Charming Scandinavian-inspired renovated Miner's cottage in a private garden sanctuary. Originally built in the 1860s during the Goldrush, Apple Cottage Maldon is a rustic country haven ideal for a romantic getaway or quiet retreat. Suits individuals, couples or small family. Peaceful and private, the cottage is fully self-contained and set on a corner acreage with beautifully designed landscaping, alfresco dining spaces and a wild rambling garden. Apple Cottage Maldon is a tiny, cosy home away from home - our family getaway that we are delighted to share with you to enjoy the taste of a simpler, slower pace of life. The cottage is styled with a mix of vintage and modern items, inspired by Scandinavian country houses to be both beautiful and practical. There are two bedrooms - the main room with an antique double bed, the second room also with a double bed that can be made up for adults or children to share - please let us know in advance. The cute eat-in kitchen has everything you need to cook a lovely meal, or you can dine alfresco outside and use the gas BBQ grill. We highly recommend taking a long, relaxing bath in the original clawfoot bath, which also has a large overhead rain shower. A washing machine is available with undercover clothes line outside. We have been slowly DIY renovating the house over 3 years to make it as sustainable and eco-friendly as possible whilst maintaining its heritage charm. At Apple Cottage we live with the seasons and weather, opening up the house in the cool evenings to let the breeze through on hot days, or using the fans and heaters as required. There is no air-con, and in winter guests can use the open fireplace. Deliberately designed as a digital detox, there is no tv or internet at the cottage, though mobile wifi reception is excellent! There is a well-stocked bookshelf and plenty of board games, and you can stream media and music on your own devices. The space is ideal for writers and artists seeking a calm, quiet place for creativity and inspiration close to nature. The gardens around the house have been designed by local landscape architect Tim Pilgrim, and are full of flowering plants, herbs and fruit trees including apples, quinces, olives, lemons, limes and sour cherries. Guests are welcome to pick herbs and edibles from the garden for personal use. The cottage and garden is set on one corner of a lightly wooded paddock just over an acre in size. The land used to be owned by a family of farriers who made horseshoes during the Goldrush in Maldon so there are several heritage remains and out houses dotted around the property. There is an old forge smithy and coking oven, an ancient horse-drawn wagon, a toolshed and large heritage-listed barn and stables - however these are not for guest access. There is also a caravan onsite that is currently not available for guest use.