Title: Pound Hill Cottage - quiet country getaway Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pound Hill Cottage - quiet country getaway Family-friendly cottage in Ballarat ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33567000/33566938/0c4857e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33567000/33566938/b2d70ab5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33567000/33566938/bceab8a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33567000/33566938/de66784b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33567000/33566938/75f091c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Pound Hill Cottage - quiet country getaway. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Pound Hill Cottage - quiet country getaway Pound Hill Cottage is situated in a relaxing country aspect only 15 mins to Ballarat CDB and 7 mins to Wendouree, making it the perfect spot to stay when visiting the Ballarat Begonia Festival, Wendouree Performing Arts Centre, race days at the Ballarat Dowling Forest Race Course or South Street competitions. Pound Hill Cottage has 3 bedrooms including a cosy queen size bed in one room and 2x single beds in the other two bedrooms. A port a cot is also available on request at no extra charge (guests must provide their own cot linen) All other clean and cosy linen and towels is provided. The bathroom which is newly renovated includes a shower with shampoo, conditioner and body wash. A heated towel rail adds a touch of luxury. The fully equipped kitchen includes a microwave, dishwasher, high chair and complimentary tea, coffee and milk. There is a warm wood fireplace with firewood included making it perfect for Winter escapes. There is a split system for heating and air conditioning for the Summer months. A single car lock up garage is attached to the cottage for security for your car. Laundry facilities with washing machine and dryer. All located on our 10 acre property with a private entrance in a beautiful country setting with amazing views and sunsets. Sit on the verandah and enjoy the serenity. Sorry no pets allowed onsite inside or outside. Any pets visiting or staying will result in termination of your stay and an extra pet cleaning fee payable. No smoking or vaping allowed please. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22770000/22764300/22764205/63b16e32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 'Trendy Inner City Cottage with all the modern conveniences - Central Cottage' Golden Point (Ballarat) - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 231 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=22764205&PinnedHotelID=22764205&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109730000/109722300/109722259/462d71ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy 3 Bedroom Family Cottage In The Heart Of Ballarat Brown Hill - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 6.0 31 reviews £169 includes taxes & fees 1 Dec - 2 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=109722259&PinnedHotelID=109722259&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99250000/99246900/99246857/w1024h680x0y3-1ad3b3b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Sovereign Hill, Cafes & Shops from this historic, pet-friendly villa. 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 is also known as 175089 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.47405%2C143.76596&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rJbJNhZQZ9OnKUKsyIe1xmW_RrA=) Miners Rest, VIC #### What's nearby - Miners Rest Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 miles - James Court Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles - Miners Rest Wetlands - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles - Ballarat Botanical Gardens - 9 min drive - 7.3 miles - Lake Wendouree - 10 min drive - 7.3 miles #### Getting around - Ballarat Station - 12 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 86 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Roll'd - ‬9 min drive - ‪Boost - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Wildseed Cafe - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pound Hill Cottage - quiet country getaway pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Pound Hill Cottage - quiet country getaway? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Pound Hill Cottage - quiet country getaway? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Pound Hill Cottage - quiet country getaway? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Pound Hill Cottage - quiet country getaway located? > This family-friendly Ballarat cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Miners Rest Park, James Court Reserve and Miners Rest Wetlands. Caldwell Street Reserve and Waltham Drive Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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