Large private rooms in bush and garden surrounds

You will find our place an enjoyable experience because of the general serenity and quiet when staying in a 5 acre bush setting, 15 minute drive south west of central Ballarat and close to Delacombe Town Centre. Comfortable beds, spacious lounge, bathroom, dining area and wonderful views of the extensive garden. We provide tea and coffee, a delicious breakfast including cereals, toast, fresh fruit, and a microwave, toaster and electric jug. Excellent WIFI and parking available. Your space includes a master bedroom with Queen size bed, a second bedroom with 2 king single beds, private bathroom with toilet, spacious lounge with open fire during winter and separate fully equipped dining area for breakfast. We provide books for reading, games and a box of Lego Duplo for the children (or adults). Guests will have use of our gardens, outside covered decking with seating and BBQ, granite sand tennis court with racquets and tennis balls, short golf driving range with clubs and golf balls and mountain bikes including helmets. Bikes rides can be arranged to the Haddon Common or Skipton Rail Trail. Our place is on a 5 acre block, secluded and very private with extensive garden and many trees. We can offer advice regarding tourist information in Ballarat and surrounding areas, walking and cycling trails and even escort trips if required. Our place is in a quiet neighbourhood, just off the Glenelg Highway, 5 km from the Delacombe Town Centre (DTC) and 8 km before Smythesdale. DTC has many eating options-takeaway or seated. Ballarat is well known for its historical features, fine dining and excellent regional wines. There is no public transport available. A taxi to Ballarat costs around $35, Uber $30 one way Greater Ballarat has many interesting cycle routes that suit a range of cycling experiences and fitness levels. From our home stay in Smythes Creek, 13km S.W. Of Ballarat, we offer a variety of cycle options. For those wishing to leave your car at home, we suggest getting a train to Ballarat and starting your cycle tour from either the Ballarat or Wendouree railway stations. According to your needs, riding experiences and fitness level, the station/Homestay route can vary in length and terrain, between (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) km one way, mostly along the Ballarat-Skipton rail trail, Yarrowee Creek Goldfields trail, forest bike trails, minor roads and some more challenging surfaces and hills. Contact Colin (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) for further details.