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Miners Cottage on Barkly – Ararat
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
NZ$227
avg per night
Explore the area
Ararat, VIC
- Place, Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre17 min walk
- Place, Ararat Former Town Hall17 min walk
- Place, Gum San Chinese Heritage Center3 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
OUTDOOR TOILET
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
The current price is NZ$227
avg per night
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About the area
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.
House Rules
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 first aid kit
Frequently asked questions
Miners Cottage on Barkly – Ararat Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy