We had a fantastic time at Strawbale cottage over Christmas. Facilities were good enough for an excellent Christmas meal. The location is great as it is very close to many beautiful areas and Otway Scenery. The cottage is full of character and the skylight a nice feature. Ample parking available. Tv available with cable/DVD and comfortable bed and bathroom. Nice toiletries provided. However, the place needs some love and attention, making value for money an issue. The wall plaster is struggling in places and needs to be revised. The place was rather dusty especially the sofa, outside seating, walls and ceilings. Some clutter made it not as tidy as appears in photos, for example dusty bags under the TV and heater behind sofa. Bug screens need an update. The outside area could be made more usable. The oven setting dial needs repair. The loft gets very hot during the day in summer but the living area remains comfortable. Tea and coffee were available.