Title: Frogsong Strawbale Cottage BLUE ID p7318970 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 # Frogsong Strawbale Cottage BLUE ID p7318970 Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34640000/34638800/34638726/7b9ceacd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34640000/34638800/34638726/c18f3bf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34640000/34638800/34638726/a1e124c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34640000/34638800/34638726/a062b0b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34640000/34638800/34638726/c21aaacc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the foothills of Victoria's High Country, Frogsong Strawbale Cottage BLUE is a charming retreat. Enjoy comfortable winter and summer holidays in this owner-built strawbale cottage set amidst 5 acres of native garden & dam with its north-facing deck overlooking the serene landscape. Take advantage of basic breakfast provisions, tea, milo, plunger coffee and generous milk supply. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Breakfast included - Laundry - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Frogsong Strawbale Cottage BLUE ID p7318970 Frogsong Strawbale Cottage BLUE (No. 2) is one of 4 strawbale cottages on the same high country property in Mountain Bay, Victoria. Click on the links below to easily compare booking availability of our other 3 listed cottages, RED, AQUA and YELLOW. https://www.homeaway.com.au/holiday-rental/p9160844 https://www.homeaway.com.au/holiday-rental/p7318970 https://www.homeaway.com.au/holiday-rental/p7318975 https://www.homeaway.com.au/holiday-rental/p7318982 (NB:Covid 19 Safety & Hygiene levels require a 72hour break between bookings. While these current restrictions are in place, our minimum stay is 2 nights) The cottages were designed and owner built (2010) in the style of English West Country worker's cottages incorporating passive solar & energy efficient principles & materials into a comfortable small footprint design. Guests enjoy comfortable winter and summer holidays in owner built local strawbale and earthen render cottages in a 5-acre native setting. Each cottage is fully equipped and self contained with galley kitchen, including basic breakfast provisions, tea, milo, and plunger coffee, a healthy house loaf, and generous milk supply. Our BLUE Studio cottage No. 2, sleeps 2 in 2 bedrooms - Bedr.1 with a Queen bed : Bed. 2 with Trilogy bunk beds: Double bed below, Single bed above; Bathroom has a spacious 'Walk in' shower with safety chair and solid glass brick privacy screen, Vanity unit, and hand basin; Separate wheelchair friendly toilet central to all rooms; Open plan lounge dining area, with wood burning heater for winter and cool nights: full length sliding doors out to north facing deck overlooking 5 acres of native garden & dam. The triple earth rendered thick walls, 5 star ceiling / shared wall insulation, north facing prospect and double glazed windows maximise heating and cooling for all seasons, plus floor & ceiling fans / generous supply of extra doonas, throws and hot water bottles for those extreme weather days. Compare these features with our AQUA family cottage No. 3. A 4km drive/or bike ride (or 200 metre ramble down our property)takes you to Lake Eildon and a lakeside stroll through Goughs Bay to Picnic Point with its lookout over the lake, picnic tables, sheltered gas BBQ facilities and children's playpark, or beyond as far as the beginnings of Eildon National Forest. Frogsong cottages provide an eco-sustainable Landcare haven from which to explore the rivers, creeks, tracks, trails and scenery around Lake Eildon, the bustling country town of Mansfield, (21k) Mount Buller & Mount Stirling, National & State parks and all the activities characteristic of the High Country. Come and enjoy the Lake, Rivers and Mountains at their tranquil best. Winter sports abound: Cross country, downhill skiing and snowboarding at Mt Buller or Mt Stirling (Mirimbah Access - 40k) or bush walking, fishing, horse riding & cycling. The bustling town of Mansfield is only 15 mins away, offering a range of interesting eateries, shopping and markets, and shuttle access to Mount Buller and Stirling, along with snow equipment hire and purchase. Please check our other cottages also listed on Stayz for availability. https://www.homeaway.com.au/holiday-rental/p7318970 https://www.homeaway.com.au/holiday-rental/p7318975 https://www.homeaway.com.au/holiday-rental/p9160844 https://www.homeaway.com.au/holiday-rental/p7318982 Frogsong cottages are a brand new holiday accommodation, 2km from Goughs Bay and Lake Eildon, in the foothills of the High Country. Guests enjoy comfortable winter and summer holidays in owner built local strawbale and earthen render cottages in a 5-acre native setting. Come and enjoy the Lake, Rivers and Mountains at their tranquil best. Frogsong cottages provide an eco-sustainable Landcare haven from which to explore Lake Eildon & Mount Buller scenery, national parks and activities. Winter & Summer sports abound: Cross country, downhill skiing and snowboarding at Mt Buller or Mt Stirling or Fishing in Lake Eildon, the Delatite River, nearby creeks and swimming holes. Bush walking,boating, horse riding , 4 wheel driving & cycling. The bustling town of Mansfield is only 15 mins away, offering a range of interesting eateries, Armchair Cinema, Arts and Craft outlets and displays, shopping and markets, and shuttle access to Mount Buller and Stirling, along with snow equipment hire and purchase. Bikes can be hired in the town, for visitors to experience the Great Australian rail Trail. Our 4 Frogsong cottages, (2 Studio 1 bedroom cottages and 2 Family 2 bedroom cottages) are spacious to suit the needs of families or friends and can accommodate a total of 