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Castlemaine State Festival 20 March•Newstead•Heritage Cottage•14kms to C’maine

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, books
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
$249
$230 nightly
$249 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17

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Newstead, VIC
  • Place, Cairn Curran Reservoir
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Muckleford South Bushland Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Welshmans Reef Bushland Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bendigo, VIC (BXG)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Newstead

Located in Newstead, this vacation home is in a rural location, a 5-minute drive from Cairn Curran Reservoir and 6 minutes from Welshmans Reef Bushland Reserve. .This vacation home is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Rise and Shine Bushland Reserve and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Brassey Mine Bushland Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Cairn Curran Reservoir - 4 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Muckleford South Bushland Reserve - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Welshmans Reef Bushland Reserve - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Brassey Mine Bushland Reserve - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Sandy Creek Diggings Bushland Reserve - 8 min drive - 6.4 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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Castlemaine State Festival 20 March•Newstead•Heritage Cottage•14kms to C’maine

Stay just 14mins from Castlemaine State Festival (20–29 March 2026) — described as “Castlemaine’s signature event” A major arts drawcard for Victoria. Celebrating its 50th year, this renowned regional festival brings music, performance, visual arts & literature to historic venues across town. The ultimate base for the Goldfields. Just 14 mins from the buzz of Castlemaine and the history of Maldon, our cosy heritage cottage is a peaceful, upscale retreat.

Set in peaceful Newstead—a charming riverside town—you are ideally placed to explore the iconic streets of Maldon, Castlemaine and Daylesford. Relax in the quiet garden by the water feature for a restful stay.

Perfect for two couples or a romantic getaway, with two queen bedrooms, full equipped kitchen, and a rare romantic double-shower wet room.

PETS
We welcome your pet—after all, they’re part of the family.
There are just a few things to keep in mind:
Please bring your pet’s own bed. It helps them feel more at home.
Pets are not allowed on the beds or furniture.

Pets must not be left alone in the cottage. A new place can feel a little overwhelming for them, and we’d hate for your furry family member to feel anxious while on holiday.

Our charming period cottage is tucked just over the Loddon River in Newstead. While the backyard (152 m²) is fenced, there’s a park directly across the road and farmland and bushland nearby — which can be very exciting for curious noses! So please keep dogs on a lead when out and about, and make sure they’re supervised in the backyard.

RECOMMEND TOUR
Aboriginal Elder Uncle Rick led cultural tour offers an authentic immersion into ancient traditions and practices.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
It would be greatly appreciated if you were to wash any dishes you used. 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

PETS: Furry guests welcome! Let them know: BYO bed. Not on furniture or solo stays. Fenced yard, but park and bush tempt noses—supervise and on lead.
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

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Castlemaine State Festival 20 March•Newstead•Heritage Cottage•14kms to C’maine Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angella

Liked: Cleanliness
Neal was wonderful and the place is very petite and lovely. The access to the herb garden was so sweet and definitely made our dinners extra yummy! The place is so peaceful! Thank you for the lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Georgie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a fantastic stay. Extremely well catered for, didn’t need anything. Cute, Cosy & Clean. Xmas tree was gorgeous. Great hosts! Would stay again. Thankyou!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great facilities and tasteful interior design and ambience. Perfect for us and our dog with enclosed garden. Lovely welcoming basket and great hosts who gave us invaluable advice about local attractions and places to eat.Having a fire place a bonus too.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neal and Marie are very welcoming hosts, who will tend to any needs to make your stay stress-free. The cottage has been beautifully and tastefully restored, with the addition of a modern bathroom. A lovely, quite and comfortable place to stay. Very well thermally insulated with an easy to access bathroom (from the main bedroom) with a double shower. Thank you Neal and Marie and we look forward to our next stay with you :).
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hosts were excellent. Contact immediate and very informative of the property and things to do in the area. The house is ‘very cute’ and Neal and Marie really care that their guests have a great stay. So many added extras that made us feel welcome. Fireplace was a wonderful place to fall asleep in front of and good quality linen and ammenities abound. A truly luxurious stay. Thanks so much, Neal and Marie.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely old cottage with a modern and convenient kitchen and bathroom. It's well located opposite the old - and no longer operational - Newstead Railway station, in the Victorian goldfields with the nearby towns of Maldon and Castlemaine. Peaceful. Relaxing. . .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DD L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!"
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cottage in Newstead

An attactive cottage with all amenities. Friendly, helpful owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great for our family. Perfect location to explore the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina C., Parkdale, Victoria, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Newstead

Short stay in a great little town , conveniently located for day trips in pleasant accommodation tastefully presented true to photos / description .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding

Great hosts great place to stay really enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leila H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming cottage

Lovely charming cottage & great hospitality shown by our hosts. Great getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia and Murray A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L., Carlton North

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Newstead

Great spot, friendly host, very comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023