Title: Cute Cottage, Cute Town, Central to Historical Gold Rush Towns 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 # Cute Cottage, Cute Town, Central to Historical Gold Rush Towns Riverside holiday home with kitchen and fireplace ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34660000/34652000/34651986/451d2b7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34660000/34652000/34651986/w1920h1269x0y0-a50197b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34660000/34652000/34651986/7d5c2afc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34660000/34652000/34651986/947bac63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34660000/34652000/34651986/2e4adbca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into the charming world of Newstead at The Terrace, a 123-year-old renovated cottage where you can unwind in peace. Enjoy gourmet pizzas and great coffee within walking distance, or relax by the wood fire heater with a good book from the library and Netflix. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Cute Cottage, Cute Town, Central to Historical Gold Rush Towns Have you fantasied living in a small country town. We did! Newstead and its community captured our hearts. The region has cute historical gold rush towns to explore. Popular annual festivals such as the Newstead Short Story Tattoo (a literary celebration), Newstead Live (rooted in folk & close to the Maldon Folk festival. Think great coffee, gourmet pizzas, art & wildlife. We’re interested in the world around us & we’re welcoming & unpretentious. During your stay at the Terrace, you can have a peaceful break, cosy and quiet in our 124 year old renovated and tastefully furnished cottage, the door firmly shuts on the world. If that’s your preference, we have a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering and within a walk into the town of Newstead, hotels, cafe and an IGA grocery store. Although we live next door, we’ll respect your wish for privacy. You’ll find the Terrace has books, NBN Internet, Netflix, free to air television and the ability to stream music to keep you entertained. Over the Loddon River bridge is the Crown Hotel, IGA and Dig café, where you can pause for a delicious meal or a Devonshire tea and Dig’s own blend of chai. For a taste of culture, stroll around Roger McKindley’s Antares Iron Art Garden, on the banks of the Loddon River. Prepare to be amazed at his quirky and extraordinary iron art and sculptures, fashioned from found objects. To ensure you make the most of what the Terrace has to offer, here are some tips to enjoy the cottage: • We have included a welcoming gift basket of goodies to settle you in. • There is a selection of teas and freshly ground coffee for your enjoyment. You’ll also find some quality muesli and cow’s milk for a basic breakfast. • The Terrace has a modern kitchen and bathroom. • In the lounge room we have installed a wood fire heater to enjoy in the cooler months. • The beds have electric blankets for winter use. If there is anything you need we are only next door, or you can call or text Neal. Above all, enjoy your stay at the Terrace. If you’re happy, we’re happy. Your hosts, Neal and Marie ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free internet ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106540000/106531500/106531473/44754b70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Muckleford Forest Cottage - Bush retreat, wood fire, pizza oven and stunning dam Muckleford - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=106531473&PinnedHotelID=106531473&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35530000/35528200/35528154/e3b5aa8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cute Miners Cottage Close to Town Maldon - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 95 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=35528154&PinnedHotelID=35528154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video game console, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35900000/35899900/35899861/8a1933fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town Newstead - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 53 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=35899861&PinnedHotelID=35899861&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93470000/93461800/93461730/04b1cfc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The perfect getaway, just an hour and a half away from Melbourne. 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No need to dry them though. Just leave them in the dish rack to drip dry. Stick the non slip shower mats to the wall & squeegee shower floor (under laundry bench. Please make sure the bathroom window is cracked open. Please wipe down the oven, the cook top & BBQ if you have used it during your stay. You will find some special wipes in the drawer under the oven. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Dogs need their own bedding. Not left on the property alone. Not allowed on beds or furniture. Supervise outside, we have hens. Dispose their poo. BASE RATE FOR 1 or 2 PRSONS USING 1 ROOM 2 PEOPLE WISHING TO USE 2 ROOMS pls let me know when booking and the extra room fee of $60 will be added. ### 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: Dogs are allowed only with prior approval. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Check prior to booking to see if we are suitable. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 Quarantine in a Cute Cottage. Quiet Town Newstead ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.111763,144.05865&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:lonaFqmgnZ%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%40Q%40UBQ%40Q%40UBQBQBUBQBQDSBQDQDQBQDQDQFSDQFQFODQFQFMFSFMHQFOHOFMHOHOHMHOHMHOJOHKJMJKHOJKJKJKJMLKJKJKLGJMLGLKLIJGLILGLILINELGLILENELELENELENENCLENALGNANANCLAN%3FNCNCN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBLBN%3FN%40LBN%40N%40NFL%40NDNBLDLDNDNDLDLDLDNHLFLDLHLHLFLHLFLHJJLFLLJFLJJJJJJLJJJJJJJNJJHLJJHNHNHLJNHLHNFNHLFNHNFPFLHRFLFPDPFNDPFPDRDPDPDPDPBPDPBRBPBPBTBPBPBT%40P%40P%40TBP%3FP%40T%40P%3FT%40P%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAR%3FRAPAT%3FPCPATAPAPCTCPCPCTCPCRCNERCPEPEPEPEPERGPEPGLERGPGLIRGLGPINGNILGNINILKNILININKJILKLKLKJKJKJKLKJKHMLKFMLMFKJMHMFMHMHMFMHMDMFOHMDMDMDODODMDMFO%40ODM%40ODOBO%40MBOBO%3FM%40OBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOCOAO%3FMCOCOAOCMEOAMEOAOGMEOEMEMEOEMEMIMGOEMIMGMIMIKGMIMKMGKMMGKMKIMKKMKKKKKKIMKMKMIKKOIOIMIOIMIOIOGMIOGOIQGMGSGMGQESGMGQEQGSEQEQCQEQEQCSEOCSCQCUCQCQAUAQCQAUAQAQAU%3FQAS%3FS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Zxrmwtkvt74aTjy8wlr-MCF7s0o=) Newstead, VIC #### What's nearby - Old Castlemaine Gaol - 17 min drive - 12.9 miles - Castlemaine Botanical Gardens - 18 min drive - 14.1 miles - Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa - 34 min drive - 21.6 miles - Convent Gallery - 36 min drive - 24.4 miles - Lake Daylesford - 38 min drive - 25.3 miles #### Getting around - Castlemaine Station - 15 min drive - Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 57 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dig at Newstead - ‬16 min walk - ‪Dig Cafe & Wine Bar - ‬16 min walk - ‪Railway Hotel, Newstead - ‬2 min walk - ‪Crown Hotel - ‬16 min walk - Kt's ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cute Cottage, Cute Town, Central to Historical Gold Rush Towns 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 Cute Cottage, Cute Town, Central to Historical Gold Rush Towns? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cute Cottage, Cute Town, Central to Historical Gold Rush Towns? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cute Cottage, Cute Town, Central to Historical Gold Rush Towns located? > Situated on a river, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Cairn Curran Reservoir and within 6 miles (10 km) of Welshmans Reef Bushland Reserve and Rise and Shine Bushland Reserve. Brassey Mine Bushland Reserve and Muckleford South Bushland Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cute Cottage, Cute Town, Central to Historical Gold Rush Towns Reviews 10 ### 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 59 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael B. 13 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy cottage in Historic Location We very much enjoyed our stay at Neal and Maries cottage and would highly recommend staying here whether you're a family or a couple. Great for a winter get away ##### Michael B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John D. 27 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding Great hosts great place to stay really enjoyed it ##### John D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann F. 9 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Warm and cozy winter escape Comfortable cozy relaxing Beautiful location ##### Ann F. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Howard L. 31 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming cottage Lovely charming cottage & great hospitality shown by our hosts. Great getaway ##### Howard L. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karina C., Parkdale, Victoria, Australia 2 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Idyllic We all loved this property - very peaceful spot, had everything we needed, well equipped, quality furnishings, comfortable, with a perfect verandah to chillax on! Newstead is a great location to explore surrounding areas, and the local IGA and butcher is handy if you want to self cater. Friendly town & owners - we felt very welcome. ##### Karina C. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Val W. 14 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super three days away Property comfortable and well equipped. Host Neil was very helpful. Newstead was close to Castlemaine, Maldon etc and Neil gave us heaps of ideas of places to visit. Very enjoyable few days. ##### Val W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### James J. 8 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good place for a country getaway I most liked the well-equipped kitchen, high ceilings, and wood-fired stove with plentiful firewood. There is also what I think is termed a reverse-cycle heater/cooler that was effective at heating the living area. The bathroom area was a bit chilly in early June. ##### James J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jan A. 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable and cozy Comfortable and cozy. Walking distance to the racecourse. Fireplace was great to keep warmand tasty complementary snacks. All the comforts you need. ##### Jan A. