Title: Charming older cottage in Ballarat Central with classic character, modern comfort and a great central location. Two bedrooms, full kitchen, comfy lounge, workspace and easy access to cafés, shops and attractions. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=113947475&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming older cottage in Ballarat Central with classic character, modern comfort and a great central location. Two bedrooms, full kitchen, comfy lounge, workspace and easy access to cafés, shops and attractions. ## Photo gallery for Charming older cottage in Ballarat Central with classic character, modern comfort and a great central location. 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Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom3757 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available £134 includes taxes & fees 10 Mar - 11 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming older cottage in Ballarat Central with classic character, modern comfort and a great central location. Two bedrooms, full kitchen, comfy lounge, workspace and easy access to cafés, shops and attractions. Welcome to Cosy Cottage— a character-filled older cottage in the heart of Ballarat Central, thoughtfully restyled to balance its charming heritage with everyday comfort. The home proudly shows its age in the warm details and classic layout, yet presents clean, stylish interiors and practical living spaces for your stay. It’s an ideal base for couples, small families or business visitors who want both convenience and a sense of history. Cosy Cottage is perfectly positioned in Ballarat Central, offering exceptional access to the city’s most popular destinations. Within walking distance you’ll find: Ballarat CBD and Sturt Street shopping precinct Cafés, restaurants, bars and takeaway options Supermarkets, bakeries and local convenience stores Ballarat Base Hospital and St John of God Hospital Medical clinics and allied health services A short drive or walk will take you to: Lake Wendouree and its scenic walking track Sovereign Hill Art Gallery of Ballarat Her Majesty’s Theatre Eureka Centre and Eureka Stockade Ballarat Wildlife Park Ballarat Railway Station with direct services to Melbourne The area is popular with professionals, medical visitors and travellers who want everything close by without relying heavily on a car. Guests have exclusive access to the entire home, including the driveway and all indoor spaces. The home is single-level and includes: Two bedrooms Bedroom 1: Queen bed Bedroom 2: Double bed plus desk and office chair Lounge room with smart TV and sofa bed Fully equipped kitchen with oven, cooktop, microwave, fridge, kettle and toaster Dining area Bathroom with shower, towels and basic toiletries Laundry facilities Heating and cooling Newly concreted driveway with off-street parking Sofa bed is available for use, however bedding is not supplied. While many amenities are within walking distance, a car is recommended for exploring Ballarat and surrounding regions comfortably. Public transport, taxis and rideshare services are readily available nearby. Ballarat Train Station is only a short drive away with regular services to Melbourne. This is an older cottage and shows charming signs of age, which many guests appreciate. It is nevertheless cleaned to high standards and presented for comfort. Bedding is not supplied for the sofa bed. Guests wishing to use it must bring their own linen, pillows and blankets. The property is in a residential area and is not permitted for parties or events. Quiet hours apply and neighbours must be respected. Only registered guests are permitted to stay overnight. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Deck/patio - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) - First aid kit - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 634d25ff-2da2-49de-84de-76178ff739c7 ## About the area Ballarat Central, a neighbourhood in Ballarat, is home to this holiday home. Sovereign Hill and St Patrick's Cathedral are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Ballarat Bird World and Park Lake Gardens are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ballarat travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballarat.dx5914) [View more Holiday homes in Ballarat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballarat-Private-Holiday-Homes.d5914-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-37.57035%2C143.84906&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0vD1nIbBUj4KC0UWRWQ8xIxarFE=) Ballarat Central, VIC ### What's nearby - ![Ballarat showing night scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635153768828/7b6bc75c-0a93-4dfb-9563-317d066cc995.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ballarat Town Hall 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![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 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Her Majesty's Theatre 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Ballarat Base Hospital 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - St John of God Hospital Ballarat 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Ballarat Station 6 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) 78 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 15 min walk - The Grapes Hotel 17 min walk - Subway 12 min walk - Midtown Cellars and Bar 15 min walk - Cubby Haus Brewing 12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming older cottage in Ballarat Central with classic character, modern comfort and a great central location. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Amenities ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Beth 14 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication Cute cottage stay, good for a couple. Some challenges with the split system controller and stove but good quality bedding and overall a comfortable stay. ##### Beth Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 8/10 Good #### PhilM 19 Jul 2025 #### 409 Raglan st Ballarat Overall nice little house what lets it down is the shower above the bath it’s a little bit hard to use especially if you are a taller person,needs ripped out and replacing ##### PhilM This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 8/10 Good #### VickiO 28 Feb 2026 #### Pretty good Comfortable. The bed was good, everything you need for a couple of days. Toilet seat and toilet roll holder needed fixing. Bathroom wasn't great, but it did the job ##### VickiO ---