Merrimeet Cottages
Location: 40 Showers Avenue, Bright, au
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Holiday homes
About this Property
Scenic Riverside Retreat
Nestled by the picturesque Ovens River, Merrimeet Cottages offer stunning views and a convenient location near Bright town centre.
Luxurious Room Amenities
Indulge in well-equipped air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes, double spa baths, and cozy wood fire heaters for a relaxing stay.
Outdoor Leisure and Nearby Attractions
Take advantage of free WiFi, BBQ facilities by the riverbank, and explore the walking trails nearby. With proximity to golf clubs, hospitals, and ski resorts, Merrimeet Cottages is the perfect base for your next adventure.
Book now to experience a tranquil riverside getaway at Merrimeet Cottages.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Free wired internet
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Japanese garden
Rooms Available
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Two-Bedroom Apartment Upstairs - Mews
Located upstairs, this air-conditioned cottage has a double spa bath. It includes a separate bathroom with a shower, and includes a kitchen with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a 2-burner cook-top. There is also a flat-screen TV, a wood fire heater and a private deck in the garden.
Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see Hotel Policies).
Please note this apartment is not suitable for children or infants.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Private apartment in building
- Cots
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One-Bedroom Cottage - Riverdeck
This air-conditioned cottage has a double spa bath and a private deck with river views. It includes a kitchen with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a 2 burner cook top. There is also a wood burning fire, a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a stereo.
Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Semi-detached
- Cots
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One-Bedroom Cottage - Middle
This air-conditioned cottage has a double spa bath and a secluded private deck. It includes a kitchen with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a 2 burner cook top. There is also a wood burning fire, a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a stereo.
Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Semi-detached
- Cots
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Two-Bedroom Cottage - Stonewall
This large air-conditioned cottage has a double spa bath and a private veranda with a BBQ. It includes a kitchen with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a 2-burner gas cook top. There is also a flat-screen TV and a wood fire heater.
Please note that the price is based on 2 people. Maximum occupancy is 5 (see Hotel Policies).
Please note that the 5th guest will be accommodated on a roll-away bed.
Please note that this cottage is the only one suitable for children or infants.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Cots
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One-Bedroom Apartment - Woodsmoke
Renovated and refurnished in July, 2016, this air-conditioned cottage has a spa bath and a private deck with garden views. It includes a kitchen with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a 2-burner cooktop. There is also a flat-screen TV, and a wood fire heater.
Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.
Please note this apartment is not suitable for children or infants.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Private apartment in building
- Cots
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One-Bedroom Apartment - Lychgate
Renovated and refurnished in July, 2016, this air-conditioned cottage has a spa bath, a separate shower and a kitchen with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a 2-burner cooktop. There is also a flat-screen TV and a wood fire heater.
Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.
Please note this apartment is not suitable for children.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Outdoor furniture
- Private apartment in building
- Cots
Guest Reviews
- Warren (10/5): It was everything we had planned and more for an enjoyable few days in Bright and surrounds. - We stayed in Riverside cottage. Close to town but felt like a private escape on the ovens river. Loved the fireplace comfy bed and facilities, beautiful gardens and autumn colours. The Canyon walk is directly accessible and an easy walk to town along the river. Nothing
- MARK (10/5): Near perfect stay in Magical Bright. Management great and easy to deal with. - Location perfect! 15 min vey enjoyable walk to Bright restraunts. Very cosey clean and inviting cottage with plent of room and a fireplace was perfect for winter stay Could use a small reno.? Looking a bit dated but I kind of like the older 80's 90's style. It fits the environment and feel.
- Asger (8/5): -
- Livingstone (10/5): An idillic holiday retreat - The location was wonderful, we were surrounded by trees, shrubs & flowers, close to the river and walking tacks. Nothing really
- Barry (10/5): Very comfortable and relaxing - great location. - N/A
- Susan (8/5): Autumn leaves falling - so beautiful in Bright - We loved the location near the river and walking tracks and a short walk into cafe’s etc.
it was nice having a wood heater for staying in on cold evenings.
- Janice (8/5): We enjoyed our stay very much and was in awe of the beautiful trees. - We loved the trees and the general area. The cottage was good, everything worked and the fireplace was lovely and heated the cottage very quickly. The sofa was not comfortable and the car was parked too far away especially for oldies like us . My husband is not very steady on his feet and the paths were quite slippery and therefore hazardous for him to walk or carry our luggage to the cottage.
- john (7/5): -
- Sandra (8/5): Very pleasant but the path from car to cottage is unsafe in the dark. - It has all the necessary facilities to be very comfortable. We had an attractive cottage in a lovely garden.
