Shepherds Hill Cottage

Shepherds Hill Cottage is a charming, original miner’s cottage nestled on a working alpaca farm in Lauriston, a tiny historic hamlet in Victoria’s Goldfields region.

Your hosts, Liz and Keith, recently spent two years restoring the cottage, and were able to retain many of its original features, including all windows & doors, timber floorboards, high ceilings and rustic brick fireplace.

The secluded cottage has it's own private garden and is right next to the alpaca nursery paddock, with crias (baby alpacas) being born between November and May.

The Space

Sleeping up to four guests, with families and small children welcome, there are two bedrooms - the main with king bed, and the second a queen bedroom. Both are fitted with the softest alpaca quilts, pillows and throws, and electric blankets for the cooler months. Guests are welcome to experience the cottage and farm surrounds. The bathroom features a modern deep soaking bath under a pretty leadlight window, with the original vanity and tapware. Complimentary hair & body products are provided for your use.

Traditionally the heart of the home, the fully-equipped farmhouse kitchen has been designed in sympathy with the cottage’s interior, while offering modern amenities so you can easily whip up your favourite meals - with Belling range cooker, Bosch appliances, ceramic farmhouse sink, and Delonghi coffee machine. Breakfast is supplied for your first morning, including local sourdough & preserves, cereals, home-laid eggs, milk, butter and juice. Cooking essentials, teas, and Coffee Supreme beans are also provided.

Next to the kitchen, there’s a dedicated dining area, and sunroom with comfortable armchairs and views over the paddocks - a quiet spot for reading, or relaxing in the morning with your coffee. The lounge room features a Nectre wood burning heater installed in the original brick fireplace. Snuggle up under luxurious alpaca throws in front the fire with a glass of wine, watch a movie, or play a board game. A selection of books is also available for quiet afternoons spent in cosied up indoors.

Outside, you have five acres of your very own country gardens to explore. As well as alpacas grazing next door, the surrounding farmland is also home to kangaroos, rabbits, and abundant birdlife. Spend time here in nature, and you might even spot koalas, owls, echidnas, possums and bandicoots.

Address

419a Shepherds Hill Road
Lauriston VIC 3444