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Miners Cottage on Barkly – Ararat

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Outdoor dining
Fireplace, books
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Ararat, VIC
  • Place, Ararat Former Town Hall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Alexandra Gardens Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Gum San Chinese Heritage Center
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Miners Cottage on Barkly – Ararat


Step back in time and discover how miners lived in Ararat during the late 1890s, while still enjoying the comforts of modern-day accommodation.


This beautifully preserved miner’s cottage offers a unique dual experience, blending heritage charm with contemporary convenience.


Modern Comforts (For Those Who Prefer It Easy)


The front section of the cottage features:
• Two comfortable, modern bedrooms
• A fully equipped kitchen
• Cozy living area with wood fire place
• Central bathroom with toilet
• Modern heating and cooling for year-round comfort


Perfect for guests who appreciate history without sacrificing modern amenities.


Authentic Miners’ Experience (For the Brave & Adventurous)


The rear bedroom has been carefully set up to replicate true mining-era living, offering an immersive historical stay:
• Vintage iron bed and vanity
• Kerosene lantern lighting
• old style bed warmer no cooling
• Outdoor toilet facilities
• Fire pit for traditional-style cooking


Please note the rear bedroom experience is intentionally authentic and not recommended for the faint-hearted.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Ararat Bushland Reserve. Features include laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 11 minutes on foot from Ararat Bushland Reserve and a 2-minute drive from Ararat Former Town Hall
As a guest of Miners Cottage on Barkly – Ararat, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Miners Cottage on Barkly – Ararat Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
The Host was fantastic, house was as described, my daughter loved sleeping in the rustic miners camp bed, said it was a great sleep. all in all a lovely weekend away with some where cosy to spend the nights
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026