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Askrigg Cottage – Home 1083779 B&B

  • 1 bedroom
  • 3 sleeps
  • 1 night min stay

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 20 mi
  • Not suitable for children
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed

Description from owner

Description

A warm welcome awaits you at Askrigg Cottage, a cosy , private, home away from home. Beautifully situated in a quiet Victorian era street in the heart of Moonee Ponds. It's the little things that will make your stay a happy one ; chocolates and fresh fruit on arrival,a basket packed with breakfast goodies and the latest magazines. Askrigg Cottage is just a few minutes walk from the train station and a short train ride (15 min) to the centre of Melbourne. Stroll down to Moonee Ponds' Puckle St and enjoy all this cosmopolitan shopping precinct has to offer. Take a walk to the tranquil Maribyrnong River or just sit back on the cottage's sunny verandah and relax. Walking distance to the races at Moonee Valley ,or a short tram trip to Flemington race course for the Melbourne Cup.
Air-conditioned .Wireless Broadband .HD LCD TV, Bicycles available.

No smoking on Premesis

Bed & bathroom

  • 1 Full bed, 1 Sofa beds, 1 Crib
  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Grill
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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About the owner

Martin S.
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
15 Feb 2024
Years listed:
12
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, German

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Reviews

Excellent
29 reviews

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“Relaxed stay in beautiful area.”

Reviewed 6 Nov 2022

Just what we needed! Walking distance to shops/station/parks, then back for Happy Hour on the verandah of this cute and quirky Cottage. Bacon and eggs, juice, bread, tom's and mushies provided f… More

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“Fantastic Location”

Reviewed 3 Apr 2019

I enjoyed every minute of my stay in Moonee Ponds. The Cottage was perfect for my needs. Close to the city and more importantly a short walk to the train station. Martin and Berys were great hosts,… More

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“Lovely rustic cottage”

Reviewed 18 Mar 2019

We stayed here for 1 week and it proved an ideal spot for exploring Melbourne. The cottage is within walking distance of Moonee Ponds and the station which takes you directly into Melbourne centre. Th… More

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Response from the owner Thanks for the great review Philip and Anne we’re pleased you enjoyed your stay with us Best regards Martin and Berys

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“Lovely little cottage”

Reviewed 8 Jul 2018

This cottage was so quaint, just lovely. The host Martin was wonderful. We stayed here with our 4 year old and 4 month old boys quite comfortably. It was so quiet and peaceful. Puckle St was a 2 minut… More

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Response from the owner Thanks for the fantastic review,glad you enjoyed your stay

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“Really delightful calm space, with great facilities in a lovely garden.”

Reviewed 12 Jun 2018

This was a perfect location for us, but also turned out to be a lovely calm comfortable place to be in. Easy to stroll into Moonee Ponds or to Ascot Vale, and choice of tram or train down into the ci… More

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“Peaceful and tranquil settings. A place to call home away from home.”

Reviewed 18 Mar 2018

Martin and Berys take pride in how they maintain their lovely home. We were instantly greeted with smiles and felt so welcomed. Very down to earth people. Upon entering the cottage we felt the sense o… More

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Response from the owner Thanks for the lovely review hope to see you next time your in town

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“The best part about Moonee Ponds”

Reviewed 23 Jan 2017

Is this bed and breakfast, and of course the people who run it, Marty and Berys. I'm a Canadian and have never visited Australia before; so this was the the first location for me. With a name l… More

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Response from the owner Glad you had a good time Kai We enjoyed having you share our place , hope to see you on your next visit cheers Martin & Berys

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“A cosy welcolming cottage in which we enjoyed a very comfortable stay”

Reviewed 10 Feb 2015

The accommodation was very clean and comfortable. Our hosts were most considerate enquiring what we needed in the way of food items, answering any questions and providing a warm welcome. The cottage … More

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Response from the owner Thank you very much for your fantastic review,hope you can make it again in the future and we will certainly drop in for a cuppa next time we're in Normanville Regards Martin & Berys

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“Escape to tranquility”

Reviewed 30 Nov 2014

A delightful cottage with all that you need, surrounded by a pretty garden. Wonderful location, walking distance to cafes, restaurants and shops, excellent public transport for a quick train ride to … More

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Response from the owner Thank you for your lovely review. We do try to give all our guests a comfortable and relaxing stay, catered to their specific needs, at Askrigg Cottage. We hope we can accommodate you again in the future! Martin Berys (and Tinkerbelle!)

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“great location for our needs”

Reviewed 29 Oct 2014

great location for the cox plate weekend .cottage was fine for our needs.will book for next year as wife wants to come this time

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Response from the owner Thanks for the great revue Paul ,look forward to welcoming you and your wife next year.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Martin (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Martin (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Martin (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Martin the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Martin (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Martin (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Martin (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Martin (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Martin (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Martin (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Martin (the owner) a message.

If Martin (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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