BAL019 · Prairie Cottage—An Idyllic Ballarat Family Retreat | Cottage in Ballarat East

Moments from central Ballarat, this cottage with a novel charm combines ornate character details with considered interiors to create an inviting country escape. Discover Ballarat’s historic Lydiard Street and Australia’s oldest regional art gallery, or stretch your legs in Black Hill Reserve. This home boasts stylish, open-plan interiors and a spacious backyard replete with alfresco dining, a fire pit, a veggie garden and two-hole mini-golf course wrapping itself around the property.
The gold rush city of Ballarat lies roughly 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne’s CBD and is known for its heritage streetscapes. Wander 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, the property doesn't come with free parking on-premise. There is plenty of free street parking in the area.
Airport: 1 hour 10 minutes drive from the airport.
Public Transport: The bus stop is right at the front door.
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
Street parking
Contact information
Please use the app that you booked through to make contact with your host. You should receive a response within 30 minutes.
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
Amenities
Heating
Cooling
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:
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:Thursday morning bin pick up
Step-by-step instructions for appliances & electronics
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

This 1 Bedroom Cottage provides accommodation with Child Friendly, Balcony/Terrace, Internet, for your convenience. This Cottage features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental Cottage has 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this Cottage has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Ballarat East. Enjoy your stay in Ballarat East at this Cottage.