Summary:
Experience the slow-country lifestyle at Campbells Cottage by Tiny Away! The ideal tiny house Victoria retreat from the bustling crowds of the city, with a stunning view of open grassland and neighbouring farmland right outside your door. At night, you can see the stars and moon clearly, and enjoy Lalbert's tranquil atmosphere.
Perfect Country Getaway and closest Swan Hill Accommodation + Murray River Cruises!
The Space:
Campbells Cottage by Tiny Away is located in Lalbert, a small farming town located just 2 hours away from Bendigo. A city known for its gold-rush history, top-notch galleries, and modern cuisine. The area is not far from Swan Hill, which is well-known for its stone fruits and wineries.
What's more, the Swan Hill Food and Wine Festival takes place every year in March, is another popular event that our vacationers enjoy.
This tiny home is conveniently situated to one of the closest Swan Hill Accommodation, offering easy access to Lake Boga, famous for its water activities including boating, fishing, kayaking, and water skiing. It's also close to Lake Tyrell, renowned for its stunning stargazing, and the Murray River Holiday Park, offering scenic river cruises, fishing, and water sports.
A cozy 139-square-foot tiny house with easy access to water, split air conditioning, a kitchenette, cooking equipment, and excellent bathroom facilities. These amenities include an eco-friendly cassette toilet with a removable waste-holding tank, hand basin, and shower (gas-heated for hot showers).
If you plan to spend your tiny house Victoria retreats here, we advise that you bring your basic necessities such as food and water during your stay with us. Thank you!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that during the summer harvest season, you can see some of the large harvesting machines working at night. For light sleepers, please bring earplugs.
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the tiny house and its surrounding areas, except the shed. Keep in mind that mobile network signal is good for Telstra and Vodafone only. Optus has a weak signal. If you are interested, we also have pre-orders listed below by prior arrangement with the host 24 hrs before arrival.
- Firewood costs $10.00 per wheelbarrow to be paid directly to the land host
- Bottled water is at $1.00 per bottle supplied daily to be paid directly to the land host
The Neighborhood:
Campbells Cottage by Tiny Away is located in a small farming town in Lalbert, only 2 hours drive from Bendigo. Where you can explore exciting attractions such as lakes, scenic nature walks, and delectable restaurants on Campbell Street and 17 Beveridge Street.
If you want to explore more, you can take a short trip to a number of Bendigo attractions within 2 hours drive to tramways, botanical gardens, and the best restaurants in Ballarat, such as Azzuri, Carbonis Italian Kitchen, etc. So, don't put it off any longer and book your tiny house Victoria retreats in Lalbert today.
Our local recommendations:
- Lake Boga is an activity hotspot known for its swimming, fishing, waterskiing, kayaking, and other activities.
- Swan Hill is a 30-minute drive to the Swan Hill Food and Wine Festival, which takes place every year in March.
- Pizza Hood, Niko Niko, and Java Spice are some of the best restaurants and go-to light brunches visitors enjoy.
- Lake Tyrell, also known as "Sky Mirror," is best visited in the winter as it reflects the starry night skies and pink-salted lake in the summer.
- The Mira Restaurant and Peachy's Bar are two recommended resto-bars that serve cocktails, have a great ambiance, and provide excellent service.
- Murray River Holiday Park features one of Victoria's longest rivers and most popular tourist attractions, known for its fishing, water sports, and fantabulous riverboat tours.
Getting Around:
By car:
- 2 hr, 2 min drive from Bendigo
- 3hr, 8 mins drive from Seymour
- 3 hr, 8 mins drive from from Ballarat
- 3 hr, 38 mins drive from Melbourne
- 2 hr, 45 mins drive from Daylesford
- 31 mins drive from Lalbert to Swan Hill
By public transport: There is a train from Melbourne to Swan Hill. Taxis are also available in Swan Hill, but property is 31 minutes out of town.
Other Things to Note:
- WiFi is available
- No smoking allowed on the property
- No unregistered guests or visitors are allowed
- An occasional long silo train goes through in the middle of the night
- You may encounter a few rabbits around and the occasional fox at night
- Given the rural setting, children are welcome under close adult supervision
- Mobile network signal is good for Telstra and Vodafone only. Optus has a weak signal.
- Don’t forget to close the windows and lock doors when leaving the tiny house/ property
- Make sure to turn off the lights, air conditioning, and electronics (e.g., especially chargers)
- We would like to advise guests that longer stays or later check-outs will incur an additional charge.
Important note:
- You may see a few rabbits and foxes occasionally at night
- Please expect a bit of train noise or rumbling sound at night
- Due to the nature of the property, abundant wildlife may be present on the property
- Keep in mind that BBQ grills and outdoor fire pits are not available during a total fire ban
- For stays of 5 nights or more, an additional cleaning fee will be collected to help maintain the [compost/cassette] toilets and ensure a clean and fresh experience for all guests. We appreciate your understanding.
Interaction with Guests:
Guests will enjoy your own private space but we are always happy to chat with you.
