Miner Cottage: Charming Country Escape in Ballarat

Imbued with quaint country charm, this cottage showcases its original features to create a warm and inviting abode. It’s just a few minutes’ drive – or a leisurely stroll – to central Ballarat, home to historic Lydiard Street, Australia’s oldest regional gallery and a flourishing food scene. Delve into the region’s Gold Rush history or get active on surrounding cycling and walking trails. This cosy home boasts a leafy front and backyard, cottage kitchen and two beautifully styled bedrooms. Peacefully nestled in the suburb of Redan, this cottage is sure to have you feeling warm and cosy for your country escape. It reveals lovely character details, including lace iron, timber floors and high ornate ceilings. Down the front path and you’ll arrive at the front veranda, where a seating nook encourages you to sip your morning coffee over a good book. Through to the light-filled living room, it features a six-person dining table where guests can come together for a meal at home or use as a dedicated workspace. There is generous sofa seating with central heating and a TV catering to your evening entertainment. The kitchen is compact, but includes everything you’ll need for cooking at home, including an oven, stove and microwave. Out to the leafy backyard and you’ll find another alfresco seating area and grassy lawn where kids can play. Each of the two bedrooms is thoughtfully presented and come with hotel-quality linens to ensure a good night’s sleep. The main has a queen-sized bed and gorgeous ornate fireplace, while the second comes with two single beds. A modern white bathroom boasts a spacious shower to help you feel refreshed, while a separate internal laundry adds to your everyday convenience with a washing machine and dryer. Free street parking is available. During your stay, you and your group will have the entire cottage to yourself. Please make yourself at home! Redan is an inner suburb of Ballarat, roughly five minutes from the city centre and a 90-minute drive from Melbourne. Wonder down Lydiard and Camps streets to take in the area’s spectacular Victorian architecture. Visit Sovereign Hill for a taste of the 1850s gold-rush era and discover one of the country’s best regional galleries at Art Gallery of Ballarat. Get caffeinated at L’espresso, brunch at Fika Coffee Brewers, sit down to high tea at Craig’s Royal Hotel and sample local drops at Mitchell Harris Wines. Stock up on fresh produce at the Ballarat Farmers Market, held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Parking: There is ample free street parking available. Airport: 1 hour 20 minutes by car or 3 hours by public transport. Public Transport: 130 metres or a short 2 minutes to a bus stop. Please read and respect the house rules. This is very much appreciated, thank you! Before your arrival, we will also share a house guide that contains instructions on how to access the property, use certain appliances, and anything else you may need to know.

Imbued with quaint country charm, this cottage showcases its original features to create a warm and inviting abode. It’s just a few minutes’ drive – or a leisurely stroll – to central Ballarat, home to historic ...