Title: The Perfect Family Escape 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 # The Perfect Family Escape Holiday home with jetted bath, near Sovereign Hill ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96360000/96358500/96358465/c3c2ff5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96360000/96358500/96358465/994abca7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96360000/96358500/96358465/f15a84d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96360000/96358500/96358465/523ce431.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96360000/96358500/96358465/49a3d726.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Sovereign Hill, The Perfect Family Escape provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning ## 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. ### The Perfect Family Escape Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Located in the central neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant, this recently renovated house offers the perfect getaway for your family. Step into a haven of tranquillity as you enter the beautifully designed living spaces. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78540000/78538000/78537928/fb7b2307_edited_cd66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfortable 3-bedroom home with two car garage Mount Clear - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=78537928&PinnedHotelID=78537928&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22770000/22764300/22764205/63b16e32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 'Trendy Inner City Cottage with all the modern conveniences - Central Cottage' Golden Point (Ballarat) - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 225 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=22764205&PinnedHotelID=22764205&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67440000/67437600/67437541/005f9cf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ballarat Central - Waller House Newington - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 62 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=67437541&PinnedHotelID=67437541&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99250000/99246900/99246857/w1024h680x0y3-1ad3b3b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Sovereign Hill, Cafes & Shops from this historic, pet-friendly villa. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 ## About the area Mount Pleasant, a neighbourhood in Ballarat, is home to this holiday home. Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Ballarat North Bushland Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Bird World. [Visit our Ballarat travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballarat.dx5914) [View more Holiday homes in Ballarat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballarat-Private-Holiday-Homes.d5914-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.58381,143.86018&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tujdFcu%60mZ%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FU%40Q%40U%40Q%40U%40Q%40U%40QBQBUBQBQBQBUBQDQDQBQDQDSDQDQFQDQFQFODQHOFQFOFQHMFOHQFOHMHOJMHOHOHKJOHKJMJMJMJKJMJIJMJKLKJGLKLIJKLILGLILGLILILGLENILELELENILANELENENALGNANCNALCNANCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBL%40NFN%40LDNDL%40NDLFNFLDLDLHNDLFLHLHLFLHLFJHLJLHJJLFJJJJJLLHJLJJHLLLHLJJHNJJHNHNHLHNHLHNFLHRHLFPFNFPFNFPFNDPFPDPFPDPDRBPDPDPBPDPBTBPBPBPBT%40P%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FPAT%3FPATAPATAPCTAPAPCTCPCPCPCTEPCPEPERCPEPEPGPEPGREPGLGPGNGPGNGPINIPGLININILININILKJINKJINMJILKLKJMJKJKJKJMHKJMFMJKHMHMFMHMFMHMFODMHMDMDOHMDODM%40OFMBOBODMBO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBO%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMEOCOCMGOEMAOIMEMEMEOIMEMGMIMGMIMGMIMIKKMGMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKMKMKKKOIKKOIKIMIOKOIMIOGOIQGMIOGQGOGQIOEQGMGQESGQEQEQEQEQCSEQEQCQCUCQCQCQCUCQAQAUAQAUAQAUAQ%3FUAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PKUqmF4hhZogCrZiMgFCC0IjLDg=) Mount Pleasant, VIC ### What's nearby - Sovereign Hill - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Ballarat Town Hall - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - Art Gallery of Ballarat - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Ballarat Base Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles - St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles ### Getting around - Ballarat Station - 9 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 76 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sovereign Cafe - ‬18 min walk - ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Grapes Hotel - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Perfect Family Escape pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at The Perfect Family Escape? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Perfect Family Escape? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Perfect Family Escape located? > Located in Mount Pleasant, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum. Lake Esmond Botanical Garden and Lake Esmond are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Perfect Family Escape 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 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle S. 25 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Not a bad stay. Area questionable, felt if the garage was available.....we would have felt our car and belongings would be safer overnight especially. ##### Michelle S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Narelle M. 10 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ballarat short stay Property was as advertised. Area was quiet and house was basic but had everything that we needed. Communication was great with the property manager and we had all required info upon arrival and upon leaving so it was quick and easy ##### Narelle M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lizzie S. 2 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ballarat family getaway Great stay - only improvement would be a coffee plunger and a larger range of kitchen stuff. ##### Lizzie S. 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