Located on the banks of the beautiful Ovens River, guests at Merrimeet Cottages enjoy lovely views from private patios. Bright town centre is less than 5 minutes’ drive away. Guests enjoy free WiFi in all rooms. Each air-conditioned room includes a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave. Laundry facilities are available. Most rooms offer a double spa bath and a wood fire heater. After a relaxing day swimming or fishing, guests can enjoy the free BBQ facilities on the riverbank. The nearby walking trails are perfect for discovering the local scenery. Merrimeet Cottages is less than 5 minutes’ drive from Bright Country Golf Club and Bright District Hospital. The ski resorts of Mt Buffalo, Mt Hotham and Falls Creek are just over an hours’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Bright
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  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    A great cottage with plenty of character. Indoor fireplace. Excellent facilities. A short and beautiful walk to town along the river. Wonderful host.
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    Perfect Location, Beautiful gardens and surrounding countryside, well presented cottage with everything you could possibly need. Walking trails and a stunning creek right outside your door. Fire wood waiting for you at the front door and a really...
  • Michelle
    Australia Australia
    The location is stunning and perfect. We stayed in Riverdeck, and the deck outside is beautiful, lovely to hear the river and the birds. The cottage is lovely with almost everything you need. Fire is glorious. Overall, you will be thrilled...

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 492 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Merrimeet Cottages is a small, family run business set in a hectare of English woodland. The residence is a grand Tudor house accompanied by three separate garden apartments and three river cottages. All contain wood fires, reverse cycle air conditioning and are self contained. The rambling gardens flow on to the Canyon walk along side the Ovens River, the centre of beautiful Bright 5 minutes walk away.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Merrimeet Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Spa bath
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    Room Amenities
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • BBQ facilities
    • Garden
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Merrimeet Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Extra bed upon request
    AUD 20 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    2 - 15 years
    Extra bed upon request
    AUD 20 per child, per night
    16+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    AUD 30 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash Merrimeet Cottages accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    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.

    FAQs about Merrimeet Cottages

    • Yes, Merrimeet Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Merrimeet Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Merrimeet Cottages (subject to availability). These have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Merrimeet Cottages on this page.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Merrimeet Cottages (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

      • 2 guests
      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Merrimeet Cottages is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Merrimeet Cottages is 700 yards from the centre of Bright. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Merrimeet Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):