Title: Cosy 3 Bedroom Family Cottage In The Heart Of Ballarat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=109722259&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cosy 3 Bedroom Family Cottage In The Heart Of Ballarat ## Photo gallery for Cosy 3 Bedroom Family Cottage In The Heart Of Ballarat ![Interior - Cosy 3 Bedroom Family Cottage In The Heart Of Ballarat (Brown Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109730000/109722300/109722259/d0d0f3d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Cosy 3 Bedroom Family Cottage In The Heart Of Ballarat (Brown Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109730000/109722300/109722259/2aad6af9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Cosy 3 Bedroom Family Cottage In The Heart Of Ballarat (Brown Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109730000/109722300/109722259/7e298d57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cosy 3 Bedroom Family Cottage In The Heart Of Ballarat (Brown Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109730000/109722300/109722259/d8d5a83d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Cosy 3 Bedroom Family Cottage In The Heart Of Ballarat (Brown Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109730000/109722300/109722259/3ae8653a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the ultimate family retreat at this charming 3-bedroom Cottage, perfectly located just minutes from Ballarat Central and Sovereign Hill. Stay comfortable with a split system heater/AC, gas heater, WiFi, and plenty of off-street parking for everyone. ## Reviews 6.0 ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning £174 includes taxes & fees 13 Mar - 14 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cosy 3 Bedroom Family Cottage In The Heart Of Ballarat Unwind with the whole family in this charming 3-bedroom cottage, just 3 minutes from the heart of Ballarat and 4 minutes from the iconic Sovereign Hill. Whether you're here to explore the sights or simply relax, this cosy home-away-from-home has everything you need. Enjoy year-round comfort with both a split-system heater/air conditioner and a gas heater in the living room. With three queen beds, two bathrooms (one toilet), and generous off-street parking, there’s space and comfort for everyone. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi, and take advantage of the fully equipped laundry with a washer and dryer—no chores required, just a stress-free stay. The cottage is filled with natural light, creating a warm and welcoming space to relax after a day out. We’d love to host you for your next visit to beautiful Ballarat! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/883700/883686/8eed0e2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bell Tower Inn Alfredton - Pool - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 17072988 ## About the area Brown Hill, a neighbourhood in Ballarat, is home to this cottage. Ballarat Golf Club and The Tangled Maze are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Bird World. Park Lake Gardens and Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ballarat travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballarat.dx5914) [View more Cottages in Ballarat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballarat-Cottages.d5914-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.548325,143.90268&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7CwcdFw%7EhmZ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%40Q%3FS%40S%40S%40QBU%40QBQ%40UBQBQBSBSDQBSDQDQBQFQDQDSDQFQFMDSFQFOFQHMFQFOHMFSHMHOHOHMHOJKHOJOHIJOHKLKJOHKJKLKJKLIJKLKJILGLMLGJGLILILGNELILGLENELGNELELENENELANCNELANCNCLANCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FLCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%40NBNBL%40NDLBN%40NDLDNDLDNDLFLDNDLFLHLDNFJHLHLFLFLHJJLHLJJJLHJJJJJJJJJNJJJJJNHHJNHNJJHNHLHNHNFLHRHLFNFPFLHPFNFPDRFLDPFPDRDPDPDPDPBPDRBPDRBR%40PBPBTBP%40P%40TBP%40R%3FR%40R%40P%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FTAP%3FTAPAT%3FNATCPATAPCRCRCRAPCPERCREPCPEPEPEPEPERGPEPGNEPGPGLIRGLGRGLINIPGLININILINKJINKLILKLKJKLKLKJKJKJKJMHKJMJMHKJMFMHMHMFKHOFMFMFMFOFMDMDOBMFODMDODO%40MBODM%40OBOBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FMCO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCMAOCOCMAOEOCMAOEOEMEMGOCMEOEMGMGMGOGMGMIMGKIMIMKMGKIMKKKMIKKMKKKIKKMMMIKKMIMKMIOKKIOIMIOIOIMGQIOGMGSIMGSGMGQEQGOGQEQESEQGQCQEQEQCQESCSCQCQCSASCSAQCUAQAUAO%3FUAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=klMxkqe_BxWiimtxJFP1gVeQCnQ=) Brown Hill, VIC ### What's nearby - ![Sovereign Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141969/f0b1d9f4-ffc5-40ef-9fb1-39313b11fe1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sovereign Hill 7 min drive \- 3.8 miles - Ballarat Wildlife Park 4 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Eureka Centre 5 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Eureka Aquatic Center 5 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Eureka Hall 5 min drive \- 1.7 miles ### Getting around - Ballarat Station 5 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) 76 min drive ### Restaurants - Hungry Jack's 4 min drive - Little Square Garage 4 min drive - McDonald's 4 min drive - Black Hill Hotel 4 min drive - Carboni's Pizza Kitchen 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy 3 Bedroom Family Cottage In The Heart Of Ballarat pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Cosy 3 Bedroom Family Cottage In The Heart Of Ballarat? ### What time is check-in at Cosy 3 Bedroom Family Cottage In The Heart Of Ballarat? ### What time is check-out at Cosy 3 Bedroom Family Cottage In The Heart Of Ballarat? ### Where is Cosy 3 Bedroom Family Cottage In The Heart Of Ballarat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cosy 3 Bedroom Family Cottage In The Heart Of Ballarat Reviews ## Reviews All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 10 2 - Terrible 7 ### 6.6 Cleanliness ### 7.8 Location ### 7.4 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### marcie d. 13 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable and good location Great location and very comfortable ##### marcie d. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul 4 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Clean & Tidy property, loved that the air conditioner was going when we arrived. ##### Paul Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Natalia W. 13 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location #### Ideal for a quick trip We stayed for one night. It was a good size for our family and one of the more child friendly places we’ve stayed. It would have been great to have some soap and a smart tv or dvd player so we could watch the amazing collection of movies. ##### Natalia W. