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Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Birregurra, VIC
  • Yeo Streamside Reserve
    9 min drive
  • Erskine Falls
    44 min drive
  • Lorne Beach
    66 min drive
  • Geelong, VIC (GEX)
    43 min drive

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About the area

Birregurra

A family-friendly stay in Birregurra awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 8.8 km (5.5 mi) from Yeo Streamside Reserve and 16.5 km (10.2 mi) from Lake Colac. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 1.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a fenced private garden and a TV are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers limo/town car service, a games room and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues and childcare. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Birregurra holiday home include Colac Botanic Gardens and Gosling Creek Winery.

What's nearby

  • Lake Colac - 13 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Lorne Country Club - 32 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve - 33 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Erskine Falls - 44 min drive - 47.6 km
  • Lorne Beach - 66 min drive - 38.2 km

Getting around

  • Birregurra Station - 12 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Mail Hotel Birregurra - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Thyme Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brae - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Otway Artisan Gluten Free - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Birregurra Farm Foods & Provedore - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath

*STAYZ AWARDS 2022 : Bootmakers Birregurra. Bronze Medal.
Rated the third best Australian Holiday Home for 2022*

*Kitchen featured in Australian Country Style Magazine 2021*
*Cottage and property featured in WONEN Land elijke Stijl Magazine. Netherlands and Belgium September 2022*


Bootmakers Cottage Birregurra, is a delightful heritage cottage, named in honour of bootmaker and saddler James Townsend who first built the simple dwelling along with a shop and stables around 1864. Like the township in which it proudly sits, Bootmakers Cottage is rich in history and character, and has been lovingly restored to evoke the simple and warm pleasures of Victoria's pioneering past.

Bootmakers Cottage offers the best of two worlds:

Step out the back door and you are in the country - a large red-brick courtyard set amongst a cottage garden with birches, a huge oak tree, box hedges, grape vine, olives, citrus and herbs, giving way to a huge half acre block perfect for those who travel with pets. It’s impossible to go past the outdoor bathroom and an old cast iron bathtub, and our guests love to indulge in a hot bubble bath under the stars at their very first opportunity. An outdoor hammock swings amongst the lavender and birches for lazy afternoons; a handmade wooden stage also doubles as an undercover sun lounge area, and as the sun drops and the cockatoos screech overhead, an outdoor barbeque or home-cooked meal around an alfresco dinner party table under festoon lights, followed by warm conversation beside a roaring fire in the central fire pit, completes a simple and timeless pleasure. The old stables and bootmakers workshop have been converted into a fabulous bar and retreat, well set up to occupy all members of the family, with darts, board games and toys, as well as a projector and screen with lots of DVD’s for authentic movie nights, served with the mandatory popcorn. Bootmakers is truly a country home outdoor living delight.

Step out the front door and you are right in the middle of Main Street - the historic commercial centre of Birregurra, an old mill town built on the banks of the Barwon River and beside a train line branch where the old "Tiger Trail" train once ran up to the mountains to bring back logs for milling. It's easy to imagine stepping back in time to the 1800’s and the stores being sadleries, grain stores, bakeries, tailors and blacksmiths. Today, cafes, a bakery, antique shops, and local wine and produce stores, and a great old pub complete the Main Street. Guests tell us they love daydreaming about living in this small country town both in yesteryear and also today. Buildings in the main street have been lovingly restored and the streetscape has hardly been changed in over 100 years. The town is idyllic, yet feels a little undiscovered. Don’t be surprised if you wake to the aroma of coffee and freshly baked bread drifting in from the Otway Artisan, literally next door.

Being just over 90 minutes from Melbourne, and 30 minutes to the stunning Great Ocean Road, Birregurra is perfectly positioned in the hinterland and foothills of The Otway Ranges - beautiful in all seasons with towering mountain ash and ferny understory. The area is well-known for its award-winning food and wine as well as pristine rainforests, abundant bird life and beaches just down the road.

