Cottage by the Bowser

Entire cottage in Mount Macedon, Australia

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Anne-Marie
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.

Great location

Guests who stayed here in the past year loved the location.
Nestled in the heart of Mount Macedon, surrounded by some of the most beautiful garden estates in Victoria, our cottage comes with the history of yesteryear, surviving the fires and crafting its own place in the historic tales of the Mount, beginning its life in the late 1800's.

Lovingly restored, and retaining many of the original features in the front rooms, your stay will combine the comfort and luxuries expected today, with the hidden secrets of the gardens beyond the gates.

The space
This lovingly restored property, located on over 3 acres on the Golden Mile, has been used for many enterprises over the years. Its original purpose, as the Mount's General Store and first Post office, was built circa 1873, and its colourful history thereafter included a doctor's consulting rooms, art gallery, patchwork & quilting shop and for the sale of collectables and antiques.

The interior retains some of the original charm and elegance of its past including timber floors and Baltic lined walls and high ceilings, open fireplaces (now ornamental only) and skylights. Stylish and luxury touches have been added with a gorgeous bathroom and kitchen featuring travertine tiling.

Until 2012 it was the oldest original commercial building still in existence in Mount Macedon, surviving all the ravaging fires of the past, and is easily recognised by the petrol bowser displaying gallons, standing proudly beneath the verandah.

The land is quite breath-taking, from a fenced back lawn, leading through to a woodland garden, opening onto a majestic grassy paddock, bordered on the southern side with 150+ year old European trees, leading to a walking track down to the Turitable Creek and old weir on the western boundary.

Guest access
The entire house, the backyard, and the property beyond the farm gate, and down to the weir is available for enjoyment for all guests. We do recommend that children have supervision as there is a fast flowing creek and the old weir at the base of the property, that used to serve as the stored water supplies for the gardens of the historic Cameron Lodge (a few doors down).

Other things to note
Whilst the cottage is considered a single storey, there are a few internal steps… one step down into the meals area and bedroom #4; one step up into the Midnight Blue bedroom (#2); and three steps down to the kitchen/family/laundry area. Access into the front lounge, the Merlot Red bedroom (#1), the bathroom and the Autumn bedroom (#3) from the main entrance (road level) have no steps.

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Garden view
Mountain view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

Accessibility features

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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 73 reviews.

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 97% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 1% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Mount Macedon, Victoria, Australia
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Neighbourhood highlights

Our local Trading Post (around 700m down the road) is open from 7am to 5:30pm 7 days a week (excluding Xmas day, New Years day, Easter Sunday and Anzac day morning) and serves homemade breakfast and lunch all day, plus has a lovely gift shop and essentials. Next door is the local Mount Hotel, (serving lunch and dinner), and an Art Gallery and Plant Nursery.
Along the Golden Mile of Mount Macedon you will find many of the famous gardens and Hillside houses established in the 1800-1900s, with many restored after the Ash Wednesday fires. Gardens that are open to the public include Forest Glade (all year round) and Viewfield (during the Autumn and Spring festivals).

A visit to the Cross at the top of the Mount, via Cameron Drive, provides almost 360 views of the surrounds and a tea room.

Wineries are plentiful in the area, and the local Wine trail (provided) shows where they are all located. And Hanging Rock is a leisurely 15 minute drive, up and over the Mount.

Meet your host

Superhost
73 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
My work: Client partner IT
Lives in Mount Macedon, Australia

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 pm
Checkout before 11:00 am
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Smoke alarm