Title: A Warm & Charming Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=125674263&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Warm & Charming Retreat ## Photo gallery for A Warm & Charming Retreat ![Exterior - A Warm & Charming Retreat (Castlemaine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125680000/125674300/125674263/84254990.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - A Warm & Charming Retreat (Castlemaine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125680000/125674300/125674263/fce71d5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - A Warm & Charming Retreat (Castlemaine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125680000/125674300/125674263/08511d3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - A Warm & Charming Retreat (Castlemaine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125680000/125674300/125674263/2371ef6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - A Warm & Charming Retreat (Castlemaine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125680000/125674300/125674263/2e41eb72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A Warm & Charming Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A Warm & Charming Retreat Step back in time and relax in comfort at this beautifully restored Federation-style cottage, built in 1905 for the local brickworks factory manager. Featuring honey-coloured Baltic pine floors and soft cream and bone interiors, this charming home blends historic character with modern convenience. Enjoy a peaceful garden outlook with a mature shade tree out front, or take a short stroll to the local pool, park, cafés, brewery and restaurants. Inside, you’ll find high ceilings, ceiling fans and reverse-cycle air-conditioning for year-round comfort. The well-appointed kitchen includes modern appliances and a cosy writing nook, while the spacious dining and lounge area offers a large leather couch and TV with movie and sport streaming. With sleeping space for three couples or a family, plus secure gated parking and a long driveway suitable for a large car or camper, this bijou cottage is the perfect base for your stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113640000/113630700/113630624/274f6bd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Globe Cottage Castlemaine - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Microwave 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=113630624&PinnedHotelID=113630624&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108570000/108569000/108568979/3b82da9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy & historical one-bedder - perfect to explore Castlemaine & the Goldfields Barkers Creek - Microwave - Kitchen 6.0 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=108568979&PinnedHotelID=108568979&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111880000/111879500/111879479/88fea398.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish Studio - tranquil setting - 2.5 acre bush property. 5 mins drive to town Castlemaine - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews £175 includes taxes & fees 11 Mar - 12 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=111879479&PinnedHotelID=111879479&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108930000/108928800/108928796/bfdbf2a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder. 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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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that 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 Castlemaine is home to this cottage. Hadfield's Rod Museum and Buda Historic Home & Garden are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Wesley Hill Market and The Mill Castlemaine. Castlemaine Botanical Gardens and Victorian Goldfields Railway - Castlemain Station are also worth visiting. 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