Claire was an outstanding host and Keith's Cottage is a go to place for any mountain bikers in Derby. Communication with Claire was prompt and cheerful and she was able to accommodate us at the last minute without any dramas due to our travel plans changing with QLD lockdowns. The Cottage has a recently renovated roomy open plan kitchen with plenty of good quality cooking utensils and appliances to cater for any calibre of chef. The Nespresso coffee machine is an added bonus. It was great having breakfast in there with the morning sun.
The bedrooms have high ceilings and comfortable beds but limited storage space which isn't generally an issue for mountain bikers. The renovated bathroom has hot water a plenty with good quality towels and a modern washing machine. The reverse cycle air conditioner and wood fireplace kept us warm even when the temperature dropped below zero outside. The internet was good enough for streaming services although NBN flakiness occurred from time to time.
Only a 5min ride to the Trailhead and a 10min walk to the Dorset Hotel. All in all a great Derby experience.