Title: Perfect for that cosy winter holiday with stunning views of the Pea Soup Cove. 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 # Perfect for that cosy winter holiday with stunning views of the Pea Soup Cove. Holiday home in Port Fairy ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30220000/30219800/30219797/b4504b29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30220000/30219800/30219797/363b697f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30220000/30219800/30219797/a3a23214.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30220000/30219800/30219797/d5feadcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30220000/30219800/30219797/581cf21c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched atop a high point on South Beach, Swimmers Rest offers panoramic ocean views and a modern interior. Wake up to a picturesque sunrise over Pea Soup Cove, plan your day with the kids over breakfast, then unwind in the sun-room or relax at the beach across the road. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Perfect for that cosy winter holiday with stunning views of the Pea Soup Cove. Perched atop of one of the highest points on the sensational South Beach this property provides some of the best uninterrupted, panoramic ocean views in Port Fairy. With stunning panoramic ocean views and a brand new modern interior, there is nowhere else you'd rather be than at Swimmers Rest. Wake up to a picturesque sunrise over Pea Soup Cove and plan the days activities with the kids over breakfast. This is the stuff dreams are made of and truly a place where every day is a holiday! Positioned directly across the road from Pea Soup Cove, this newly refurbished house features new carpets, an updated kitchen, renovated bathroom, new paintwork and all new furnishings. The 1-bedroom house includes a spacious master bedroom with Queen Bed. You'll wake up totally refreshed after a good nights sleep on the new luxurious pillow topped mattresses. You can catch up on reading in the spacious lounge room, relax and unwind in the sun-room or soak up the sun across the road at the beach. You have booked for 1 bedroom consisting of a queen bed, therefore other bedrooms will be locked. Swim, surf, snorkel, fish or simply relax on the beach with a book, there is always plenty to do. For the more adventurous, go cycling, walking or running in any of the many parks and reserves. The house is equipped with Gas BBQ, Washing Machine & Dryer, Charging Hub, Bose Speaker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Reverse cycle heating / air-conditioning, gas log fire, large screen T.V, & DVD player AND a purified osmosis water filtration system for your drinking water. Slow cooker & docking station. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the sea ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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) - 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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Swimmers' Rest House Port Fairy Swimmers' Rest Port Fairy Swimmers' Rest Swimmers' Rest 1 Bedroom Swimmers' Rest 1 Bedroom Fairy Swimmers' Rest - 1 Bedroom Port Fairy Swimmers' Rest - 1 Bedroom Private vacation home Swimmers' Rest - 1 Bedroom Private vacation home Port Fairy 107\_25 ## About the area Located in Port Fairy, this holiday home is near the beach. Port Fairy History Centre and Port Fairy Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port Fairy Golf Club and Yambuk Beach Slide. Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio and Go Surf School are also worth visiting. With power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Port Fairy travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Fairy.dx7992) [View more Holiday homes in Port Fairy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Fairy-Private-Holiday-Homes.d7992-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-38.39133%2C142.22562&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Frf0oIiUifNxQc1wUc6U6rnh8ok=) PORT FAIRY, VIC ### What's nearby - Port Fairy Coastal Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Port Fairy History Centre - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - East Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - Griffith Island - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles - Port Fairy Golf Club - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles ### Getting around - Warrnambool Station - 25 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 170 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Mill - ‬18 min walk - ‪Bank St + co. - ‬18 min walk - ‪Home Grown - ‬18 min walk - ‪Blake's - ‬16 min walk - ‪The Wharf @ Port Fairy - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Perfect for that cosy winter holiday with stunning views of the Pea Soup Cove. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Perfect for that cosy winter holiday with stunning views of the Pea Soup Cove.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Perfect for that cosy winter holiday with stunning views of the Pea Soup Cove.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Perfect for that cosy winter holiday with stunning views of the Pea Soup Cove. located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Port Fairy Public Cemetery, Port Fairy History Centre and Port Fairy Coastal Reserve. Griffith Island and Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio 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 ## Perfect for that cosy winter holiday with stunning views of the Pea Soup Cove. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### P E. 14 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spot in port fairy Enjoyed walking across the road for walks along the beach, close to town as well. Very nice trip away. ##### P E. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graeme J. 18 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful ocean views Very comfortable and extremely well equipped, with magnificent ocean views. Great location ##### Graeme J. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacey W. 4 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved it! Mum and I would love to own this property it’s perfect for our favourite location. 🥰 ##### Stacey W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex G. 9 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and cute! just like the photos Everything was perfect. From the house, location and dealing with the manager ##### Alex G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Ian 11 Aug 2021 ##### Ian Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol E. 25 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brief Stay in Port Fairy An excellent property and acurately shown in the photos, the only thing that let it down for us was that a lot of flys had got inside somehow and there was no flyspray. ##### Carol E. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda E., Hepburn Springs 1 Apr 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place gorgeous view beautiful area perfect spot Prefect ##### Amanda E. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Howard S. 30 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location 1st class from check in to leaving , location and property perfect will be staying there again. thank you for letting us use your house. ##### Howard S. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey A. 17 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday Absolutely perfect house and location. We will definitely be coming back here. The girls at reception were so lovely and accommodating. My father is coming to Port Fairy in a few weeks and I have shated this property with him. ##### Casey A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan D. 7 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, beautiful beach views and all I could need. Checking in was a breeze, and the house was perfectly located with views of the dramatic port fairy coastline. A gas fireplace kept me cosy and warm in the August cold. It was a great spot to base myself as I explored the region and it’s rich history of aboriginal cultural heritage. ##### Nathan D. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew G. 14 Nov 2018 #### Good location great views Good location great views ##### Andrew G. 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