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# Palace in Ballarat

Become immersed in brilliant architecture and experience life as it was back then.

## Photo gallery for Palace in Ballarat

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

In the heart of Ballarat, immerse yourself in history at Bishops Palace. This Heritage-listed Gothic mansion offers beautifully appointed rooms within a piece of 1800's architecture.

## Reviews

8.0

Very good

## Popular amenities

- Hot tub
- Pet-friendly
- Parking available
- Laundry room
- Kitchen

£1,234

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

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## About the area

Lake Wendouree, a neighbourhood in Ballarat, is home to this castle. Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Mullawallah Wetlands Nature Conservation Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Bird World. Park Lake Gardens and The Tangled Maze are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ballarat travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballarat.dx5914)

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Lake Wendouree, VIC

### What's nearby

- ![Summer nights](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966065/21f62db3-60c7-491b-9b7a-6a0c182db0e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Lake Wendouree  
3 min walk \- 0.2 miles
- ![Ballarat showing night scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635153768828/7b6bc75c-0a93-4dfb-9563-317d066cc995.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Ballarat Town Hall  
4 min drive \- 1.7 miles
- Ballarat Base Hospital  
17 min walk \- 0.9 miles
- St John of God Hospital Ballarat  
19 min walk \- 1.0 mile
- Ballarat Botanical Gardens  
4 min drive \- 1.9 miles

### Getting around

- Ballarat Station  
9 min drive
- Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)  
80 min drive

### Restaurants

- McDonald's  
20 min walk
- The Green House  
5 min drive
- McDonald's  
5 min drive
- McDonald's  
4 min drive
- The Cheesecake Shop  
14 min walk

## About this property

### Palace in Ballarat

Castle near Sovereign Hill 

 Palace in Ballarat provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 

Other perks at this castle include: 

- Barbecues and smoke-free property

Room features 

All guest rooms at Palace in Ballarat offer comforts, such as fireplaces, as well as 

Other conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Kitchens with fridges, dishwashers and microwaves
- Ovens, blenders and toasters

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Internet access

### Things to do

- Hot tub

### Conveniences

- Laundry facilities

### Outdoors

- Barbecue grill

### More

- Smoke-free property

## Room amenities

### Bathroom

- 6 bathrooms

### Food and drink

- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Kitchen
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster

### More

- Dryer
- Fireplace
- Heating

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

1 total pets

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12 

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.

### Property is also known as

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Palace in Ballarat Private vacation home

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## Reviews

## Palace in Ballarat Reviews

8.0

### Very good

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Location

10 - Excellent

0

8 - Good

1

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

0

## Reviews

### 8/10 Good

#### Jody T.

20 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

#### Friends weekend

Absolutely amazing building, all furnishings were exquisite. They certainly don’t build them like the Bishop Palace. We all enjoyed this amazing experience. 

##### Jody T.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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