This really really cute little Miners Cottage is worth it’s weight in Gold!
A true gem to be found in the heart of Melbourne’s Yarra Valley, the cottage is literally surrounded by flowers in the Spring with an abundance of plants, herbs, veggies, fruit trees all to be enjoyed when in season. If fresh eggs are your thing then you’ll love the friendly bunch of chickens up the back. We’ve even got a bee hive and a worm farm (up the very back of the property) but they won’t bother you to much.
Across the road are cows of all shapes, colours and sizes. You’ll enjoy the magnificent views from the front balcony overlooking paddocks filled with grazing cows as you gaze toward the not so distant hills. In the evening you can hear the local owls hooting, the frogs singing and in summer the crickets and cicadas sing a chorus of tunes as the sun goes down. The sunsets are also glorious from this point of view.
Out the back you’ll find a big old oak tree where you will be shaded as enjoy relaxing on the grass, snoozing & reading or simply sipping on a nice G & T before heading to one of the awesome local winery restaurants for dinner. Unless of course, cooking is your thing then you will enjoy the well appointed kitchen where you can easily whip up something yummy for supper with just about everything you need to be found in the cupboards. Just remember to bring the ingredients.
Baraka B & B comprises of two bedrooms, 1 queen size, and 1 double.
One decent size bathroom with a shower over a big tub.
The living areas are open plan with comfy couches and vintage style accessories suited to the home.
The old fashioned miners cottage boasts central heating for warmth and ceiling fans for the hot days. The bedroom windows are double glazed which should allow for a lovely sleep in if needed.
We ‘Welcome You’ to make yourself @ Home and Enjoy your stay
There is plenty of off road parking, the back yard is fenced and there is a washing machine in the outside laundry.
All within walking distance to town and there are plenty of walking tracks to take you there. Including lovely long hiking tracks through to Steels Creek and further.
Be sure to check out the local Yarra Glen Market on the first Saturday of the month, don’t miss out on a glass of wine sitting on the balcony of the iconic Yarra Valley Grand Hotel. There is a fantastic huge grassy park with an amazing children’s playground in the heart of town. The park includes BBQ facilities, basket ball rings and plenty of space to run, it’s a great place for the kids and dog.
You’re within KooWee of the famous Chocolate Joint up the road, close to wineries/cellar door such as, Yering Station, Zonzo’s, Yarrawood, Yaleena Park, Balgownie Estate, Greenstone, Coombe Yarra Valley, the Yarra Glen Race Course, and of course there is the allure of the Yarra Glen Antique Shops where the main street offers coffee shops, carefree window shopping and an ice creamery. You’re around the corner from the Lilydale airport with joy flights, skydiving and helicopter rides. The local hot air ballooning company offers a spectacular way to view the Yarra Valley and if you wanna get your inner hippie out, the St Andrews market isn’t too far should you feel like a nice drive through the Australian bush along Batterman’s track, a bitumen road offering great twists and turns for the sports car amidst hidden wineries and mud brick homes. This is also where the famous Rod Roy hill climbs are held if the weekend is right.
The area is great for horse riding, cycling, motor bike riding, cruising in your sports car along the wonderfully scenic winding roads. Or perhaps you prefer to take your big 4 wheeler mud bashing along the four wheel drive tacks in the not too distant hills.
If you’re staying over winter you can get to the cross country snow skiing areas in just over an hours drive and be sure to visit the local trout farms while you’re there.
You have about three local ‘world renown’ Golf Courses to chose from (2 in Yering and 1 in Healesville), plus the Melbourne Gun Club for clay shooting, the Yarra River (just down the road) is a great place to swim and fish with a fitness track, football oval and plenty of room to run.
Price per night $600.00 includes pets – 4 Adults plus 1 pet
Please contact your host directly to make booking: [email protected] or telephone: 0415 240 365
You may also be interested in our Healesville Property – No. 4 (accommodates 6 adults and offers a retro inspired ‘Great Australian Dream’ experience.
Here’s the link to our listing on Airbnb (you will also find details of this property in the drop down tab on this web site) …… please feel welcome to contact me directly for further information.
Warm regards
Paula
We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners, the Wurundjeri People, as the custodians of this land.
We also pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of this region.
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