We are Daylesford’s boutique guest house management and booking agency. We connect people, facilitate experiences and create lifelong memories. In-house guests can contact us twenty four seven through BDC or via the information provided in your welcome pack. Guest Service Agents will be available for the duration of your stay during business hours and an emergency out of hours contact number provided for anything out of the ordinary. The Prospect Cottage Ballarat website is packed with local businesses, places of interest and things to do so you can stay, explore, relax, indulge and Discover the region all year round.

Prospect Cottage is a beautifully renovated miners cottage located in Ballarat’s oldest suburb, rich in history and the birth place of Ballarat’s Gold rush. This fabulous and unique residence, dubbed by The Courier as “The Tiniest House in Ballarat” is BIG in character, style and with all the modern creature comforts. Prospect Cottage is situated within walking distance of the popular Sovereign Hill tourist attraction and Ballarat Wildlife Park with all Ballarat’s top attractions just a few minutes away. Fur-guests (dogs only) are welcome, Prospect Cottage does not allow cats due to cat allergies. The bedroom has a luxurious king-size bed with feather and down doona for the perfect nights sleep. The lounge has a smart TV with Netflix, coffee table, board games, books, sofa etc with a decorative nod to Ballarat and the Gold Mining era.

Golden Point is a suburb of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia located south-east of the CBD. It is the oldest settlement in Greater Ballarat. The area was once known as Poverty Point. However, on 21 August 1851 prospectors John Dunlop and James Regan struck a few ounces of gold when passing through the area; the announcement of this discovery is attributed to sparking the Ballarat Gold Rush, hence the poetic name change. A historical marker for the location of the discovery is located in a reserve just off Clayton Street. Golden Point was the site of what was known as the Ballarat diggings, and for at least a decade the focal point of the original Ballarat township was Main Street. Prospect Cottage is a comfortable 90-minute drive from Melbourne along the Western Highway, or only an hour from Melbourne Airport. By car - Take the 110km journey along the Western Freeway. Prospect Cottage is a comfortable 90-minute drive from Melbourne.