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Phar Lap Tree Cottage - A Winter Retreat with Breakfast Included

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Beoordelingen

9,6 op 10 –
Uitzonderlijk
1 slaapkamer1 badkamerMax. aantal: 265 m²

Populaire voorzieningen

  • Parkeerplaatsen beschikbaar
  • Wasmachine
  • Keuken
  • Ontbijt inbegrepen
  • Barbecue
  • Buitenruimte

Verken het gebied

Op de kaart bekijken
Saint Albans Park, VIC
  • Geelong Showground
    ‪6 min. rijden‬
  • GMHBA Stadium
    ‪8 min. rijden‬
  • Spirit of Tasmanië Ferry Terminal
    ‪15 min. rijden‬
  • Melbourne, Victoria (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪31 min. rijden‬

Kamers en bedden

1 slaapkamer (max. aantal: 2)

Slaapkamer 1

1 tweepersoonsbed

1 badkamer

Badkamer 1

Ruimtes

Vlonder of patio
Veranda of lanai
Keuken
Balkon
Aparte eetruimte
Tuin
Eetruimte

Over deze accommodatie

Phar Lap Tree Cottage - A Winter Retreat with Breakfast Included

The Phar Lap Tree Cottage is a unique experience of relaxation & heritage. Situated on one acre of beautiful landscaped gardens. The Cottage is a perfect hideaway to relax, savour the local bird life and surrounding gardens, enjoy the stunning sunsets from your elevated decking, or use the Cottage as a base to explore the Greater Geelong area, the Bellarine Peninsula, Torquay or the Great Ocean Road all at your doorstep.

The Phar Lap Tree Cottage is situated at the Victorian Heritage listed St Albans Stud Horse Burials.

The Cottage is an enchanting one-bedroom guest house, meticulously and affectionately created to cater for your every comfort.

Sink into on the plush queen-size bed adorned with fresh quality linen. The separate bathroom with shower is complete with the provision of towels, shampoo, conditioner & body wash for your convenience.

The kitchen is equipped with microwave oven, full size electric oven/cooktop (4 zoned), kettle, toaster & a full size fridge. It is stocked with all the condiments you will need to make your own meals.

Breakfast is complimentary - your supplies include; free range eggs laid on the property by our beautiful chickens, bread for toasting, a selection of spreads being honey, vegemite and peanut butter. Also supplied is muesli, wheatbix and corn flakes, milk, butter, tea, sugar & instant coffee.

The living area encompasses a dining table, cosy 3-seater sofa, 2 recliner chairs and LCD TV. You will have free access to WiFi . There is a split system for heating & cooling as well as a fan in the bedroom to ensure your comfort. A portable clothes drying rack is also provided.

Step outside onto the private deck where you can unwind and admire the vista while listening to the symphony of native bird life. Our beautiful Jack Russells may pay you a visit. The lounge and outside seating offers you the opportunity to dine alfresco amidst the fresh country air whist enjoying a stunning sunset whist admiring the Phar Lap Tree. Relax and keep warm in front of the winter supplied outdoor patio gas heater. Forget about everything else as its time to relax.

Follow the sunset by relocating the 2 deck chairs around the cottage gardens to maximise your experience,

9 Melbourne Cup winners were bred at St Albans Stud & some of the most significant stallions in Australia’s bloodstock history lay under the Phar Lap Tree in peace.

St Albans Stud was also where Phar Lap's trainer, Harry Telford, sent Phar Lap to shelter the horse after the 1930 Melbourne Cup favourite survived a shooting on the morning of Derby Day.

Phar Lap shook off the death scare on the Saturday morning to win the Mackinnon Stakes, and then in the early hours of Sunday morning was sent to Geelong after Telford asked the stud’s owner, Guy Raymond, for permission to hide the horse there.

According to a book called The Melbourne Cup, written by Maurice Cavanough, rumours swirled in the racing world of Phar Lap’s whereabouts.

The champion was then nearly late to Flemington on Cup morning after the truck towing his float took an hour-and-a-half to start, but the race was delayed 15 minutes, allowing Phar Lap to arrive before the start and claim the biggest win of his career, pulling off a plunge to the loathing of bookmakers, and providing punters with joy during the depths of the Great Depression.

Phar Laps 1930 Melbourne Cup win is regarded as the greatest win in Australia horse racing history.

The day before the Melbourne Cup, Phar Lap ran the St Albans Stud track in preparation. The Phar Lap Tree is situated in close proximity to the track. See contained photo. Phar Laps stablemate before the 1930 win was Freeman. Freeman is buried under the Phar Lap Tree, along with the Cottage being situated in a Court named after her.

