Riders Palace Forrest on the Mt Bike Trails

Cottage in Forrest, Great Ocean Road, VIC, AU

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4 people

No pets

The Riders Palace is a classic 'Otway's Mill Cottage’ nestled in Victoria's MTB Mecca of Forrest & minutes to the Forrest Brewery. The cottage interior has just been painted and re-vamped to create a beautiful bright & refreshed space. Located at the start of the Forrest MTB Trails. This idyllic hideaway in the Otway’s boasts an enormous north facing deck, large open space lawn and garden surrounded by large eucalyptus tree & home to numerous local koala's. The relaxed cottage has a kitchen dining connected to the lounge with fire. The bathroom laundry was renovated in 2015. Sleeps max of 4 people.

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Features and Amenities

2 bedrooms

2 beds

1 bathroom

Air conditioning

BBQ

Hammock

Details

Check in after 2:00pm
Check out before 10:00am
Weekday minimum booking: 2 nights
Weekend minimum booking: 2 nights

Cancellation Policy:

Receive a 50% refund of the total booking amount (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.

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COTTAGE DETAILS
- Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2 - King Bed
- Bedroom 2 Sleeps 2 - King Bed

The self contained cottage sleeps 4 people comfortably.
The Cottage has been decorated and furnished with a contemporary relaxed feel. Freshly painted and re-vamped.
Timber floors throughout; the cottage offer small kitchen & dining; separate lounge with open fire place opening on to the north facing 4 metre wide veranda overlooking peaceful gardens. The property is set in a relaxed and protected north west facing garden with lots of lawn and established garden.
Minimum 2 night stay. Conditions apply.

- Linen and towels are supplied
- Non smoking house
- No pets allowed
- Please respect the neighbours and keep the noise to a minimum
- Monitor fires at all times and never leave alone

We request that guest do not cook strong smelling, aromatic or fried foods in the kitchen as it is very unpleasant for following guests. An airing fee of $150 will apply.

Prices

Base Price $295 / night
Weekend Price $244 / night
Cleaning Fee $50
Security Deposit $500
Extra People $75 (adult) and $75 (child) / night after 2 people

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Reviews (10)

100% Recommended

sarah

28 Sep 2025

Great little cottage in a quaint Victorian town.

We came for the mountain bike trails and they were an absolute blast! Great trails for all levels of riders. We also went hiking at Lake Elizabeth whi...ch is a stunning little gem.

After all that activity - the very comfortable beds at the cottage were welcome!

Loved sitting on the deck and listening to the birds. Great to unplug for the weekend and relax.

Close to the brewery and generally store - bring your supplies because there aren’t many options locally.

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Cam

15 Apr 2023

Great location, very close to Lake Elizabeth and Forrest general store. Comfortable house, well equipped kitchen and great heating.

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Michelle

16 Jan 2022

Nice and cosy getaway. Very clean with everything we needed and great communication. Beautiful walk around Lake Elizabeth and drive around the gourmet trail. Thank you Bindy for looking after us.

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Bindy

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Torquay VIC 3228, Australia

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I own a nature based adventure business in Torquay called Southern Exposure. We conduct Learn to Surf Lessons, Mt Biking Tour and Surf Kayaking for many students and travellers who come to our beautiful town. I also run numerous events in the area including a 21k Trail Run called the Run Forrest, the Surf Coast 100 MTB Festival and the Run Anglesea Trail Run.

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Adventures Nearby

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Run Forrest Trail Run

Annual event on the Queens birthday long weekend in June
21km | 10km | 6km | Pure Trail Running Pleasure in the Otways for more information www.runforest.com.au

Mountain Bike Riding

Forrest is considered to be one of the most impressive mountain bike trail networks in Australia. Ride a vast network ranging from family singletrack to technical black diamond rated trails, and everything in between.

Bushwalking At Lake Elizabeth

Located a short 10-minute drive from Forrest, Lake Elizabeth is a beautiful and serene spot in the Otways. Soak up the tranquil surroundings and explore the walking tracks surrounding the lake.

Stevensons Falls

Stevensons Falls is a tranquil rainforest experience just a short drive south of the township in the Otways Forrest Park. The walking track takes you on a beautiful stroll along the end of the Gellibrand River through Forrest and down to the edge of the river where you can start to hear the distant roar of Stevensons Falls. The hiking trail ends at a viewing platform at the base of the falls.

Redwood Forest

A spectacular forest of giant Californian Redwoods (Sequoia trees) planted in 1939. Located in Beech Forest, the towering and majestic redwoods are spectacular and a great place to visit in the warmer months. Feel the temperature drop as you walk through this magical forest.

Great Otway National Park

The Great Otway National Park stretches from Torquay over to Princetown and through to the Otways hinterland near Colac. The park contains rugged wild coastlines, sandy beaches, exposed heathland and gorgeous spring wildflowers. In the north, the park has tall forests, lush ferny gullies, stunning waterfalls and peaceful lakes.