Title: Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath 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 # Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34440000/34434800/34434750/5abf8ced.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34440000/34434800/34434750/6ba1bc8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34440000/34434800/34434750/56e64ab9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34440000/34434800/34434750/b6ce66da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34440000/34434800/34434750/152b16cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Bootmakers Cottage Birregurra, a charming heritage cottage rich in history and character, offers the best of two worlds. Step out back into a country oasis with a large red-brick courtyard set amongst a cottage garden perfect for pets. Or step out front onto Main Street in the historic commercial centre of Birregurra where cafes and local wine stores await. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62368 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath \*STAYZ AWARDS 2022 : Bootmakers Birregurra. Bronze Medal. Rated the third best Australian Holiday Home for 2022\* \*Kitchen featured in Australian Country Style Magazine 2021\* \*Cottage and property featured in WONEN Land elijke Stijl Magazine. Netherlands and Belgium September 2022\* Bootmakers Cottage Birregurra, is a delightful heritage cottage, named in honour of bootmaker and saddler James Townsend who first built the simple dwelling along with a shop and stables around 1864. Like the township in which it proudly sits, Bootmakers Cottage is rich in history and character, and has been lovingly restored to evoke the simple and warm pleasures of Victoria's pioneering past. Bootmakers Cottage offers the best of two worlds: Step out the back door and you are in the country - a large red-brick courtyard set amongst a cottage garden with birches, a huge oak tree, box hedges, grape vine, olives, citrus and herbs, giving way to a huge half acre block perfect for those who travel with pets. It’s impossible to go past the outdoor bathroom and an old cast iron bathtub, and our guests love to indulge in a hot bubble bath under the stars at their very first opportunity. An outdoor hammock swings amongst the lavender and birches for lazy afternoons; a handmade wooden stage also doubles as an undercover sun lounge area, and as the sun drops and the cockatoos screech overhead, an outdoor barbeque or home-cooked meal around an alfresco dinner party table under festoon lights, followed by warm conversation beside a roaring fire in the central fire pit, completes a simple and timeless pleasure. The old stables and bootmakers workshop have been converted into a fabulous bar and retreat, well set up to occupy all members of the family, with darts, board games and toys. Bootmakers is truly a country home outdoor living delight. Step out the front door and you are right in the middle of Main Street - the historic commercial centre of Birregurra, an old mill town built on the banks of the Barwon River and beside a train line branch where the old "Tiger Trail" train once ran up to the mountains to bring back logs for milling. It's easy to imagine stepping back in time to the 1800’s and the stores being sadleries, grain stores, bakeries, tailors and blacksmiths. Today, cafes, a bakery, antique shops, and local wine and produce stores, and a great old pub complete the Main Street. Guests tell us they love daydreaming about living in this small country town both in yesteryear and also today. Buildings in the main street have been lovingly restored and the streetscape has hardly been changed in over 100 years. The town is idyllic, yet feels a little undiscovered. Don’t be surprised if you wake to the aroma of coffee and freshly baked bread drifting in from the Otway Artisan, literally next door. Being just over 90 minutes from Melbourne, and 30 minutes to the stunning Great Ocean Road, Birregurra is perfectly positioned in the hinterland and foothills of The Otway Ranges - beautiful in all seasons with towering mountain ash and ferny understory. The area is well-known for its award-winning food and wine as well as pristine rainforests, abundant bird life and beaches just down the road. Everything you need to know Sleep · Bootmakers Cottage sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms · Two queen bedrooms · A third bedroom with two king single beds Amenities · Wood fired heater, with wood supply included · Air conditioner/split system in lounge room · WiFi (unlimited data) and Smart TV · Italian style stovetop coffee maker and French press · Basic provisions including olive oil, spices, tea, coffee, cling-wrap, etc · Outdoor iron bath & fire pit . Outdoor washroom which has a second toilet and sink (and second rustic shower). · Alfresco dining area, outdoor lounges, BBQ and dedicated bar · Hammock · Games room Functions Bootmakers Cottage is available for functions up to 150 people. Please reach out to us with your plans, so we can discuss how we can work together on your special event. Functions are not booked through AirBnB. The finer details Our rates are based on four guests, additional guests attract a rate of $50 per person, per night. Bed linen, towels and cleaning are included in our nightly rate. Beds made up for you on arrival as per your requirements, so please just let us know in advance if you have any preferences. Pets are welcome to join you for your stay at Bootmakers Cottage, but we do ask that you keep them off the furniture. The property is fenced, but not escape proof, so please do not rely on your dog being contained. Chickens and ducks live next door and often visit the cottage. Guests with Telstra or any carriers using the Telstra network will enjoy excellent reception. However, Optus and any carriers relying on the Optus network may experience limited or no reception at the property and in Birregurra. Our Wi-Fi now offers unlimited data, ensuring seamless connectivity should you want it throughout your stay. Please no smoking inside, or candles. Please familiarise yourself with our postponement & cancellation terms and conditions before booking. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limo/town car service - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Optional golf privileges - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,368 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 222603 ## 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-38.33620%2C143.78300&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hmzvhoonq-r2_ICTfiE5BPYSRX0=) Birregurra, VIC #### What's nearby - Lake Ayrey Wildlife Reserve - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles - Lake Colac - 17 min drive - 12.9 miles - Lorne Beach - 39 min drive - 27.9 miles - Erskine Falls - 52 min drive - 34.6 miles - Anglesea Surf Beach - 54 min drive - 44.2 miles #### Getting around - Birregurra Station - 12 min walk - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 62 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sweet Thyme Cafe - ‬10 min drive - ‪Birregurra General Store - ‬2 min walk - ‪Royal Mail Hotel - ‬3 min walk - ‪Brae - ‬3 min drive - ‪Meating Place Cafe - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Bootmakers Cottage : Rear Stables, Bar, Fire Pit & Outdoor Bath located? > This family-friendly Birregurra holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Lake Ayrey Wildlife Reserve, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Colac Botanic Gardens and Lake Colac. Great Otway National Park and Retreat Creek Streamside Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km). Birregurra Station is 12 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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