In the grounds of the gracious historic Victorian garden and Buninyong residence Brim Brim, is a converted stone kitchen and a servants building, both now gorgeous self contained luxury cottages. Completely separate from the homestead they are very private, with their own parking area and access via a gate on Hastie Street drive on the northern boundary. Originally built in 1859, the lime rendered and painted solid stone cottage walls provide an atmosphere of country character and comfort, retain warmth in winter and are cool in summer. Comfortable iron beds with luxurious bedding, cosy chairs by a wood fire, plus the pure indulgence of a spa bath make for perfect relaxation.

Take a stroll through 5 acres of beautiful English style gardens filled with ornamental trees, a blossoming orchard, vegetable garden, ornamental pond and bog garden, and several seasonal garden rooms. Ancient exotic trees are living sculptures and a testament to the creativity of those who planted them, like the striking Bunya Bunya Pine, beautiful old Cypresses and the dramatic Moreton Bay Fig. There's beauty all year round, with winter/spring flowers of narcissus, tulips, camellias, hellebores, snowflakes, and iris. A tennis court, bocce court and croquet lawn are available for guests to use, or you could picnic or BBQ in the shade of the very romantic rose arbour.

Ten minutes from Ballarat centre, the pretty township retains its small village atmosphere at the foot of Mount Buninyong. Surrounded by farmlands and wooded ridges, Buninyong's picturesque gold-era buildings and gardens give it an old-world tranquillity and charm. Wander through the village with its contemporary cafes, shops, markets and festivals.

Cedar Cottage

A charming spacious studio style room combining bedroom and kitchen areas to a level of comfort which will assure an enjoyable and relaxing stay. A QS Victorian cast iron bed has an electric blanket and fresh, high quality linens. There is a period wardrobe with mirrors, 2 cosy arm chairs with ottoman, wood fire, TV/DVD and air conditioning. A portable cot is available for babies.

In the kitchen an oak buffet with induction and microwave cooking facilities, a refrigerator, period kitchen table & chairs will meet all your expectations for meals on a short break. Fresh provisions are included so you can prepare a hearty continental and/or cooked breakfast. The separate bathroom has toilet, shower, spa bath and hand basin. Large, luxurious towels and robes are supplied along with certified organic Australian botanic toiletries.

Bunya Cottage

The smaller Bunya Cottage has a bedroom, kitchen and an ensuite bathroom. A double Victorian cast iron bed has an electric blanket and high quality linens. There are 2 cosy arm chairs, wood fire, and TV/DVD. Continental breakfast provisions are included in the room tariff.

In the kitchen, an oak buffet with induction cook top, refrigerator, period table and chairs will meet all your expectations for meals on a short break. The separate bathroom has toilet, luxury shower and hand basin. Large, luxurious towels and robes are available, with certified organic Australian botanic toiletries.