Retreat to the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula

Find your peaceful farmstay hideaway in beautiful Marcus Hill

White country cottage
A wooden porch with an antique rocking chair draped with a pillow, potted plants, below a black exterior wall, near a glass door, and trees illuminated by sunset in the background.

Stay, play and celebrate.

Your perfect romantic retreat, family escape, group getaway, photography space or intimate celebration venue.

Maddens Lane Cottages are located on a 30 acre private farm property, tucked away in the rural heart of the Bellarine Peninsula. Minutes away from amazing wineries, stunning beaches, bike trails, world class golf courses and Adventure Park, but a world away from the hustle and bustle.

Bring together your nearest and dearest to celebrate and commemorate, escape and elope. Our thoughtfully renovated period cottages and surrounding grounds, including The Little Tin Chapel, are a peaceful respite from the the everyday, and are now available to our guests for small gatherings, intimate celebrations, retreats and photography.*


Just 90 minutes from Melbourne CBD, 25 minutes from Geelong, 10 minutes to Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale, 15 mins to Barwon Heads, Queenscliff and Portarlington.

*All Celebration bookings are available to registered guests only - up to 8 adults and 2 children under 10 are permitted on site, 2 night minimum. Pls see relevant page for details.

The Little Tin Chapel