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The Cottage at Highfield Park

Cottage in Melbourne with kitchen and patio

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Nestled between the pine trees of a historic landmark property, The Cottage at Highfield Park offers a tranquil retreat on 3.5 acres with pony paddocks and apple trees. Relax in your own private garden with outdoor furniture, gas BBQ, and deck perfect for enjoying dinner under the stars.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
The current price is €178
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct

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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.

The Cottage at Highfield Park

The Cottage at Highfield Park

Down a private driveway and nestled between the pine trees of one of the areas historic landmark properties, you will find,

This private and tastefully renovated, two-bedroom cottage provides the perfect home away from home for your carefree Mornington Peninsula getaway. The 3.5 acre property boasts 200 apple trees, pony paddocks and a couple of sheep set in beautiful, tranquil gardens.

Ideally located on the Mornington Peninsula’s Westernport Bay area, opposite French Island, it is an hour from the CBD using Eastlink/Peninsula Link. The property is close to swimming and surf beaches, local marinas, famous boutique wineries, award winning restaurants, farm-gate shops, antique stores, open-air markets, and so many more attractions that the region has to offer.

The Cottage sits in the grounds of a private property known as Highfield Park, where the owners reside in the main house.
With the advent of the COVID-19 virus, we have updated all of our cleaning and sanitation standards as set out by the Department of Health & Human Services, to ensure that your stay is as safe as possible.

Bring your partner, the children, or your friends, and bring the dog too. We would like to invite you to come and collect the pine cones, listen to the birds, relax and breathe the fresh air!

The Cottage –
Outside, The Cottage is set in its own private, fenced in garden. There is a separate driveway with designated parking. We offer contactless access to adhere to social - distancing guidelines. There is a large deck with a gas BBQ, as well as outdoor furniture. This is the perfect spot to enjoy dinner on a balmy night, sipping some local wine.
There is a soccer net and playhouse, as well as a lovely garden for the children and dogs to run around and explore.

Inside, The Cottage is fully self-contained. There are two bedrooms with queen size beds made up with quality linen. We can provide a fold up bed for a small child or porta-cot for a baby if required. All linen and towels etc are provided.

The kitchen comes fully equipped with all the modern conveniences you might need to whip up a meal, if you feel inclined. There is a Nespresso coffee machine, for which we will supply the pods, as well as a selection of teas. There will be fresh bread in the bread-box, homemade jam, milk and butter in the fridge. The biscuit jar will also have a supply of our famous shortbread for you to enjoy.

The comfortable lounge has a wall mounted TV. A three-seater sofa and two comfortable armchairs help to set a relaxing scene…just add a book and a glass of wine or a cup of tea, and relax. There is also a fire for the cooler months. Wood for the fire is supplied by the trees felled on the property. Books, DVDs and board games are also available.

The bathroom is bright and airy and newly renovated.

This is a dog-friendly property. The Cottage is fully fenced. So, if you like to travel with your dog, it will be most welcome at The Cottage. There is a small charge of $20.00 per dog, per night, for 1-2 dogs, maximum. Dog bed, water and food bowls are also supplied. Please note that we are not able to accommodate cats.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Evidence of smoking will result in loss of bond.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave keys on the kitchen table
Turn off heating/air conditioning
Clean the bbq grill if it has been used
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Not allowed on or in beds

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Cot available for babies.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Evidence of smoking will result in loss of bond.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 Registration Number STRA0428/23

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

The At Highfield Park Tyabb
The Cottage at Highfield Park Tyabb
The Cottage at Highfield Park Cottage
The Cottage at Highfield Park Cottage Tyabb
224913

About the area

Map
Tyabb, VIC

What's nearby

  • Karrawingi Park - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Hastings Foreshore Reserve - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Mornington Racecourse - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Martha Cove - 16 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Tyabb Station - 7 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kings Creek Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Somerville Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Somerville Thai - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage at Highfield Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Cottage at Highfield Park?

As of 5 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cottage at Highfield Park on 14 Oct 2025 start from €178.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Cottage at Highfield Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage at Highfield Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage at Highfield Park located?

Located in Tyabb, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Olivers Creek Bushland Reserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Unthanks Reserve and B'Darra Estate Vinyard. Bittern Bushland Reserve and Rm Hooper Oval are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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