area

Port Fairy, VIC
- Port Fairy Coastal Reserve12 min walk
- Port Fairy History Centre15 min walk
- Griffith Island2 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
Bathtub · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Pips on Bank - Charming, Historic Cottage Accommodation
'Pips on Bank' is an historic cottage built in 1867 that we have renovated with the desire to ensure your stay is comfortable, inspiring and one to remember.
We have maintained the original features of the cottage (including the very low doorways in the rear bedrooms, (please remember to 'duck') and brought them to the 21st century with a little eclectic styling and artistic flair.
Pips on Bank boasts 2 Queen Bedrooms and another with 2 single beds, all with new beds, furnishings and luxurious linens. Our cosy lounge offers an open fireplace to relax by on a winter weekend with a wine and a good book from our small but growing library. Games, DVDs, activities are also available for your entertainment. A HD TV and a fabulous Bluetooth sound system along with free WiFi, quietly blend into the ambiance and only add to your holiday comfort.
We offer a light filled kitchen with all of the conveniences required for preparing wonderful meals or simply a fabulous morning coffee. Please feel free to use the herbs that are in season in our kitchen garden. The dining room features the stone wall and fireplace from the original cottage kitchen and through the french doors will open your dining experience out to the alfresco. Outdoor furniture and BBQ are available for sunny breakfasts or balmy evening get togethers. The backyard provides an abundance of lounging on the lawn space, or the perfect area for a family cricket match!
Our bathroom offers both a spacious shower and freestanding bath for your convenience and enjoyment.
LOCATION
Port Fairy would have to be considered the jewel of the South West Coast, only 250km from Melbourne CBD and easily accessible by rail and bus. There is no excuse not to visit for a short break or a longer week of summer fun.
Pips on Bank is located 500m from the first of many hotels and restaurants. Continue a little further and you will find cafes, bakeries and a lovely little shopping village. It is the perfect stroll to a deliberately slow and luxurious brunch on a weekend, or an easy distance to walk to dinner and enjoy a drink!
We are located between the two popular beaches and wharf precinct where a popular local market is held and close to the public transport routes.
Everything is accessible by foot when staying at Pips on Bank. A great excuse to park the car in the drive and walk or, alternatively bring along your bikes for easy riding and exploring.
THINGS TO DO
Port Fairy is part of the Shipwreck coast and offers an abundance of exciting history, wonderful landscapes and beautiful architecture. From the charming Bluestone cottages like ours to the rugged and treacherous coastline of 'The Crags' there is never a shortage of attractions.
Summer fun at the two pristine and patrolled beaches, cycling along the bike trail to Koroit, discovering the lighthouse and Shearwater Colony, fishing, surfing or wandering through the village and pausing at an award winning cafe or restaurant on your stroll home....... a stay at Pips on Bank will offer a relaxing and comfortable base for all of your activities.
Come and enjoy the galleries, the markets, the Port Fairy Folk Festival or 'Winter Weekends' all of which contribute to the inspiring and creative nature of the town and its people ......we can't wait to meet you!
* NOTE - 3 Night Minimum Stay - 2 Night Winter Weekend on arrangement. NO Overnight Stays.
* Strictly No Pets Allowed
Property Address: 81 Bank Street, Port Fairy, Vic. 3284
We have maintained the original features of the cottage (including the very low doorways in the rear bedrooms, (please remember to 'duck') and brought them to the 21st century with a little eclectic styling and artistic flair.
Pips on Bank boasts 2 Queen Bedrooms and another with 2 single beds, all with new beds, furnishings and luxurious linens. Our cosy lounge offers an open fireplace to relax by on a winter weekend with a wine and a good book from our small but growing library. Games, DVDs, activities are also available for your entertainment. A HD TV and a fabulous Bluetooth sound system along with free WiFi, quietly blend into the ambiance and only add to your holiday comfort.
We offer a light filled kitchen with all of the conveniences required for preparing wonderful meals or simply a fabulous morning coffee. Please feel free to use the herbs that are in season in our kitchen garden. The dining room features the stone wall and fireplace from the original cottage kitchen and through the french doors will open your dining experience out to the alfresco. Outdoor furniture and BBQ are available for sunny breakfasts or balmy evening get togethers. The backyard provides an abundance of lounging on the lawn space, or the perfect area for a family cricket match!
Our bathroom offers both a spacious shower and freestanding bath for your convenience and enjoyment.
LOCATION
Port Fairy would have to be considered the jewel of the South West Coast, only 250km from Melbourne CBD and easily accessible by rail and bus. There is no excuse not to visit for a short break or a longer week of summer fun.
Pips on Bank is located 500m from the first of many hotels and restaurants. Continue a little further and you will find cafes, bakeries and a lovely little shopping village. It is the perfect stroll to a deliberately slow and luxurious brunch on a weekend, or an easy distance to walk to dinner and enjoy a drink!
We are located between the two popular beaches and wharf precinct where a popular local market is held and close to the public transport routes.
Everything is accessible by foot when staying at Pips on Bank. A great excuse to park the car in the drive and walk or, alternatively bring along your bikes for easy riding and exploring.
THINGS TO DO
Port Fairy is part of the Shipwreck coast and offers an abundance of exciting history, wonderful landscapes and beautiful architecture. From the charming Bluestone cottages like ours to the rugged and treacherous coastline of 'The Crags' there is never a shortage of attractions.
Summer fun at the two pristine and patrolled beaches, cycling along the bike trail to Koroit, discovering the lighthouse and Shearwater Colony, fishing, surfing or wandering through the village and pausing at an award winning cafe or restaurant on your stroll home....... a stay at Pips on Bank will offer a relaxing and comfortable base for all of your activities.
Come and enjoy the galleries, the markets, the Port Fairy Folk Festival or 'Winter Weekends' all of which contribute to the inspiring and creative nature of the town and its people ......we can't wait to meet you!
* NOTE - 3 Night Minimum Stay - 2 Night Winter Weekend on arrangement. NO Overnight Stays.
* Strictly No Pets Allowed
Property Address: 81 Bank Street, Port Fairy, Vic. 3284
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Port Fairy
Located in Port Fairy, this cottage is by the sea. Port Fairy History Centre and Port Fairy Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port Fairy Golf Club and Yambuk Beach Slide. Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio and Go Surf School are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.

