Pips on Bank - Charming, Historic Cottage Accommodation
Cottage in Port Fairy
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
About this cottage rental
'Pips on Bank' is an historic cottage built in 1867 that we have renovated with the desire to ensure your stay is comfortable, inspiring and one to remember.
We have maintained the original features of the cottage (including the very low doorways in the rear bedrooms, (please remember to 'duck') and brought them to the 21st century with a little eclectic styling and artistic flair.
Pips on Bank boasts 2 Queen Bedrooms and another with 2 single beds, all with new beds, furnishings and luxurious linens. Our cosy lounge offers an open fireplace to relax by on a winter weekend with a wine and a good book from our small but growing library. Games, DVDs, activities are also available for your entertainment. A HD TV and a fabulous Bluetooth sound system along with free WiFi, quietly blend into the ambiance and only add to your holiday comfort.
We offer a light filled kitchen with all of the conveniences required for preparing wonderful meals or simply a fabulous morning coffee. Please feel free to use the herbs that are in season in our kitchen garden. The dining room features the stone wall and fireplace from the original cottage kitchen and through the french doors will open your dining experience out to the alfresco. Outdoor furniture and BBQ are available for sunny breakfasts or balmy evening get togethers. The backyard provides an abundance of lounging on the lawn space, or the perfect area for a family cricket match!
Our bathroom offers both a spacious shower and freestanding bath for your convenience and enjoyment.
LOCATION
Port Fairy would have to be considered the jewel of the South West Coast, only 250km from Melbourne CBD and easily accessible by rail and bus. There is no excuse not to visit for a short break or a longer week of summer fun.
Pips on Bank is located 500m from the first of many hotels and restaurants. Continue a little further and you will find cafes, bakeries and a lovely little shopping village. It is the perfect stroll to a deliberately slow and luxurious brunch on a weekend, or an easy distance to walk to dinner and enjoy a drink!
We are located between the two popular beaches and wharf precinct where a popular local market is held and close to the public transport routes.
Everything is accessible by foot when staying at Pips on Bank. A great excuse to park the car in the drive and walk or, alternatively bring along your bikes for easy riding and exploring.
THINGS TO DO
Port Fairy is part of the Shipwreck coast and offers an abundance of exciting history, wonderful landscapes and beautiful architecture. From the charming Bluestone cottages like ours to the rugged and treacherous coastline of 'The Crags' there is never a shortage of attractions.
Summer fun at the two pristine and patrolled beaches, cycling along the bike trail to Koroit, discovering the lighthouse and Shearwater Colony, fishing, surfing or wandering through the village and pausing at an award winning cafe or restaurant on your stroll home....... a stay at Pips on Bank will offer a relaxing and comfortable base for all of your activities.
Come and enjoy the galleries, the markets, the Port Fairy Folk Festival or 'Winter Weekends' all of which contribute to the inspiring and creative nature of the town and its people ......we can't wait to meet you!
* NOTE - 3 Night Minimum Stay - 2 Night Winter Weekend on arrangement. NO Overnight Stays.
* Strictly No Pets Allowed
Property Address: 81 Bank Street, Port Fairy, Vic. 3284
We have maintained the original features of the cottage (including the very low doorways in the rear bedrooms, (please remember to 'duck') and brought them to the 21st century with a little eclectic styling and artistic flair.
Pips on Bank boasts 2 Queen Bedrooms and another with 2 single beds, all with new beds, furnishings and luxurious linens. Our cosy lounge offers an open fireplace to relax by on a winter weekend with a wine and a good book from our small but growing library. Games, DVDs, activities are also available for your entertainment. A HD TV and a fabulous Bluetooth sound system along with free WiFi, quietly blend into the ambiance and only add to your holiday comfort.
