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# Birch Creek

Two adjoining self-contained farm cottages, The Mavis for two and The June for four, with open fireplaces. The operator has a strict no-pets policy.

Known for   Two adjoining farm cottages Open fireplaces Outdoor baths No pets

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Birch Creek · Dromana

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Illustrative image  This image shows a grassed row between trellised vines in full leaf. It does not depict Birch Creek.

Why we’d go

A working-farm setting with two cottage sizes, open fires and a clear choice between a stay for two or four.

Birch Creek offers two adjoining self-contained cottages on a working farm in Dromana, at the foot of Red Hill. The Mavis sleeps two; The June sleeps four. Both have kitchens and open fireplaces, and the operator describes outdoor baths and farm views. The two cottages can be booked together for a group of six.

This is a farm stay to choose for space and a slower pace. It is not a dog-friendly option. The hosts state a strict no-pets policy because the property is a goat stud.

The operator website links to its current Riparide and Airbnb listings. Compare the exact cottage, guest count, pet policy and booking terms there before reserving. Ask the host for arrival details; no street address is recorded here.

Worth knowing

**Best for**

Farm stays · Weekend escapes · Couples · Family outings

If you only do one thing

Choose The Mavis for two or The June for four, and leave pets at home.

Works well with

Ten Minutes by Tractor

Filed under   Fireplace Slow Garden Weekend Escape Autumn Winter Spring Couples Families

At a glance

**Type**

Cottage

**Location**

Dromana VIC · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Birch%20Creek%2C%20Dromana%20VIC>)

**Website**

[www.birchcreek.com.au](<https://www.birchcreek.com.au/>)

**Directions**

[Get directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Birch%20Creek%2C%20Dromana%20VIC>)

**Live status**

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Build a day around this

## Planning guides that include Birch Creek

Peninsula Insider guides that put this stop into the context of a full day or weekend.

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