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Gorgeous, pet friendly, family sized cottage in the perfect location.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bendigo, VIC
  • Ulumbarra Theatre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Bendigo Art Gallery
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Saint John of God Bendigo Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Gorgeous, pet friendly, family sized cottage in the perfect location.

* Midweek special - Get in the Paris groove with a local sparkling and fromage on arrival: Sun - Thurs bookings only Mar 16 - 14 July

* Deceptively large
* Fully renovated with four bedrooms
* Two bathrooms
* Full entertainer's kitchen
* Two living areas inside
* Heating and cooling throughout
* Two entertaining areas outside
* Sleeps up to 9 guests
* Beautiful tree lined street close to CBD
* Great cafes, hotels and restaurants nearby
* Close to Bendigo Art Gallery for the Paris exhibition

Cooking – The large kitchen, meals/living area has a big dining table and island bench for gathering together and direct access to the undercover BBQ area.
The full entertainer's kitchen is equipped with gas cooking, a wide breakfast bar, dishwasher, Coffee grinder, Microwave, and more.

Entertainment - FREE Wi-Fi and unlimited Internet, smart tv with NETFLIX and various board games as well as a table tennis table in the garage.

Comfort - Reverse cycle heating and cooling throughout and an enclosed wood fire with wood supplied.

Pets by request. The cottage has a secure rear yard with plenty of interesting spots to explore and we ask that pets not be allowed in bedrooms or on beds and furniture.

Parking - Off-street space for 3 vehicles.

There is an additional large outside table in a pretty garden courtyard; the whole area is the perfect private spot for a relaxing Sunday brunch or Saturday evening cocktails with friends.

Bendigo is a beautiful, historic provincial city, recently named the first UNSECO listed city of gastronomy and, when staying at Irishtown Cottage, you are in the heart.

Walk or ride to many fabulous locations and attractions - The Paris Exhibition at The Bendigo Art Gallery - The Bendigo Chinese Museum - The Tram Museum - CBD - Percy & Percy café - Lake Weeroona - The Bendigo Tennis complex - Heritage Uncorked - The Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival - The Bendigo Writers Festival - The Bendigo Swap Meet - The Bendigo Community Farmers Market - The Bendigo Show Grounds - The Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show -The Bendigo Hospital - The Velodrome - The Bendigo Capital Theatre - The Bendigo Woollen Mills - Summer in the Parks entertainment - The International Madison - Faith Leech swimming complex - the Discovery Centre - The Australian Snooker Goldfields Open - Bendigo on The Hop Craft beer Festival - The Garden of the Future - Bendigo's International Festival of Exploratory Music - Scots Day Out - Chinese New Year - Elmore Field Days


Property manager

Cath Armstrong
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is an astray outside if needed.

Important information

You need to know

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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bendigo

Located in Bendigo, this holiday home is in the city centre. Tramways Museum and Discovery Science and Technology Centre are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Hargreaves Mall and Lansell Plaza Shopping Centre. Consider Belvoir Park Estate Winery for a night out or Bendigo Talking Tram if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Bendigo, VIC

What's nearby

  • Lake Weeroona - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ulumbarra Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bendigo Art Gallery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Saint John of God Bendigo Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Bendigo Racecourse - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Bendigo Station - 2 min drive
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clogs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lake Weeroona Park - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Grill'd - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sim'r - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bendigo Dumpling House - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous, pet friendly, family sized cottage in the perfect location. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous, pet friendly, family sized cottage in the perfect location. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous, pet friendly, family sized cottage in the perfect location. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous, pet friendly, family sized cottage in the perfect location. located?