We offer a light filled kitchen with all of the conveniences required for preparing wonderful meals or simply a fabulous morning coffee. Please feel free to use the herbs that are in season in our kitchen garden. The dining room features the stone wall and fireplace from the original cottage kitchen and through the french doors will open your dining experience out to the alfresco. Outdoor furniture and BBQ are available for sunny breakfasts or balmy evening get togethers. The backyard provides an abundance of lounging on the lawn space, or the perfect area for a family cricket match!
Our bathroom offers both a spacious shower and freestanding bath for your convenience and enjoyment.
LOCATION
Port Fairy would have to be considered the jewel of the South West Coast, only 250km from Melbourne CBD and easily accessible by rail and bus. There is no excuse not to visit for a short break or a longer week of summer fun.
Pips on Bank is located 500m from the first of many hotels and restaurants. Continue a little further and you will find cafes, bakeries and a lovely little shopping village. It is the perfect stroll to a deliberately slow and luxurious brunch on a weekend, or an easy distance to walk to dinner and enjoy a drink!
We are located between the two popular beaches and wharf precinct where a popular local market is held and close to the public transport routes.
Everything is accessible by foot when staying at Pips on Bank. A great excuse to park the car in the drive and walk or, alternatively bring along your bikes for easy riding and exploring.
THINGS TO DO
Port Fairy is part of the Shipwreck coast and offers an abundance of exciting history, wonderful landscapes and beautiful architecture. From the charming Bluestone cottages like ours to the rugged and treacherous coastline of 'The Crags' there is never a shortage of attractions.
Summer fun at the two pristine and patrolled beaches, cycling along the bike trail to Koroit, discovering the lighthouse and Shearwater Colony, fishing, surfing or wandering through the village and pausing at an award winning cafe or restaurant on your stroll home....... a stay at Pips on Bank will offer a relaxing and comfortable base for all of your activities.
Come and enjoy the galleries, the markets, the Port Fairy Folk Festival or 'Winter Weekends' all of which contribute to the inspiring and creative nature of the town and its people ......we can't wait to meet you!
* NOTE - 3 Night Minimum Stay - 2 Night Winter Weekend on arrangement. NO Overnight Stays.
* Strictly No Pets Allowed
Property Address: 81 Bank Street, Port Fairy, Vic. 3284
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Port Fairy
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the cottage, it was cosy and suited us perfectly. Very close to the shopping precinct, eateries and heritage places.
All details taking care of, by our host.
We hope to stay again in the future.
8.0 / 10.0
Very clean and spacious cottage, wonderful shower! No air con but there were fans. Had to be careful with some low doorways but not a major issue. Lovely big back garden. A bit far from the main street for us to walk but others may disagree.
10.0 / 10.0
Gorgeous cottage full of character and very comfortable and cosy.
Great location for cafes and restaurants.
Port Fairy is a pretty friendly town...locals are most welcoming
8.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed the cosy cottage, walking distance to shops, close to surf beaches and walks. Great time with family. Bath was great. Need to buy or bring own wood for fire. Excellent tour of eel traps at budj bim national park, recommend the 2 hour tour.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely place, would stay again
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely cottage getaway in a superb location
Leanne's stay was absolutely perfect. Great location, within walking distance to everything you need. Warm cosy fireplace and all the amenities you need. The bathroom and laundry is recently renovated which was lovely.
Leanne was friendly, prompt and informative throughout all communications. Will be back! Thanks for being a wonderful host Leanne
10.0 / 10.0
Great. Break
Property has a mix of modern convinces with keeping the old world charm.
Very short walk to where ever you want to go.
Thanks for the great holiday
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay
The property was very clean, beds comfy, shower nice & hot! Convenient to everything. Great place to stay!
Thankyou!
