Title: Hilltop Cottage | Beachside Escape with Fireplace Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=119905180&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hilltop Cottage | Beachside Escape with Fireplace Beachfront holiday home with balcony, near Rye Beach ## Photo gallery for Hilltop Cottage | Beachside Escape with Fireplace ![Terrace/patio - Hilltop Cottage | Beachside Escape with Fireplace (Blairgowrie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119910000/119905200/119905180/6ef25c4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo - Hilltop Cottage | Beachside Escape with Fireplace (Blairgowrie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119910000/119905200/119905180/d9720193.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Hilltop Cottage | Beachside Escape with Fireplace (Blairgowrie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119910000/119905200/119905180/94ff4f5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hilltop Cottage | Beachside Escape with Fireplace (Blairgowrie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119910000/119905200/119905180/b25b3d5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Hilltop Cottage | Beachside Escape with Fireplace (Blairgowrie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119910000/119905200/119905180/aeaef008.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Hilltop Cottage | Beachside Escape with Fireplace provides amenities, such as a garden and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Hilltop Cottage | Beachside Escape with Fireplace NEW Listing! Just 400m from Bridgewater Bay, Hilltop Cottage is a charming beachside getaway perfect for families and friends. Fully furnished with polished timber floors, it offers three spacious bedrooms – master and second with queen beds, third with two singles – plus a sunken bath ideal for young children. The open-plan living space features a cosy wood heater for winter and split-system A/C for summer. The timber kitchen flows to a covered deck and secure garden, perfect for outdoor meals, play, or relaxing in the sun. Set on a large, level allotment in a quiet street, Hilltop Cottage is your gateway to the beach, rock pools, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Short breaks or long stays – everyone in the family will love calling this retreat home. Luxury Inclusions: Kinara wood fire, Sony stereo system, TV Apps (Netflix, Prime and Stan), Reverse cycle cooling/heating in dining/living room, washing machine and dryer, Gas BBQ, 2 x sunlounges. Bedroom Configuration: Sleeps up to 6 guests across 3 beds (maximum 6 guests). Bedroom and bathroom linen are included with your stay. Spare blankets are provided. Portacot and high chair available on request when booking. Bedroom 1: Master: 1 x Queen Bed + Robe + Pedestal Fan + Split System A/C and Heating (sleeps 2) Bedroom 2: 1 x Queen Bed + Robe + Pedestal Fan (sleeps 2) Bedroom 3: 2 x Single Beds + Robe + Pedestal Fan (sleeps 2) Bathroom Configuration: 1 bathroom and 1 powder room Bathroom 1: Family Bathroom: Sunken Bath / Vanity / Shower Separate Toilet Please note our terms and conditions when booking: i. This property is the perfect venue for families and friends, couples, mothers group weekends and golfing weekends. ii. A bond is required for all stays, which is refunded after the property is checked and there are no damages. iii. This property is not pet friendly. iv. Terms and conditions will be automatically emailed to guests after their reservation is confirmed via email. Please note Holiday Shacks requires all guests to sign and fill out a No Party Policy document as part of our traveller verification process. Your booking is not confirmed until your traveller verification process has been conducted and confirmed by us. All bookings are subject to approval pending Guest verification process - Local council restrictions are in place for this property and compliance is mandatory. Failure to complete the guest verification process within 24 hours of booking may result in automatic cancellation. v. We do not accept schoolies, bucks or hens bookings, nor do we accept parties or events under any circumstances. This is due to strict council regulations enforced by the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Short Stay Law to which you must agree to when booking with us. We thank you for your understanding. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the bay - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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 ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36790000/36789400/36789320/0a9d7f97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nafplio | Red Hill Vineyard with Stunning Views Red Hill - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=36789320&PinnedHotelID=36789320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58950000/58949000/58948994/2b90e7cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Collins Street House in Red Hill Red Hill - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 54 reviews £1,135 includes taxes & fees 18 Feb - 19 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19&selected=58948994&PinnedHotelID=58948994&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124510000/124507100/124507048/5f67f50d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Self-Contained Cottage in Heart of Rye - Close to Beaches & Hot Springs Rye - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=124507048&PinnedHotelID=124507048&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96660000/96652100/96652081/66ac18ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Winemakers Cottage, Winemakers Cottage - vineyard views Red Hill - Breakfast included - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Microwave 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews £306 includes taxes & fees 17 Feb - 18 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=96652081&PinnedHotelID=96652081&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119350000/119345300/119345251/f72f90ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Miramare By The Bay - Spectacular Panoramic views Frankston South - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 3 reviews £681 includes taxes & fees 2 Mar - 3 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=119345251&PinnedHotelID=119345251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=119905180&PinnedHotelID=119905180&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=119905180,36789320,58948994,124507048,96652081) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules This reservation is not confirmed until guest verification process has been completed. Strict local council regulations apply. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 229\_58 ## About the area Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Blairgowrie, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rye Beach and Peninsula Hot Springs. Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby. [Visit our Melbourne travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne.dx178283) [View more Holiday homes in Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Private-Holiday-Homes.d178283-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-38.37317%2C144.77324&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XiwvcxScI6T3i2Z-dDrSDo_OM-E=) Blairgowrie, VIC ### What's nearby - ![Sorrento back beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140050/1f535cf7-f407-41c3-af83-e059452d03eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mornington Peninsula National Park 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Aerial panorama of Rye suburb on Mornington Peninsula at sunset. Melbourne, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562247865/93cf88e2-2430-4ce0-8e6e-a7732c07fe92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rye Beach 4 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Bridge Water Bay Beach 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Saint Johns Wood Road Beach 4 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Blairgowrie Beach 4 min drive \- 1.5 miles ### Getting around - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) 107 min drive ### Restaurants - Peninsula Pantry 4 min drive - The Vanilla Slice Cafe Sorrento 6 min drive - Koonya Hotel 6 min drive - Blue Fin Sushi Bar 2 min drive - St Paul's Road General Store 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hilltop Cottage | Beachside Escape with Fireplace pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Hilltop Cottage | Beachside Escape with Fireplace? ### What time is check-in at Hilltop Cottage | Beachside Escape with Fireplace? ### What time is check-out at Hilltop Cottage | Beachside Escape with Fireplace? ### Where is Hilltop Cottage | Beachside Escape with Fireplace located? ## Have a question? 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