Shadybrook alpine cottage one bedroom No 2 in gardens adjoining the Ovens River

Shady Brook One Bedroom Alpine Cottages

Shady Brook one BEDROOM ALPINE COTTAGES and gardens; are magnificently furnished. Each bedroom has a queen sized bed in a separate room with a ceiling fan, electric heating/cooling, separate bathroom and a spacious lounge (each cottage has a fold out double sofa bed in the lounge) and kitchenette. Set in a private garden with a deck and barbeque with your own outdoor setting. Both cottages are only 30 metres from the river and are very secluded, with private bush tracks immediately at rear of the cottages.

There are 2 one bedroom Cottages available and a two bedroom alpine deluxe cottage and a two bedroom apartment available at Shady Brook.

From your own deck hear the Ovens river run, take in the peace and serenity and the spectacular landscaped gardens (featured on ABC Gardening). We don't just supply accommodation but a unique experience.

Feel free to walk through the the four seasons gardens as shown on ABC Gardening, take a stroll along the pristine clear mountain stream or on our walking tracks and catch the magnificent views. A multitude of birds that inhabit the garden and bush, or walk or ride into town only 500mts away.

Shady Brook cottages has three individual self contained cottages and one spa apartment on the Ovens River, (refer to website). They are situated on 12 acres, 8 acres is landscape garden in a very unique picturesque setting, River on one side and state forest on the other three,

Capture the views from the tracks that weave behind the property that overlook Harrietville and in winter the snow capped peaks of Feathertop. This is a truly unique destination offering such variety with each changing season.

Things to do whilst staying in Harrietville:

Your hosts John and Anne live on the property and are available to assist you with information about the region.

Harrietville is a historical village at the base of Mt Hotham and Mount Feathertop. The town has two hotels, museum, cafes and a bakery serving fresh bread daily. Mountain Fresh trout and salmon farm is also a favorite activity along with our local lavender farm with its own cafe on the Ovens River.

The town and Shady Brook is ideally situated for nature based tourism with the iconic walking tracks up through the Great Alpine National park. The Alpine National Park borders the Eastern side of Harrietville and your walk can start from your cottage to Mt Feathertop. Or take a drive 45 minutes to highest point of Mt Hotham.


During the day take a stroll through over seven acres of landscaped gardens, walk along the river, or one of the private tracks on the mountain behind you. Or simply put your feet up and enjoy a good book and hear the mountain stream of the crystal clear Ovens River.