Port Fairy, VIC
What's nearby
- Port Fairy Coastal Reserve - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- East Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Port Fairy History Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Griffith Island - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Port Fairy Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Mill - 9 min walk
- Rebecca's Cafe & Ice Creamery - 8 min walk
- The Stump - 4 min walk
- The Wharf @ Port Fairy - 16 min walk
- Pelicans - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Leanne

Hi, I am Leanne and am a partner, a mother, an artist and always busy! I own another property in central Bendigo and along with my partner, we also run Oxart Pottery in Taradale (close to Bendigo) I spend my time talking, creating, gardening, planning and designing and sometimes the obligatory book working! I obviously have a passion for creating and design and this is obvious in all aspects of my life and the thing that I love to share with my guests in the decoration and ambience of my properties. I am fortunate to have great health and in a position to enjoy what the world puts forth, so hope that my guests get the same experience and joy from their visits.
Why they chose this property
This property epitomizes Port Fairy and is an age old memory for me of my childhood holidays every year! From birth I have holidayed in and even lived in Port Fairy and it has become the place on earth I feel the most revived and relaxed. The cottage itself exudes personality and is steeped in history but has allowed us to decorate with a little quirkiness and our love of art. It is considered our family holiday home and so we love that others can share the place that we love to come to!
What makes this property unique
Pips is so close to town and you can wander down in the morning to buy a fresh baked loaf for breakfast, or just enjoy someone else cooking for you. Nothing is too far to walk to, including the beaches and the Moyne river. The bikes that are available for the guests use can also get you around easily and rest assured, Port Fairy has no hills!
The Bluestone walls will keep you cool in the summer and retain the warmth in winter and just make for an all round cosy stay!
The Bluestone walls will keep you cool in the summer and retain the warmth in winter and just make for an all round cosy stay!
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