As a bonus there were no mean spirited notices telling us what not to do (as if that affects the people who vandalise.) The walk through the garden to the car was dangerous at night. There is little light and there are lots of garden beds edged with stones that stick out at angles and can’t be seen by the light of a phone torch. My husband fell heavily and hurt for days. Removing the stones except for those along the drive would be safer and not spoil the pretty garden.
- Elle3003 (9/5): - Locality, Alistair was very helpful. Perfect location beside the river and the gardens are beautiful. Just a little noisy between the cottages.
- Wayne (10/5): - The location
- Giridhar (8/5): Amazing stay in very decent, well-located accommodation. Alistair host was very friendly, courteous - Location, host, amenities. Bathroom and Bedroom were perfect size Living space is too small.
- Yvonne (10/5): Accommodation - Perfect. Host Kellie and Alistair - Perfect. Proximity to Bright shops, restaurants etc - Perfect - Such a precious gem of a Cottage hidden in amongst the bushes, trees and beautiful flowers. A 5 minute walk along the calming river to Bright. Everything you needed was there, spotlessly clean and comfy and a spa and wood fire to top it off. It was perfect.
- david (10/5): perfect, will stay again next year - perfect
- Lucinda (10/5): -
- Dean (9/5): A great place to stay, great location, great facilities and great hosts! Thanks - Location was very close walking distance to town, hosts were great, friendly and helpful. Onsite parking was secure. Overall, everything made for a very good experience If I was to be extremely picky, personally I am not a fan of a doona being sandwiched between 2 sheets. This wasn't a game changer though.
- Keith (9/5): A friendly and wonderful place - Facilities and staff were great Nothing
- Hankandbud (8/5): -
- Terrence (9/5): -
- Olli (10/5): Excellent place to explore local nature and visit the mountains - Very clean, nice well kept apartment. Good cooking facilities. Walking distance to center. excellent location to explore the nature and closely mountains. All was fine
- Christine (8/5): Overall a very good stay. - Loved the walk along the river to town. The privacy and the garden setting of the cottage was beautiful. We enjoyed sitting on the cottages private deck and listening and watching the birds. Bathroom needs some decorating and updating.
- Harry (10/5): -
- Maryann (8/5): -
- Jane (8/5): - Location was beautiful. A short scenic walk into town a long the river. Lovely hosts.
- Theo (9/5): -
- susan (9/5): Excellent, would stay again - Location, cottage, quiet. Would love to have a laundry facility
- Stephen & Glenda (10/5): We have just returned from staying three amazing nights at Merrimeet in the Riverdeck cottage. The a - The location was close to the town centre. A 10 minute walk or five minute drive.
- Carmel (10/5): - Beautiful surroundings. Quiet location but close to town. The apartment was lovely and comfortable. The hosts were friendly and willing to help with suggestions for dinner and to chat. There was nothing we did not like. The parking could have been closer.
- Sally (9/5): We had a lovely 2 days and would recommend this to friends. - Alistair was a great host who met us on our arrival. The location was great - an easy 10 minute walk along the river into town. The apartment was set in beautiful and well maintained gardens. Everything was very clean and comfortable.
- Duncan (9/5): Cute cottage in lovely grounds conveniently located on the canyon walk. - Cute, great location close to town and the canyon. Lovely walking. All good
- Michael (10/5): Fantastic stay - Lovely little cottage, in fantastic location. Lovely hosts, even supply a washing machine, dryer, washing powder, etc. for guests to use. Idyllic location next to the river, short walk along the river bank into town. Highly recommend! Having to leave
- Neil (8/5): Good unit in a great location. - It was in a good location and had everything we needed for a stay in Bright. Nothing
- Jeremiah (9/5): Great location and tranquil place. Very clean and modern -
- Tony (10/5): Quite calming and relaxing - Nice quiet and centrally located property Nothing
- Silvi (10/5): - The tranquillity of the cottage with the river so close made it delightful. Easy walk into town.
- Meg (10/5): -
- Dianne (10/5): -
- Thompson (10/5): -
- Leah (8/5): Enjoyed our stay, highly recommend . - Cute cottage in a great location , very clean and owner was friendly. Only one bathroom
- Carmilla (6/5): -
- Cecily (10/5): Lovely place to stay -
- John (8/5): Great location beautiful riverside location - Location was fabulous Slightly dated but otherwise perfect for our stay in this beautiful high country
- Emanuela (10/5): -
- Zhenya (Hope) (9/5): Unforgettable experience in Bright!!! - It's in such a fantastic location, only minutes away from the town center. If you go through the backyard, it leads you to the canyon walk. We loved the fireplace too, it heats up the room very quickly. The host is so thoughtful to offer electric blankets in each bedroom. The place is super clean.