Property manager

Fleur Leslie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,368 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

222603

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath?

The closest beach to Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath is Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve (27.7 km).

Does Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath?

No, Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath Reviews

Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Bootmakers Cottage
A wonderful, charming property located in a beautiful country town with lots to explore. Loved the attention to detail and appreciated the welcoming local provisions provided. A fabulous break for us all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Beautiful
Our stay was amazing. The house had everything we needed and the additional local produce left for us was a nice touch. Totally recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cottage is a gem
Bootmakers is cosy, warm and full of character - rustic, quirky, full of vintage curios and surprising discoveries. Owners have thought of everything guests could possibly need, including ample breakfast provisions and pantry staples. Located in the centre of the lovely little township - with gastropub and shops a short walk away, and a short drive from the wonderful Brae restaurant. Would love to go back when the weather is warmer to take better advantage of the large courtyard out the back with its bar and other facilities - also rustic and full of character. A special place - highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of character
Lovely property on Main Street in the small town of Birregurra. Bedrooms a good size and comfortable. Plenty of nice decorative touches add to the character of the home and great outdoor space. Dog friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krystal D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bookmakers escape
Bootmakers Cottage is a gorgeous little place right in the heart of the town. Perfect for a relaxing few days with the family cosy by the fire.. While the town is quiet at the beginning of the week, we still found it busy enough to chat to the locals and the general store has literally everything you need! The cottage grounds are so pretty and would be perfect for an small wedding or event. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply perfect
We had need of a property in the local area and Fleur was fantastic- helped us arrange dates that would work for us. On arrival the property exceeded our expectations- the photos are great but they don’t do it justice. Everything you need and more. The beds are deliciously comfortable and the interior decor is a gorgeous mix of period features with contemporary utility. The cottage was spotlessly clean and beautifully presented inside and out and the service we received was superb. Definitely on our ‘must return’ list.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Place in Birre
Cannot think of a better place to stay in Birregurra - right on Main St - breakfast cafe two doors down, pub for dinner five doors up, great vintage shops in between - Fleur our host could not have been more helpful and friendly with local advice and contacts - and we have 'nt even mentioned Brae yet down the road ( magnificent !) Could not recommend The Tea House more highly - Michael, Tony and Hank( the Westie)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carla P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birregurra Tea House
Our stay at the Tea house was an awesome experience and the rooms and the house were very comfortable, the quirky shower was a hit with everyone. I loved the heritage aspect of the house and the layout was fantastic for a family group and fantastic that our Greyhound could come along with us for our stay. Great situation being on the main strip in town. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend the Tea house to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint cottage
We had a lovely time in this little cottage with two young families - very peaceful, beautiful outdoor areas, and surprisingly comfortable even when fitted out authentically to its 19th century origins.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

Great weekend, old school feel and very cosy!
We really liked our stay at the Tea House. Fluer was a great host. The place was lovely and cosy and not far from Brae for our lunch. The Royal Mail is just meters down the road if you are looking a nice dinner. Plenty of good coffee close by too. Birregurra is a great quiet weekend away for anyone. The Tea House also has plenty of options for entertaining and keeping warm around multiple fires.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Great house, great location, friendly and accomodating management - highly recommend!
We found the house to be very different and interesting. Heaps for the kids to do with games for indoors and plenty of space for outdoors activities. Being on the main street, the morning coffee is just next door and everything you need is a short stroll away. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Clare C.

A fantastic place for a relaxing getaway
We had a fabulous time at the Tea House. The cottage is beautifully restored with everything you could want for a relaxing break. The kids loved the games room and we all loved roasting marshmallows at the fire pit. Fleur is a lovely host and her friendly communication made us feel very welcome. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre L.

Great little house. Courtyard & firepit were a great place to sit around & relax.
Great house close to Brae restaurant. Fleur was easy to deal with & had everything arranged for us eg taxis from the restaurant to the house & fire set for when we arrived. House was cosy & the facilities were a bonus. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018