Tranquil cottage in bush setting

Our unique eco-cottage with large Turkish-style bathroom is a true escape from city life. Surrounded by native gardens and bush-land, but only 3kms to the village of Rushworth, the secluded space is certain to relax the body and restore the soul. The guesthouse aka King Billy Retreat, is a renovated shearing shed although the interior design is more reflective of an intimate gallery with art-work and cosy furniture in every room. The main kitchen and living area lead into a bedroom with queen-sized bed and large bathroom. The bedroom comfortably sleeps two people. The living area also leads out onto a lovely big north facing verandah decked out with comfy chairs and dining table for outdoor living. Guests are welcome to enjoy the gardens and walk throughout the 40 acre property and surrounding bush-land which is especially good for bird-watching. If we are present, we allow guests to have complete privacy unless they want help or information about anything in which case we are more than happy to oblige. Our neighbors are trees, fields and wide open spaces but the small village of Rushworth is only 3kms away and has all basic needs covered including a supermarket, chemist, bakery, butcher, cafe, pubs and most importantly, ice-cream shop! The Waranga Basin is also a short distance away for folks who enjoy water sports. We are 2kms from a nine hole golf course and a short drive (10mins) to the historic gold rush area of Whroo where you can learn about the gold rush and spend time in Box-Ironbark National Parks. Parking for three cars is available at the guesthouse and Rushworth is approximately 2hrs north of Melbourne. For car-free travelers, a daily bus service leaves from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Mon-Fri) 4pm and arrives Rushworth 6.40pm. (Sat & Sun) leaves 5pm and arrives 7.30pm. From Rushworth a daily bus leaves for Melbourne at 8.50am and arrives at 11.30am. You are pretty much guaranteed to see and be close to wildlife when staying at King Billy Retreat so unfortunately your pets are not allowed. Kangaroos and bush-land birds are regular visitors to our garden and we like to keep them safe. Please note - regarding the bathroom.... The deep bath was once a spa which has been de-commissioned and re-purposed; it therefore no longer operates as a bubbling spa....sorry!