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Miners Cottage on Barkly – Ararat

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Fireplace, books
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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Ararat, VIC
  • Place, Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ararat Former Town Hall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Gum San Chinese Heritage Center
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About this property

Miners Cottage on Barkly – Ararat


Step back in time and discover how miners lived in Ararat during the late 1890s, while still enjoying the comforts of modern-day accommodation.


This beautifully preserved miner’s cottage offers a unique dual experience, blending heritage charm with contemporary convenience.


Modern Comforts (For Those Who Prefer It Easy)


The front section of the cottage features:
• Two comfortable, modern bedrooms
• A fully equipped kitchen
• Cozy living area with wood fire place
• Central bathroom with toilet
• Modern heating and cooling for year-round comfort


Perfect for guests who appreciate history without sacrificing modern amenities.


Authentic Miners’ Experience (For the Brave & Adventurous)


The rear bedroom has been carefully set up to replicate true mining-era living, offering an immersive historical stay:
• Vintage iron bed and vanity
• Kerosene lantern lighting
• old style bed warmer no cooling
• Outdoor toilet facilities
• Fire pit for traditional-style cooking


Please note the rear bedroom experience is intentionally authentic and not recommended for the faint-hearted.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Ararat Bushland Reserve. Features include laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 11 minutes by foot from Ararat Bushland Reserve and a 2-minute drive from Ararat Former Town Hall
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Miners Cottage on Barkly – Ararat Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
The Host was fantastic, house was as described, my daughter loved sleeping in the rustic miners camp bed, said it was a great sleep. all in all a lovely weekend away with some where cosy to spend the nights
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026