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Suzanne F. 29 Dec 2024 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Disappointed The property was not at all what was presented in the photos, and description. Garden area maintained but house not.Toilet door unable to close. No rails on main bathroom. Kitchen not clean.Kitchen cupboards and laundry filthy. Kitchen bin mouldy on bottom when changing bin liner. Fridge reasonably clean. Minimal utensils for cooking. Pots that were there were rusted and buckled. Bed linen had stains especially in front room, mattress in that room when checked was extremely stained and smelt musty. Did not appear to be fresh linen.House had an overall musty smell on entering. Rug in lounge curled up on edges, as had my elderly Father with us this was an extreme trip hazard. Lounge stained. No toilet paper or soap as said was provided.Wifi was not working, information provided to pick up network did not work. No number a available only name Paige to contact Manager. ##### Suzanne F. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jayne W. 3 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great house , convenient location ##### Jayne W. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Taryn G. 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy Good, basic property. We didnt need much from the house so had most things. Road is quite high traffic so bedrooms are quite noisy. ##### Taryn G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### David L. 14 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Close to the CBD and attractions such as Sovereign Hill and Kryall Castle. Easy access by road and ample parking.House is comfortable and would stay again. ##### David L. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jagdish N. 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lacation is great, There was no saucepan, and basic items such as salt and pepper, and no door for the toilet. It's ok for a overnight stay in my opinion. ##### Jagdish N. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne R. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brown Hills Place was very cosy particularly the heaters on cold winters day. Location was ideal, just of the highway, 4k to city centre, on arriving very tired fish and chip store only 2 doors away and then after a long day at Sovreign Hill the next day just 8 doors the other way to the pub. Very clean. I certainly recommend this property. ##### Wayne R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mark G. 3 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay in Ballarat A nice one night stop over. No issues, great communication from host. ##### Mark G. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Merilyn C. 7 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfy in Brown Hill Comfortable beds, good tea and coffee supplies and close access to bypass entry and exit.Paige was very helpful enabling us to collect forgotten items 4 days after our departure.Excellent and immediate communications with host. ##### Merilyn C. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica P. 11 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for the price Not sure about the negative reviews. For the price the place is prefect. It’s basic AF but does the job. Perfect. ##### Jessica P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Linds B. 4 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Very clean and well placed. ##### Linds B. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Andrew C. 23 Feb 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Cottage in Brownhills Very dirty, only limited towels, toilet door would not close, could be a nice property if it was looked after ##### Andrew C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Helene S. 13 Oct 2025 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication Very disappointed 1 bed broken slats told it had been replaced.Showed amenities that can be used \*washing machine and dryerBoth had washing in them.Bathroom was dirtyLinen looked old and markedWindow not lockingDusty and cobwebsChewed chewing gum found on one bedWhen paying good money you expect a clean environment with beds not broken.Messaged host reply was no complaint from last visitorHost didn’t respond to second message I sent Very unprofessional ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/60297796-bc50-4124-b071-7b0275d13612-1760305354207.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bef7bfa5-eaf6-414a-8651-72f9f4e0779b-1760305356417.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8de3a7d7-fae1-49fc-ac46-03072eced160-1760305353399.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/66ed0b85-af22-4de8-b31f-d883adacfe65-1760305349846.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Helene S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Suchitra B. 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Very disappointed. Toilet did not have a door, there were not enough glass to even drink water, bed was broken in one bedroom. No salt or pepper. The heaters were really good. Not enough warm blankets / doona in all bedrooms. ![Slats completely broken](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2582e1bd-bd20-4829-ac96-13f35f497473-1754823140236.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b8e0fd73-c0a2-4c85-ab5d-3c466f869243-1754823140254.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c4f3cf68-a34c-4fd9-9f07-aa869b69880d-1754823144751.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4dc2e9b2-bf56-48d8-97ee-0f4a7bc3ff95-1754823152848.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Suchitra B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jill H. 27 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Qld travellers Was ok very sparse on items in kitchen No hair dryer. Door on toilet would be good Mattress not good Traffic noise ##### Jill H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Chervon M. