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Self contained cottage in 8 acres of amazing gardens adjoining the Ovens River

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In the heart of Harrietville, Shady Brook One Bedroom Alpine Cottages in gardens No2 offers a serene retreat. Unwind on your deck overlooking beautiful gardens, cook up a storm with your own Weber BBQ and outdoor furniture or stroll through eight acres of landscaped gardens along the Ovens River.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41615 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Self contained cottage in 8 acres of amazing gardens adjoining the Ovens River

Shady Brook One Bedroom Alpine Cottages in gardens No2

Shady Brook one bedroom self contained alpine cottage in gardens; are magnificently built in an alpine style. Fully furnished furnished, the bedroom has a queen sized bed in a separate room with a ceiling fan, electric heating, separate bathroom with heating and a spacious lounge with cathederal ceilings and window seat, in the the lounge there is reverse cycle heating and ceil fan. There is a fold out out double sofa bed in the lounge and kitchenette has stove top, micro wave and electric fry pan and is fully equiped with utensils and cuttlery. On your deck overlooking gardens there is outdoor furniture and your own Weber BBQ. You also have your own undercover carport attached to the cottage. Cottages are set in a private garden and only 40ms from the Ovens river. At the rear of the cottages is state forest and are very secluded, with private bush tracks, you are only1km from the centre of Harritville for coffee shops hotels and miriad of potential walks and rides all can start from your cottage . There is information folders in your cottage and free maps to the area with walks and history.

Harrietville is a historical village at the base of Mt Hotham and Mount Feathertop. The town has two hotels, museum, cafes and a bakery serving fresh bread daily. Stony Creek trout and salmon farm is also a favorite activity along with Lake Tronoh and its many associated walks.
The town and Shady Brook is ideally situated for nature based tourism with the iconic walking tracks up through the Great Alpine National park. The Alpine National Park borders the Eastern side of Harrietville and your walk can start from your cottage to Mt Feathertop. Or take a drive 45 minutes to highest point of Mt Hotham or 20 minutes to Bright withi its shops eateries and other attractions.

During the day take a stroll through over eight acres of landscaped gardens, walk along the river, or one of the private tracks on the mountain behind you. Or simply put your feet up and enjoy a good book and hear the mountain stream of the crystal clear Ovens River. Shady Brook through the garden has attracted a multitude of birds who songs can be heard through the day. A Bird feeder is just outside your cottage so each morning many species of parrots and other birds come down to feed.

Shady Brook is not simply another destination or place to stay it offers you an unique experience which will call you come back and experience each season

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Shadybrook Gardens Alpine No 2 Harrietville
Shadybrook Garns Alpine No 2
Shadybrook Gardens Alpine Cottage no 2 1 Bedroom
214036
Shadybrook Gardens Alpine Cottage 1 Bedroom No 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Harrietville, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mount Hotham Alpine Resort and Mystic Bike Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Hotham and Alpine National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Harrietville, VIC

What's nearby

  • Bungalow Spur Track Trailhead - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mount Hotham - 22 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • Mount Hotham Alpine Resort - 22 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • Bright Visitors Centre - 25 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • Mt Beauty Visitor Information Centre - 41 min drive - 29.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Shed Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Snowline Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lavender Hue Farm B&B, Tea Rooms & Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tronoh Dredge Reserve - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Self contained cottage in 8 acres of amazing gardens adjoining the Ovens River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Self contained cottage in 8 acres of amazing gardens adjoining the Ovens River ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Self contained cottage in 8 acres of amazing gardens adjoining the Ovens River ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Self contained cottage in 8 acres of amazing gardens adjoining the Ovens River located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cottage in Harrietville is within 1 mi (2 km) of Champion Spur Track Trailhead, Bungalow Spur Track Trailhead, and Alpine National Park. Smoko Streamside Reserve and Freeburgh Streamside Reserve are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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