Mingara Park Cottage

Farm in Scotsburn, Goldfields, VIC, AU

100% Recommended•

5 people

Pet-friendly

Unwind in our luxury farm cottage in Scotsburn on the southern slopes of Mt. Buninyong.

Mingara Park Cottage has been loving restored to provide a snug and cosy getaway. Sit and enjoy views of beautiful countryside and sunsets, curl up and read by the stone fireplace, stroll along the farm lane to our lake and meet our friendly goats or miniature belties along the way.

The cottage is ideal for a romantic time away for two or to share with family or friends. Or try a week away from the city working from a country office, The kitchen has all your need to cook up a storm but if you prefer the outdoors start up the baby webber, light the fire pit and sit out under the stars. The cottage sleeps 5 people and has 2 bathrooms and yes your pets are welcome.

Scotsburn is within 15 minutes of the many restaurants, cafes, antiques, parks, galleries, vineyards and golf courses our region has to offer.

Mingara park is on Wadawurrung Country. We acknowledge the Kulin nation, the traditional custodians of this beautiful land and pay our respects to the elders - past, present and emerging.

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Features and Amenities

3 bedrooms

3 beds

2 bathrooms

Air conditioning

BBQ

Heating

Details

Check in after 3:00pm
Check out before 11:00am
Minimum booking: 2 nights

Cancellation Policy:

Receive a full refund (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.

Additional Information

Prices

Base Price $285 / night
Weekend Price $325 / night
Cleaning Fee $185
Extra People $85 (adult) and $50 (child) / night after 2 people
Pet Fee $80 flat
Maximum Pets 2 pets
Discounts
15% discount for bookings of 7 nights or longer
25% discount for bookings of 28 nights or longer

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Reviews (38)

100% Recommended

Lily

12 Apr 2026

Beautiful house, perfect scenic view. My family had the best slow weekend. We also went to Ballarat Saturday market and Tram museum (must visit places) and enjoyed pizza next door (Mt. Buninyong Winery).

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Brett

18 Jan 2026

Nice spot. Really well set up. Place is really nice. Had a great time! Highly recommended!

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Tracey

5 Aug 2025

We loved our second stay at the charming Mingara Park Cottage. Everything you need to enjoy a quiet and peaceful break is provided in this modern, clean cottage. Our favourite activities were stokin...g the fire, and watching the sun set from the gorgeous porch with knee blankets provided! Can’t wait to go back.

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Wayne

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Scotsburn VIC 3352, Australia

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Life is short and is to be lived as best we can. Right now on our piece of earth we are milking it for all its worth. Happy animals, healthy soil and moving with the rythms of the seasons equals exhausted but contented humans. We moved to our farm Scotsburn at the base of Mt Buninyong in 2021 and set to work to create a sustainable farm using farming techniques that nurture the enviroment, the animals and the people. We provide luxury accommodation on the farm and breed goats and miniature cattle.

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Adventures on the Property

These are the exclusive natural wonders and outdoor activities within the property boundaries.

If We Could Talk To The Animals

We share our land with a delightful array of friendly, inquisitive animals - goats, geese (Gwendoline’s and Gerald’s), Miniature belties; Rosey the jersy cow. Meander down the lane from the cottage to the lake and say hello.

Goat Time

Mornings here are a farmyard fanfare. Goats trotting behind you like overenthusiastic interns, horses nodding their approvals and socially anxious cows giving you a side eye.

Outdoor Equipment Provided

Enjoy the outdoors with the following equipment included in your stay.

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Location

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Adventures Nearby

Here are some details about the adventures nearby. Refer to the map for their location.

Mt Buninyong Tower

Climb the tower for stunning views of Ballarat and surrounds.

Lal Lal Bungal Circuit Hike

This circuit is a 23.2km hike located in the Lal Lal Bungal Historic Area. The hike should take approximately 6 to 7 hours to complete and explores the many tracks created by the Lal Lal Mining Company in 1874.

Best Espresso In Town

The best espresso in town, take away pastas and deli fare. Skip going out for the night, pick up some delicious food and a bottle and spend the night in front of the fire.

Afternoon Hike At Lal Lal

We decided to check out the hiking track at Lal Lal Falls. Although Lal Lal was dry, we ended up checking out some epic lookouts and a discovered a waterfall at the end of the hike.

Lal Lal Falls

Follow the easy 200m walk to the viewing platform, which gives you a distance view of the beautiful Lal Lal Falls. The falls are approximately 30m high and best after heavy rain.

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Take A Stroll Around Ballarat

We wandered around Ballarat to discover this old, gold-rush town and its iconic architecture. Lydiard Street is renowned for having the best-preserved Victorian streetscapes outside of England. We also visited the Art Gallery of Ballarat, which is Australia’s oldest and largest regional gallery.