Champion throughbred horses including former St Albans Stud owner James Wilson’s foundation mares Mischief and Musidora, and the 1876 Melbourne Cup winner Briseis (a member of the Australian Racing Hall of Fame) and a winner of the Melbourne Cup, the Oaks and the Derby all in the same week of 1876, are buried under the Phar Lap Tree

“At the side of the track for all conviences well-cared for, before which all racing men stop and think back, Here lies Musidora sleeps the sleep that knows no waking. Near her too, is the last resting place of Briseis, James Wilson’s famous mare, who carried the black jacket and white cap to victory in the Derby and Cup of 1876. First King lies under the turf a little further away and others whose doings are writ on the racing scroll of fame (the Turf Register) are all near at the hand in this “haven under the hill”
The Week: St Albans Estate and Stud 1895

Between 2019 and 2023 The Phar Lap Tree and Burials were at risk from a proposed subdivision development. The neighbourhood successfully saved the Tree and Burials through a highly publicised VCAT Trial in which the proposed subdivision was declined.

It was a monumental win for the neighbourhood with the Tree and Burials remaining undisturbed and its history available for future generations to appreciated and attend in person.

The history of the "Phar Lap Tree" is readily available on the Internet for all guests to see and obtain an understanding before visiting.

Aligning the Cottages Walls are news articles for your understanding of the Phar Lap Tree and the fight undertaken to save the Tree and burials from being disturbed.

Book your stay at the Phar Lap Tree Cottage, where relaxation, exploration and delectable experiences await you. Embrace the essence of South West Victoria in unparalleled comfort with Heritage and History at your doorstep.

Guest access
Enter the driveway of the main house and Kevin will greet you with the keys to the Cottage.

A copy of the booking Guests Photo ID is required prior to check in, or a copy can be taken when you arrive.

You will then continue through the gates and in front of you the Phar Lap Tree Cottage awaits. Please park next to the Cottage. The Cottage will be open for your arrival. Its time for you to relax.

For Insurance and Safety reasons the guests are requested to remain near the Cottage once on the property.

Your host "Kevin" and his 2 teenage daughters have many animals on the property. Kevin and his daughters are happy to introduce you to them, but initially Kevin requests he be present to ensure all goes well.

Once you have settled into the Cottage. Kevin is happy to show you the Phar Lap Tree and animals.

The Cottage has private gardens 10 metres all around the Cottage, for guests to relax in privacy from the main house.

Other things to note:
Minimum 2 night stay.
Minimum 3 night stay – for long weekends.
Discounted rates for longer term stays.

Check-in after 3pm
Check-out before 11am

Our property access is not suitable for vehicles that are towing. If you are towing a caravan or trailer, there is safe parking on the quiet nature-strip out the front of the main house

No pets
No parties or events
2 people maximum

Important note: Our property is not suitable for children under 12 due to the open deck & access to animals on the property. Children must be supervised at all times.

10 mins travel by car or bus to Geelong CBD and Waterfront . Bus service being Bus Route 31, with a Bus stop 100 metres away.

20 mins to Torquay and Barwon Heads – Our closest swimming beaches and an array of eateries & shops to suit your fancy.

20 mins to the wineries of the Bellarine Peninsula and Mt Duneed Estate

30 minutes to the Anglesea Chocolate Factory

40 mins to The Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch

300 metres from the Barwon River the Geelong Water Ski Club

10 minute walk to Reedy Lake and its Fauna and Flora experiences.

10 minute walk to the Historic St Albans Park Homestead and Gatehouse which is a further 5 minutes further

Accommodatiebeheerder

Kevin

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Voorzieningen

Ontbijt inbegrepen
Keuken
Wasmachine
Gratis wifi
Airconditioning
Buitenruimte

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Huisregels

Je kunt inchecken vanaf 15.00 uur
Je kunt uitchecken tot 11.00 uur
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Kinderen

Kinderen toegestaan: van 13-17 jaar
13 years or older
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Evenementen

Geen evenementen toegestaan
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Huisdieren

Geen huisdieren toegestaan
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Roken

Roken is niet toegestaan
Guests are to remain near the Cottage once on the property. The Cottage has private gardens 10 metres all around the Cottage, for guests to relax.
A copy of the booking Guests Photo ID is required prior to check in, or a copy can be taken when you arrive.

Belangrijke informatie

Algemene info

Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd door een particuliere eigenaar (een partij die niet handelt vanuit zijn/haar vakgebied, bedrijf of beroep). De consumentenwetgeving van de EU, met inbegrip van het herroepingsrecht, is niet van toepassing op je boeking. Je boeking wordt wel gedekt door het annuleringsbeleid van de particuliere eigenaar.
Afhankelijk van het accommodatiebeleid kan voor extra personen een toeslag in rekening worden gebracht.
Bij het inchecken dien je mogelijk een erkend identiteitsbewijs met foto en een creditcard, pinpas of borgsom in contanten te verstrekken voor incidentele kosten.
Speciale verzoeken worden onder voorbehoud van beschikbaarheid bij het inchecken ingewilligd. Hiervoor kunnen extra kosten in rekening worden gebracht. Speciale verzoeken kunnen niet worden gegarandeerd.
Feesten of groepsevenementen ter plaatse zijn ten strengste verboden.
Huren op lange termijn is mogelijk.
De eigenaar heeft niet aangegeven of er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie. Breng eventueel zelf een draagbare melder mee.
De eigenaar heeft niet aangegeven of er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.