- chloe (10/5): Place was amazing and Alistair was amazing! made everything super easy! we will definitely be back! - everything! nothing
- Sue (10/5): Picturesque getaway for two ,wood fire & minutes from river walking tracks - Beautiful little winter getaway set in delightful garden setting easy walk to the lovely river and into town for dinner
- Yi (10/5): Nice host and warm place to stay - Really comfortable and like our home, sweet, clean, warm.
- Kaye (9/5): -
- Natalie (10/5): - Location.
- Robert (10/5): We had a lovely stay at Merrimeet, accommodation was fantastic. Thank you - Everything, it was just perfect. I highly recommend it to everyone. Nothing, no complaints.
- Denis (8/5): Rekaxing - Lovely group of cottages within easy walking distance of the Bright town centre All good
- Summers (8/5): -
- Alannah (10/5): -
- Jodie (10/5): - Loved the location and the privacy
- Coorey (10/5): - Very clean and pleasant accommodation, and a very friendly owner.
- Roger (10/5): One of my favorite stays traveling three months in Australia. - The host was nice, attentive and flexible. I thought the property was beautiful and relaxing. I had no issues.
- David (9/5): -
- Megan (10/5): Cycling Bright & Surrounding Hills. - Absolutely beautiful. I stayed in the cottage closest to the river which felt tranquil and private. So very picturesque in every way. My cottage was right on the river and river path to town. Easy and beautiful walk into town centre within ten minutes. I’d definitely stay again as so calm, private and inviting. Nothing not to like.
Mosquitos were rife and I guess being near the river worse. Some mosquito coils would have been good to have had. I did use RID but still the little feckers got me. It’s such a beautiful outdoor patio.
- Kevin (8/5): - Friendly staff, clean and comfortable accomodation. The property is really nicely situated… a short easy walk by the river into the town and lovely surroundings.
- Alex Mitchell (10/5): A very comfortable cottage set in lush gardens - The cottage was exceptionally clean and comfortable and the hosts very communicative and nice to deal with. The property is beautifully set in lush gardens and very peaceful. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area with all the amenties (shops, restaurants etc) very close on Bright High Street. A very short drive or a 10 minute walk. The town is very pleasant. There was nothing I didn't like about the property. It is finished to a very high standard and everything worked perfectly. There was also a very handy Laundry Room at the property where I could use the iron & ironing board (I was attending a local wedding).
- Caroline (9/5): Quaint property in quiet location within easy walking distance to town. - It is a lovely cottage in a great location. Very comfy and in nice garden setting. The bed was comfy. I think a small gate is required at the top of the stairs- this cottage is not suitable if you had toddlers.
- Emilie (8/5): cosy accommodation, great location walking distance to the town centre along scenic path. - We messaged our hosts our anticipated arrival time and we were greeted by our hosts, then shown around the accommodation and garden.
- Glenda (10/5): - Location and comfort of the property.
- Carolyn (10/5): Truly relaxing. Great location. Had everything we needed. Thank you so much. - We liked everything. Received text. Greeted at property and got a little tour, was great. Thanks. Liked everything. Can’t fault property at all or hosts.
- Annette (10/5): -
- Michael (8/5): -
- Kelly (9/5): -
- Sally (8/5): Good location on the river in Bright. Friendly owners happy to help with any issues. - Good access into Bright. Beautiful gardens close to river. Easy parking. Some parts of the property needed renovations but over all we were happy and comfortable.
- Stevens (10/5): The garden was wonderful and the woodfire comforting on a wet day. -
- Shelley (9/5): Beautiful spring vegetation. - Comfortable & beautiful garden
- Maria (10/5): -
- Jianhua (9/5): -
- Margaret (9/5): Comfortable charming cottage stay A lovely short walk along the river into town - Pretty cottage
- Gurney (8/5): It was very nice - It was a bit noisy from people in the upstairs rooms
- Kelly (10/5): - Host was fabulous, our stay was fantastic, would highly recommend. only negative, and l would be nit picking, would of loved an oven in our apartment.
