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# Cosy & historical one-bedder - perfect to explore Castlemaine & the Goldfields

A retro farmhouse retreat where history meets comfort, offering a peaceful base to discover the cultural treasures and local flavors of Castlemaine and Harcourt

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- Overview
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Little Red Apple Hideaway welcomes travelers to a historic farmhouse with a cozy queen bedroom, ceiling fan, heater, and TV. The kitchenette includes an airfryer. Explore the rich cultural scene of nearby Castlemaine and Harcourt with festivals, galleries, and dining.

## Reviews

6.0

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen

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## About the area

Barkers Creek is home to this farm stay. Boomtown and Bress Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Castlemaine Botanical Gardens and Buda Historic Home & Garden. Victorian Goldfields Railway - Castlemain Station and Victorian Goldfields Railway -Muckleford Station are also worth visiting. [Visit our Barkers Creek travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barkers-Creek.dx3000419012)

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Barkers Creek, VIC

### What's nearby

- ![Bendigo Art Gallery which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142107/1392e1b6-1de3-44ee-8484-fda38e31c346.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Bendigo Art Gallery  
33 min drive \- 23.3 miles
- ![Lake Daylesford featuring a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633895433578/d6d63e26-7ec0-447b-b31d-bbbef22dd78a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Lake Daylesford  
43 min drive \- 42.0 miles
- Harcourt Bushland Reserve  
1 min walk \- 0.1 miles
- Castlemaine H85 Bushland Reserve  
1 min drive \- 1.0 mile
- Bendigo Racecourse  
40 min drive \- 27.7 miles

### Getting around

- Castlemaine Station  
5 min drive
- Bendigo, VIC (BXG)  
39 min drive

### Restaurants

- Love Shack Brewing  
5 min drive
- Five Flags Hotel  
9 min drive
- Shedshaker Taproom  
4 min drive
- Doveton Corner Store  
4 min drive
- Bridge Hotel Castlemaine  
4 min drive

## About this property

### Cosy & historical one-bedder - perfect to explore Castlemaine & the Goldfields

Property highlights 

 Cosy & historical one-bedder - perfect to explore Castlemaine & the Goldfields provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 

Additional perks include: 

- Smoke-free property

Room features 

All guest rooms at Cosy & historical one-bedder - perfect to explore Castlemaine & the Goldfields offer amenities, such as Internet access. 

Other amenities include: 

- Highchairs, children's books and travel cots
- Bathrooms with showers and baths or showers
- Porches or lanais, kitchenettes and fridges

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: WiFi

### More

- Smoke-free property

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Bathtub or shower
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Food and drink

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### More

- Heating

## Policies

### 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 not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector 

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 

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## Reviews

## Cosy & historical one-bedder - perfect to explore Castlemaine & the Goldfields Reviews

6.0

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)

### 7.0

Cleanliness

### 4.0

Location

### 10

Staff & service

### 10

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

1

8 - Good

0

6 - Okay

1

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

1

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Xavier

27 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Service was awesome from Paul! Perfect little getaway place 

##### Xavier

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

### 2/10 Terrible

#### Shawn W.

12 Apr 2025

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

##### Shawn W.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

### 6/10 Okay

#### Pauline M.

6 Dec 2024

##### Pauline M.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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