Mrs Simpson Cottage in Norala Garden

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(74 Ratings)

Cottage in Porepunkah

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this cottage rental

THE COTTAGE: This one of a kind private holiday cottage furnished with special things like our European antiques to enjoy a special ambiance. Open fireplace (slow combustion stove), books, CDs, TV/DVDs, complete cooking facilities incl. BBQ, spacious timber deck, a hot bath and ensuite; all these we trust will make your stay unforgettable!

HORTICULTURAL: Norala Garden is a BRIGHT OPEN GARDEN icon and was highly recommended on 3AW Big Backyard in 2014, featured on Gardening Australia and in The Garden Lovers Guide to Australia. Garden lovers will delight in the splendid renowned garden, established by Norma McGown and Alma Stanhope in the 1960s. Their landscaping story is local lore and the garden is a testament to their love of beautiful European landscaping with extensive English-style dry stone walling and terracing. Lovely Bakers' Gully runs through the property and normally provides great water feature to while away the time.

LOCATION-LOCATION-LOCATION: At 77 Gavan St, you have Bright's center at your doorstep, and can try award-winning restaurants without having to drive!

FLY FISHING: Personally crafted maps with up to date information about fishing hot spots and fly-patterns are provided. A sure-fire way, to catch a local, naturally spawned trout!

PEDALLING: A healthy and refreshing way to tour the region. This means you can sample the local wines and the region's best produce in style.

HOME GODDESS/KITCHEN KING: Hate having to buy the good oils and spices for dressing your meals on your weekend away? Our kitchen supply of olive oils will complete your gourmet meals, the oils you choose for cooking we leave up to you!

LUXURY COMFORTS: You can enjoy the creature comforts of an open fireplace with wood supplied. It will keep the cottage extra warm during those cool High Country nights.

The Cottage

Mrs. Simpson is a newly renovated cottage, and has been furnished with luxury linens from the USA, toiletries and a mixture of modern and antique European furniture.

Mrs. Simpson backs onto the Ovens River and is in the heart of Bright village.

The cottage is equipped with 2 bedrooms and sleeps a maximum of 4 guests:
- 1st Bedroom with queen bed and attached private ensuite and toilet
- 2nd Bedroom with king bed (can be made into 2 singles upon request for longer stays)
- Bathroom with bath, shower and separate toilet
- Spacious, modern living area with sofa, comfy chairs, TV/DVD, Bluetooth Sound System and CD player with CDs
- Real fireplace (wood provided)
- Open plan kitchen with all the modern trappings (oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer). Vinegars, fine oils and spices provided to dress up your salad.
- Laundry with washing machine, dryer and plenty of hooks to hang up your waders or raincoats
- Large verandahs and timber decking with comfortable chairs and tables for dining or afternoon drinks

The boring bits

PETS (neutered / spayed dogs) on arrangement.

PRICING and availability is always at the discretion of the owners. Upon booking we require a deposit. Complete payment and bond are due 2 weeks before arrival. Note that bookings through Stayz/Homeaway include fees that are payable to them that we do not control.

Cancellation - we fully refund a booking if cancellation is made 2 weeks prior to arrival. Between 2 weeks and arrival we will retain the deposit.

Due to heritage status of Norala Garden STRICTLY NO PARTIES

Mrs Simpson at Norala Garden is Non Smoking.

Unfortunately we cannot accept families with children under 8, and children have to be supervised by an adult along the creek at all times. This is because Norala Garden has direct and unfenced access to Baker's Gully, which is a seasonal creek that can flow strongly at times, and contains a few deeper pools.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Porepunkah

Nearby attractions

Bright Centenary Park

0.6 mi

Ladies Bath Falls

10.7 mi

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Mrs Simpson Cottage in Norala Garden

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9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(74 Ratings)

Cottage in Porepunkah

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Porepunkah

Nearby attractions

Bright Centenary Park

0.6 mi

Ladies Bath Falls

10.7 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(74 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

