Title: Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests. 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 # Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests. Cottage in Geraldton with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116680000/116673800/116673708/900a5425.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116680000/116673800/116673708/2bae8682.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116680000/116673800/116673708/9c303f9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116680000/116673800/116673708/112ce7de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116680000/116673800/116673708/cbcae4a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests. provides everything that you need. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly £116 includes taxes & fees 29 Nov - 30 Nov ## 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 Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests. Just the most romantic cottage experience ever!!! Escape the modern world and stay in the most romantic and unique cottage in the whole of Australia - Monsignor John Cyril Hawes' "THE HERMITAGE"! Learn more about Monsignor Hawes here: www.monsignorhawes.com "The Hermitage" was designed by world renowned architect Monsignor John Cyril Hawes. While in Geraldton and the Midwest take time to tour his remarkable buildings including St Francis Xavier Cathedral only 2 minutes away. This romantic Arts and Crafts cottage is a heritage listed building and deliberately restored to retain its original character and intent as a place of peaceful retreat. If it is escape from the modern world you are seeking, this is the place for you! No TV, no internet, just cosy nooks to read a book and drift away! As "The Hermitage" is a State listed heritage property, every effort has been made to retain the original character of the building, even down to its original bathroom, toilet and limited kitchen facilities. The kitchen is not able to cater for full on cooking but there is the basic kettle, toaster, air-fryer, microwave and refrigerator. This all adds to the charm of the place. But who needs a kitchen when literally 100 meters across the road is Best & Western's Hospitality Inn, that provides continental and cooked breakfasts as well as one of Geraldton's best restaurants for an evening meal! There is a portable water cooler & pedestal fans to keep you cool in the summer and oil heaters to keep you warm in winter. The hosts live nearby and are available for any queries or assistance anytime. Although situated close to the CBD "The Hermitage" sits alone on a large piece of fenced land. Monsignor Hawes was a dog breeder and had built into "The Hermitage" a specially designed door to let in his beloved canine companion, Dominie. There was once a carving of his dog on the newel post of the mezzanine stairs, but regretfully, this was stolen many years ago. We hope to replace it one day if we can find a sculptor! So well behaved pets are welcome. The only neighbours are the very quiet tenants of an adjacent retirement home. "The Hermitage" provides a perfect place to retreat from the modern world as well as giving easy access to all that Geraldton offers, shops, cafes, laundromats and Geraldton's amazing beaches and of course the heritage of Monsignor Hawes throughout the Midwest and the famous Sydney Memorial. NOTE WELL: Before booking "The Hermitage", please understand this is a very special heritage listed property of great heritage significance for Australia and internationally. It has been made available for people with a passion for heritage who will take care and treat it with every respect. It is essentially a piece of art, that will give you an authentic immersive experience into the heritage and very person of Monsignor Hawes. If this is what you seek, then please be our guest! If this is not you, then we respectfully request you rent another Stayz property in Geraldton. This way we will all be happy. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34005300/34005259/f6dd9c05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Geraldton City Stay Cottage on Sanford Central Geraldton - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 190 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=34005259&PinnedHotelID=34005259&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33559600/33559520/1ec5eef6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Downstairs at Green: Executive apartment. 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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 STRA6530XWEIG20X ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-28.785257,114.618576&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vftnDcmqzT%3FQ%40O%3FQ%3FQ%40S%40O%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBO%40QBQ%40QDOBQBQBODQBODODQDODODOFQDMFQFMDOFOFMHOFMFOHMHOFKHMHMHMJMHKHMJKHMJKJKJIJKJKJKJILKJIJILIJGLILILGLILGLELGLGLGLENGLELENCLENCLENCNCLENANCLANCN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBN%40NBL%40NDLBNBNDLBNDLBLDNDLFLDNFLFLFLDLFLHJFLHLHLFJHLHJHJJJHLJJJJJHHJJJJHLJJJLHJHLHLHLHLHJFNHLFNHLFNFLFNFNFLDPFLDPDNDNDNDPDNDNBPDNBPBPBNBP%40PBP%40NBP%40P%40P%40P%40N%3FR%40P%3FP%3FN%3FP%3FR%3FN%3FPAP%3FPAPAPAPAPCPANCPAPCPCNCPCPENCPENENEPENENENEPGLEPGLGNGLGNGNILGNILGLILILILILILIJKLKJILKJKJIHKJKJMJKHKHKJMFKJMFMHMFKHMHMDMFMFMFOFMDMFODMDMBODMBODOBMBOBMBOBO%40OBO%3FMBO%40O%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FOCMAOCOCMCOCOCMEOCMEOCMEMEOGMEMGMGMGMGMEMIMIMGMIKGMKKGKKMIKIKKKKKKKIKKKKIMKKIMIKKMIMIMIMGMIMIMGOGMIOGOGMEOGMGQEMGQEOEOEOEQEOCOEQCOCQCQEOAQCQAQCOAQAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQ%3FQAO%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yQeKYcCQaBovDGjJ77UOHRLHuFA=) Geraldton, WA #### What's nearby - Oakabella Homestead - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Cathedral of St Francis Xavier Church - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Geraldton Visitor Centre - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile - HMAS Sydney II Memorial - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles - Geraldton Beach - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles #### Getting around - Walkaway Station - 21 min drive - Geraldton, WA (GET) - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Quiet Life Specialty Coffee - ‬3 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk - ‪Smokin grill and Burgery - ‬19 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests.? > As of 28 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests. on 29 Nov 2025 start from £115.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Geraldton-Hotels-Cosy-Heritage-Building-Retreat-Pet-Friendly.h116673708.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests.? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests.? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests. located? > Located in Central Geraldton, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Oakabella Homestead, Queens Park Theatre and Cathedral of St Francis Xavier Church. Lattitude Gallery and Geraldton Regional Art Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests. Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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 17 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 6.0/10 Amenities ### 6.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanya 16 Nov 2025 Spotless rooms and great ##### Tanya Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa H. 24 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved the simplicity of staying in this beautiful historic home. Great yard for the dog. ##### Lisa H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaye T. 8 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage We loved our stay in the quaint cottage. The history, the architecture, we loved it! ##### Kaye T. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Janine 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Communication We admire Monsignor Hawes churches & history so it was very nice to experience our stay in one of the his buildings. ##### Janine Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen G. 27 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely historic cottage in a great location. Fabulous restaurant within walking distance. Pet friendly, our little doggie loved the secure yard. Comfy bed and the oil heaters kept us very cosy during the cold nights. ##### Karen G. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina B. 14 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A beautiful cosy place to rest and relax.We loved the sitting area where you could relax by the window and comforable chairs. The beds were also super comfortable.We felt at completely at home . ![Front which is inviting and completely private and secure.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/39a2d5c9-27c2-4ea4-81d2-97350ecb922a-1752479469506.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Bedroom which is cosy and super comfortable bed.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/081bae01-9efd-43b7-bc4a-428a4235bf68-1752479469404.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Beautiful stained glass windows bringing in light and colour.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7adbd096-0865-4c69-b22a-a8c46556eb2c-1752479469483.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tina B. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela D. 16 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Absolutely delightful! This has to be one of the best places I've stayed, a true hidden gem. Everywhere you turn is a picture perfect angle of beauty! Highly recommend staying in this charming property. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f65200cf-e78e-4237-828c-ebb282fafa48-1752626858977.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ed44bd47-1f7d-4e14-b62e-85ddeb9b509d-1752626860361.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/821458da-e6ca-4bac-b192-5ca65eee6904-1752626857130.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8476a990-4854-4906-8785-b4968baa2b9a-1752626860357.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Angela D. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter F. 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Exactly what was advertised very good ##### Peter F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Callum S. 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning The history and the architecture is stunning. The idea of something so elegant tucked away into central Geraldton is something everything has to experience. My fiancée and I are definitely going to be staying here again ##### Callum S. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rachel W. 9 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute Great for the dogs to run aroundBd was really comfy ##### Rachel W. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey 25 Sept 2025 ##### Casey Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025