Title: CHESTER COTTAGE, CASTLEMAINE 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 # CHESTER COTTAGE, CASTLEMAINE Holiday home in Castlemaine with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110940000/110930600/110930559/f854011e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110940000/110930600/110930559/0d85b545.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110940000/110930600/110930559/f399ef29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110940000/110930600/110930559/5e186f23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110940000/110930600/110930559/8d28fe62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location CHESTER COTTAGE, CASTLEMAINE provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### CHESTER COTTAGE, CASTLEMAINE CHESTER COTTAGE - DESIDERATA BY DESIGN, NEXT TO BOTANICAL GARDENS, CASTLEMAINE 2.5 BRMS/ 2 LIVING ROOMS/ 3 BATHROOMS/ 2 WOOD FIRES/CENTRAL HEATING/ GARDENS/NO PETS FROM $650 PER NIGHT + CLEANING Drawing on Castlemaine’s proud artistic legacy and the owner’s creative roots, Chester Cottage in Castlemaine offers guests the opportunity to stay in a historic home thoughtfully transformed into a haven for lovers of art, design and modern creature comforts. The owner grew up nearby in a lively, artistic family and, following an international career as a designer, decided to bring her love back home. Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Staying here is savouring the very best of Castlemaine, from the produce provided, to works by local artisans. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house comfortably sleeps five adults and includes two separate living areas, a modern, fully equipped kitchen, wood fireplace, central heating, smart TV and a bath. The garden has been newly landscaped and there is a grand verandah and many peaceful nooks to relax in. Every detail has been considered to create a beautiful, retreat for aesthetes and anyone wishing to surrender to serenity and luxury. If you can bear to leave the property, the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens, Buda Historic Homestead and The Mill, arguably the hub of Castlemaine with a complex of vintage wares, galleries, breweries, design studios, coffee roasters, farm produce, a cheese room, bakery and many other businesses are close by. For more about Castlemaine and things to do in the area read on… CASTLEMAINE Castlemaine took off as Victoria’s second biggest city during the gold rush era but is built on Dja Dja Wurrung Country home of Djaara people who continue the work of their ancestors and play a prominent role in the community. To discover more about the Djaara people, the Visitor Information Centre in Castlemaine hosts a permanent exhibition and walking tours can be arranged. The discovery of gold in 1851 brought many entrepreneurial and creative people to Castlemaine, including two famous women, Lola Montes, famous for her Spider Dance and Fanny Finch, hospitality queen and suffragette. The five Leviny sisters, who lived at Buda were instrumental in the international arts and crafts movement and the region has been home to generations or artists. Today, the Castlemaine State Festival is held every two years and the Catlemaine Jazz Festival,is held annually over the Queens birthday weekend. Theatre Royale hosts international and local performers and a cinema. Lot 19 provides studios and gallery space for a diverse array of contemporary artists. Northern Books puts on literary events and Stoneman Books in town stocks an excellent range of reading material. NUTS + BOLTS There are three bedrooms, two with queen beds and one with a single bed and additional swag mattress for children. There are three bathrooms, including two ensuites Everything is provided for cooking and hosting at your home away from home. The two ensuite bathrooms have walk-in showers and the full bathroom comes with a claw foot bath. Outside there is a lovely manicured garden to experience along with vegetable plots, and a separate studio, sleeping another two guests may be rented on request. Guests have exclusive access to the entire house and garden surroundings. Due to the local wildlife, the property is unsuitable for dogs. Due to the ponds on the property, the house is unsuitable for children under twelve. Flophouse is available to assist with any queries during your stay and the owners are not far away in any emergency. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### 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 - 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace, table football](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114746400/114746382/7df4fe28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Goldfields Retreat | Central & Charming Castlemaine - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 4 reviews £291 includes taxes & fees 12 Nov - 13 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=114746382&PinnedHotelID=114746382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110800000/110796400/110796301/83bd6e3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Havana Villa MALDON Maldon - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews £177 includes taxes & fees 27 Oct - 28 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=110796301&PinnedHotelID=110796301&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112060000/112058100/112058093/5b34fd08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central View Eco Home Castlemaine - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews £200 includes taxes & fees 4 Nov - 5 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=112058093&PinnedHotelID=112058093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31180000/31174400/31174396/68dce7b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Johnstone Terrace, ​Winner of 2012 HIA award for best villa development.Gorgeous luxury House. 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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 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 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 24307 ## About the area Castlemaine is home to this holiday home. Hadfield's Rod Museum and Old Castlemaine Gaol are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Mill Castlemaine and Wesley Hill Market. Castlemaine Botanical Gardens and Buda Historic Home & Garden are also worth visiting. [Visit our Castlemaine travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Castlemaine.dx181677) [View more Holiday homes in Castlemaine](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Castlemaine-Private-Holiday-Homes.d181677-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.045822,144.2143&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hsaaFkzeoZ%3FQ%3FU%3FO%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%40Q%40UBQ%40Q%40UBQBQBUBQBQDQBSDQDQBQDQDQFQDSFQDMFSFQFOFQFMFOHQHMFOHOHMHOHOHMHOJKHOJKHMJMJMJKJKJKLMJKJGLKJKLILIJKLGLILGLILGLGNGLELILENELENELENELCNENALCNANENCL%3FNCNAN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40NBN%3FLBNDN%40NBL%40NDNBLDLDNDNDLDLDLHNDLFLFLFLHLFLHLFLJJHLHLJJJLFJJJLJJJJJJJLJLJJHLJNHJHNHLJNHNHLFNHNFLHPFNFLFPHNDPFRFLDPFRDPDPDPDPBPDPDRBPBPBPBTBPBPBT%40P%40P%40T%40P%40P%40T%40P%3FT%40N%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARARAPAPATAPAPCTCPCPCTCPCPCREPEPCPEPEPEREPGPEPGNGPEPILGRGLGNIPGNINGLINILKNILINIJKNILKLKJKLKJKJKLKHKLMFKJMLMFKHMJMFMHMHMFMHMDMHOBMHMDMDODODMDMDOBODM%40OBO%40OFM%40O%3FO%40OBO%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOCOAM%3FOAOGOAMCOAOEMCOEMEOEMEOEMEMIMCOIMEMIMGMIMIMGKKMIMGKMMKKGKMMIKMKKKKKMKKIOKKIOKKIOIMIOIMIOIMGOIOIQGOGMGSGMGQGQEOGQEQGQESEQCQEQEQCQESCQCQCUCQCQAUAQCQAUAQAQAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oZH6pQ73WDeLLXFL42EUZqZBUHE=) Castlemaine, VIC ### What's nearby - Castlemaine Botanical Gardens - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles - Hadfield's Rod Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Boomtown - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Old Castlemaine Gaol - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - Restorers Barn - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles ### Getting around - Castlemaine Station - 4 min drive - Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 42 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Black Bird Cafe - ‬19 min walk - ‪Love Shack Brewing - ‬4 min drive - ‪Johnny Baker Downtown - ‬4 min drive - ‪Shedshaker Taproom - ‬14 min walk - ‪Doveton Corner Store - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is CHESTER COTTAGE, CASTLEMAINE pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is CHESTER COTTAGE, CASTLEMAINE located? > Situated in Castlemaine, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Castlemaine Botanical Gardens, Hadfield's Rod Museum and Boomtown. Kaweka Nature Conservation Reserve and Castlemaine H84 Bushland Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km). Castlemaine Station is 25 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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