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Budget Accom Where do we start !!!1 bedroom is unusable as there is a 2cm gap in the window which lets in cold air and rain forcing our kids had to sleep together in the other bedroom There are lids for cooking which is great if only there we pots to go with themThere is no door on the toilet which also has a window to let in cold airThe towel rail in the main bathroom was broken and hanging by 1 screw ##### Chervon M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Lauren B. 30 Oct 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy We saw previous reviews and assumed that the issues mentioned would have been addressed but unfortunately, this wasn’t the case. The bed was still broken and unusable and one of the windows was broken, letting in a cold draft. The house was not very clean on arrival — with crumbs and food smears on the bench and table, ripped couch and unclean linen. There was also no door on the toilet, washing left in the machine and the outdoor bins were completely full with no red bin available.The property could be drastically improved with a few simple fixes — repairing the bed and window, updating the furniture, improving cleanliness and upgrading the very small, non-smart TV (no option to mirror).On a positive note, the host was responsive and empathetic when a burst water pipe occurred (which was out of their control) and had it repaired the same day. Overall, it provided a roof over our heads, but the house needs attention to reach its potential. ##### Lauren B. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Rebecca T. 24 Dec 2024 Liked: Communication Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Pretty average Ok place but not very clean and poorly kept. Little attention to detail. Bring your own toilet paper and tea/coffee supplies. Wifi doesn’t work. Was fine for an overnight stopover. ##### Rebecca T. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Sylvia M. 17 Nov 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Not good. Not central to the city, dirty and uncomfortable. Wifi didn’t work, host contacted but nothing fixed. Very basic to the point of no soap or dishwashing detergent in the house. ##### Sylvia M. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Sarah K. 16 Jan 2025 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Basic accomodation There were a few issues with the house that could do with some attention; there was no shampoo, conditioner, hand soap or dishwashing liquid. The kitchen tap wouldn’t turn properly & was running on the bench, the toilet door couldn’t close and 2/3 beds were so uncomfortable that we had to sleep on the floor. The towels also didn’t smell clean. I mentioned these things to the host but haven’t heard back. ##### Sarah K. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ward L. 6 Jan 2025 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Ballarat house I don't really have anything positive to say about this house except that it was cheap, especially for a three-bedroom place. If you just want somewhere basic to spend the night without paying much, it fits the bill. The house is undecorated and didn't feel or look clean. The TV is really small and in a corner of the big living room so it felt like you needed a telescope to watch it from the sofa. The toilet hadn't been cleaned before our arrival, there was no toilet paper, someone had left a wet towel in the washing machine, and the towels on the bed were damp.The towel hooks in the bathroom must have snapped off at some point in the past. I think the owner should do some repairs and decorating and try to make the place "cosy", as it is advertised. Probably the worst place I've every stayed. ##### Ward L. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Linda H. 22 Nov 2024 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Cleanliness of Property The house has great potential but the oven was filthy with greasy trays and obviously hadn't been cleaned for a long time. Some of the dishes and glasses were dirty - lipstick marks on glasses. No big bowls for salad. No tea, coffee or small milk. The tiles had mould in the grout. I can see that the house is being done up and the potential could be so good but the cleanliness in the kitchen wasn't good. We couldn't get the dvd player to work. Very disappointed in having to pay $388 for what we got and then having to wash all the dishes and cutlery. Plus the towels were old. Doubt if we would stay again. I messaged owner and no response. ##### Linda H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Amy B. 17 Jul 2025 Liked: Communication Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy Unfortunately this stay went from bad to worse Upon arrival we thought it was a nice average house, then we noticed one bedroom had part of a window missing allowing as continual cold breeze to flow through. Travelling with 2 adults and three children as two families this was not ideal in the middle of winter. But unpacked our things ready for our stay. Then just getting ready for dinner and one of our teens sits on a bed only for it to break. Communication was great with the owner and we make out some adjustments for the night. Then we return with food only to notice lipstick on the glasses, plates not washed, dirt and hair caught under the dinner table. Then it’s time for shower and bed, however the shower head doesn’t stay up no matter how hard we try and the door to the other bathroom doesn’t close for privacy. The towel rail breaks when we place a towel on it and toothpaste stains are on the sink and dirt and dust and hair in the bathtub. The two remaining beds are either already broken with mis jointed unlevel bases and the other one has Sun stained old itchy sheets with blood stained doona covers. The owner was going to fix the bed and the shower head and quickly communicated through the night for their plans to have things fixed for the remaining days. However one night was more than enough and didn’t want to stay another night with broken windows and dirty sheets. Got our money back and won’t be coming back. ![Bed that broke](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9f1964e6-234d-4144-a23a-c8325be5a1c5-1752753988932.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Open gap in window letting in bitter cold air ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/492d5554-4474-4c82-ba90-18f0f9b285ba-1752753992064.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Towel rack that broke and by marks on wall had several times before ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2085f54f-b1e3-437b-8cde-a3adf29eaa79-1752753992280.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Door to bathroom that doesn’t close](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c159958a-1bb3-4de6-a57f-85b1dbd2d7a2-1752753992925.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Amy B. 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