About this property

Historic Charm: Bylands Cottage Historic Home in Swan Reach offers a unique holiday experience within a historic building. The property features three bedrooms and a bathroom, providing comfort for all guests. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional facilities include a washing machine, fireplace, and outdoor seating area. Free on-site private parking is available. Outdoor Spaces: The property offers a beautiful garden and stunning river views. An outdoor dining area and picnic spot enhance the relaxing atmosphere. Local Attractions: Located 23 km from Bairnsdale Train Station and 8 km from Metung Yacht Club Marina, the holiday home is ideal for fishing, canoeing, hiking, and cycling. Highly rated for its comfort and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Gavin
Australia Australia
The property is fantastic and you will not be disappointed. It has everything there that you will need. We have young kids and they loved it! The location is great. Close to Metung and not too far from Lakes Entrance. Easy access to the Tambo...
Bronwyn
Australia Australia
5 minutes to the Metung Hot Springs, beautiful big garden for children and puppy to explore, kids loved feeding the cows, horses and alpacas, wood fire was cosy and watching the sunset over the river from the verandah was bliss.
Candice
Australia Australia
I loved everything about the house and furniture, it was gorgeous acerage and beautiful views to the river. Loved the wifi and Netflix too, really goes above and beyond to feel like home!
Eftihios
Australia Australia
Charming property and location was brilliant. Was very cosy especially during the cold winter.
Jonas
Australia Australia
Beautiful house with lovely gardens that was dog friendly, had a fantastic stay. Really enjoyed the front porch views and the surrounds.
Dean
Australia Australia
Beautiful spot, wonderful house and terrific host.
Elizabeth
Australia Australia
The Bylands cottage was a beautiful place to stay with a cozy fireplace just like at home
Vanessa
Australia Australia
What a lovely location if you want to relax and enjoy. Not to mention the river. Easy drive to Lakes Entrance and Bairnsdale. Views are magnificent. Great area for our dog, all fenced in. A vegetable garden, although given the time of year I...
Bek
Australia Australia
Great location. Excellent communication from hosts. Very clean. Had everything we needed.
Alison
Australia Australia
The house is in a very accessible and pretty location, so close to the river Tambo. We liked that the character of the house is gradually being restored to it's former glory. It's well apppointed, clean and there are well considered furnishings...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Kristy Cusack and Corey Lanctot

9.9
Host review score
Kristy Cusack and Corey Lanctot
Bylands Cottage offers sweeping views of the Tambo river which can be enjoyed both from the vast front deck or from the comfort of the home. Free Wifi has recently been installed at the property for guest internet use. The Cottage sleeps 6, and as the only residence on the property you will have complete privacy with no owners looking over your shoulder. Sheets and towels are supplied along with all other necessary bedding. A portable cot is also available (guests to supply own cot bedding). The home offers a split system for heating and cooling, fans in all 3 bedrooms and the wood fire in the lounge room is available for guest use. A box of wood and kindling will be provided every 2 nights for the duration of your stay from May to September. The kitchen facilities are basic but allow guest to cook from home and to enjoy the views while cooking inside or out. Basic tea/coffee and milk are provided on first night of arrival. The property is on 1.2 hectares, with the house on approximate .4 hectares. The resident alpacas live in the paddock area. There is a fenced in a the back of the house where we securely keep our dog, and where guest will find a herb/ vegetable garden, outdoor toilet (there is also an indoor one) and a sandpit for the kids are located. Plenty of space is available for parking of boats or trailers, with a large undercover carport also on the property. The property is pet friendly, but to help us keep out house clean and fresh we ask that pets remain out of bedrooms areas and off furniture, and request that guests clean up after dogs prior to departing.
We are a family of 5 who fell in love with the house and purchased in mid 2021. We worked on the house at every opportunity so it was ready for guest by the 2021/22 Christmas break. The cottage was first named in the late 1800s after Byland Abbey, England. We must stress that the house is over 100 year old and as you would expect from a house of that age it has its quirks and some assetic imperfection. We love a project and continuing to restore and improve the house is part of the reason we purchased the house. We hope that you enjoy our home as much as we do. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.
The Tambo River is located right across the road from the cottage with water access via a 2 small platforms suitable for fishing within a 2 minute walk. Metung is 5 minutes away, Lakes Entrance is 15 min and the Johnsonville waterfront precinct, which includes a boat ramp and jetty is located just under 5 minutes away. Bairnsdale is also only a 15 min drive. The Metung Hot Springs as well as the golf course, are just an 7 min drive from the property.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Bylands Cottage Historic Home - Tambo river views and pet friendly takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to AUD 470 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to AUD 470 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.