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Lyrebird Cottages, Mountain Ash cottage, Relax in nature in the Yarra Valley.

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Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Exterior
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Lyrebird Cottages is set amidst beautiful gardens and a natural forest, offering serene views of the Yarra valley to Melbourne city. Explore the surrounding vineyards, cafes, and shops or simply unwind with generous provisions for a cooked breakfast.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 390 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Mountain view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lyrebird Cottages, Mountain Ash cottage, Relax in nature in the Yarra Valley.

We have two cottages on 10 acres of garden and forest.
Each cottage has views over the Yarra valley to Melbourne city. They are designed to the same standard and quality.
Set in beautiful gardens there is also a walk through 7 acres of natural forest on the property.
Wombats, wallabies, lyrebirds and a great variety of native birds live and move through the gardens.
At Lyrebird Cottages you are surrounded by nature. Vineyards, cafes , shops and Healesville Sanctuary are 10 to 15 minutes away when you want to explore the valley.
Located in the heart of the Yarra Valley the cottages are spacious (90 m2) perfect for a weekend or extended stays with our discounted rates for longer stays.
Each cottage has off street parking for one vehicle adjacent to the cottages. If you have two vehicles extra parking can be pre-arranged.
Accommodation includes generous provisions for a cooked breakfast. Please let us know if you are vegetarian or you are gluten free. All linen and towels are provided. Towels are changed after the third day.

Property manager

Stewart & Tessa Lockhart

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 969 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Healesville, Mt Toolebewong, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Healesville Sanctuary - 14 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Four Pillars Gin - 18 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Rochford Wines Yarra Valley - 21 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Mount Donna Buang - 42 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Redwood Forest - 43 min drive - 40.1 km

Getting around

  • Cockatoo Station - 42 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cunningham's Hotel - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Home Hotel - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Log Cabin Pizza - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Badger Creek Blueberry Farm Winery and Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lyrebird Cottages, Mountain Ash cottage, Relax in nature in the Yarra Valley. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lyrebird Cottages, Mountain Ash cottage, Relax in nature in the Yarra Valley.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lyrebird Cottages, Mountain Ash cottage, Relax in nature in the Yarra Valley.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Lyrebird Cottages, Mountain Ash cottage, Relax in nature in the Yarra Valley. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Mallesons Lookout Bushland Reserve, Badger Creek Bushland Reserve and Healesville G158 Bushland Reserve. Coranderrk Nature Conservation Reserve and Healesville Sanctuary are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Lyrebird Cottages, Mountain Ash cottage, Relax in nature in the Yarra Valley. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tha accommodation was very roomy and clean Nice and quiet and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Awesome getaway, great location and super clean. Ticked all the boxes, loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful cozy cottage and beautiful scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, comfortable and quiet

I had the perfect weekend getaway with my wife. We absolutely loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property, amazing view

This is a lovely property with great amenities, friendly, helpful hosts and an amazing view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aaron & Kelly

Thank you for providing a beautiful clean property in a stunning location and for the warm welcome and attention to detail. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Must stay

Gorgeous and tranquil, a beautiful weekend place to switch off and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

My stay was peaceful and enjoyable. The house was exactly as pictured and Tessa was lovely and helpful. Lots of nice things to do nearby too! Would stay again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene retreat

Gorgeous property, exactly what we were looking for. Very comfortable, fantastic facilities and lots of little extras that made it special. Being able to watch the lyrebirds from in front of the wood heater topped it off!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retreat

Absolutely stunning views and a beautiful property. I wouldn’t hesitate to go back
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Melissa

Such a fabulous and beautiful place with views! Loved it and the beautiful wildlife, especially the wombats.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

KERRIE J., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

an oasis in the yarra valley -

a relaxing and peaceful space in which to rest, relax and re- energize. The drive up to the stay is refreshing as you soak in the Australian bush. Make it a priority for your next stay away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S., Hamlyn Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet in the bush

Wonderful and quiet which is what we wanted. 20 mins to Healesville city centre
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Peaceful and perfect

The property was beautiful. So quiet and peaceful. Well presented. Only negative was that we weren't familiar with the area and it was a little further out of town than we anticipated. But that has its appeals too!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sascha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded expectations!