- shooey (8/5): Most enjoyable mini break - Loved the location and privacy of the Riverdeck cottage. Great place to relax by the fire. Nice little outdoor area looking over th Ovens River Maybe a few little things getting a bit tired. Chips missing from the slate floor and having to step into the bath to reach th shower but nothing that would stop us rebooking this place again
- Penny (10/5): Bright is one of the most beautiful Australian towns to visit, Merrimeet makes it perfect. - Woodsmoke cottage is a perfect, cosy retreat for two. The presence of a combustion heater gives a warm and welcoming ambience, and the spa bath is a relaxing addition. Having a safe place to store bikes is also a bonus, as is the beautiful garden scenery and native birds. Thankyou for a memorable stay. No complaints, all was perfect.
- Alice (10/5): A perfect spot to stay and enjoy Bright - Alistair was super welcoming and the property itself is beautiful and very well cared for! Would definitely recommend and stay here again ourselves.
- Shelley (9/5): - I loved the quaintness of the property.....the apartment was lovely. The grounds were filled with flowering bushes and bulbs
- Raeleene (10/5): Love love loved it - Everything. Close walking distance to everything. Friendly staff. Cottage was perfect for a mature couple Nothing
- Ellul (10/5): -
- Pauline (10/5): - We loved the Mews apartment, spacious accommodation with fabulous views of the gardens and treetops from all the windows and balcony. Great location within walking distance of town. Nothing!
- Mayur (10/5): Perfect for short stay. Will visit again - Everything. Staying there for the second time. Everything was clean, great location, great host. Will visit again. Nothing.
- Belinda (9/5): Very relaxing. - Amazing gardens surrounding the property full of spring colour. Very handy 10min walk beside the ovens river to shops & eateries. Wood fire so cozy.
Comfy bed & ensuite well equipped including spa bath.
Freshly painted interior & very clean. We only stayed a week.
- Bruce (10/5): A real bright spot in Bright !!!! - Great position near town. The sound of the creek at the back was soothing. Alistair the host is really helpful and can’t do enough for you
- Iftah (10/5): Excellent stay. Superb atmosphere created by traditional but well equipped unit, and very nice hosts -
- Michelle (10/5): Just book! You deserve the the little haven Meerimet cottages provides! - Everything exceeded our expectations, the location was perfect, the main town within walking distance, the hosts made our stay an absolute dream
- Lyndel (10/5): It was exceptional and it will be our go to to place when we stay at bright from now on - Everything I even left a 5 star review it was that amazing
- Ajaay (10/5): - Loved the cottage! Paintjob was fantastic. Fire and location next to the river was a dream. Loved every second 10/10
- Andrew (9/5): - Charm and wood fire
- Freisler (10/5): Perfect, very relaxing - It was in a perfect location with great access to the main part of town. Loves the wood burning heater & such relaxing views out to the bush land & Ovens River. Nothing.
- Penny (9/5): -
- Ian (8/5): Second visit, still extremely peaceful, cosy and relaxing - Not applicable Did not impact our comfort or stay but some of plaster work around ceilings requires attention.
- Renae (9/5): -
- Suzanne (10/5): - Perfect in every way. This is my 2nd time staying at Merrimeet Cottages. Clean, comfortable and has everything you would need.
Lovely owners give the place such a personal touch.
- Thakkar (10/5): Perfect Getaway Cottage – Clean, Cozy, and Fully Equipped! - This cottage truly exceeded my expectations! It has all the amenities you could possibly need, so you don’t have to carry a single thing from home — everything is already there for your comfort and convenience. The place was spotless, with beautifully maintained rooms and a well-equipped kitchen that made our stay even more enjoyable. The parking space was excellent, making it easy and hassle-free to settle in.
One of the highlights was the amazing backyard, complete with a BBQ area — perfect for relaxing evenings and enjoying delicious meals with friends. The peaceful surroundings, cozy interiors, and welcoming atmosphere made it feel like the ideal home away from home.
We had an unforgettable time here with friends, filled with laughter, good food, and great memories. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a relaxing and comfortable stay. Without a doubt, I’ll be booking it again for my future trips!
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- David (10/5): - Great location, easy walk into town centre alongside the Ovens river. Very cosy comfortable cottage in an amazing setting. The only negative was that the mattress was a little bit hard.
- Byrne (10/5): Brilliant - The property was exceptional, warm, close to central bright Nothing
- Byrne (10/5): We had a lovely relaxing stay, highly recommend. - Very well appointed, lots of space, great fireplace, lovely location. Nothing in particular
- Yuka (10/5): Best accommodation ever! - It was the best accommodation! We loved the cottage and the service. We enjoyed BBQ and the little walk alongside the river. We would love to come back again.
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