Title: Elegant Goldfields Retreat | Spa Bath & Privacy Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Elegant Goldfields Retreat | Spa Bath & Privacy Holiday home in Castlemaine with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Elegant Goldfields Retreat | Spa Bath & Privacy ![Terrace/patio - Elegant Goldfields Retreat | Spa Bath & Privacy (Castlemaine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103165700/103165605/97a8124d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Elegant Goldfields Retreat | Spa Bath & Privacy (Castlemaine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103165700/103165605/dccd8236.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Elegant Goldfields Retreat | Spa Bath & Privacy (Castlemaine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103165700/103165605/69786352.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Elegant Goldfields Retreat | Spa Bath & Privacy (Castlemaine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103165700/103165605/1b7114f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Elegant Goldfields Retreat | Spa Bath & Privacy (Castlemaine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103165700/103165605/bba00a3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a picturesque nature reserve, Elegant Goldfields Retreat offers a serene escape with its private patio, BBQ area, and beautiful garden. Unwind in this charming art-deco home featuring high ceilings and original hardwood floors. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 41884 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning £188 includes taxes & fees 28 Dec - 29 Dec ## 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. ### Elegant Goldfields Retreat | Spa Bath & Privacy **Elegant Goldfields Retreat** \- A Timeless 1940s House Be among the first to enjoy our charming 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom oasis at a discounted rate! Steeped in character, this home offers a unique blend of art-deco charm and comfort. ✪ Central Location w/ 900m walk to Town yet, situated in front of a beautiful nature reserve ✪ 2 Bedroom 2 Ensuite Cottage ✪ Sleeps Up to 4 Guests ✪ Private Patio w/BBQ in a Beautiful Garden ✪ Hi-Speed NBN WiFi w/ Smart TV (All Streaming Apps) ✪ Fully Equipped Kitchen Our carefully curated space combines the elegance of a bygone era with the convenience of contemporary living. High ceilings, original hardwood floors, and period details transport you to the early 1940s, while thoughtfully chosen furnishings provide a cozy and inviting atmosphere. **BEDROOMS** The master bedroom boasts a plush queen bed, ensuite, and split system air-con ensuring a restful night's sleep. The second bedroom features a comfortable queen-size bed, ensuite, and split system air-con. The ensuite has a spacious 2-person Spa Bath and is perfect for a second couple or family members. **LOCATION** ✪ 10-minute walk to Castlemaine's best eateries, and unique bars! ✪ 500m from The Dove Café - start your morning with a coffee in their beautiful garden. ✪ Simply stroll next door to our neighboring Kalimna Park bush reserve to enjoy a peaceful a walk through diverse indigenous wildlife and vegetation. ✪ Have a look through my guidebook for other nearby gems. CORPORATE TRAVEL ✪ Two-bedroom, two-ensuite for privacy in groups. ✪ High Speed 100/20mbps NBN Wifi. ✪ Close-by cafés and restaurants for easy dining. ✪ HUGE discounts on 7+ and 21+ day stays. ✪ Access to the entire property. Host available directly throughout your stay, any local info/recommendations are only a message away. Plenty of parking within the gates of the property. ✪ Huge savings on 7+ and 28+ day stays. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycle parking ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Property does not allow children - Recycling - Unit size: 1,884 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## 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 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ### Property is also known as 707093 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.06037%2C144.22590&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=--fHDBAJ5dRLy-d9_9ipShJ6MfA=) Castlemaine, Victoria #### What's nearby - Buda Historic Home & Garden \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Restorers Barn \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Hadfield's Rod Museum \- 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Castlemaine Botanical Gardens \- 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Old Castlemaine Gaol \- 4 min drive \- 1.2 miles #### Getting around - Castlemaine Station - 17 min walk - Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Love Shack Brewing - ‬13 min walk - ‪Black Bird Cafe - ‬12 min walk - ‪Doveton Corner Store - ‬7 min walk - ‪Bridge Hotel Castlemaine - ‬3 min drive - ‪Grafting cellars - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Elegant Goldfields Retreat | Spa Bath & Privacy pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Elegant Goldfields Retreat | Spa Bath & Privacy? ### How much is parking at Elegant Goldfields Retreat | Spa Bath & Privacy? ### What time is check-in at Elegant Goldfields Retreat | Spa Bath & Privacy? ### What time is check-out at Elegant Goldfields Retreat | Spa Bath & Privacy? ### Where is Elegant Goldfields Retreat | Spa Bath & Privacy located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Elegant Goldfields Retreat | Spa Bath & Privacy Reviews ## Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 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 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen G. 