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Woolmunda Park Cottages

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Eating & Kitchen Area
Queen Size Bedroom
Second Bedroom
Veranda
8 Person Spa/Jacuzzi
One of the locals
Is There Really A Pot of Gold ?
All This Space
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Lounge Room
Tv's & Wood Heaters

Two self contained Cottages,each sleeps up to six guests.Ideal for families or friends to get away. Only 15 minutes from the centre of Ballarat. Soak in our warm outdoor spa with a glass of wine and enjoy the peace of our 20 acres of "Natural Environment"

A "Natural Environment" close to Ballarat

Smythesdale, VIC [Location map...]

Up to 12 people, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 1

Availability and Pricing

Arriving

For night.

Adults

Children

Estimated price:

From $80 to $140 couple per night

Guest Reviews (24)

"So restful a real pleasure to have peace and quiet. We had various interactions with local wildlife including Kangaroos, Rabbits, Hares and many beautiful native birds. Our stay was excellent fro..."

- Donald, -Jan '12

"This is right at the top of our "best places to stay" list. Peaceful and quiet with excellent hosts."

- Vivienne, -Sep '11

"From the home made biscuits on arrival, to the comfy cabins,we were very happy with our 3 days at Woolmunda Park. The combustion stove certainly kept us wonderfully warm. It was lovely to be able to..."

- Pamela, -Aug '11

"Excellent value for money. A great place for kids and so nice to be able to take our puppy along. Very comfortable beds!!!!"

- Alyson, -Aug '11

"Woolmunda cottage is a wonderfull spot for the oldies to take their grandchildren. It is very cosy, comfortable and clean, affordable, relaxing and family friendly accommodation. The beds were extrem..."

- Allan, -May '11

"BBQ,log fire, close to sovereign hill,train at Ballarat only takes 1.5 stress free hours to MCG for football, great to drive from SA and not have to drive in Melbourne after the Football on a Sunday n..."

- Rob, -Apr '11

"We loved using the BBQ area while the kids played on the large grassy area nearby."

- Elaine, -Feb '11

"Fantastic, affordable, family friendly accommodation. Beds extremely comfortable,fire very cosy especially on cold evenings. Great scenery, ideal for families with energetic kids. Will stay again if v..."

- Samantha, -Nov '10

"The property was perfect. It was clean and comfortable and would be happy to stay there again. As a matter of fact I have recommended it to several frends. "

- Maria, -Jul '10

"The setting was ideal for a winters getaway close to Ballarat but far enough away from Ballarat to provide an intimate setting for a rural retreat."

- Richard, -Jul '10

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Accreditation and awards for 'Woolmunda Park Cottages':

2008 Finalist TakeABreak Best Places to Stay

2007 Finalist TakeABreak Best Places to Stay

Cottage, Holiday house, Bed & Breakfast, Cabins

Each cottage has two bedrooms, full cooking facilities, stove with oven and top plates, microwave, kettle, toaster, crockery, cutlery, cookware, etc. Tea,coffee and sugar supplied in the cottage.

Spacious bathroom with shower, vanity unit and toilet.

TV,DVD, and CD player. Range of DVD's in each cottage.

Enjoy the warmth of our wood heaters.
Views over Smythesdale valley from verandah of cottages.

Relax in our outdoor Spa/Jacuzzi,Soak up the warmth surrounded by the Bush and The Stars.

Kangaroos, Wallabies and birdlife. Ballarat Skipton bike rail trail on our doorstep. Bushwalking on and around property.

Skate parks nearby for the kids.

Wineries and old wares shops in the goldfields area. Try your luck at gold detecting.

Just relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of our 20 acre property.

Pets welcome with conditions. We can provide kennel on verandah or pet kennels available 3kms.

"We have had a great weekend,really lovely cottage and terific hospitality, we will be back" - The "Intrepid Bike Riders"

"Lovely place to arrive and recover forom flight ordeal. Peaceful,lovely environment and friendly helpful host" - Hiles Family - Yorkshire England

"Warm,inviting,lovely,great to get away from the hustle and bustle" - Cher & Brad,Altona

"Beautiful cottage in strikingly peaceful surroundings. We are colleagues in B&B "Vredenhoff" Holland" - Dieuwertje en Bert - Holland

Locality

Ballarat Goldfields.
Old world charm and character. Visit the country pubs in our area.

Sovereign Hill, Ballarat wildlife Park, Ballarat Bird World, Eureka Complex or just explore the charm of Ballarat and the surrounding area.

Ride the Ballarat Skipton rail trail. Skate pars nearby for the kids.

Explore Smythesdale and its place in the goldmining era or some of the small country towns near us. Check out one of the weekend markets in the Goldfields area.

Property

We are on 20 private acres comprising native bushland, lightly treed and open lawned area.

You can explore the old surface diggings throughout the land that joins us. Ideal to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Bush walks and bike riding are well catered for. You can stroll into the rural township of Smythesdale and experience that small town feeling.

Or just relax with a glass of Wine in our nice warm spa.

Holiday experiences

Adult retreat, Art & Craft, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Family Friendly, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Golf, Great view, Horse riding, Museums and Galleries, Nudist, One Night Bookings Welcome, Pet friendly, Romantic getaway, Wine Appreciation, Winter Holiday

Facilities

24 hour reception, Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Baby Cot, Babysitting, BBQ - Gas, Books/Magazines Supplied, CD Player, Continental Breakfast Available, Continental breakfast provisions available, DVD, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Heated Spa (not spa bath), Highchair, Kitchen, Lake nearby, Linen supplied, Log fires, No smoking, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Wheelchair accessible facilities

Adult retreat

Tranquil and quiet with no interruptions, Privacy from other guests in living and activity areas

Birdwatching

Bird-watching available on-site, Bird-watching available nearby

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Continental (uncooked) breakfast

Gay & Lesbian friendly

Offers a high degree of privacy, All guests welcome

Romantic getaway

Accommodation just for two, Outdoor spa, Wood fire, Private living and recreation areas, Chocolates provided on arrival

Woolmunda Park Cottages

Smythesdale, VIC, Australia

Rooms and rates

From $80 - $120 double night depending on time & length of stay.

2br Cabin(sleeps 6):

Availability

Woolmunda Park Cottages will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 6 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 8.2 hours)

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The telephone number and contact details for this property will be emailed to you once your enquiry/booking has been sent.

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