1860 early settlers cottage. BYO linen and towels.
Cottage in Gisborne
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this cottage rental
Woiworung Cottage is a charming, early settlers cottage (1860), decorated and furnished to match its age. It features a wood heater, a reverse cycle air conditioner and electric heaters. It has a fully equipped kitchen with a stovette ( which has a small oven and two hotplates), microwave and fridge. Please note there is no freezer section in the fridge. The bathroom has a shower over a hip bath and there is an electric blanket to the queen bed. A small TV , DVD, make for a relaxing stay. Complimentary tea, coffee and milk and toiletries are included. A maximum of four people can stay at the cottage in a queen and two single beds. Your hosts live on the property in a separate house. Come and see the alpacas, pet sheep plus our adorable toy poodle. We can guarantee you will have a peaceful nights sleep. Please bring your own linen and towels ( bottom sheet, doona covers and pillow cases) Linen can be provided for $30 per person per short stay ( up to 3 days). Children are welcome. The cottage is heritage listed by the National Trust and is about to be heritage listed by the Heritage Council.
Please note the following at the cottage:
1. It was hand built by an early settler and the foundations are large stones. The floor is uneven in the bathroom.
2. Some of the doors frames are very low and could be an issue if you are tall.
3. There is a possum (s) that live in the roof. We can't remove him/her/them as the roof space access will only fit a 3 year old child through it. You may hear him moving about occasionally!
4. There is no wifi to the cottage but there is good mobile phone coverage.
5. There are no ghosts in the cottage!
Woiworung Cottage is located at 111 Saunders Road, New Gisborne, Vic 3438. Check out Amy Pollocks music video that was filmed at the cottage
https://www.facebook.com/amypollockmusic/
There are many things to visit in the area including the following;
*Wineries- Gisborne, Sunbury, Mount Macedon
*Mount Macedon- walk to the cross, bush walking, open gardens, tea rooms
*Hanging Rock
*Gisborne market ( first Sunday of the month)
*Spas in Hepburn Springs
*Quaint nearby villages such as Woodend, Malmsbury, Trentham and Maldon
* Farmers markets at Woodend, Riddells Creek and Lancefield
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Fireplace
Parking
TV
Garden
Map of Gisborne
££££
Reviews
Summary of reviews
Guests appreciated the cozy atmosphere of the historic cottage, the comfortable beds, and the welcoming hosts. The presence of alpacas added to the charm and relaxation of the stay.
10.0
Loved the cottage. The hosts were very easy to communicate with and we had a lovely chat while watching the aplacas. Would definitely stay again
10.0
Oh, the peace and quiet of the country! What a peaceful and relaxing location, only minutes from town!
There was a lovely fire lit for our arrival, the beds were comfortable and the alpacas adorable!
10.0
This was a great way to experience how life was 160 years ago. Even though the house has had many changes over the years you can still see many original parts.
Note these old farm houses never had proper foundations and were never straight plumb and level. This is an important part of our history - don't expect too much.
The owners did their best to make the house comfortable without making it all new.
We enjoyed our stay
thank you
10.0
We found this little cottage cosy and comfortable and was close to shops. This 1850 home is decorated with detail to suit the period, and it felt like we'd stepped back in time. With the low price and tranquil area, the cottage was a great choice for our stay.
10.0
A quaint little cottage (circa 1870s) in beautiful Gisborne. Very comfortable, and authentically olde world accommodation.
Would happily stay there again.
10.0
had a nice quite weekend there relaxing nice serenity owners respect your privacy not far from town if need anything loved it
10.0
Lovely and clean cute little cottage
10.0
We had a productive weekend working in this old-world cottage in a quiet location. The kitchen was fairly well equipped, heater made the winter evenings cosy, and beds were very comfortable.
Not recommended for active kids as there are lots of hanging breakables.
10.0
Wanted somewhere cosy whilst attending a first birthday. This place was absolutely as described but better. So much history everywhere U look. Particularly loved the sunny kitchen. Had the best nights sleep I've had in a long time. Hosts go above and beyond. Loved feeding the alpacas and getting doggo cuddles.
10.0
Very quaint old style cottage with a good historical vibe.
3 35-45yr old men were very comfortable as we were only in area for a wedding.
A little remote but that didn't bother us as we had transport, amenities are still within walking distance (30-40 min,but we're ex ADF so...)
Hosts were very friendly & kept us topped with firewood. There is some local nature areas very close if you're into birding. Overall very comfortable for a nice price.
10.0
Amazing property. Well preserved and maintained in old style. Feels like living in 1800s.