The garden at Mrs Simpsons Cottage was amazing to walk around. The cottage itself is warm, cozy and comfortable. We would recommend staying there in a heartbeat.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

My family (2 adults, 2 teenagers) had a lovely stay in the cottage. The ground are incredible and the location is perfect for walkability to all the sights of Bright.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

We stayed here for our short weekend getaway in Beautiful Bright. The location was perfect, a stones throw away from the centre of town. The home had everything one needs in a home with a wonderful warm and cozy feel. Will definitely stay again!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Beautiful cottage with awesome garden and everything you could possibly need for a perfectly peaceful weekend

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Mrs. Simpson is perfectly positioned between the Canyon walk and the central shopping area and with the most wonderful garden. We were quite taken by the thought with which the kitchen was equipped with every item one would wish for one’s own home. As much firewood as one would want was supplied for the fireplace and, if that were not to keep one warm enough, an air-conditioner, oil heaters and electric blankets certainly do so. Wifi is not provided, but that was not a problem because I brought my own Starlink satellite receiver. We tried to re-book for the folowing year but, alas, it is too popular.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

This delightful cottage and gardens exceeded all expectations. Communication with the hosts was warm and thoughtful. Will definitely be back! Thankyou Mike and Mette

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Our stay at Mrs Simpson cottage in Norala Garden was absolutely supberb. The cottage is welcoming, beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean.The gardens are magnificent. We loved wandering around them. Definitely recommend this cottage.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

The home and the gardens were amazing the location was walking distance to center of the Bright Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Bright

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Our second year of staying at this beautiful relaxing property, with a third year now booked. Beautiful and extensive gardens, perfectly placed near the heart of bright, and a particularly well equipped kitchen to allow you to indulge your culinary skills. The only missing ingredient to this property is Wi-Fi.

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Beautiful garden excellent location easy walk to great restaurants and all Bright sites. Given it is high end accommodation disappointing no wifi.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Overall fantastic , in the middle of town , loved the garden, very relaxing thanks

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Magical cottage on an incredible plot of land in the perfect location. Could not have asked for a better stay :) Would happily come again!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Stunning garden with a bright airy cottage. Perfect location to enjoy Bright and the walking track at back of property.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Mrs Simpson Cottage was a delight! The gardens are absolutely stunning with a running creek and fairy-like winding paths throughout! We loved using the fireplace at night as it made the cottage warm and cozy. Our dogs also loved their time at Mrs Simpson. Thanks again for sharing such a wonderful place!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

We had a great time all the family, specially the dog . Best back yard, the best location. Everything was perfect.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

We loved the opportunity to relax and read in front of the fire in the evening, while enjoying the beautiful garden as we sat on the back veranda for breakfast. The cottage is perfectly positioned with a 2min walk in to town with a gate at the back of the property that meets the walking track along the river. A perfect getaway.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

The most beautiful gardens set in the heart of Bright. Great location extremely close to the heart of town.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

We had such a wonderful time staying at Mrs Simpsons. The house was perfect for staying cosy and warm inside, and the gardens were amazing with the creek gushing through. You couldn't find a more convenient location. 5 stars all round and already looking forward to returning!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Mrs Simpson Cottage in Norala Gardens was truly an enchanting stay in a beautiful, autumnal Bright. The cottage is cozy, clean and has those small touches that feel as though you are in a home. The location so close to town and with back garden gates that lead onto the walk by the Ovens: everything is right on your doorstep - that’s if you want to leave the beautiful gardens. Communication with Mette and Mike was flawless and I thank them for having such an incredible property available. If you are looking for a storybook stay in Bright, then look no further. I never wanted to leave!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

We enjoyed our stay at Mrs Simpsons Cottage and Bright. Autumn is a lovely time to visit, with beautiful weather, trees and mountains. The hosts were very helpful, the cottage was welcoming and comfortable in a great location. Lovely property with large back yard...

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

This property is sensational, so much work gone into gardens, close to shops but once in property think your miles away, will stay again .

