Title: Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder. 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 apartment # Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder. Family-friendly apartment in Barkers Creek ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108930000/108928800/108928796/aac9c94e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108930000/108928800/108928796/d5d7bd63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108930000/108928800/108928796/7f19ad86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108930000/108928800/108928796/5dea6708.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108930000/108928800/108928796/5d3b3436.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder. provides a garden and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 7.0 Good ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4592 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder. The perfect historical & very homely two-bedroom base to explore the Goldfields - whether it's festivals, gigs or eateries in nearby Castlemaine, or the Harcourt Bushland Reserve directly behind with easy access under the trainline. Both beds are queen. There are ceiling fans, portable heaters and an oven with hotplates. There is a dining/living room with split-system and a large outdoor patio. \*You are looking at part of the house (left side of front pic) - privately partitioned, with own entrance. You can rent the entire house - 3 bed, two bath - by viewing our profile. 200m from The Little Red Apple convenience store. 2kms from the Calder Freeway 3kms from Harcourt 5kms from Castlemaine Our retro/historical farmhouse was one of the childhood homes of Albert Facey, the author of the million-selling Australian classic 'A Fortunate Life'. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 592 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102530000/102527700/102527652/3c7d73a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family friendly apartment walking distance to Castlemaine’s restaurants. 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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.017723,144.24527&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tc%7C%60F%7D%7BkoZ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40S%40S%40Q%40SBS%40Q%40SBSBQBQBUBQDQBQDSDOBSDQDQFQDQFOFQDQFOFQFQFOHMFQHOFOHMHOHOHMHOHMJMHMJKJOHKJKJOJKJKLKJIJKLKJGLMLGLKJILGLILILENGLILELENGLGLENELENANELENCLCNANANCLANCNCN%3FN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FLBNBN%40LBN%40N%40NBLBNDNDL%40LDNDNDLFLFLDNDLHLFLDLHLHLFLHLJJFLLLFJJLHJJJJJJJJJNJJJJJNHJJLHLHLHNJLHNHNFLHNFNHPFLFNHPFPFNDPFNDPFPDPDPDPDRDNBRDPBPBPBTBPBPBRBR%40P%40R%40RBP%3FR%40R%40P%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FTAP%3FTAPAT%3FPCPATANARCRCRCPCPCTCPCPEPCPEPEREPEPEPGPERGLEPGNGPIPGNGLIRGLINGNILINKLININIJKLIJKNKJKJKNKJKJKJKLMFKJMHMHKHMJMHMFMHMHMDMFMHODMDMHMDODODMDM%40OFOBMBO%40OBO%40MBO%40OBMBO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FOCOCMAOCOAOCMAOCMCOGOAMEOEMEMEOIMEMEMIOGMEMIMIMGKIMKMIMIKIMKKKKIMKKKKKKOKKIKKOKKIMKKIOIOIMIOIMIOGOIMGSIMGOGQGQGOEQGQGOEQGQEQEQCSEQEQCQEQCQCUCQCQCSASASCOAUAQAQAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LAt9qf9LsYn7q1lNKYgm_6V5XiU=) Barkers Creek, VIC #### What's nearby - Castlemaine Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.8 miles - Buda Historic Home & Garden - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles - Hadfield's Rod Museum - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles - Restorers Barn - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles - Old Castlemaine Gaol - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles #### Getting around - Castlemaine Station - 5 min drive - Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Black Bird Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Saffs - ‬5 min drive - ‪Shedshaker Taproom - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Bridge Hotel - ‬4 min drive - ‪Coffee Basics Das Kaffehaus - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder. located? > This family-friendly Barkers Creek apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Castlemaine H85 Bushland Reserve and Harcourt Bushland Reserve. Kalimna Park and Walmer H82 Bushland Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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