Hope property like this survive for many more years to come.
Mustafa and family.
10.0
Loved the house, very cozy weekend away relaxing in front of the fire. House was great and kids loved the old style fittings and had plenty of room outside to play and enjoy.
4.0
Fridge did not have a freezer, therefore we had to throw out food. We paid extra for linen, there was a flanette sheet on the double bed on the hottest day of the year and in summer, there were not sheets in the 2nd bedroom. The TV was tiny. One of the bedroom doors didnt close. We killed 2 whitetailed spiders in the cottage. The carpets were stained. In the main bedroom the wardrobe didnot open - no where to hang up clothes, the elect power point was not working next to the verandah. Overall very disappointed, the place was way overpriced. The place was very clean and towells lovely, along with toiletries. The scenery was great, saw lots of kangaroos.
8.0
Great location to explore the area.
10.0
All positive - hosts very approachable and friendly.
4.0
The cottage smelled like it hadn’t been opened in months, a pile of dead flies fell out when I opened the back door.
No bed linen is supplied but one of the beds in the twin room was made up and had clearly been slept in.
Quaint in the worst way.
10.0
Very pleasant stay. Fantastic fire and comfortable bed.
10.0
A really unique and pleasant experience
10.0
A wonderful property, perfect in every way.
10.0
Worked just fine for us near the job we were doing and was comfortable even though it was winter
10.0
Quiet weekend in
We decided we had enough of our busy schedule and wanted to stay somewhere with a fire we could watch some Netflix and relax, this beautiful old cottage was just perfect and the fire kept us toasty warm
10.0
Great holiday
Would recommend
10.0
Country cottage
The cottage was adorable
We had everything we needed for a lovely and restful stay
8.0
Cheap and cheerful
Plenty of character in this "olde worlde” cottage just a few mins from town.
Cosy with a cheerful fire, it had what we needed for a quick winter getaway.
10.0
Beautiful
Amazing spot and lovely hosts!
10.0
Cute, cozy (long) weekend retreat
Feels like you're away from the rat race but still with everything you need not far from hand.
Recommend taking the time to 'help' feed the Alpacas !
Fire being already lit was wonderful!
Thank you Catherine
10.0
Our stay
Lovely and warm on arrival, great communication, great place to stay.
10.0
family stay
great little spot
8.0
Beautiful fireplace
Great experience.
10.0
Charming cottage
Enjoyed the history, surroundings and overall location of this cute cottage
8.0
Old world charm
Was a good experience
10.0
Beautiful piece of history!
What an amazing stay! The cottage was warm and cozy and just delightful. The amenities were spot on and the bed was so comfortable. Also wonderful to be able to see the many alpacas in the paddock. We will be back!
8.0
Nice location, lovely hosts, quaint cottage, a little dark
I can’t really comment on the property because I stayed only one night after realising that my decision to get away on my own over Christmas was not good for my mental health. Catherine and her husband were very understanding of my situation and I would endorse them as hosts without reservation.
2.0
Just don’t do it
We have often stayed in rustic style cabins before but this was not up to standards. We were told to bring our own bedding, which is not a problem, but when I went to make up the bed it was soiled & with dirty marks. At this point we repacked our car. Only staying at the property 1 hour. Also the ground’s were unkept & overall it was un inviting.
10.0
New Gisborne
A beautiful stay in a magical cottage.
10.0
Lovely old cottage
We enjoyed our stay in the cottage. It is a very atmospheric place which made us think about early settlers' lifestyle but, in the same time, we had all necessaries which we are used to have nowadays. Catherine and her husband are very friendly hosts. Our kids were very excited to feed animals.
10.0
Cute cottage in the Macedon Ranges
My daughter and her children spent a few nights at this cottage, as we were having a family birthday party and our house was full to overflowing. They found it very cute and comfortable, very rustic. The air conditioning was much appreciated during the hot spell. The children really enjoyed exploring the cottage and everyone had a good time.
5.0
The accommodation is great very old school but enough modern touches to make the stay comfortable.Plenty of animals for the kids to explore
10.0
Very quiet and cozy
It’s a very unique and cute little cottage. We really enjoyed our stay.
10.0
Gisborne cottage stay
The accommodation is great very old school but enough modern touches to make the stay comfortable.
Plenty of animals for the kids to explore
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Gisborne?
The average price for a rental in Gisborne is £99 per night. This rental is £31 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 1860 early settlers cottage. BYO linen and towels. . 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 1860 early settlers cottage. BYO linen and towels. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 1860 early settlers cottage. BYO linen and towels. ?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, fireplace, parking, and tv.
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