Title: The Brigade - A Timeless Retreat 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 # The Brigade - A Timeless Retreat Holiday home in Clunes with kitchen ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119590000/119586500/119586426/3a69d730.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119590000/119586500/119586426/eea3569e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119590000/119586500/119586426/794eaa60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119590000/119586500/119586426/5593bd17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119590000/119586500/119586426/0fdb3c6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Brigade - A Timeless Retreat provides everything that you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning £343 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 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. ### The Brigade - A Timeless Retreat Step into history at The Brigade, recently restored to showcase the grandeur of the Gold Rush era. Built in the 1870s as ‘The Fire Brigade Hotel’ to serve miners, it fell into disrepair and remained vacant since the 1970s. In late 2021, father & son Shaun and Ethan began extensive restoration works, completing it in early 2025. Now ready to be enjoyed once more, we have hand crafted your stay to the finest detail. Cozy, charming, and perfectly located, The Brigade promises a memorable trip. Located on the iconic Fraser St in Clunes, enjoy the peaceful town right outside the front doors. The 12-seat Jimmy Possum dining table offers a perfect setting for gathering with friends and family, creating an inviting atmosphere for shared meals and conversations. Step out onto the balcony to embrace the fresh air and breathtaking views of the historic Fraser Street. It’s an ideal spot for enjoying your morning coffee, unwinding in the afternoon, or soaking in the evening breeze. The back deck offers a serene retreat, perfect for relaxation and quiet moments. Whether you want to read a book, enjoy a drink, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings, the space creates a calm atmosphere that invites you to unwind and recharge. In the beds, sleep peacefully on luxurious Tempur Pro mattresses, designed to provide ultimate comfort and support. Whether you’re in the roomy master suite or any other bed, they ensure a restful night’s sleep, allowing you to wake up refreshed and ready to enjoy the day. With year-round climate control via our 33kW Hitachi system, you can always enjoy the ideal temperature, no matter the season. If you’re looking to go out and explore, we are: - 20 minutes to Ballarat, including Mars Stadium. - 30 minutes to Daylesford & Hepburn Springs. - 10 minutes to nearby towns such as Talbot and Creswick. - Nearby to many trail walks & rides, wineries, parks and museums. Enjoy the entire property to yourself, offering ample space, modern amenities, and a private, comfortable retreat for your stay. We are available during daytime hours and can be reached through Air BnB or by phone for any questions or assistance you may need. Given we use sofa beds for additional bedding options, please advise upon booking whether you would prefer each set up as a couch or bed. The functionality between the two is very straightforward, but for your convenience we will have it prepared as per your preference. ## 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 - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 1 square foot ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33974200/33974150/6198796d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heritage, renovated, miners Cottage in Clunes Clunes - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 81 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=33974150&PinnedHotelID=33974150&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92440000/92438500/92438403/92aacee9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Reader's Rest - dog friendly accommodation in Clunes! 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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 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 771345 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.29043,143.78734&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60lqbF%7BmrlZ%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FS%40S%40S%3FQBU%40Q%40Q%40UBQBQBUBQBSBQBQDSBSDQDQDQDQDOFQDQFSDOFOFQHOFQFOHMFQHOFOHOHMJOHMHOHKJOHKJMJKJMJMJKJMJIJMLGJKLKLIJILKLGLILGLILILELGNELILELENELENELENCNELANCNENALCNAN%3FLCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%3FL%40NBN%40NDLBN%40LDNBNDLDNDLDLDNDLHLDLFNDLHLHLFLHJFLJLHLHJJLJJFJLJHLLJJJLHLJJJLJJHNJJHNHLHNHLHNHNFNHPFLHNFPFNFPFNDNFRFPDNFPDPDPBPDPDRBRDPBPBRBPBTBP%40P%40TBP%40P%40T%40P%40R%3FR%40R%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAT%3FPATAPATAPCPATAPCPCTCPCPCPEPCTEPEPCPEPERGPELGRGPEPGLGRGLGPINGNIPGLINININILINILKJINKJKNKJIJKNKJMJKJKJKHMJKHMHMHMJKFMHMHMFMHODMFMFMFODMDMDODMFOBOBMDOBM%40ODOBO%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOCMAOCOEOAMCOEOCMCOGMEOEMEMEMGOGMGMEMIMGMIMIMGMKKIMIMIKKMIKKKKKKKKKOKKKKKOIKKOIKIMIOKMIOIOGOIMGQIOGOGQIMGSGMEQGQESGQEMESEQEQEQCQEUCQCQCQCQCUCQCQAUAQAQCU%3FQAUAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4ZXFcSN3OsOFn0xoEFFLZIqC-fo=) Clunes, Victoria #### What's nearby - Clunes Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Queen's Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Bottle Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Clunes Common Nature Conservation Reserve - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Sovereign Hill - 31 min drive - 28.1 miles #### Getting around - Talbot Station - 18 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 99 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪O'Haras Café- Bakery - ‬2 min walk - ‪Cafe Fifty Two - ‬2 min walk - ‪Widow Twankey's Chocolates & Sweets - ‬2 min walk - ‪National Hotel - ‬2 min walk - ‪Lucky Strike Lounge - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Brigade - A Timeless Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Brigade - A Timeless Retreat? > As of 18 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Brigade - A Timeless Retreat on 7 Dec 2025 start from £342.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clunes-Hotels-The-Brigade-A-Timeless-Retreat.h119586426.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Brigade - A Timeless Retreat? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Brigade - A Timeless Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Brigade - A Timeless Retreat? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Brigade - A Timeless Retreat located? > Situated in Clunes, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Clunes Museum and Queen's Park. Bottle Museum and Clunes Common Nature Conservation Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question