Title: Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=116673708&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests. Cottage in Geraldton with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests. ![Exterior detail - Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests. (Geraldton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116680000/116673800/116673708/900a5425.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests. 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(Geraldton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116680000/116673800/116673708/9c303f9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests. provides everything you need. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests. Just the most romantic cottage experience ever!!! Escape the modern world and stay in the most romantic and unique cottage in the whole of Australia - Monsignor John Cyril Hawes' "THE HERMITAGE"! Learn more about Monsignor Hawes here: www.monsignorhawes.com "The Hermitage" was designed by world renowned architect Monsignor John Cyril Hawes. While in Geraldton and the Midwest take time to tour his remarkable buildings including St Francis Xavier Cathedral only 2 minutes away. This romantic Arts and Crafts cottage is a heritage listed building and deliberately restored to retain its original character and intent as a place of peaceful retreat. If it is escape from the modern world you are seeking, this is the place for you! No TV, no internet, just cosy nooks to read a book and drift away! As "The Hermitage" is a State listed heritage property, every effort has been made to retain the original character of the building, even down to its original bathroom, toilet and limited kitchen facilities. The kitchen is not able to cater for full on cooking but there is the basic kettle, toaster, air-fryer, microwave and refrigerator. This all adds to the charm of the place. But who needs a kitchen when literally 100 meters across the road is Best & Western's Hospitality Inn, that provides continental and cooked breakfasts as well as one of Geraldton's best restaurants for an evening meal! There is a portable water cooler & pedestal fans to keep you cool in the summer and oil heaters to keep you warm in winter. The hosts live nearby and are available for any queries or assistance anytime. Although situated close to the CBD "The Hermitage" sits alone on a large piece of fenced land. Monsignor Hawes was a dog breeder and had built into "The Hermitage" a specially designed door to let in his beloved canine companion, Dominie. There was once a carving of his dog on the newel post of the mezzanine stairs, but regretfully, this was stolen many years ago. We hope to replace it one day if we can find a sculptor! So well behaved pets are welcome. The only neighbours are the very quiet tenants of an adjacent retirement home. "The Hermitage" provides a perfect place to retreat from the modern world as well as giving easy access to all that Geraldton offers, shops, cafes, laundromats and Geraldton's amazing beaches and of course the heritage of Monsignor Hawes throughout the Midwest and the famous Sydney Memorial. NOTE WELL: Before booking "The Hermitage", please understand this is a very special heritage listed property of great heritage significance for Australia and internationally. It has been made available for people with a passion for heritage who will take care and treat it with every respect. It is essentially a piece of art, that will give you an authentic immersive experience into the heritage and very person of Monsignor Hawes. If this is what you seek, then please be our guest! If this is not you, then we respectfully request you rent another Stayz property in Geraldton. This way we will all be happy. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115890000/115888200/115888162/1e36dd4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Beach b&b Sunset Beach - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 5 reviews CA $212 CA $212 total includes taxes & fees Jan 7 - Jan 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=115888162&PinnedHotelID=115888162&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34557400/34557307/71cff9e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Beach Cottage South Greenough - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly 8.6 Excellent 155 reviews CA $153 CA $180 total includes taxes & fees Jan 12 - Jan 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=34557307&PinnedHotelID=34557307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54090000/54080500/54080458/52ea89a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Geraldton Backpackers on the Foreshore Central Geraldton - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Microwave 8.8 Excellent 36 reviews CA $147 CA $162 total includes taxes & fees Jan 15 - Jan 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=54080458&PinnedHotelID=54080458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Premium Studio Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100300000/100293400/100293358/c53e1f5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### African Reef Beach Resort Tarcoola Beach - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 95 reviews CA $135 CA $148 total includes taxes & fees Jan 19 - Jan 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=100293358&PinnedHotelID=100293358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629773/b2fe55c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Belair Gardens Caravan Park West End - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 241 reviews CA $143 CA $159 total includes taxes & fees Jan 12 - Jan 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=9629773&PinnedHotelID=9629773&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, travel crib, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92550000/92546000/92545905/9b7bf13b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Farmstay cabins in Western Australia, close to highway. 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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 STRA6530XWEIG20X ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-28.785257,114.618576&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vftnDcmqzT%3FQ%40O%3FQ%3FQ%40S%40O%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBO%40QBQ%40QDOBQBQBODQBODODQDODODOFQDMFQFMDOFOFMHOFMFOHMHOFKHMHMHMJMHKHMJKHMJKJKJIJKJKJKJILKJIJILIJGLILILGLILGLELGLGLGLENGLELENCLENCLENCNCLENANCLANCN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBN%40NBL%40NDLBNBNDLBNDLBLDNDLFLDNFLFLFLDLFLHJFLHLHLFJHLHJHJJJHLJJJJJHHJJJJHLJJJLHJHLHLHLHLHJFNHLFNHLFNFLFNFNFLDPFLDPDNDNDNDPDNDNBPDNBPBPBNBP%40PBP%40NBP%40P%40P%40P%40N%3FR%40P%3FP%3FN%3FP%3FR%3FN%3FPAP%3FPAPAPAPAPCPANCPAPCPCNCPCPENCPENENEPENENENEPGLEPGLGNGLGNGNILGNILGLILILILILILIJKLKJILKJKJIHKJKJMJKHKHKJMFKJMFMHMFKHMHMDMFMFMFOFMDMFODMDMBODMBODOBMBOBMBOBO%40OBO%3FMBO%40O%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FOCMAOCOCMCOCOCMEOCMEOCMEMEOGMEMGMGMGMGMEMIMIMGMIKGMKKGKKMIKIKKKKKKKIKKKKIMKKIMIKKMIMIMIMGMIMIMGOGMIOGOGMEOGMGQEMGQEOEOEOEQEOCOEQCOCQCQEOAQCQAQCOAQAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQ%3FQAO%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yQeKYcCQaBovDGjJ77UOHRLHuFA=) Geraldton, WA #### What's nearby - Cathedral of St Francis Xavier Church \- 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Geraldton Regional Art Gallery \- 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - Geraldton Visitor Centre \- 1 min drive \- 1.5 km - HMAS Sydney II Memorial \- 3 min drive \- 2.1 km - Geraldton Beach \- 3 min drive \- 2.4 km #### Getting around - Walkaway Station - 21 min drive - Geraldton, WA (GET) - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Quiet Life Specialty Coffee - ‬3 min drive - ‪Smokin grill and Burgery - ‬19 min walk - ‪Pizza Hut - ‬16 min walk - ‪Skeetas - ‬19 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests. pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests.? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests.? ### What time is check-out at Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests.? ### Where is Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cosy Heritage Retreat - Pet Friendly Rated as "Exceptional" by previous Guests. Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 22 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 6.0 Eco-friendliness ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanya Nov 16, 2025 Spotless rooms and great ##### Tanya Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen G. Sep 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very cosy historical cottage in a good location. A secure yard for our doggie to wander around. Great restaurant within walking distance (The Emerald Room). We had a few cold blustery days during our stay and the two oil heaters kept us nice and warm. ##### Karen G. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Siobhan O. Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful Cottage The Hermitage was the perfect stop-over for this group en route further north. We needed a comfortable place to rest after a long day of driving with an infant and 2 dachshunds. The cottage itself was very comfortable and perfectly catered for our needs. We felt safe, warm and the space and privacy, as well as proximity from the coffee strip, felt like luxury, particularly for the 4-legged friends. Highly recommend ##### Siobhan O. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lars S. Aug 31, 2025 Amazing to stay in such a well maintained, historical, and cozy place. ##### Lars S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lorraine s. Sep 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fantastic heritage stay. Great location. ##### lorraine s. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nigel P. Sep 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This historical property is beautifully maintained and is very peaceful. ##### Nigel P. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa H. Aug 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved the simplicity of staying in this beautiful historic home. Great yard for the dog. ##### Lisa H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaye T. Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage We loved our stay in the quaint cottage. The history, the architecture, we loved it! ##### Kaye T. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Janine Aug 11, 2025 Liked: Communication We admire Monsignor Hawes churches & history so it was very nice to experience our stay in one of the his buildings. ##### Janine Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen G. Aug 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely historic cottage in a great location. Fabulous restaurant within walking distance. Pet friendly, our little doggie loved the secure yard. Comfy bed and the oil heaters kept us very cosy during the cold nights. ##### Karen G. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina B. Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A beautiful cosy place to rest and relax.We loved the sitting area where you could relax by the window and comforable chairs. The beds were also super comfortable.We felt at completely at home . ![Front which is inviting and completely private and secure.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/39a2d5c9-27c2-4ea4-81d2-97350ecb922a-1752479469506.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Bedroom which is cosy and super comfortable bed.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/081bae01-9efd-43b7-bc4a-428a4235bf68-1752479469404.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Beautiful stained glass windows bringing in light and colour.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7adbd096-0865-4c69-b22a-a8c46556eb2c-1752479469483.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tina B. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela D. Jul 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Absolutely delightful! This has to be one of the best places I've stayed, a true hidden gem. Everywhere you turn is a picture perfect angle of beauty! Highly recommend staying in this charming property. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f65200cf-e78e-4237-828c-ebb282fafa48-1752626858977.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ed44bd47-1f7d-4e14-b62e-85ddeb9b509d-1752626860361.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/821458da-e6ca-4bac-b192-5ca65eee6904-1752626857130.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8476a990-4854-4906-8785-b4968baa2b9a-1752626860357.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Angela D. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter F. Jul 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Exactly what was advertised very good ##### Peter F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Callum S. Jul 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning The history and the architecture is stunning. The idea of something so elegant tucked away into central Geraldton is something everything has to experience. My fiancée and I are definitely going to be staying here again ##### Callum S. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rachel W. Jul 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute Great for the dogs to run aroundBd was really comfy ##### Rachel W. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda S. Oct 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Yes, we didn't take our dogs because we weren't sure of the fencing situation, but now we can see it is very secure.We enjoyed our stay very much. The locks on the gates could do with some CRC as they were hard to turn, the gates need some attention too, the small gate hard to lock from the inside. Thanks ##### Linda S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey Sep 25, 2025 ##### Casey Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025