Home exchange and house swap holiday accommodation in Bendigo , Goldfields, VIC
Hello, We are retired professional couple, keen to explore Australia. We have completed 44 wonderful exchanges ( with other sites) and we look forward to many more. Most importantly you can be assured your home will be treated with respect like it is our own. We have lots of flexibility with our time and will consider all offers. *** Our Bendigo cottage can also be included, making for a city/ country experience ***
#14081
Jul 2015
10
Our charming Victorian cottage is currently 5 star rated with airbnb & Homeaway.
Situated on one of Bendigo's premier streets, only minutes walk to Art Gallery, Ullumbarra Theatre, fine restaurants, quirky antique shops, wine bars and cafes.
* 5th May - We have just installed a water filtration system to the entire cottage
Comprising bright well equipped kitchen, ducted cooling/ heating, 2 queen bedrooms, master with ensuite comfortably accomadates 4 guests.
There are 2 cosy living spaces both with smart tv`s and recliner chairs, perfect for snuggling up with Netflix or Foxtel.
Delightful courtyard garden features a beautiful vine covered pergola, gas heating and Baby Weber bbq - the perfect space to relax after your days exploring. .
Rowan Cottage is ideally located to explore all that Bendigo has to offer - plus the Victorian Goldfields vicinity.
airbnb reviews -" Superb location close to gallery and town. Cute character cottage with the most magnificient gardens. Perfect for 2 couples to enjoy all the attractions Bendigo has to offer, including some of the states finest food. Kind generous host who was very helpful. Cant wait to get back"
Evalyn April 22
"Once again my family and l had a wonderful stay in this lovely cottage. Great location close to Bendigo city centre, so you can walk to everything.
The cottage is very spacious ad great for families, as there are 2 tv rooms both with Netflix.The main lounge also offers Foxtel and has access to the side decking which is a great place to relax. The beds are so comfy and fitted with luxurious sheets, which allows a wonderful nights sleep in the quiet neighourhood. Ducted heating throughout the cottage heats the home in a flash on cold mornings. The lovely rear courtyard with beautiful landscaped gardes is a great place to have a bbq, a drink or to just sit and relax. Gary is a great host who is very accomadating. Thanks again Gary for a wonderful Easter getaway
My family and l will definately be back for a 4th time! "
John April 22
*** Take advantage of our Melbourne property as well, giving you a country / city getaway.)
Sorry not suitable for pets.
Cottage/Cabin
Airconditioning, Heating, Internet, Wifi, TV, Cable TV, DVD, Stereo, Fans, Gas Cooking, Microwave, Washing Machine
Garden Yard, BBQ, Verandah, Deck, Carport
Sydney NSW Australia, Tasmania Australia, Adelaide SA Australia
Yes
Yes
2024: 1May-26May
Simultaneous, Open to last minute, Non-simultaneous
Weekend, Short term (1-4 wks), Medium term (1-3 mths), Long Term (4-11 mths)
Yes
School Holidays, Christmas, Easter
No Smoking, Car Swap Negotiable
Family holiday, Foodie indulgence, Weekend Getaway, Tree change, Cultural indulgence, Romantic
Shopping, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Biking, Hiking, Bushwalking
Cafes, Restaurants, Cinema, Pubs/Bars, Clubs [e.g. RSL], Live Music, Theatre, Art Gallery, Museum, Historical Sites, Public Library, Farmer's markets, Parks, Playing Fields, Public Pool
Bendigo (150 klm north of Melb) is a vibrant, contemporary, regional centre, boasting beautiful streets created from one of the worlds greatest gold rushes.
Dine at the award winning restaurants, stroll the shopping precinct for fashion and collectables. Relive the gold rush by visiting the attractions and taste local wines and produce from nearby vineyards. Its a place where art and culture are in abundance. Take a guided tour of the Buddhist Stupa, largest outside of Tibet. Gold mine tours, Chinese Museum, Famous Art Gallery which held The Grace Kelly, Marylyn Monroe and Elvis exhibitions.
A 40 minute drive will take you to the historic border town of Echuca, well known for its historic paddle steamers, still in use for tourist lunches and special events.
If you are looking for a little pampering, the spa capital of Victoria, Daylesford, is a picturesque 50 min drive and well worth a visit.
Convent Gallery, Lavendula lavender farm are two beautiful relaxing places to spend some time.
You will find plenty more attractions in the tourist info we provide to help plan your stay.
From Melbourne city or the airport its an easy 1 -2 hour (approx) drive up the Calder Highway.
******* We also have a Melbourne Property which can be included in the exchange if you wish. ID 14071
Nature, Quiet, Family, Historical
Bakery, Convenience Store, Pharmacy, Supermarket, Gymnasium
Melbourne (150kms)
Tullamarine (140kms)
Note: The location shown on the map is approximate only.
There are 5 endorsements for this house swap member:
We loved our stay at Jules' home in Heidelberg. The house was so comfy and incredibly warm with beautiful views. Jules was absolutely divine to deal with - her communication was fabulous. A wonderful first house swap for us!!
Julie from Glenelg South SA (May 2022)
We had a great stay in Melbourne. Gary and Julie were very easy to communicate with. The house was very comfortable and well located with easy access to a local train station. This allowed us to visit the City as well as take short trips to the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula wine regions. Thanks for a great stay!
Sheila & Mark from Mosman NSW (May 2019)
We had a lovely holiday in Bendigo. Julie and Gary have a delightful cottage within walking distance of town. We enjoyed walking to all the local shops, riding the trams and going on country drives to see the local area. There is a great Chinese history to discover and museums and pubs to visit. A great holiday to discover country areas of Australia.
georgia from Church Point NSW (May 2018)
We stayed at Gary and Julie's gorgeous cottage in Bendigo for 5 days. It is located a very short walk from the arts precinct which includes the famous art gallery and the Beechworth Bakery also famous! The local hotel (at the end of the street), The Rifle is the place for great meals and cold ales. The cottage has everything that you require and is immaculate. Can't wait to do it again! We can highly recommend.
Jenny from Elwood VIC (Jan 2018)
My wife and I spent 10 wonderful days in Gary and Julie's lovely home in Heidelberg as part of a swap. Unfortunately due to personal circumstances they were unable to get to our home in Merimbula but nevertheless kindly vacated their home as per our agreement and stayed in another location in the Victorian country. The home was warm, extremely tidy, beautifully equipped with all the mod cons and centrally located near to shops, restaurants, transport and parks in a lovely part of Melbourne. We hope to swap with Gary and Julie again in the future and would have no hesitation in recommending their home to others.
Graham Brown from Merimbula NSW (Aug 2017)