10.0 / 10.0
Port Fairy Perfection
We loved our stay at Pips. The cottage was clean and bright, and the perfect balance between historical character and modern luxury. The location was perfect for a short stroll to Port Fairy Coffee Roasters (possibly the best coffee I've ever tasted!) and the shops. Our boys loved the bunny themed bedroom and the grassy back yard. Thanks Leanne, we will be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Folkie 22
This Stunningly beautiful Historic Cottage was the perfect place to stay for our first Folkie, literally a 5 minute walk to anywhere . Thanks Heaps Leanne for all the useful tips re the best places for coffee or food etc etc. Very much appreciated .We all loved it so much we have booked Pip’s again for next year …. Cheers Megan & Murray
8.0 / 10.0
Love Port Fairy.
Great location, love Port Fairy 😁
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful
Beautiful property. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Was nice to stay close to town with everything within walking distance
10.0 / 10.0
Peaceful, practical, great location!
This is our third summer stay at Pips on Bank. We love the character of the cottage, along with it’s beautiful yard. We spend so much time outside when we stay. The cottage is decked out with everything you need which makes for a very relaxing stay. We pretty much ditch the car when we stay at Pip’s as it’s in walking and riding distance to everything Port Fairy has to offer. We enjoyed an extended two week stay here and loved utilising the bikes, sand castle equipment, fishing rods, and boogie boards which are provided in the little garden shed. We look forward to booking again. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Pips - the best Stayz accommodation
What a gem.
This old home has everything you need for a stay. Comfortable beds, beautiful Kitchen, manicured back garden and luxurious bathroom. Thank you Leanne for making it a memorable stay. James and Stella
8.0 / 10.0
Cute cottage in a fabulous spot
We have stayed in this property before and it’s in a fabulous spot which enabled us to walk everywhere.
10.0 / 10.0
Charming
The place is clean, lovely, well maintained. The owner replies promptly and very helpful. The entire booking process was very smooth and easy.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing location and cottage
We loved our stay at Pips on Bank. It is the perfect location to walk into town, the beach, the wharf and anywhere else you want to visit in Port Fairy. The cottage is beautiful and well kept. The garden is a good size for little kids to run around and play in as well. We will definitely be staying here again next time we are in Port Fairy.
10.0 / 10.0
History and Art beautifully combined.
Lovely conveniently located cottage which was beautifully presented. Lots of artistic touches adding to the historic surroundings. Highly recommended.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved our second stay at Pips!
We've just thoroughly enjoyed our second stay at Pips on Bank. We were there four years ago and it's still just a lovely today – along with Leanne's great service and attention to detail. Upon leaving this time we booked in again for next summer too. We love the location as we can easily ditch the car and ride our bikes into town and down to the beach, which is a part of the the charm. Love the township too and all of the walking tracks. The house is comfortable and enjoyable. We particularly like the big grassy lawn – something we don't have at home. The addition of the beach gear and bikes in the shed were a welcome addition this time too. Thanks again and we look forward to our stay next year!
8.0 / 10.0
Comfortable Holiday
We stayed for 7 nights at Pips over the Xmas/New Year period. The positives - great backyard with grass area, comfy beds and easy walk into town. The bikes, boogie boards and totem tennis were all used throughout our stay & were great additions. Overall however, we were disappointed with the standard of cleaning and some general maintenance of the house which I will outline to the owner in a separate email. It was a comfy stay and we enjoyed our time at Pips.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfection in Port Fairy
Beautiful home away from home in a fantastic location. Pips on Bank is filled with character and comfort ensuring you leave feeling nurtured, relaxed and refreshed.
10.0 / 10.0
A beautiful stay
The accommodation was amazing and the location was perfect. Lovely stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Cute cottage
Great location, comfy beds, small but well payed out
Back yard is fantastic
And the added option to borrow bikes and totem tennis was fantastic
10.0 / 10.0
Quaint Cottage
We had a lovely stay in Leanne’s quaint cottage.
Comfy beds & easy walking distance to the town. Would stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
A great stay
Beautiful old building with a lovely kitchen extension, lovely atmosphere, gorgeous decorative touches, nice crockery to eat on. Beautiful back yard with outdoor table settings so enough room for a big group to eat there. Handy boogie boards and bikes etc in the back shed available for guests. The spare gas cylinder for the bbq was very handy.
