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Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine

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Exterior
Living area
Room
Room
Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Check prior to booking to see if we are suitable.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs are allowed only with prior approval.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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.
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.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Newstead

Located in Newstead, this holiday home is in a rural area. Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum and Old Castlemaine Gaol are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Maldon Museum and Archives Association and Beehive Mine Chimney and Mine Ruins. Main Street and Victorian Goldfields Railway - Maldon Station are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Newstead, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cairn Curran Reservoir - 4 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Muckleford South Bushland Reserve - 6 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Welshmans Reef Bushland Reserve - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Brassey Mine Bushland Reserve - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Sandy Creek Diggings Bushland Reserve - 8 min drive - 10.2 km

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 Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine?

As of 28 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine on 31 March 2026 start from NZ$335, 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.

How much is parking at Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine located?

Situated in a rural location, 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Angella

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette M.

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter and carole b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

Had a lovely stay. Nice surroundings and great cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Warm and cozy winter escape

Comfortable cozy relaxing Beautiful location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cottage in Newstead

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

10/10 Excellent

Dominique M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Newstead

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

10/10 Excellent

Prue O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

January break

Nice place to get away & relax
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a very lovely place.

It was in the middle of everything
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN H.

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 .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DD L.

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!"
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan A.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia and Murray A.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonie L.

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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James J.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karina C.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

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Hosted by Neal Bethune

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