The Gardens: High-end Heritage Cottage in Ballarat

This breathtaking country cottage has undergone an impeccable renovation to balance its ornate heritage details with the very best in contemporary living. Nestled in the sought-after neighbourhood of Soldiers Hill, it’s moments from historic Lydiard Street, eateries and Ballarat Station. Visit Australia’s oldest regional gallery and relax in lakeside botanical gardens. Come home to a picture-perfect abode with a luxurious kitchen, sumptuous living area and idyllic manicured backyard.

Arriving at this inner-city cottage, you’ll immediately be captivated by its beauty. Set among gorgeous, manicured gardens, with a picket fence and quaint alfresco spaces, it creates a picturesque sanctuary with the best of Ballarat just a short stroll away.

Step inside to find a breathtaking renovation. This home’s heritage details have been highlighted, while coupled with contemporary features and lavish design accents. A central hallway runs through to the lounge room, with an electric fireplace, plush velvet seating and TV with Chromecast. On to the kitchen, stunning stone benches meet high-end appliances to help you cook up a feast. A four-person dining table makes it easy to come together for a shared meal at home or enjoy slow mornings up at the breakfast bar. The kitchen flows through to the sunny terraced backyard and quaint seating nook where you can sip an afternoon wine, breathing in the crisp country air.

Sleep easy within two double bedrooms, both presented with luxury linens for a good night’s sleep. The first comes with built-in wardrobes for storing your belongings, while the second integrates charming character details and offers a dedicated workspace for those on a working holiday. The bathroom has been designed as a relaxing haven with a wet zone including a bathtub and rain shower, along with a separate toilet. Guests will also have access to a laundry space with a washing machine, iron and drying rack.

Free street parking is available.

During your stay, you and your group will have the entire cottage to yourself. Please make yourself at home!

Soldiers Hill is a charming suburb of Ballarat, less than five minutes’ drive north of the CBD and walking distance to Ballarat Station. Wonder down Lydiard and Camps streets to take in the area’s spectacular Victorian architecture. Visit Sovereign Hill for a taste of the 1850s gold-rush era and discover one of the country’s best regional galleries at Art Gallery of Ballarat.

Get caffeinated at L’espresso, brunch at Fika Coffee Brewers, sit down to high tea at Craig’s Royal Hotel and sample local drops at Mitchell Harris Wines. Stock up on fresh produce at the Ballarat Farmers Market, held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.

Parking: Please note, this property doesn't come with a dedicated parking on-premise. There is free street parking available.

Airport: 1 hour 12 minutes by car to the airport or 2 hours 21 minutes by bus and train.

Public Transport: A short 5-minute walk to the nearest bus stop.

Please read and respect the house rules. This is very much appreciated, thank you! Before your arrival, we will also share a house guide that contains instructions on how to access the property, use certain appliances, and anything else you may need to know.
HOUSE MANUAL

Welcome
Thanks for choosing to stay at this Flairbnb property. You should find this home presented to the highest standard. If it is not spotlessly clean, free of damage, stocked with the items you need and ready for use please contact your host.

Check in instructions
Check in time is 3pm. Please note that due to cleaning schedules we are unable to provide early check-ins.

Parking Information
Parking on the street (free)

Contact information
Please use the app that you booked through to make contact with your host. You should receive a response within 30 minutes.

Text 0417 033 987 or 0408 177 700 if urgent. Only phone 1800 943 716 in emergencies.

House Rules
* Rudeness towards Flairbnb staff and contractors will not be accepted
* Smoking is restricted to outdoors, away from open doors and windows
* Firearms including slingshots are prohibited Fireworks are illegal and are prohibited
* Property is not to be used for illegal purposes such as but not limited to, illegal drug use, abuse of any person, harbouring fugitives, etc
* Occupancy of the premises shall be sufficiently quiet and peaceful so as not to disturb neighbours
* The house occupancy is no more than booked people
* No parties or events Restrictions on pets are outlined in the listing
* At check-out
* Wash and put away your dishes
* Make sure all lights, heaters and coolers are off
* Clean up after your pets
* Clean the BBQ after use
* Remove all rubbish and put in correct bins outside
* Do not wash the linen

Pet Friendly Features
This property is suitable for pets
Do not allow pets on furniture or in bedrooms. Clean up after your animals before checkout otherwise a $50 fee will be charged. There is a pooper scooper for your convenience. Use the normal bin for waste.

Family Friendly Features
Books

Amenities
Heating- Electric heater in the lounge
Gas fire in lounge - look up and to the wall on the right. Flick large switch to turn fire on and up to turn off. Ensure fan is on. The fan switch is the smaller switch located next to the big switch to the right of the unit facing the window.

Cooling- N/A

Toilet
Please, nothing but toilet paper should go in the toilet. There’s a little rubbish bin for everything else. Please DO NOT stand on the toilet seat, we sit on the toilet seat.

Kitchen

Rubbish
Bin location: In the shared drive just outside the back gate.
General Waste (red lid or small green bin) - collected weekly
Recycling (yellow lid) - please do not put glass or soft plastics in the bin (use general waste bin)
Green waste (bright green lid) - please do not put food scraps or pet waste in the bin (use general waste)

Unless we send message and request, a Flairbnb team member will take the rubbish bins to the kerb for collection and put away again. Please make sure they have access to the bins from the afternoon prior to the bin collection day.
Bin collection day:Tuesday

Step-by-step instructions for appliances & electronics
Remote in lounge. Click the TV button for tV and the Netflix button for Netflix

Closest Cafes & Attractions

Checkout information
Strictly 10am. Due to cleaning scheduling we cannot accommodate late check outs. Please leave the key to the property back in the lockbox.
Replacement costs:
$50 per key
$150 per remote/fob

Feedback & reviews
We welcome reviews (both public and private) and share these with our team.
They are used for continuous improvement. Please report any maintenance issues.

HOUSE RULES

Rudeness towards Flairbnb staff and contractors will not be accepted
Smoking is restricted to outdoors, away from open doors and windows
Firearms including slingshots are prohibited
Fireworks are illegal and are prohibited
Property is not to be used for illegal purposes such as but not limited to, illegal drug use, abuse of any person, harbouring fugitives, etc
Occupancy of the premises shall be sufficiently quiet and peaceful so as not to disturb neighbours
The house occupancy is no more than booked people
No parties or events
Restrictions on pets are outlined in the listing
At check-out
Wash and put away your dishes
Make sure all lights, heaters and coolers are off
Clean up after your pets
Clean the BBQ after use
Remove all rubbish and put in correct bins outside
Do not wash the linen