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

This property is absoulutely a delight to stay in. The gardens where stunning and the back deck provided a very relaxing and peaceful atmosphere with the creek running through the property. The birdlife was amazing. Short walking distance to all restaurants and pubs and shopping centre. Walking was a real pleasure . Mrs Simpson's Cottage is a 5 star property.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

We loved this gorgeous little house. It was in the perfect position for us to explore beautiful Bright on our bikes and on foot. The owners have clearly put a lot of time and effort into bringing this old girl to life. We enjoyed reading about the history of the area and exploring the magnificent gardens. We hope to be back next year.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

2 bedroom cottage on "open gardens" quality grounds. Everything we needed. Great communication. Perfect location with river and main street access. Will book again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

We walked in the door and immediately knew we would be back again. This was more than just a holiday rental. It was a home with extras. And as for the garden…

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

This property had everything you needed and the kitchen and provisions were excellent. We’ll we staying there again in Autumn

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

What a delightful place to stay. The accommodation was great, and the gardens so beautiful. We will be back.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

We had a wonderful stay at Mrs Simpson Cottage. What a delightful place. Oh my...the gardens. So beautiful and it has a little stream running through too. We loved sitting out on the back deck looking out onto the garden with a glass of local Prosecco in hand! Really close to the town so we could just walk everywhere, no need for the car. The cottage itself is very well equipped and so cosy especially when we got the fire going. We would definitely come back here again!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

We had the most wonderful long weekend at this gorgeous property. We found ourselves spending hours out on the back deck and exploring the garden soaking up the fresh country air. By afternoon nestled up by the fire with a good book. The property is in an incredible location close to the Main Street, walking trails and everything Bright has to offer. Would definitely stay again. Thank you for having us!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

The cottage was quirky, comfortable and cosy. Kitchen had everything we needed and beds very comfy. The garden was absolutely spectacular and a joy to sit on the verandah looking out and listening to the stream bubble through. Back gate made easy access to Ovens River walking track. Plenty of walking along the river in either direction. We will definitely be back and next time hopefully in fishing season

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

The garden was stunning and location was amazing!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful accomodation, enjoying the fire, cosy kitchen, beautiful garden and walks along the river. So did the dog! Will definitely be coming back again

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Fantastic property.

Fantastic property.

We had a short break here. Absolutely loved the house. The hosts are awesome. Location is perfect. Definitely recommend. Would love to go in summer.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Perfect

Perfect

Couldn’t fault our experience. It was magic.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Great location,

Great location,

Beautiful house , amazing backyard, 2 minutes walk to the centre, we loved it .

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Fantastic location

Fantastic location

We had an amazing stay - the house and garden are both gorgeous plus its walking distance to everything.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

This garden is a wonderland

This garden is a wonderland

A unique garden that is an adventure to explore and a sweet cottage that feels relaxed and cosy. The owners were terrific at communicating with us.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Lovely cottage getaway

Lovely cottage getaway

Cute little cottage, the handwritten welcome note and the bottle of red wine left by owner was a lovely touch. Absolutely loved the outlook into the nature garden from the back deck and the path that lead from the property directly to the river.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Perfect location, and such a charming cottage, jam packed with lovely little touches

Perfect location, and such a charming cottage, jam packed with lovely little touches

Perfect time to stay, the autumn colours were superb

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

cosy cottage

cosy cottage

well located and provided us the opportunity to have a relaxing break

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Porepunkah?

The average price for a rental in Porepunkah is $262 per night. This rental is $206 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Mrs Simpson Cottage in Norala Garden. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Mrs Simpson Cottage in Norala Garden pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Mrs Simpson Cottage in Norala Garden?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, fireplace, and parking.

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Mrs Simpson Cottage in Norala Garden

Cottage in Porepunkah

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Porepunkah

Nearby attractions

Mrs Simpson Cottage in Norala Garden

Cottage in Porepunkah

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Porepunkah

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Porepunkah?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Mrs Simpson Cottage in Norala Garden pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Mrs Simpson Cottage in Norala Garden?

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