Please check our other cottages also listed on Stayz for availability.
https://www.homeaway.com.au/holiday-rental/p7318970
https://www.homeaway.com.au/holiday-rental/p7318975
https://www.homeaway.com.au/holiday-rental/p9160844
https://www.homeaway.com.au/holiday-rental/p7318982
Frogsong Strawbale cottages celebrate 10 years of eco friendly holiday accommodation this year in 2020. 2km from Goughs Bay and Lake Eildon, in the foothills of the High Country.
Guests enjoy comfortable winter and summer holidays in owner built local strawbale and earthen render cottages in a 5-acre native setting. The cottages are based on 'small footprint principles' using solar power for energy needs - water heating & pump, light, ceiling fans throughout, room heaters cooking etc and passive energy principles eg north facing aspect with rock/earth bank to the rear, thermal insulating building materials, roof & floor insulation, double glazing all windows, wood burning heaters in the larger cottages.
Come and enjoy the Lake, Rivers and Mountains at their tranquil best.
Frogsong cottages provide an eco-sustainable Landcare haven from which to explore Lake Eildon & Mount Buller scenery, national parks and activities. Winter sports abound: Cross country, downhill skiing and snowboarding at Mt Buller or Mt Stirling or bush walking. 4 wheel driving in Mansfield and Lake Eildon State forests and foothills. Fishing, horse riding & cycling are popular activities all year round, and Lake Eildon and many rivers creeks and waterholes offer opportunities for swimming , water fun and even searching for gold The bustling town of Mansfield is only 15 mins away, offering a range of interesting eateries, shopping and markets, and shuttle access to Mount Buller and Stirling, along with snow equipment hire and purchase.
Our Frogsong cottages are spacious to suit the needs of families or friends and can accommodate a total of 14 guests if all booked together.
YELLOW COTTAGE (4)
1 bedrooms
1 x queen bed and 1 set of bunks
**** Please note that this cottage can be connected with Cottage AQUA to make a 3 bedroom space... Please talk to the Property Manager for your accommodation options ****
All linen, towels, tea and plunger coffee provided with continental breakfast including a house-made loaf and muffins on Sunday mornings.
An attractive grassed and shaded BBQ area is available for our guests informal use, along with 5 acres of native open grass and bushland for onsite rambling. Or BBQ at Gough Bay's Picnic Point, a gentle ramble around Mountain Bay, Gough's Bay and the swimming spots at local rivers & creeks
Check in: from 12pm Check out: 4 pm
Onsite parking
Pets Considered*:
*Please Note: no secure fencing around property due to the local native animals wandering around the property...
Pets must be supervised at all times znc on a lead where appropriate
Please bring your own pet bedding/bowls etc
Flexible Check in and Checkout times – please discuss with property manager
Rooms are Smoke Free
Other guests may be onsite so please respect each other’s privacy
Please contact Property Manager to discuss booking options for larger groups. Discounts may apply
Local Attractions:
LOCAL WINERIES within 15 mins drive
*Delatite Winery *Kinloch Winery *Buller View
BOUTIQUE BEERS Jamieson Brewery
6 boutique beers on tap
Lake Eildon is only minutes away
Mt Buller is approx 20min to the Entry Gates
ACTIVITIES
Year round Hiking on many bush tracks in the foothills of the mountains.
Horse riding at Merrijig and Barwite.
Cycling, Boating, Fishing and Trail bike riding
Olive Groves, Berry & Cherry Farms
Entertainment for all the Family at:
Mansfield Armchair Cinema
Mansfield Zoo, Botanic Gardens
Scenic Flights
Local theatre group productions
Farmers Markets every 3rd Sat of the month
"Made in Mansfield" - featuring local artists and crafts people
