Tathra Mudbrick Cottage

Cottage in Flowerdale, High Country, VIC, AU

98% Recommended•

2 people

Pet-friendly

Tathra Cottage is a free standing mud brick cottage located high on its own hill with landscaped gardens and sweeping views across several Flowerdale valleys.

Tathra Farm Stays - Fruit trees, horses, alpacas, sheep and chickens happily coexist on our 30 acre family farm located at Flowerdale in regional Victoria, Australia. You are invited to enjoy a quiet and relaxing stay in the "Valley of a Thousand Hills".

Located about 100 metres east of the Tathra Homestead, "Tathra Cottage" is a cosy, mud-brick cottage with cathedral ceilings that offers a rustic farm stay experience reminiscent of a bygone era.

Please note Tathra Cottage is intended to be a getaway for adults and cannot accommodate children older than six months.

For those guests who love to travel with their dog, Tathra Cottage is also dog-friendly. There is also a secure area for your dog within the Cottage grounds and under the Cottage roofline to provide guests with somewhere secure to leave their dog when visiting attractions in the local area. Guests wishing to bring their dogs are also asked to have their dog under positive control at all times when wandering outside the Cottage grounds as our ducks, geese and chickens free-range their way around the property but not within the fenced area around the Cottage. Guests are also required to clean-up after their dogs as a condition of booking acceptance.

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Features and Amenities

1 bedroom

1 bed

1 bathroom

Air conditioning

BBQ

Heating

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

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COTTAGE DETAILS
The cottage sleeps two adults and is set in its own landscaped Australian native garden high on a hill with stunning views all round. It has a queen sized bed (with pillow-top mattress), wood fire, and colonial out-door shower fitted with a wood-fired hot-water system. The outdoor toilet (with hints of luxurious fittings) and shower are accessible via automatically lit pathways.

Guests also have access to their own private spa. After sunset, enjoy a star-filled sky and the majestic Milky Way.

Please note the Cottage is intended to be an adults only getaway and is not suitable for children aged six-months or older.

FEATURES
- Accommodates 2 people (Queen size bed with pillow-top mattress)
- 3G/4G mobile internet and free WiFi services
- Well appointed luxury kitchenette (with half-draw dishwasher, microwave/convection oven, fridge/freezer, 2-burner gas cook-top and wine storage)
- Nespresso coffee machine
- Split system air-conditioner
- FoxTel TV and DVD player
- Leather sofa for lounging about
- Outdoor Weber gas BBQ (with rotisserie)

Breakfast is an opt in scenario (you must advise us at least 24 to 48 hours in advance if you wish to have a self cook breakfast supplied). It’s a do-it-yourself affair (we supply the breakfast cereals, eggs, bread, bacon, jams, juice etc). We only provide breakfast items for the first morning of your stay.

Please do not let your dog(s) on the bed, bedding or leather lounge. Dog hairs and foot prints have proved very difficult to remove during the laundry process sometimes requiring the linen to be thrown out. If this occurs during your stay you will lose your security deposit. Please bring and use your own towels for drying off your wet dog(s).

RATES:
3-night bookings attract a 5% discount
5-night bookings attract a 10% discount

Prices

Base Price $255 / night
Weekend Price $285 / night
Cleaning Fee $50
Security Deposit $500
Pet Fee $15 flat
Discounts
5% discount for bookings of 3 nights or longer
10% discount for bookings of 5 nights or longer

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Reviews (328)

98% Recommended

Georgia

27 May 2026

We had a great time staying at Tathra Mudbrick Cottage! The perfect place to unwind and relax! Our 2 dogs, Ace (1 and a half years old) and Snow (18 weeks old) had so much fun exploring Mount Disappointment forest and finding all the tracks and lookouts! Would definitely recommend to our friends :)

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Natalie

17 May 2026

The Mudbrick Cottage in Flowerdale was so nice! My dog Sash was in her element - cozy fire, beautiful surrounds & walkies in nature. I absolutely loved the outdoor shower, such a cool idea. The breakf...ast items were a lovely surprise as well - fresh eggs, bacon, bread, & milk.
Thank you, Paul, for having us.

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Alexandra

17 May 2026

Flowerdale is such a beautiful community & the cottage was absolutely stunning and had everything needed for a weekend away. It's a perfect location when travelling in the Yarra Valley. Thank you Paul, your accommodation is a gem!

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Paul

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Your hosts are Rachael (a freelance project manager) & Paul (a retired senior Army Officer) who will do everything possible to make your stay relaxing, peaceful and enjoyable.

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Adventures on the Property

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A Dip In The Tub

One of the standout features of this place is the hot tub with a view. Lights will guide you there at night or take a dip any time of the day.

Private Lookout

The deck chairs are ready and waiting. Have a drink or your breaky at a beautiful lookout, just a few meters from your door.

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Adventures Nearby

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Bike Riding Horse Riding

Located only 10 minutes drive from Strath Valley View the Great Victorian Rail Trail is Victoria’s longest rail trail spanning 134km from Tallarook through Yea to Mansfield, with a link between Cathkin and Alexandra. The trail can be explored by pushbike, on foot or on horseback.

Splash In The River

The river is only shallow, so humans and pup alike can enjoy splashing about - a fantastic place to take dogs of all swimming abilities.

Wombelano Falls

Wombelano Falls is located off Captains Creek Road in Kinglake National Park. The 1.5km circuit-walking track winds through forest with big old growth trees and leads to the falls viewing platform.

Masons Falls Picnic Area

Enjoy a picnic in the beautiful Masons Falls Picnic Area. Relax among towering gums and enjoy large shelters, lots of tables, free gas barbecues and toilets, which make this the perfect place for a social gathering.

Explore how the forest and fern gullies have regrown since the Black Saturday bushfire with several short walks that can also be combined to form a full day walk of around 13km. Masons Falls Walk (700 metres one way) leads to the spectacular Masons Falls lookout.

Kinglake National Park

Most of Kinglake National Park is covered in eucalypt forest. If you look closely you will see many of the trees showing a green new growth along their trunks following the fire. Grass trees now have tall flowering spikes and tree ferns are bright with new growth. Slowly other species will regerminate including wattles, bush peas, heath, tussock grass and orchids.