This cottage was originally built in 1910. It was a single room incorporating the kitchen and bedroom with the "Outback" toilet. Renovations and additions were added in 2019 to make this into a little treat of a retreat.
The previous owner Harry Hempel worked on the railways as a stoker on steam engines, and is who the cottage is named after.
Cottage includes full size fridge, electric oven, microwave, coffee pod machine, kettle, toaster, slow cooker, waffle press, air-con and heating in all rooms, TVs in all rooms, iron with ironing board, all linen and towels provided, heated towel rack, crockery/cutlery/utensils to the max, full size bath, queen sized bed, bunk bed and cot in main bedroom, with sofa bed in lounge. Fully self contained. Plus an outback loo. (Plenty of of off street parking too).
25km from Horsham and 45mins to Halls Gaps and the Grampians.
Murtoa offers a recreational lake and reserve, incorporating great fishing. The famous heritage listed stick shed. The Murtoa Water Tower Museum and Precinct. Plus silo art on a former flour mill silo.
Half way between Melbourne and Adelaide, it's a perfect spot to have a travel break.
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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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Frequently asked questions
Is "Harry's Place" Cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at "Harry's Place" Cottage?
As of 2 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Harry's Place" Cottage on 7 April 2026 start from NZ$144, 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 "Harry's Place" Cottage?
Check-in begins at 1:30 PM.
What time is check-out at "Harry's Place" Cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is "Harry's Place" Cottage located?
Situated in Murtoa, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Jung Jung Swamp Bushland Reserve, Saw Pit Swamp Wildlife Reserve and Ashens I93 Bushland Reserve. Barrabool Flora and Fauna Reserve and Darlot Swamp Wildlife Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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An absolutely lovely place to stay and Veronica was on hand to welcome us. Would recommend to others if wanting a comfortable accommodation whilst in the area
We had a wonderful stay at Veronica's place, so cosy and very grateful for the lovely and thoughtful treats. Nice location, and everything was so considered. Thanks for such a charming stay, we'll be back!
Veronica was excellent to communicate with and accepted several date changes without complaint. Our accommodation was very comfortable - we wanted for nothing.
I was just passing by on a road trip but this place was amazing! I don’t think you will find anything this good at this price point anywhere in the region.
We loved “Harry’s Place”. So cozy and comfortable with everything you need and some. Veronica’s hospitality was exceptional. Making my partners birthday a great experience. We thoroughly enjoyed the surrounding tourist attractions. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to stay at Harry’s Place. We look forward to returning.
Very clean, warm and everything needed was provided, bed was very comfortable, we shall be back. The owner was prompt in her responses and the property was confortable. Véronique
Such a gorgeous little place with character and history. INCREDIBLY generous hosts, in fact the most generous I have experienced. Perfect end to a day at winery in Great Western and a perfect pit stop on route to Sth Australia. Can't wait to stay again!
Clean, neat Veronica was very welcoming and helpful and had some nice personal touches which said 'welcome and enjoy.'
Keith K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2024
Keith and Chris were ideal guests. They stayed for a few days which was lovely. They left the cottage neat and tidy and would be welcome back any time.
Hostess was so easy to communicate with - the extra touches in the cottage were an unexpected delight (yoghurt, cereal, milk, fresh fruit, bread for toast!).
Very quiet street - enjoyed our stay very much so thank you.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful little cottage, it was lovely abd clean and a very comfortable bed, everything you could possibly want was provided. could possibly want was provided
Harry’s place was a lovely surprise - with nothing not thought of by the hosts. Everything you could possibly need - including books for all ages.
I’m looking forward to going back and spending more time in the area, will definitely stay again.
This property was like stepping back to my Grand m as house- lots of knick knacks, plenty of supplies and a real feeling of love and care in every corner. Just gorgeous.
Surprisingly spacious cottage, very cosy and comfortable with many generous provisions - chocolates, a little carrot cake, breakfast items etc, made our stay very enjoyable. Veronica was also great to communicate with- thanks Veronica!
We booked in to stay at Harry's Place to break up the drive back to Adelaide, and just like our first stay, it was just as delightful the second time! It was so nice to go back to a place that we were already familiar with and knew it was nice and comfortable. Veronica is an amazing host and had restocked the fridge with yoghurt, juice and water, and we love the homemade biscuits! Thank you again, Veronica!