Shady Brook Alpine Cottage No. 3
Cottage in Harrietville, High Country, VIC
100% Recommended
4 people
No pets
Shady Brook Cottage and gardens. The cottage is set in 12 acres of secluded bush and landscaped gardens featured on ABC Gardening. Bordered on one side by the Ovens river and on the other three side by State Forest. Its located just off the Great Alpine Road at Harrietville in Victoria's alpine high country at the base of Mt Hotham and Mt Feathertop.
Shady Brook Alpine Cottage offers you all year round activities and attractions. Each season offers something special, we are surrounding by the Alpine National Park and State forest offering a diverse range of activities. You can walk from your cottage into the village, or take a day or overnight trek using the world famous iconic tracks to Mt Feather Top. There are many shorter walks most suitable for bike rides, that take you out along the Ovens River into the Alpine National Park or down to Bright. Or just wander at will through our magnificent gardens, home to over 50 species of birds, enjoy a cuppa or a wine and soak in the peace and seclusion of Shady Brook.
Harrietville is a unique mountain village full of history, short walks lovely eateries and two hotels but it has preserved the quietness and is an ideal jumping off place many tourists destinations in the Ovens Valley. Only 25kms from Bright and 30kms from Mt Hotham, Harietville has ski hire and bus trips are available to Hotham....
Shady Brook Alpine Cottage offers you all year round activities and attractions. Each season offers something special, we are surrounding by the Alpine National Park and State forest offering a diverse range of activities. You can walk from your cottage into the village, or take a day or overnight trek using the world famous iconic tracks to Mt Feather Top. There are many shorter walks most suitable for bike rides, that take you out along the Ovens River into the Alpine National Park or down to Bright. Or just wander at will through our magnificent gardens, home to over 50 species of birds, enjoy a cuppa or a wine and soak in the peace and seclusion of Shady Brook.
Harrietville is a unique mountain village full of history, short walks lovely eateries and two hotels but it has preserved the quietness and is an ideal jumping off place many tourists destinations in the Ovens Valley. Only 25kms from Bright and 30kms from Mt Hotham, Harietville has ski hire and bus trips are available to Hotham....
Features and Amenities
1 bedroom
2 beds
1 bathroom
Air conditioning
BBQ
Heating
Details
- Check in after 2pmCheck out before 10am
- Weekday minimum booking: 2 nightsWeekend minimum booking: 2 nights
Cancellation Policy: Receive a 50% refund (minus service fee) up until 2 weeks prior to check-in.
Additional Information
COTTAGE DETAILS
- Self contained
- Queen bed in one bedroom
- Sofa bed in lounge room
- Kitchen
- Deck and barbeque with your own outdoor setting
- DVD & TV
- Shared laundry
-reverse cycle heating and cooling
-additional heating in the bedroom and bath room
-undercover car port
The cottage setting captures the aura of the high country with cathedral ceilings, wide verandas, views of mountain ranges set in award winning gardens. The deck is perfect for dinning in nature with your own private barbecue and dinning area. The cottages are superbly furnished for your comfort.
The cottages are only 30 meters from the river and are very secluded, with private bush tracks immediately at rear of the cottages climbing the mountain behind you through garden then into native bush to old gold diggings. Capture the views as you go off the property, Harrietville a real mountain village and in winter see the snow capped peaks of Feathertop. This is a truly unique destination offering such variety with each changing season.
This cottage is ideal for couples wanting the secluded weekend. It’s tucked into the base of the mountain with your own garden that intertwines into natural bush whilst in front there are spacious lawns, landscaped gardens and tables to enjoy the fresh alpine air....
- Self contained
- Queen bed in one bedroom
- Sofa bed in lounge room
- Kitchen
- Deck and barbeque with your own outdoor setting
- DVD & TV
- Shared laundry
-reverse cycle heating and cooling
-additional heating in the bedroom and bath room
-undercover car port
The cottage setting captures the aura of the high country with cathedral ceilings, wide verandas, views of mountain ranges set in award winning gardens. The deck is perfect for dinning in nature with your own private barbecue and dinning area. The cottages are superbly furnished for your comfort.
The cottages are only 30 meters from the river and are very secluded, with private bush tracks immediately at rear of the cottages climbing the mountain behind you through garden then into native bush to old gold diggings. Capture the views as you go off the property, Harrietville a real mountain village and in winter see the snow capped peaks of Feathertop. This is a truly unique destination offering such variety with each changing season.
This cottage is ideal for couples wanting the secluded weekend. It’s tucked into the base of the mountain with your own garden that intertwines into natural bush whilst in front there are spacious lawns, landscaped gardens and tables to enjoy the fresh alpine air....
Prices
- Base Price $150 / night
- Weekend Price $160 / night
- Extra People $30 (adult) and $20 (child) / night after 2 people
Host
Location
The map shows the listing location and awesome adventures nearby.
Listing location
Adventures nearby
Adventures Nearby
Here are some details about the adventures nearby. Refer to the map for their location.
Canyon Walk
Starting from Howitt Park head towards the Star Road Bridge. The track on the northern bank of the Ovens River has steep steps. Cross either of the suspension bridges to create a short or long loop. This walk takes you past a small canyon carved by the Ovens River and water races dug by early miners. Watch for birdlife and wild flowers especially in spring.(4 km / 1.5 hours return)...
Alpine Fishing
Rivers Around Bright
The beautiful Ovens, Buffalo and Buckland Rivers flow in wide valleys of cleared farmland surrounded by mountains. High annual rainfall and granite rocks in the mountains result in fast flowing, clear water rivers and tributaries. Drift along in a lilo, paddle a kayak or just cool off in summer in one of the many beautiful swimming holes....
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100% Recommended