Title: Goldfields Hideaway Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Goldfields Hideaway Holiday home with kitchen, near Sovereign Hill ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92070000/92063700/92063681/2382c2dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92070000/92063700/92063681/a0bc8795.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92070000/92063700/92063681/288582be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92070000/92063700/92063681/81297011.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92070000/92063700/92063681/0e0ba4a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Goldfields Hideaway offers a stylish retreat in Ballarat, just minutes from Sovereign Hill and the CBD. With its well-equipped kitchen, generous living area, and spacious bedrooms – including an ensuite master with walk-in robe – there's plenty of room to unwind. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Goldfields Hideaway Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Goldfields Hideaway is perfectly located for a family getaway or business in Ballarat. A five minute drive will have you at either Sovereign Hill, The Ballarat Wildlife Park or the CBD. There is also a skate park and swimming pool a short walk away for the kids and the choice of 3 different golf clubs within a 15 minute drive. Conveniently there is a beautiful Italian restaurant a few steps away and some great local cafes close by This modern architecturally designed home has a few unique surprises and a great view from the back patio across to Sovereign Hill. Positioned in a quite back street with a big backyard and some beautiful bird life this peaceful home will be perfect for your stay. Enough space for everyone a well equipped kitchen with an over sized oven and a generous living area. The main bathroom has shower and bath with separate toilet. There are 3 good sized bedrooms in the main house, all with built in cupboards. The master with ensuite, walk in robe and access to an upstairs office area. The fourth bedroom is in the bottom level of the house a big space for a separate couple or teenagers retreat, this room has central heating and a split system as well for the hotter nights. Please be aware access to this room is outside and down the stairs refer to photos for a clearer picture of set up. New quality furnishing throughout the home with all your mod cons on a quiet big block in a great central location. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Golfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.56798,143.87335&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:xrgdFmgcmZ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40QBS%40S%40QBSBSBQBQBUBODSDQDQBQDQDSFQDQFQDMFSFQFOFQFMFSHMHOFQHOHMHOHOHMHKJOHOJKHMJKJKJOJKJKLKJKJILKJKLILKJILGLILGLILILGNELILELENELENELENELENCNCLCNCNANCLANCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBLDNDLDNDNDLDLDLDNHLDLFLHLHLFLHLFLHJJLHLJJJJHLJJJJJJJJJJNJJJLHJJNHNHJHLJNHNHLFNHPFNHLFRFLFPHNDPFRFLDPFPDPDRDPDPBPDPDRBNBTBPBPBRBR%40PBR%40R%40P%40T%40P%40T%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FRARARAPATAPATCPAPCTCPCPCPCTCPEREPCPEPEPEPEPGREPGLGREPILGPGNGPINGLIRGLININKLINIJILKNIJKNKJKNKJKJKJKJMJKHKJMJMFKLMFMFMHMHMFMHMHMDOFMDMDMDODODMFODMDO%40MDOBO%40OBM%40OBOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCMCOAOCOAMCOEOAMEOEMGOEMEOEMEMEMGOEMIMIMGMIMIMGKGMMMGKKMKKIKKMKKKKKKOKKKKIOKKIOKMIKIOIMIOIOIMGSIMIOGQGOGQGMGQGSEMGQESGQEQEQCQEQEQESCQCUCQCQCQCUAQAQCUAQAUAQAS%3FSAS%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CfyZ6EOIq0hY232IMZoQABCOFfE=) Ballarat East, VIC #### What's nearby - Sovereign Hill - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Ballarat Town Hall - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Ballarat Wildlife Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile - Art Gallery of Ballarat - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Ballarat Base Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles #### Getting around - Ballarat Station - 6 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 77 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬8 min walk - ‪Little Square Garage - ‬15 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk - ‪Carboni's Pizza Kitchen - ‬2 min walk - ‪Ballarat Leagues Club - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Goldfields Hideaway pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Goldfields Hideaway? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Goldfields Hideaway? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Goldfields Hideaway located? > Located in Ballarat East, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Esmond Botanical Garden and Sovereign Hill. Eureka Centre and Lake Esmond are also within 15 minutes. Ballarat Station is 22 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Goldfields Hideaway Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carl 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities A great place to stay. Lovely place that’s clean and tidy. Close to everything. ##### Carl Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arthur L. 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good House Quite area and quite clean property ##### Arthur L. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracie M. 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Famcation We were a family of 10. Great house, great location. We enjoyed our stay at this property. Would stay again. Excellent ##### Tracie M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Martin S., Yakima, WA, USA 24 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short drive or walk to downtown, comfy beds We appreciated the great communication with our host and the thoughtful touches (coffee and treats) and well appointed kitchen. A fantastic Italian restaurant is a few steps away. The beds were comfortable, but the rooms were a little on the sterile side, a lot of hard surfaces. ##### Martin S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### murray s. 24 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Ballarat East A centrally situated property close to most needed facilities and tourist attractions. The house does need some maintenance done such as privacy blinds in master bedroom, cabinet doors edges reglueing and Ikea dining chair fixing and gutters cleaning but otherwise ok. ##### murray s. 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