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Ambrose Cottage Castlemaine

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Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Room
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Castlemaine, VIC
  • Castlemaine Botanical Gardens
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Restorers Barn
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Old Castlemaine Gaol
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ambrose Cottage Castlemaine

You will enjoy our warm and cosy 1850's, one-bedroom miners cottage; complete with supremely comfortable queen bed, colour TV's, a library of books, games, DVD's and videos, and a private BBQ set in our colourful cottage garden. Of course there is reverse cycle split system air conditioning; as well as off street, covered parking.

There is a full kitchen, including microwave oven, full cooking range, dishwasher, crockery/cutlery/glassware, and some cooking implements. Also a coffee machine. A full laundry is also available for your convenience.

After a busy day out enjoying the many features of historic Castlemaine, (especially since we are located centrally to many of Castlemaine's fine historic homes and CBD, and only 5 mins walk from Castlemaine's wonderful ‘Buda’ homestead), you may choose to enjoy a quiet and cosy night in, relaxing in our antique claw foot bath or listening to our selection of CDs or DVD’s.

Come and enjoy all that Castlemaine has to offer whilst enjoying your comfortable, affordable, private accommodation in a very convenient central location.

Companion Pets are welcome and the rear yard can be secured. Please give us details when booking.







Property manager

Paul & Ruth Jenkins
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Castlemaine

Castlemaine is home to this cottage. Boomtown and Bress Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Castlemaine H84 Bushland Reserve and Kaweka Nature Conservation Reserve. Buda Historic Home & Garden and Castlemaine Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails and mountain biking in the area.
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Castlemaine, VIC

What's nearby

  • Buda Historic Home & Garden - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hadfield's Rod Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Castlemaine Botanical Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Restorers Barn - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Old Castlemaine Gaol - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Castlemaine Station - 14 min walk
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bridge Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Mill Castlemaine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Johnny Baker Downtown - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Shedshaker Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ambrose Cottage Castlemaine pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ambrose Cottage Castlemaine?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ambrose Cottage Castlemaine?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ambrose Cottage Castlemaine located?

Situated in Castlemaine, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Castlemaine H84 Bushland Reserve, Buda Historic Home & Garden and Kaweka Nature Conservation Reserve. Hadfield's Rod Museum and Kalimna Park are also within 15 minutes. Castlemaine Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 203 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ryan’s
Perfect for a weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sally w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage
Always a great stay at Ambrose Cottageperfect simple cottage including for those travelling with pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little getaway
Cute, central, comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callum H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Perfect little cottage in Castlemaine :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marcus
Absolutely lovely stay. Great cottage and reall close to town centre and the Mill/botanical gardens. The backyard was fantastic , secure and safe for my Italian greyhound thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Comfortable,clean and everything you need. Haf a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage for a quiet getaway
We had a lovely stay at Ambrose Cottage. The back yard was great for our 2 doggos. Paul & Ruth were very helpful too.Paul & Ruth were very helpful &
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away in historic town of Castlemaine
The cottage is beautifully presented and lovely and clean. Nice little touches such as sweets and biscuits.Great yard for our small dog to run around. Kitchen is well equipped and the air conditioner was fantastic in the warm weather. There is no WiFi so no Netflix, but there was several options to watch in the way of videos. Will definitely be back to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maree B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and well presented
Some lovely Xmas touches. Excellent enclosed backyard for dogs.Generous supply of towels and kitchen items. Thoughtful presentation throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Castlemaine
Enjoyed our stay in a quaint miners cottage
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dianne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay
Nice little cottage in a beautiful town
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy cottage
The cottage is in a central location and guests are well catered for. Thoughtful bits through out, decorations, putting AC on before l arrived. Cottage is comfortable in hot weather but has good yard for dogs to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One off the bucket list
We were very happy with everything, exactly what we expected. One thing upset us was the step from the two front rooms to the two back rooms, I do not remember reading about it and at 84 we had to be extra careful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sally w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage
Always a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you could want
The property is very well kept and has every amenity you could think of and even some you couldn’t . Comfortable bed, lovely bathroom. A large back yard with roses and a bird feeder, perfect place to relax. Good location, town centre nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and comfortable cottage for two
Ambrose cottage had a quaint ambience to it. Very comfortable with all the required necessities. Hosts were very accommodating and kept us well informed. Location was perfect, quiet area but close to cafes, shopping and attractions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Living with History
This delightful 4 room historic cottage suited our accommodation requirements perfectly. It was comfortably furnished, well equipped and our hosts had thoughtfully provided some little extras in both the bathroom and kitchen. We will hopefully be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place
A cute little cottage with everything you need to enjoy some time in Castlemaine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crispy Castlemaine
Loved our cosy cottage, warm, comfortable and in walking distance to the town for all our needs, but quiet at night. Lovely little gem of a place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet little cottage
My son and I stayed here and it was neat, clean and a perfect little place to stay for a visit to Castlemaine
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARSHALL AND CATHERINE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
getaway
lovely small cottage walking distance to town great for a short stay to visit region. lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gill L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage
We enjoyed a relaxing two night stay, while we were in Castlemaine for a function. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nellie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous little cottage
The perfect little getaway to escape it all, I really enjoyed my stay at Ambrose cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely get away
Cute little place , very relaxed get away. :) . :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miner’s Cottage Castlemaine
Cost little place , well located and a real Step back in time with lots of little touches . Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Paul & Ruth Jenkins

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