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DD L. 21 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay at Newstead "Our stay at the Cute Cottage in Newstead was absolutely wonderful! From the warm and welcoming staff to the immaculate and thoughtfully designed rooms, every detail was perfect. The location was ideal, offering both convenience and a peaceful atmosphere. The amenities exceeded our expectations, and we truly felt like we were in a home away from home. We can't recommend Neal's cottage highly enough and look forward to returning in the future!" ##### DD L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan M. 4 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute Cottage in Newstead An attactive cottage with all amenities. Friendly, helpful owners. ##### Susan M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leonie L. 26 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute cottage Cute little comfortable cottage with all that you need for your stay. Neal was very helpful (plenty of tips on places to go and eat around the area) and always available. Would recommend ##### Leonie L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Really lovely stay away with our dog My partner and I stayed over the Easter weekend, and we had such a nice time, the cottage is set up with everything you could need. Including a very generous welcome package. Neal sent us some excellent recommendations tailored to us and our dog - the newly renovated cottage is the perfect size for a couple and a dog, we loved sitting out in the backyard in the warmth using the bbq. The chickens are right on the other side of the fence so you need to be sure your dog isn’t reactive, ours loved the chickens and was fascinated by them, but i would definitely not leave him out there unsupervised. We had a lovely stay, the cottage is very comfortable and in a good spot. The local area is very cute and lovely to wander around ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Loretta 12 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Great for our family. Perfect location to explore the area. ##### Loretta Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### STEVEN H. 10 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Newstead Short stay in a great little town , conveniently located for day trips in pleasant accommodation tastefully presented true to photos / description . ##### STEVEN H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David G. 4 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage in Newstead We had a fantastic relaxing few days away in this charming cottage in Newstead. Neal was a great host, everything that we needed for our stay to be comfortable was provided and we would certainly love to return! ##### David G. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb S. 12 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for us We, including our dog, Ruby, had a lovely week exploring central Victoria. Newstead is ideally located for this and the house was charming and comfortable. Neal is a thoughtful but discreet host, who made sure that all was good and we had everything we needed. ##### Deb S. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leila H. 11 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So relaxing!! A renovated Victorian workers cottage. Very comfortable without sacrificing any of the character! Neal was a lovely host and very helpful in making sure we had everything we needed (we did!) We self-catered and the kitchen was perfect for that. The fireplace was a highlight as was the little day trips we did around the area - so much to see! Would recommend to anyone who wants a relaxing weekend. ##### Leila H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leanne P. 7 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Country town It was a cold wet Winter, yet the wood heater sparked warmth and light into the room day and night. Everything you needed was supplied and the hosts were attentive. Byo food as there is no local takeaway. Had a relaxing 4 day getaway. Harvest cafe in Daylesford has the yummiest tastiest healthy food. ##### Leanne P. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia and Murray A. 18 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Newstead stay Overall a lovely, relaxing experience. Neal was a very helpful host who provided a lot of useful local advice! We look forward to visiting again in the future. ##### Julia and Murray A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew L., Carlton North 14 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful country cottage The cottage was spotless and meticulously maintained which made our stay pleasant and comfortable. The wood-burning heater created a warm and cosy atmosphere for the crisp winter nights. Friendly hosts Neal and Marie provided us with extensive local information for food and sightseeing and made sure that our stay was a positive experience. ##### Andrew L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James K. 13 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Newstead Great spot, friendly host, very comfy ##### James K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudette v. 30 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy cute cottage Newstead is a lovely central place to stay. We enjoyed our time exploring the glorious autumnal countryside, taking in the Goldfields history. The sweet cottage was welcoming and warm. A basket of treats and the fire already lit on our arrival was much appreciated. Thanks so much to Neal for ensuring that we were well supplied with firewood. We felt very relaxed and peaceful here. ##### Claudette v. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer H. 18 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was a very lovely place. It was in the middle of everything ##### Jennifer H. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanette M. 7 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing stay Everything you need for a lovely visit welcoming spotless and close to shops and places to eat Neale great host helpful with my car checked that it was okay many thanks ##### Jeanette M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### peter and carole b. 3 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute cottage Had a lovely stay. Nice surroundings and great cottage. ##### peter and carole b. 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