Barkers Creek is home to this farm stay. Boomtown and Bress Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Castlemaine Botanical Gardens and Buda Historic Home & Garden. Victorian Goldfields Railway - Castlemain Station and Victorian Goldfields Railway -Muckleford Station are also worth visiting.
Castlemaine H85 Bushland Reserve - 1 min drive - 1.6 km
Bendigo Art Gallery - 27 min drive - 37.0 km
Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa - 30 min drive - 47.2 km
Lake Daylesford - 33 min drive - 53.2 km
Getting around
Castlemaine Station - 5 min drive
Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Five Flags Hotel - 9 min drive
The Railway Hotel Castlemaine - 6 min drive
Love Shack Brewing - 5 min drive
Shedshaker Taproom - 4 min drive
Bridge Hotel Castlemaine - 4 min drive
About this property
Cosy & historical one-bedder - perfect to explore Castlemaine & the Goldfields
The perfect cosy and homely one-bedroom base to explore the Goldfields - for festivals, gigs, galleries, wineries or eateries in nearby historical Castlemaine & Harcourt, or to explore the Harcourt Bushland Reserve directly behind. The bed is queen. There is a ceiling fan, portable heater andTV. There is a kitchenette with airfryer and small table. You are looking at one half of the house (rt side of front pic) - privately partitioned with own entrance. You can view our profile for two and three-bed options.
2kms from the Calder Freeway 3kms from Harcourt 5kms from Castlemaine 5.5kms to Castlemaine Station Castlemaine is a 5-mins drive/1hr walk via the Harcourt Bushland Reserve directly behind and with access under the trainline. The Little Red Apple - fruit and veg store and home of Harcourt Cider - is 250 mteres away too.
The home is a retro/historical farmhouse & was one of the childhood homes of Albert Facey, the author of the Australian classic 'A Fortunate Life'.
House Rules
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Property # 20016196
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Frequently asked questions
Is Cosy & historical one-bedder - perfect to explore Castlemaine & the Goldfields pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cosy & historical one-bedder - perfect to explore Castlemaine & the Goldfields?
As of 25 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosy & historical one-bedder - perfect to explore Castlemaine & the Goldfields on 27 July 2026 start from NZ$163, 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 for more accurate prices.
Where is Cosy & historical one-bedder - perfect to explore Castlemaine & the Goldfields located?
Situated in Barkers Creek, this farm stay is within 1 mile (2 km) of Castlemaine H85 Bushland Reserve and Harcourt Bushland Reserve. Kalimna Park and Walmer H82 Bushland Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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