Birnam - beautiful Otways retreat | House in Kawarren

10.0 (16 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  7 Guests
Kawarren House | Birnam - beautiful Otways retreat

3 Bedroom House in Kawarren

In a rolling valley adjacent to tall eucalypt forest in the Otways hinterland 2 hours drive from Melbourne, Birnam is a delightful and comfortable three bedroom timber & mud brick house on 4 acres with beautiful rural and forest views.
Situated 500m from the Beechy Rail Trail for walkers and cyclists connecting Colac and Beech Forest via the old railway route, the house sits amidst a delightful rambling garden of tree ferns, fruit trees, roses and a multitude of flowering bulbs.
Access is via a 1.5km unsealed road passing through majestic eucalypts. The house is not 5 star luxury, but a comfortable base for couples and families in a beautiful district, and we welcome anyone seeking to relax and refresh, and explore the stunning Otways landscape. Please note that being a rural property with electric fencing and a dam, children must be supervised at all times.
Located 15 minutes south of Colac with its beautiful Botanic Gardens overlooking Lake Colac, and with the villages and cafes of Gellibrand, Forrest and Birregurra each within ~30mins drive, Birnam is also just under an hour’s drive from the Great Ocean Road, and retro seaside town of Apollo Bay.
The property is well located for accessing much of the Otways natural beauty including waterfalls, Lake Elizabeth, California redwoods, Turton's Track, the Otway Fly, Forrest's world class mountain bike trails, and the Otways Harvest Trail of wineries, berry farms, and a range of fine cafes/restaurants offering local produce, topped by Brae.
The house sleeps 6-7 people in 3 comfortable bedrooms - two with king beds, and the third with two child singles and a child trundle - each room with beautiful views. Bed linen & towels are provided.
Settle with a wine and good book in front of the wood heater - wood supplied. There’s also a reverse cycle split system a/c, ceiling fans in lounge, kitchen, and master bedroom, a well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable peaceful living spaces.
The living area has a small sound system and an internet TV (Netflix and limited 'TV app' options only). There’s a good satellite wi-fi internet signal available (max 3Gb/day data limit applies), and whilst there’s no mobile phone signal to the house, there's a landline phone available for local calls, plus some carriers are supporting mobile calls via the house’s wi-fi system.
For children there are a range of toys and games and a large springfree trampoline.
The house has decking on 3 sides, providing outlooks to view the wildlife and in particular the wonderful native birdlife with frequent visitors including wrens, kookaburras, currawongs, rosellas, parrots, and ducks, & less frequently cockatoos, eagles and an occasional pelican.
Take time out at Birnam for a weekend or longer, to recharge and explore this remarkable part of Victoria.

This 3 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Parking, Entertainment, Laundry, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Kawarren. Enjoy your stay in Kawarren at this House.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Living room
  • Wood stove
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
  • TV
  • Stereo
General
  • In a rural location
Guest Services
  • Children's toys
  • Phone
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

H M.
Feb 27, 2025 06:59:51 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: A beautiful country cottage with everything you need. Very homely and comfortable. Whilst it was isolated, it was 20 mins to Forrest (brewery) Gellibrand (brewery), and not from from beautiful locations including Elizabeth lake, amazing walks and waterfalls. lots of animals including cows (but far enough to not be noisy). Great mountain biking too. Highly recommend.
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