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Well presented, easy and secure checkin. ##### Stephen G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan R. 7 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house I loved this little house. It was beautiful and warm and clean. It had everything that we needed. A great stay. ##### Susan R. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon J. 24 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Weekend break...arrived late in the day to a nice warm and cozy house. Short walks to town and other local features. Quiet area with local wildlife ( lovely birds and a few roos... ##### Simon J. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen S. 7 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great accommodation for 2 couples. House has a wonderful ambience. Well appointed with everything you could need and very cosy and warm. Great location and the town of Castlemaine has so many good attractions. Will be back again. ##### Stephen S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen N. 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mrs We enjoyed our time. Lovely house - nice and cozy on a chilly weekend. ##### Karen N. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### christine h. 19 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous house We loved this home! Perfect size for 2 couples, absolutely spotless property, comfortable beds and pillows- nice linen. Kitchen was well equipped, the layout was good for a group. Beautifully decorated in period style, a nice library of books too. Good heating options for the chilly nights this time of year. Lovely quiet location - a short walk to the bush and walking track with lovely views, plenty of wildlife around. Check in and out was super easy and efficient. Highly recommend this property ##### christine h. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 11 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Castlemaine Good kitchen ,poor water pressure showers,very hard to get out of armchairs as we are old,But overall we enjoyed this property. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Club Wyndham Airlie Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Club-Wyndham-Airlie-Beach.h2802992.Hotel-Information) > > [Bannisters Port Stephens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Soldiers-Point-Hotels-Bannisters-Port-Stephens.h27355893.Hotel-Information) > > [Exmouth Escape Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exmouth-Hotels-Exmouth-Escape-Resort.h4032424.Hotel-Information) > > [Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kingscote-Hotels-Aurora-Ozone-Hotel.h2737459.Hotel-Information) > > [The Copa Cabana at Copacabana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Copacabana-Hotels-The-Copa-Cabana-At-Copacabana.h33554165.Hotel-Information) > > [Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Torquay-Foreshore-Caravan-Park.h6001296.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Resort Torquay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Wyndham-Resort-Torquay.h1927122.Hotel-Information) > > [Coral Sea Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Marina-Resort.h1047180.Hotel-Information) > > [Heron Island Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Heron-Island-Hotels-Heron-Island-Resort.h1636471.Hotel-Information) > > [Glamping at Truffle Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gretna-Hotels-Truffle-Lodge.h22239606.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monkey-Mia-Hotels-RAC-Monkey-Mia-Dolphin-Resort.h2650828.Hotel-Information) > > [The Carrington Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Carrington-Hotel.h474003.Hotel-Information) > > [Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Karatta-Hotels-Kangaroo-Island-Wilderness-Retreat.h2041654.Hotel-Information) > > [By The Sea Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-By-The-Sea-Port-Douglas.h3024406.Hotel-Information) > > [The Gate London City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Gate.h42515494.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Ningaloo Reef Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Coral-Bay-Hotels-Ningaloo-Reef-Resort.h4257765.Hotel-Information) > > [Lilianfels Resort & Spa - Blue Mountains](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Lilianfels-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h872.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pokolbin-Hotels-Mercure-Resort-Hunter-Valley-Gardens.h1877968.Hotel-Information) > > [Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Mandalay-Luxury-Beachfront-Apartments.h2648804.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lost Camel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yulara-Hotels-The-Lost-Camel.h4805954.Hotel-Information) > > [Heritage Trail Lodge Margaret River](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Margaret-River-Hotels-Heritage-Trail-Lodge-Margaret-River.h9624427.Hotel-Information) > > [Rochester Riverside Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rochester-Hotels-Rochester-Riverside-Caravan-Park.h65341713.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Mirage-Resort.h8065.Hotel-Information) ### Packages ### Holiday Rentals ### General