Located in the centre of Bendigo, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tramways Museum, Rosalind Park and Lake Weeroona Park. Lake Weeroona and Golden Dragon Museum are also within 10 minutes. Bendigo Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LORRAINE A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Position for touring around
This is the second time my friends and I have stayed in Irishtown. Would recommend it to anyone. The house was clean, plenty of room for 5 ladies to be comfortable. being short opening the gate was a challenge!! Thanks once again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Irishtown- excellent accomodation
A great property for a large family, the air conditioner was also put on for our arrival. 2 seperate lounges gave us space to spread out. Our dogs were well catered for with a fully enclosed backyard, even dog bowls left for them.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bendigo holiday
Well appointed and very comfortable. Great location as well. Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Good base for Bendigo. Lovely tree-shaded courtyard
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old time lovely.
Everything was great, no complaints. Only brief issue was a message from Stayz re access instructions which said to push unlock icon bottom RIGHT, when it should have said LEFT, as given by the property manager Cath, when I checked her email.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and wonderful hosts
Right from when we arrived, we felt welcome and comfortable. Everything about this property is lovely. There are several living spaces, which is great for a family. Our dog was safe exploring the courtyards.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Location & very pet orientated!
This is an excellent property for either a couple or family or group of friends with multiple good sized bedrooms and facilities. Excellent positioning with a 10 minute walk / 2 minute drive to the centre of the city and also with a lovely restaurant and other food options also within 5 minute walk. Excellent fenced and very safe yard fo your dogs and the house itself is very, very comfortable and well set up with every requirement you may have covered including heating, music, multiple family areas and TVs and excellent range of utensils and pantry items. The owner is very friendly and polite and extremely easy to communicate with and gets back to you very quickly and went out of her way to make us feel welcome and wanted, especially with the welcome gifts which were a lovely touch and very much appreciated. This was the best "Stayz" property we have stayed in for a number of reasons and I would thoroughly recommend this property to anyone going to Bendigo and we look forward to reusing it in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reunion
Clean and comfortable. Considerate host who notified us that the check in time was available earlier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bendigo
The place was lovely had everything we needed close to township and local pub shopping close by we walked into town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAREN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet house with everything!
Loved the house and location . Six 60 plus ladies stayed and enjoyed all the amenities. Great set up and so many extras included… toiletries, tea towels, toilet paper, firewood etc. cosy and warm. Couldn’t fault it. Happy to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LORRAINE A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Getaway
WE all loved the house, could not fault anything, the Bubbles, Cheese, Quince Paste, Bikkies, Port and Chocolates were such a surprise. The location was perfect. Thank you so very much
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable home away from home and convenient location
The house is very well presented and equipped with lots of creature comforts. The hosts were very welcoming and easy to communicate icste with. Location is very central and convenient. Would def recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

debbie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great location. Clean and tidy. Easy checkin process. Host was friendly and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
This was our 2nd stay. Very tidy house in excellent location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Irishtown Cottage
Our 2nd stay at Irishtown Cottage and we had a great 4 nights stay. The property was spotless and has every amenity you could wish for; it's why we booked and why we have another visit in a few months. The communication with the owner was spot on and the awaiting 'goodies' were appreciated. 5 stars for every aspect; you can't say more! Geoff and Eileen.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maree V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with easy access to many of the tourist destinations.
The house was spacious, comfortable and well equipped. We had a most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAULA W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Irish town house
We had a great stay in Bendigo and enjoyed the amenity of the Irishtown cottage. Very clean, well maintained and very pleased with the welcome gifts supplied. It’s location is perfect for a stay in Bendigo and access to the Lake and CBD is very easy and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Stay
Overall happy with our stay. Location good, amenities ok. Children disappointed table tennis & bicycles in shed not usable. Felt that property could perhaps do with a very good spring clean. 😉
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great
nice spacious home
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAN Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very comfortable stay
Very central to Bendigo CBD - easy parking - spacious and very comfortable home - would certainly recommend and will definitely stay again when next in Bendigo
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend in Bendigo
We had a lovely weekend. The house was warm and very comfortable, we felt at home straight away. We loved that it was walking distance to town, the Art Gallery and Restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
House was lovely, comfortable and clean had all the comforts we needed for a chilly weekend. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Helena G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay.
We enjoyed our stay, the property and location. The owner was helpful and easy to contact.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Getaway
This property delivered on all fronts. We had everything we needed, we were warm and cozy and loved the atmosphere of the wood fire. Location excellent. Sort wake to the pub for a lovely meal. We will be back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cath Armstrong

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Cath and Mark have been hosting for over 12 years now and still love showcasing Bendigo to visitors and locals alike!
They have a real passion for travel themselves and enjoy bringing back ideas from their own travels to continually improve on what they do.
Guests enjoyment is the paramount focus for every stay and hopefully introducing guests to another thing about Bendigo to fall in love with and bring them back time again.
Each property is set up to enhance guests feelings of welcome and relaxation with a focus on comfort and experience.

Why they chose this property

This area of Bendigo is absolutely one of the best as it is not only incredibly beautiful with mature street trees, lovely historic homes and lake Weeroona at your door step, it also has numerous great cafes and pubs as well as housing multiple iconic Bendigo visitor sites.
The Talking tram and depot, Bendigo Woollen Mills, the Chinese Joss House and Chinese museum are all a comfortable walk from the cottage, just to name a few.
You will be thrilled to experience the convenience of the location and literally walk and ride to everything if it takes your fancy or take the car to the many more sites further afield.
Bendigo has incredible history, not only from the goldfields era to modern day but for thousands of years, which you can discover via one of the newly created First Nations Tours.
Bendigo and surrounds is also the first area in Australia to be awarded the prestigious UNESCO listing for Gastronomy - there is much to explore!

What makes this property unique

Irishtown Cottage is named after the area's name from the Goldrush era, Irishtown, which stretched from St Killian's Catholic Church on McCrae Street right up to White Hills.
It is full of history and legacy including the array of historic homes still standing in the surrounding streets.
Irishtown Cottage is one of the earlier cottages built in the area and whilst it has seen numerous improvements to bring it into the comforts of the 21st century, you can still feel the presence of history etched into the walls and spaces.
Add to that it's eclectic antique pieces and you will experience a totally unique stay, full of comfort, whimsy and beauty.

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