We had the most wretched weather and it didn't matter one bit because this property was so beautiful. We felt at home even as it felt like a complete break. They thought of everything. One thing: we think the spa wasn't working! Very child and dog friendly (we didn't bring our dog but could have) and so many beautiful surprises on the property including the gorgeous lily pond. Thanks so much :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki E., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway!

We wanted some peace and quiet and to have a rest away from it all over New Year, and five nights at Mountain Ash was the perfect choice! The drive up Mt Toolebewong, the magnificent views, the comfy, spotlessly clean cottage with everything we could possibly wish for made sure of that! We even had a delicious three-course meal cooked by a local chef delivered to our door on NYE for an extremely reasonable extra cost. We didn’t need to go anywhere, although it is a short drive to all the conveniences and delights of the Yarra Valley. Did I mention the views? We loved it! One of the best we’ve stayed in, and we’ve stayed in a lot!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy luxury amongst the trees

What a find. We stayed in the Mountain Ash cottage which was perfect for a romantic getaway. This elevated little retreat has views to the city from the wrap-around deck and access to meander the surrounding forest in search of lyrebirds and wombats. Otherwise, you might like to stay in by the log fire with something selected from the bookcase, dvd or games shelf. The fully equipped modern kitchen was a delight to cook in and alternatively a la carte meals were available. Thank you for your welcoming hospitality and sharing your lovely place with us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Amy V.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We enjoyed our stay apart from waking up to no electricity on our last day. We ended up packing up and leaving earlier than planned as it was absolutely freezing not being able to turn the heaters on. I am still waiting for a reply from the owner about that issue. A shame our weekend had to end abruptly due to this. There was also a constant unpleasant smell in the bathroom, issues with the plumbing I assume.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We’ll be back!

Absolute bliss. We loved the warmth and charm of Mountain Ash cottage. Our weekend made perfect by all of the ‘little things’ from our gracious hosts. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Straight up: Wombats.

Wombats. That's the review. I'm not sure how to make this easier for everyone but there are wonderful wombats around the property. They come right up to the accommodation. They LOVE eating the chestnuts that fall off the surrounding trees in autumn/winter. Best times are early evening after dark until about 9pm and then sporadically until about 4am. There is at least two that visit the property: - One very big, lovely wom-chonker. Shiny coat with excellent wombooty. This Wombat doesn't easily spook and is happy to come within 5m of people in the search for good grass to eat. - One small, cute and very timid wombubba. This wee little wom doesn't like interacting with the other wombat and gets spooked by cars that go past on the road. it prefers to hang around the tree line to feel safe. In the local area, we were able to spot four more along the roads in Mt Toolebewong and paddocks. They are all excellent. All of them significantly more marvelous than the lyrebirds and other wildlife present. Sure, watching exquisite birds wander through the under-canopy along with deer is pretty, but they have nothing on the wombies. Go for the Wombats. The Cottages are fantastic in every way but you'll soon understand you're also paying for the privilege to be around those sweet wombies.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Matt and Anna's start of honeymoon

We have absolutely adored our stay here, we could not have picked a better place to spend our first couple of nights together. The scenery was stunning, the air fresh, the area tranquil, and the cottage itself was more lovely and comfortable than we anticipated. Tessa and Stewart are wonderful hosts and communicated very well. Cannot recommend highly enough, will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth & Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

Beautiful cottage with lovely views - it was so peaceful and secluded .The cottage is finished to a high standard , we had very cold spring weather (2cel & under) but were toasty warm with wood fire on every night - hosts were charming - everything was perfect games/books/music wine & meals are also available - luxury rural stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Everything we neeeded was thought of, cleanliness was exceptional. Loved the view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom D., McLaren Vale

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Victoria's best kept secret

As we ascended the lush beautiful road into Lyrebird cottages, an absolute sense of awe and calmness envelop you. Serene, picturesque, stunning in every way. Beautiful cottage perched right atop Mt Toolebewong amongst stunning bushland with the most incredible views over Yarra valley and Melbourne. An absolute credit to Stewart and Tess, this has got to be one of the best getaways in Australia.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Wonderful place with beautiful creative details
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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