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Railway Cottage - stylishly renovated historic property across the road from the Moyne River

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A bedroom with a bed, wooden shutters, a window, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted shelf.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window.
A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and maritime decorations.
A living room with two leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with blinds, a door, and a shower area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Griffith Island

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Port Fairy, VIC
  • Place, Port Fairy Coastal Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Fairy History Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Griffith Island
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

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About the area

Port Fairy

Port Fairy is home to this cottage. Port Fairy Golf Club and Yambuk Beach Slide are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Port Fairy Coastal Reserve and Belfast C.R. Coastal Reserve. Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio and Go Surf School are also worth visiting.
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Port Fairy, VIC

What's nearby

  • Port Fairy Coastal Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port Fairy History Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • East Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Griffith Island - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port Fairy Public Cemetery - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Warrnambool Station - 24 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 168 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oak & Anchor Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Stump - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bank St + co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Farmers Wife Harvest Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Star of the West Hotel - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Railway Cottage - stylishly renovated historic property across the road from the Moyne River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Railway Cottage - stylishly renovated historic property across the road from the Moyne River?

As of 25 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Railway Cottage - stylishly renovated historic property across the road from the Moyne River on 13 December 2026 start from NZ$974, 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.

How much is parking at Railway Cottage - stylishly renovated historic property across the road from the Moyne River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Railway Cottage - stylishly renovated historic property across the road from the Moyne River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Railway Cottage - stylishly renovated historic property across the road from the Moyne River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Railway Cottage - stylishly renovated historic property across the road from the Moyne River located?

Situated in Port Fairy, this cottage is steps away from Port Fairy Coastal Reserve and Moyne River. East Beach and Port Fairy History Centre are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Beautifully decorated & comfortable home. Central location - walk to shops, beach, cafes.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 February 2025
Thanks for an amazing review Lisa, it is great to hear you loved the property and location!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Character

Very happy with our choice of stay, would book again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beaut Cottage

Central cottage that has everything you would need for a holiday. Minutes walk to the cafes, beaches, and Griffith Island. Great!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 December 2023
Thanks for a great review Gary, we are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As Advertised

This is our second stay at Railway Cottage and it never disappoints. Comfortable, stylish and well appointed. Short walk to shops and restaurants. Plenty to do in surround area
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2021
Hi Mark Thank you for taking the time to give us your valued feedback. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Thank you Kind Regards Reinette Hearn's Accommodation Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Moyne Experience

As you walk through the property you realise how wonderful it is and better than advertised. Great location, able to walk everywhere. People come to regional Victoria it’s a great experience. The only down side is that the property could have been a bit cleaner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2020
Hi Mark Thank you for taking the time to share with us your valued feedback, it is really appreciated. It is delightful to hear that you enjoyed the property, and we will also ensure that we address the cleanliness of the property with the Cleaning Team. We do apologise for any inconvenience. We do hope to be of service in the near future and that we would be able to host you once again. Take care and stay safe. Kind Regards Reinette Hearn's Accommodation Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Place to stay in Port Fairy

Railway Cottage is conveniently located and very well equipped and comfortable; a beautiful heritage cottage which is a pleasure to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely cottage

We really enjoyed the cottage and the situation was perfect. It was warm and cosy and close to everything in a lovely tree lined street
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter escape

Four nights, cosy, comfy and warm. Ideal location, close to shops, dining, farmers' market and easy walking access to river and sea. Excellent heating. Very well stocked kitchen with plentiful appliances and utensils. Ideal for a group of friends spending a decadent long long weekend together.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Port Fairy = A piece of paradise

The property was heaven. Even better than the photos on the site. Hope that there's an opportunity to stay there again. Loved it! It was like a big warm hug of welcome as we made our way inside 👍❤️🍷
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing getaway!

This cottage is the best holiday rental we’ve EVER stayed in. Everything is taken care of and it is stylish and comfortable. Location was perfect, being a short walk to a fabulous family friendly beach and the delightful town, full of cute early settlers cottages. Would highly recommend and I plan to return.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Beautiful, cosy, comfortable cottage. Perfect location. Hope to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2021
Hi Dorothy Thank you for taking the time to give us your valued feedback regarding your stay. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcome you back again soon. Thank you Kind Regards Reinette Hearn's Accommodation Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Position

I arrived not knowing what to expect as accommodation can look very different on the internet! Railway Cottage was overwhelmingly so much better than I had thought possible. Clean, spacious and excellent kitchen with all basics provided. Gorgeous sunny and private back area with paved courtyard. The location was perfect and my car did not move from the driveway. I would definitely stay there again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding Home from Home

This is an ideal 'home' for two couples with everything we could wish for, heating/cooling, facilities, equipment, space in bed and bath rooms aplenty and so clean and fresh. It is on our list for next golfing trip in this area.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

An Absolute Gem

This is the most perfect place for a relaxing family weekend or holiday. The house has a wonderful, relaxing feel, and would have to be one of the best located holiday cottages in the beautiful hamlet of Port Fairy, being about a one minute walk to Moyne River, two minute walk to the main street and five minute walk to East Beach. Facilities are excellent, and the house has everything you could possibly need for a short stay or even longer. We have stayed at Railway Cottage around eight times now, and will definitely keep coming back. And the improvements that the new owners have made have given the place a great lift.
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