Central, Classic, Contemporary , Comfortable, Convenient , Charming provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
This gorgeous 1910 3 bedroom home has been renovated with new kitchen, bathrooms and laundry. The house is filled with beautiful furniture and paintings. There are still the high ceilings, fireplaces (non-working), polished floorboards and lots of other period features. Lots of comfortable sofas and chairs await the weary traveller as does a welcome basket to set you on your way in Skye House. The house is set in a lovely quiet tree lined street within walking distance to cafes, pubs, the lake and shops. You can even walk to the wonderful old railway station and take the very fast train to Melbourne or have a day out in Maryborough. Ballarat has a wonderful theatre , gallery and some very historical buildings so you probably won't want to leave!.
There is lots of room for everybody with a formal lounge room at the front which has a music system, CDs and records and a well filled book case. There is a very spacious family kitchen, dining & lounge area in the new extension at the back of the house. There is a large deck with dining area and natural gas BBQ.
There are lots of sofas and chairs for everybody. The master bedroom has a queen bed and ensuite. The 2nd & 3rd bedrooms have double beds. There is a great new bathroom across the hall from the 2nd & 3rd bedrooms with walk in shower. The toilet is separate. Top quality bed linen and towels are supplied. Electric blankets are also available.
The house including the bathrooms is heated by hydronic heating (keeps the towels nice and warm in the winter). There is also reverse cycle airconditioning in the lounge/dining/kitchen area. The house is light and airy with 2 sets of French doors leading to the back verandah. There are 2 steps up to the front verandah and four down from the verandah to the back garden.
The house is suitable for families, a couple or a girls weekend or midweek break. There is a minimum 2 night stay.
Features:
Bedroom 1 - QS bed with ensuite Bedroom 2 - double bed Bedroom 3 - double bed Main bathroom directly across the hallway from Bedrooms 2 & 3 Fully equipped kitchen including tea, coffee, milk, condiments, olive oil, sauces, bread in freezer Dishwasher, fridge/ freezer, gas cook top, electric oven, front loading washing machine with washing powder Top quality bed linen and towels supplied - Sheridan & Laura Ashley Coffee machine - pods supplied Welcome basket Large smart TV with DVD player and large no. of DVDs Packs of cards, jigsaw puzzles, board games. Free wifi, Netflix, Chromecast Electric blankets Off street parking PC and printer available to use
If you turn left as you leave the house and walk up to Webster St and turn right there is a great cafe (Webster’s) that serves wonderful coffee and delicious food. If you turn right as you leave the house and walk to the top of the street and turn left there is Studio Gas Cafe that serves coffee and cake and sells clothes, shoes, jewellery etc
Ballarat Central, a neighborhood in Ballarat, is home to this vacation home. Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre, or check out an event or a game at Eureka Stadium. Kayaking, fishing, and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Ballarat travel guide
Is Central, Classic, Contemporary , Comfortable, Convenient , Charming pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Central, Classic, Contemporary , Comfortable, Convenient , Charming?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Central, Classic, Contemporary , Comfortable, Convenient , Charming?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Central, Classic, Contemporary , Comfortable, Convenient , Charming located?
Located in Ballarat Central, this family-friendly Ballarat vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of St John of God Hospital Ballarat and Ballarat Base Hospital. Art Gallery of Ballarat and Her Majesty's Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Ballarat Station is 10 minutes by foot.
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A fabulous place to stay with everything you need both within the house and a short walk away. The house was clean, comfortable, well appointed and great for pets. Would definitely return for another stay.
Such a beautiful, warm and cosy place to stay! We loved our time here and felt so welcomed by the thoughtful welcome gift left for our arrival. The house had absolutely everything we could possibly need and the beds were so comfy!!! Can’t wait to come back!!
Perfect location and home for a family.
Books, games and plenty of clean comfortable rooms for all.
Very generous host, everything you could need for your stay is on hand.
Thank you for a wonderful stay.
We had a great stay at Skye Cottage. The property is in a great location, extremely well equipped and the host was very welcoming. We would definitely return to this property on another visit to Ballarat!
Geraldine is a brilliant host, communication was amazing and the house is beautiful. My family said the beds were super comfy. Highly recommend Geraldines home!
We were captured by the charm of the front facade of "Skye". The features and homely comfort made for an extremely pleasant 3 night stay.Our communications with host, Geraldine were easy, helpful and witty. The location was quiet and convenient and the front sitting room was a haven for away from our men folk.The pantry with lots of bits n pieces was a blessing and the welcome pack a lovely surprise.Well done Geraldine and we'll be back given an opportunity and will be highly recommending "Skye"
The house is beautiful and well stocked plus a substantial welcome pack . Noodles could run around the back freely as it is secure with the gate closed . The decor is lovely and the beds comfortable . Thoroughly enjoyed our stay thank you
We had a very comfortable stay. The property is very well presented with everything you can think of supplied!
The location was excellent. The home was delightful. We loved the garden, which was well maintained and in full bloom. Just perfect.
We had a wonderful stay at Geraldine's Ballarat home. It was spotlessly clean but also full of character, very homely and so comfortable, both in the living areas and the bedrooms. Great heating, excellent Wi-Fi, well set-up kitchen. Having an ensuite and a family bathroom was great for our family. The garden was also lovely and full of spring flowers. Access to the property was well explained and easy to do, and we felt very secure. Location was excellent, being in old Ballarat,with loads of character, and not far from the city or the wonderful Lake Wendouree. We would happily stay again.
The home is absolutely lovely, very welcoming, in a quiet street, comfortable and had everything you could need including food essentials and central heating for those chilly nights. It is also very welcoming for pets and the yard is secure. It is located within a short walk to the lake. It is the most homely accommodation I have stayed in. Thank you Geraldine!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Skye House. The house was extremely comfortable and meticulously presented. Our host thought of everything that we could possibly need to make our stay enjoyable. The location is perfect, easy to walking into town or the numerous cafes around Lake Wendouree. Without a doubt we will be back. Thanks
Fantastic property, so close to the main town of Ballarat. In a beautiful part of Ballarat surrounded by gorgeous properties and streets. We loved wondering for a morning coffee and looking at all the lovely homes. The owner was just so lovely. The house was clean and nice and perfect. Great weekend away. Thanks for having. 10/10.
A very comfortable pet friendly centrally located house with everything we could possibly want. Geraldine went above and beyond with some homemade soup and eggs, which were very much appreciated.
Property was very central to all of Ballarat and surrounds. Geraldine left us some home made soup for our first night with some lovely snacks. The house was well appointed, cozy and beautifully decorated. Bed was very comfy which is not always the case. Highly recommend. Our doggies very happy too