15 guests if all booked together. The Studio cottages (Blue and Yellow) are fully self-contained, with kitchenette, efficient panel heaters in the lounge area that looks through north facing french windows onto private decks. As well as the passive solar heating that this provides, solar panels provide hot water and power, while the strawbale walls keep the living spaces insulated against heat and cold. All linen, towels, crockery cutlery pots and pans etc are provided, along with Provisions for Continental breakfast including a house-made loaf, seasonal fruit selection, tea, coffee and milk . An attractive grassed and shaded BBQ area is available for our guests informal use, along with 5 acres of native open grass and bushland for onsite rambling. Or BBQ at Gough Bay's Picnic Point, a gentle ramble around Mountain Bay, Gough's Bay and the swimming spots at local rivers & creeks Rates: $140 per night Check in: from 2pm Check out: 11 am Onsite parking Pets Considered\*: \*Please Note: no secure fencing around property due to the local native animals wandering around the property... Pets must be supervised at all times Please bring your own pet bedding/bowls etc Flexible Check in and Checkout times – please discuss with property manager Rooms are Smoke Free Other guests may be onsite so please respect each other’s privacy Please contact Property Manager to discuss booking options for larger groups. Discounts may apply Local Attractions: LOCAL WINERIES within 15 mins drive \*Delatite Winery \*Kinloch Winery \*Buller View BOUTIQUE BEERS available at Social Bandit in Mansfield, and Jamieson Brewery 6 boutique beers on tap Lake Eildon is only minutes away Mt Buller is approx 40 min to the Entry Gates ACTIVITIES Year round Hiking on many bush tracks in the foothills of the mountains. Horse riding at Merrijig and Barwite. Cycling, Boating, Fishing and Trail bike riding Olive Groves, Berry & Cherry Farms Entertainment for all the Family at: Mansfield Armchair Cinema Mansfield Zoo, Botanic Gardens Scenic Flights Local theatre group productions Farmers Markets every 3rd Sat of the month "Made in Mansfield" - featuring local artists and crafts people ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Stereo - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Boat - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children - Solar energy ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33250000/33249300/33249288/9ba2e6aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Frogsong Strawbale Cottage RED; ID p9160844 Mountain Bay - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 120 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=33249288&PinnedHotelID=33249288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33910000/33905700/33905659/0a98f8db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Frogsong Cottage YELLOW Mountain Bay - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Laundry 9.8 Exceptional 61 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=33905659&PinnedHotelID=33905659&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74434600/74434503/3907b1cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Romantic/Retreat Eildon - Air conditioning - Parking available - Kitchen - Microwave 9.6 Exceptional 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=74434503&PinnedHotelID=74434503&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34585100/34585065/b17f4d88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Self Contained Apartment for couples looking to get away to a secluded hideaway. 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Goughs Bay - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=82883240&PinnedHotelID=82883240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 This property uses solar energy 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 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Frogsong Strawbale Cottage Blue Mountain Bay Frogsong Strawbale Blue Mountain Bay Frogsong Strawbale Blue Cottage Frogsong Strawbale Cottage Blue Mountain Bay Mountain Bay Frogsong Strawbale Cottage Blue Cottage Cottage Frogsong Strawbale Cottage Blue Frogsong Strawbale Cottage Blue Frogsong Strawbale Cottage Blue ID P7318970 Cottage Frogsong Strawbale Cottage Blue ID P7318970 Mountain Bay Frogsong Strawbale Cottage Blue ID P7318970 Cottage Mountain Bay ## 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-37.18227%2C146.08058&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pisGFajnfCIlX3SmnaN6YnNU0v8=) Mountain Bay, VIC #### What's nearby - Bracks Bridge - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles - Mansfield Zoo - 13 min drive - 8.0 miles - Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail - 17 min drive - 12.8 miles - Lake Eildon National Park - 19 min drive - 4.5 miles - Mansfield Botanic Park - 21 min drive - 16.1 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Willowlake - ‬19 min drive - ‪Koflers Hutt - ‬19 min walk - ‪Howqua Valley Resort - ‬23 min drive - ‪Amongst the Sticks - ‬7 min drive - ‪Howes Creek Farm - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Frogsong Strawbale Cottage BLUE ID p7318970 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Frogsong Strawbale Cottage BLUE ID p7318970? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-out at Frogsong Strawbale Cottage BLUE ID p7318970? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Frogsong Strawbale Cottage BLUE ID p7318970 located? > Situated on a river, this cottage is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Bracks Bridge and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Eildon National Park and Loyola G109 Bushland Reserve. Mansfield Zoo and Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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