Windmill - King Parrot Cottages

Cottage in Pennyroyal, Great Ocean Road, VIC, AU

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2 people

Pet-friendly

Settle in by the wood fire, share dinner on your private deck and wake to the sounds of the Otways. Windmill is a cosy cottage for two at King Parrot Cottages & Event Centre, nestled on a north-facing hillside in the Pennyroyal Valley.

The cottage is arranged over three levels. The kitchen and living area open onto the deck, with a wood fire to keep you warm on cooler evenings. The bathroom is on the middle level, and downstairs you’ll find a spacious bedroom with a king bed and wall heater. Outside, there’s a private dining area with a Weber BBQ.

Windmill is one of six cottages on the property. You’ll have your own space to relax, while the saltwater pool, games room, small gym and private bushwalking tracks are shared with other guests. The tracks include a walk to our seasonal waterfall.

A two-person infrared sauna is available to book for an additional charge. An outdoor fire pit may also be arranged in advance, subject to weather and fire restrictions; it is unavailable during summer.

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

Additional Information

King Parrot Cottages and Event Centre has a wide range of communal activities at your finger-tips; the salt water swimming pool, games room with table tennis, fuse ball, air hockey, darts, board games plus outdoor field games, suitable for all ages.

Bush-walking tracks and waterfalls abound in the immediate vicinity and within close reach are the beautiful beaches along the Great Ocean Road, the wonders of the Otway National Park and the gourmet trail of berry farms, fine foods and farm produce.

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 $365 / night
Weekend Price $395 / night

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Reviews (10)

100% Recommended

Benjamin

16 Aug 2026

I suprised my partner with a weekend away at King Parrot Cottages for her birthday. With how the cottages are situated, we truly felt like we were the only people in the valley. We took advantage of t...he cooler weather and spent our time lounging by the fire and listening the nature.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the Otways and at King Parrot and highly recommend anyone needed a weekend getaway to go.

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Courtney

15 Apr 2023

The Windmill Cottage at King Parrot Cottages was the perfect, stress free getaway for our babymoon. Nicole was incredibly warm and informative with every detail on directions, check in and out, and wi...th any concerns we had regarding our furbaby coming up with us. We will absolutely be coming back and can’t thank them enough for the joy we had during our stay.

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Laura

5 Jan 2023

We loved our stay at King Parrot Cottages. It’s a lovely place to be and everything has been well thought out there. One thing I would say is that the track to get there was quite a lot for our little car but great once we were there.

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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.

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.

Photo 1 for Painkalac Creek Estuary - Aireys Inlet

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Painkalac Creek Estuary Aireys Inlet

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.

Photo 1 for Around Aireys Inlet Circuit (20.2km)

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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.

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.