10.0 / 10.0
Pips on Bank is Perfect
Nothing but exceptional.
10.0 / 10.0
Great spot great house
Loved it.
10.0 / 10.0
Sweet Home Away From Home
Great location, very clean and cosy. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Port Fairy. Would definitely stay at Pips on Banks again. From the Ballarat Girls.
10.0 / 10.0
Character filled cottage
We had a most enjoyable stay at Pips on Bank. The charming little cottage was ideal for myself & my elderly parents for a few days away, while the weather was still pleasant. Port Fairy is a lovely base in South West Victoria for trips to nearby Warnambool, Hamilton and Portland, then return to Pips on Bank to relax.
8.0 / 10.0
A very cute, well equipped cottage - nice and close to everything you need.
The house had everything we needed for our stay and was very comfortable - especially the beds! The only thing we were missing was a couple more heaters for nights and mornings - it was quite cold while we visited. The enclosed yard was perfect for our toddler to play in. We all had a very relaxing stay and would definitely go back.
10.0 / 10.0
Great house, great spot, a lovely time
We had a great time at Pips on Bank, despite the South West turning on the winter weather for this part of the trip. Well stocked kitchen, nice comfortable beds, beautiful garden and a nice place to stay. I only sconed myself a couple of times on the doorways (after that I ducked automatically for every one) and we had a great time. Some proper firewood/kindling would have helped keep the house warm but otherwise all good.
Thanks
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect weekend retreat!
A wonderful cottage, beautifully presented, comfy beds and everything that you would need for a great few days away.
10.0 / 10.0
Cozy and complete.
We stayed at pips for two nights and it was gorgeous, a sweet little cottage that's a complete home away from home. Fully equipt kitchen and room for everyone. We loved using the fireplace on the chilly winter nights. Would absolutely stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Gorgeous cottage!
Pips On Bank is a stunning place to stay in Port Fairy. So beautifully presented, welcoming & sparkling clean. Lovely touches wherever you look, & the garden was fabulous. Loved it!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely Cottage
We loved staying at Pips on Bank. Great location in easy walking distance to town and the beach. The beautiful big backyard to enjoy a bbq, a well equip kitchen and the open fire.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent property
A great place to explore port fairy from. Quality bed linen, a cottage with character and charm and easy walking distance to town and beach. Would definitely stay again.
8.0 / 10.0
Excellent property
Loved our stay at Pips. Loved Port Fairy. Cottage in a great location. Very cosy cottage. Comfy bed. Nice hot shower and bath.
10.0 / 10.0
Delightful cottage
We enjoyed our stay very much over Easter! The beds and bedding are so comfortable, we all slept so well after spending our days walking around beautiful Port Fairy. The open fire, claw foot bath and lovely styling makes the cottage feel so cosy and homely, we can't wait to return!
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent cottage
Pips on Bank is a very comfortable, cosy, well-equipped cottage which was perfect for our week in Port Fairy. Has a lovely yard with outdoor eating area and is only a very short stroll into town and to the beach. We loved not needing to use the car.
10.0 / 10.0
Sublime
Leanne (our host ) has thought of everything. The beds were so comfortable, the linens were top rate and the house was spotless.The shower was top rate and the dvds our kids really appreciated. Communication was excellent. The only thing I would change would be the oven as it was slow to heat but believe Leanne is working on that.I love to cook...
Port Fairy was a lovely break and we walked everywhere which was relaxing in itself..
Leanne has "nailed It" and thoroughly understands what people are looking for in getaway.
Highly recommend this host and this unique cottage
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Port Fairy?
The average price for a rental in Port Fairy is $363 per night. This rental is $143 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Pips on Bank - Charming, Historic Cottage Accommodation. 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 Pips on Bank - Charming, Historic Cottage Accommodation pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Pips on Bank - Charming, Historic Cottage Accommodation?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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