Ned Kelly's Marlo Cottage, c. 1874
Sleeps 6 | Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2
Marlo Cottage, its name in ruby-red leadlight above the front door, has sat proudly in the heart of historic Beechworth since 1874. If walls could talk, Marlo Cottage would no doubt tell many an interesting tale about its guests during the gold rush boom. Photographer James E. Bray lived here and ran a thriving photography studio. It was in Marlo Cottage’s upstairs room where the now-famous, private portraits of the Ned Kelly Gang were taken. Bray was also employed by the local police to capture the Ned Kelly siege at Glenrowan, on June 28th 1880.
Hosts Andrew & Jackie are proud of Marlo Cottage’s history, and in each room, you’ll find vintage pieces and photographs of the Ned Kelly Gang, that embrace the home’s rich history, and evoke an atmosphere of times past. Charming period detail was carefully preserved during the cottage’s restoration, including high ceilings, original floors and windows, ornate fireplaces, and colourful leadlight.
These days, Marlo Cottage offers fully self-contained, luxurious accommodation for a couple, family, or small groups of up to six - with three queen bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Each bedroom has beautiful bed linen & antique furniture, and there’s a deep bath from which you can lie back and watch the stars of an evening.
In the cosy lounge, select a vintage book from shelf, light the fire and unwind in comfortable leather chairs with a glass of wine. The modern kitchen has everything you need to cook if you wish, or simply wander up the main street of Beechworth with cafes, restaurants and wine bars on your doorstep.
If you need to work, high speed WiFi is complimentary, and there’s adjacent free street parking, secure off-street bike storage and bike racks, so you can bring your bikes to explore the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail.
Also hosted by Andrew & Jackie is French Cottage Beechworth c. 1854, which offers a private, romantic garden setting for a small wedding or event. Marlo Cottage provides you with additional accommodation for guests at the same luxurious standards.
As the afternoon sunlight plays upon golden sandstone walls, sit out on the front verandah and people watch…or the private courtyard out the back, with rustic water fountain, is a lovely spot for breakfast while you decide upon the day’s adventures.
Ned Kelly’s Marlo Cottage is an important part of Australia’s built heritage. With its fascinating connections to our gold rush and bushranger history, this is a remarkable & memorable historic stay.
Special Features
Heritage Buildings
WiFi
Fireplace
Courtyard
Things To Do
From Marlo Cottage, you can walk to everything - it’s right next door to boutique shops, antique stores, cafes & restaurants in Beechworth. Take a stroll and admire the many heritage-listed buildings and homes in the neighbouring streets. Those interested in learning more about the history of the town, bushranger stories and the gold rush period will love Old Beechworth Gaol c.1859, where Ned Kelly spent time; The Courthouse, now a living history museum; and Beechworth Burke Museum, one of Australia’s oldest museums, dating to 1856.