Overige info

Er is geen lift in deze accommodatie

Over deze buurt

Geelong

deze cottage ligt in de wijk St Albans Park in Geelong. Voor een middagje winkelen kun je bij Mill Markets en Westfield Geelong heerlijk rondstruinen, terwijl natuurliefhebbers juist bij Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve en Future Sparrovale Nature Reserve hun hart kunnen ophalen. Geelong Showground en Geelong Botanical Gardens zijn ook zeker het bezoeken waard.
Kaart
Saint Albans Park, VIC

In de buurt

  • Geelong Showground - 6 min. rijden - 3.8 km
  • GMHBA Stadium - 8 min. rijden - 6.1 km
  • The Carousel - 9 min. rijden - 6.8 km
  • Deakin University - 9 min. rijden - 7.2 km
  • Spirit of Tasmanië Ferry Terminal - 15 min. rijden - 12.1 km

Lokaal vervoer

  • Station South Geelong - 10 min. rijden
  • Melbourne, Victoria (AVV-Avalon) - 34 min. rijden

Restaurants

  • ‪Buckley's - ‬3 min. rijden
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min. rijden
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min. rijden
  • ‪Blackmans Brewery Geelong - ‬9 min. rijden
  • ‪Café Palat - ‬3 min. rijden

Veelgestelde vragen

Zijn huisdieren welkom bij Phar Lap Tree Cottage - A Winter Retreat with Breakfast Included?

Nee, huisdieren zijn bij deze accommodatie niet toegestaan.

Hoe laat kan ik inchecken bij Phar Lap Tree Cottage - A Winter Retreat with Breakfast Included?

Je kunt vanaf 15.00 uur inchecken.

Tot hoe laat kan ik bij Phar Lap Tree Cottage - A Winter Retreat with Breakfast Included uitchecken?

Je dient uiterlijk om 11.00 uur uit te checken.

Waar ligt Phar Lap Tree Cottage - A Winter Retreat with Breakfast Included?

Deze cottage ligt in St Albans Park, op 2 km van Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve en binnen 5 km afstand van Bellarine Rail Trail en Mill Markets. Geelong Showground ligt op 3,9 km.

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Over de eigenaar

Eigenaar: Kevin

Afbeelding van de eigenaar
While the Phar lap Tree Cottage is completely separate and we respect your privacy, we live on the property in the main house, and are able to assist with anything that might pop up.

We want your stay to be as comfortable as possible and encourage an SMS for anything required. We're also happy to help with any recommendations/local knowledge.

Your host "Kevin", a former professional sportsman, understands the importance of teamwork and communication, and he is a keen gardener and animal lover.

Feedback is encouraged, particularly if there's anything you felt was missing or needed improvement- we want to ensure the Phar Lap Tree Cottage has everything our future guests may need.

We hope you will leave the Cottage clean and neat, and more importantly that you love your stay with us.

Wat deze accommodatie uniek maakt

The Phar Lap Tree Cottage is situated at the Victorian Heritage listed St Albans Stud Horse Burials.

9 Melbourne Cup winners were bred at St Albans Stud & some of the most significant stallions in Australia’s bloodstock history lay under the Phar Lap Tree in peace.

St Albans Stud was also where Phar Lap's trainer, Harry Telford, sent Phar Lap to shelter the horse after the 1930 Melbourne Cup favourite survived a shooting on the morning of Derby Day.

Phar Lap shook off the death scare on the Saturday morning to win the Mackinnon Stakes, and then in the early hours of Sunday morning was sent to Geelong after Telford asked the stud’s owner, Guy Raymond, for permission to hide the horse there.

According to a book called The Melbourne Cup, written by Maurice Cavanough, rumours swirled in the racing world of Phar Lap’s whereabouts.

The champion was then nearly late to Flemington on Cup morning after the truck towing his float took an hour-and-a-half to start, but the race was delayed 15 minutes, allowing Phar Lap to arrive before the start and claim the biggest win of his career, pulling off a plunge to the loathing of bookmakers, and providing punters with joy during the depths of the Great Depression.

Phar Laps 1930 Melbourne Cup win is regarded as the greatest win in Australia horse racing history.

The day before the Melbourne Cup, Phar Lap ran the St Albans Stud track in preparation. The Phar Lap Tree is situated in close proximity to the track. See contained photo. Phar Laps stablemate before the 1930 win was Freeman. Freeman is buried under the Phar Lap Tree, along with the Cottage being situated in a Court named after her.

Champion throughbred horses including former St Albans Stud owner James Wilson’s foundation mares Mischief and Musidora, and the 1876 Melbourne Cup winner Briseis (a member of the Australian Racing Hall of Fame) and a winner of the Melbourne Cup, the Oaks and the Derby all in the same week of 1876, are buried under the Phar Lap Tree.

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