Title: Historic Bluestone Cottage in Creswick EST 1860 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 # Historic Bluestone Cottage in Creswick EST 1860 ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65990000/65984000/65983919/5c33265d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65990000/65984000/65983919/d41e7305.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65990000/65984000/65983919/f08e88b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65990000/65984000/65983919/8dfe4293.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65990000/65984000/65983919/0ca3601d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on a rolling hill in the historic township of Creswick, Jory Cottage offers a charming retreat with beautifully renovated spaces and stunning views of the valley and creek. Settle into this 3-bedroom bluestone cottage dating back to the 1860s gold rush era, where WiFi/NBN is available for your convenience. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen ## 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. ### Historic Bluestone Cottage in Creswick EST 1860 Escape to Jory Cottage, a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom bluestone cottage dating back to the 1860s gold rush era. Set on a rolling hill in the historic township of Creswick, this charming retreat offers stunning views of the valley and creek. Your booking includes all cleaning costs, bed linen, and towels. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi/NBN. Explore nearby Daylesford (20 min), Ballarat(15 min), and Clunes(12 min) for an unforgettable getaway. Book now for an authentic and memorable stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: No smoking inside the property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a lake ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet) Note from host: To avoid additional clean fee no pet on beds/couch ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed Strictly no party policy ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No smoking inside the property ## 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 Note from host: Strictly no party policy 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 and a first aid kit 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 ### Property is also known as Jory Creswick Near Daylesford Jory Cottage Creswick - Near Daylesford Creswick Jory Cottage Creswick - Near Daylesford Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Creswick, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Creswick-Broomfield Rail Line Nature Conservation Reserve and Creswick North Natural Features Reserve, while Sovereign Hill and Clunes Museum are cultural highlights. Park Lake Gardens and The Tangled Maze are also worth visiting. [Visit our Creswick travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Creswick.dx6055312) [View more Holiday homes in Creswick](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Creswick-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6055312-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-37.41169%2C143.88538&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UUhOyAoylE1iqURQQr4foel0P9c=) Creswick, VIC ### What's nearby - Calembeen Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Park Lake Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile - Creswick Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - St Georges Lake Flora Reserve - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles - Sovereign Hill - 24 min drive - 16.0 miles ### Getting around - Ballarat Station - 18 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 92 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Farmers Arms - ‬2 min drive - ‪RACV Goldfields Resort - ‬5 min drive - ‪Smokeytown Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪Creswick Country Bakery - ‬3 min drive - ‪The American Creswick - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Bluestone Cottage in Creswick EST 1860 pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Historic Bluestone Cottage in Creswick EST 1860? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Bluestone Cottage in Creswick EST 1860? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Bluestone Cottage in Creswick EST 1860 located? > Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Park Lake Gardens and Calembeen Park. Creswick Museum and Creswick-Broomfield Rail Line Nature Conservation Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Bluestone Cottage in Creswick EST 1860 Reviews 9.6 ### 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 12 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael H. 22 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay. Highly recommend Gorgeous place to stay, very comfortable, can't ask for more. ##### Michael H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa S. 13 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway We had a lovely time at Joey Cottage - staying in relaxing and enjoying the local attractions. ##### Lisa S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marg H. 9 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bluestone living! Comfortable beds, very clean house, all your creature comforts, not too far from town, very close to visit the Woollen Mill. Good place to bring your dog... ##### Marg H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura K. 21 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Joey Cottage A quiet retreat, true to listing. Clean and neat with a lovely garden. A great base for exploring spa country. ##### Laura K. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### SOPHIE D. 11 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Chilled and quiet cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Jory cottage, it was chilled and quiet, just what we were after. Our hosts were easy to talk to as well. We are looking forward to staying again in the fu ##### SOPHIE D. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### 9L3faho8yzWdPKNpD9To7iRkL0Kq+g9gGkrA3iGK7JE230K7g7sdMdAAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqGSIb3DQ L. 15 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Recommend Excellent, cosy cottage ##### 9L3faho8yzWdPKNpD9To7iRkL0Kq+g9gGkrA3iGK7JE230K7g7sdMdAAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqGSIb3DQ L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Rohan H. 16 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Comfy quiet relaxing. ##### Rohan H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. 5 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and Happy Stay in Creswick The house was warm and comfortable even though the weather was cold and rainy. Everyone had plenty of space, so we could all relax after a busy day at sovereign hill or bush walking. ##### David S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James W. 8 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved it! Such a cute and comfy cottage. We had a great time watching our two dogs roam around the large fenced in area. Thanks Chris and Andy ##### James W. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane Y. 20 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely & cozy cottage Our stay at the cottage was so peaceful and perfect. The place is clean, very cozy and in a quiet location — exactly what we were looking for to get away from the city. Chris the host was lovely, he answered our questions and had a list of recommendations of places to see around the area. We also had a small dog with us and the backyard was perfect for him to roam around. Thanks again for our amazing stay! ##### Diane Y. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian P. 8 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Jory cottage was a delight! Renovated to a high quality, comfortable and super clean! From the moment you arrive with the beautifully manicured gardens starts the immaculate experience. The property is a solid bluestone cottage renovated to a high quality with a heritage charm and was super clean. The beds were comfortable and it had a bonus of two living areas! Would highly recommend to all age groups and people from families to couples to friends. This was a truely remarkable experience and thanks for hosting me. ##### Christian P. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosette 10 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Despite being an older house it was clean and had everything we needed. There was enough space for a larger group. We went through the colder months and the heating was generally good. Some stronger heaters were needed in the rooms along with the electric blankets provided. Fortunately we brought extra heaters. Overall it was a great place and we would definitely consider coming back ##### Rosette Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Loris B. 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Jory Cottage A delightful bluestone cottage in a great location. The area is quiet and has spectacular views across the valley behind. Our dogs loved exploring the large garden, the accommodation is beautifully furnished and very comfortable. Highly recommended it as a great place to chill out. ##### Loris B. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Grant M. 9 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little gem in a beautiful location. So happy we stayed at Jory Cottage. Well laid out and had everything we needed. Short drive to Ballarat and plenty of great places to eat at in Creswick. A lovely, historical cottage with a modern touch in a quiet location. ##### Grant M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Christine B. 10 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lots of character and v comfortable Pet friendly and everything we needed ##### Christine B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### paula m. 12 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend at Jory cottage We had a wonderful weekend staying at Jory Cottage. Very cosy, comfy beds and great shower. Chris and Dale are wonderful hosts, quickly replying to messages and had turned heater on before we arrived. Accomodation is close proximity to town centre and local attractions. Can’t wait to return. ##### paula m. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maree G. 8 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming cottage Had a lovely weekend getaway at Jory cottage. Period charm with modern comforts. Spotlessly clean, lovely decor and comfy couches to relax in. Communication with our hosts was prompt and easy. The area is tranquil and quiet but still very close to Creswick to get supplies, and beautiful Daylesford is an easy 20 min drive. Loved our stay….Thank you! ##### Maree G. 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