Blackwood - King Parrot Cottages

100% Recommended
2 people
Pet-friendly
Blackwood is one of the cottages at King Parrot Cottages & Event Centre located in the Otway Ranges, nestled on the north-facing hillside of the spectacular Pennyroyal Valley, consisting of five other cottages.

Blackwood lends itself to those couples that wish to have a private, romantic weekend. The bedroom is on the upper level, with balcony facing north to accept the morning sun. The living area on the ground floor has double doors opening onto a lush grass outdoor area with a Weber BBQ. Downstairs is heated by a cosy fire place along with the added comfort of a split system air conditioner.

An outdoor fire pit is available upon request (weather dependant and not during summer period).

King Parrot Cottages and Event Centre has a communal outdoor salt water pool, games room, small gym, own private bush walking tracks (that includes waterfall) that can be used by all guests onsite. King Parrot Cottages also has a two person infrared sauna. Please note that there is a separate charge for use of the sauna. Bookings and payment of this can be made directly through our website.
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Features and Amenities

1 bedroom
1 bed
1 bathroom
Air conditioning
Bath
BBQ

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.

Additional Information

King bedroom
1 bathroom
All beds are made up with crispy white sheets, and a warm cosy doona with additional blankets
Thick white bath sheet towels are supplied for each guest
Well-equipped kitchen (no oven)
LCD TV and DVD
Wood fire heater
Reverse cycle heating/cooling
Private outdoor area with BBQ
We have a communal pool and games room.

Location
King Parrot Cottages is in the picturesque Pennyroyal Valley near Deans Marsh in the Otway Ranges — about 1.5 hours from Melbourne CBD, 1 hour from Geelong, and 25 minutes from Lorne, Winchelsea, or Colac. It is a perfect base for exploring the Great Ocean Road and the Otway hinterland.

Access
We are a true bush retreat at the end of the valley. Access is via a 4 km winding gravel road with some steep sections, and the surface can be corrugated at times. A 4WD is not required, but you do need to be comfortable driving on gravel.

Transport
You will need your own vehicle as there is no public transport in the area.

Quiet stay and noise policy
We follow EPA Victoria guidelines and care for the peace of our valley. Sound carries in the hills, especially at night, and there are other cottages on site.

Quiet hours after 10.00 pm.

Loud music is not permitted outdoors at any time.

Management reserves the right to control noise at all times to protect neighbours and fellow guests.

Strictly no parties. Unauthorised events will be shut down.

Dogs
Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement only. They must be on a lead at all times, kept away from wildlife, and must not disturb other guests. If they do, they may be asked to leave.

Prices

  • Base Price $350 / night
  • Weekend Price $390 / night
  • Discounts 
    5% discount for bookings of 4 nights or longer

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Reviews (15)

100% Recommended

Robyn

17 Aug 2026
Our stay here was very relaxing and cosy. The accommodation very clean and warm with everything you needed. Lovely scenery and a beautiful pool that would be lovely on a hot summers day.
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Jeanene

12 Aug 2026
What an absolutely incredible stay! My partner and I escaped last minute for a week to the forest and Nicole and Ryan were just amazing at accomodating us at such short notice. They responded so quick...ly and just made it happen even though we gave them a couple hours. They were so responsive when we were there - I have never experienced such brilliant service through hosts. Then the property itself!! Wow how cool. The outlook was so lovely. We worked while there and watching kangaroos hop past the window while working was pretty special! The games room was amazing!!! The sauna is incredibly located in the bush (sadly we ran out of time to use it). The birdsong was unreal. The fire was beautiful. The bath was delicious. Even though we worked the entire week we felt so relaxed and recalibrated after a much needed escape from the city. Amazing!!! Thanks so much:)
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Lisa

13 Apr 2026
Paradise for 4nights over Easter.

Walking into King Parrot felt like a dream. The cottage is perfectly cosy & comforting, whilst also inviting nature in with tall windows & a bedroom balcony. The hi...gh ceilings, wooden finishes, fireplace & bathtub made it feel very luxe. We loved the expansive property with the sheep, cows & llamas to keep us company whilst watching the sunset. The games room was fun too- darts, fuzball & tabletennis kept us entertained.

The properties are nestled in amongst the trees and the neighbouring cabins feel far away, providing lots of privacy.

Dinner at Gentle Annie on Friday night made us feel very welcome & part of the local community

The most special part was being able to bring Benny (3yo AussieX retriever) along for our holiday. There are a few dog-friendly trails within a 30min drive (Lake Elizabeth and St George River Loop).
Thank you for providing such a special place to stay with our dog.

Would be an excellent family holiday with kids, who could keep themselves entertained whilst Mum & Dad get some R&R. I’ve already shared this with my friends!

Will hopefully find an excuse to stay again soon.

Thank you so very much!
Lisa, Joe and Benny
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Host

Nicole
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I love spending time outdoors in nature and I am thrilled to be able to offer an amazing property for other people to be enjoyed, have fun, relax and hopefully get adventurous outdoors!
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Adventures on the Property

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

Bushwalking

There are plenty of bushwalking tracks on the property as well as in the area. Explore the Waterfall Walk.

Outdoor Equipment Provided

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

Yoga mat (1)
Onsite communal games room with table tennis, fuse ball, air hockey, darts, board games plus outdoor games, suitable for all ages.
Salt water swimming pool (not heated)
Small indoor gym.
Farm animals - Coco and Gypsy, our friendly donkeys, Poncho & Cisco, the alpacas and Rocky ("the Rockstar") the Shetland pony.

Location

The map shows the listing location and awesome adventures nearby.

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Adventures Nearby

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

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Erskine Falls

The beautiful Erskine Falls tumbles 30 metres into the lush fern gully of the Erskine River. Take in the beauty of the falls from two lookouts and feel the mist from the cascading water as you take in the views. For passionate walkers take the 7.5-kilometre Erskine River Track which leads from the falls to Lorne along the river, passing Straw Falls and Splitter Falls. Erskine Falls is located just nine-kilometre from Lorne.
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Stand Up Paddle

Painkalac Creek Estuary is approximately 3.5km in length. It is a beautiful coastal lagoon system, which attracts the spotted green frog and the eastern banjo frog (Pobblebonk). Drift along the estuary and experience soak up the peace and tranquillity. Hire or bring your own canoe, kayak or stand up paddleboard.
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Around Aireys Inlet Circuit 20 2 Km

This bushwalk around Aireys Inlet is a great introduction to the natural attractions that surround the seaside village of Aireys Inlet. The coastal section provides a great contrast to the inland forest and heathland of the Great Otways National Park. The walk is a circuit yet you could easily shorten it to suit your time and fitness levels.
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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.
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Otways 4 Wd

The Otways have numerous 4WD tracks.
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