The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town - Newstead

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Newstead, VIC

Old Castlemaine Gaol12 min drive
Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa28 min drive
Lake Daylesford32 min drive
Bendigo, VIC (BXG)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

En Suite Bathroom

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

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town

Comfortably sleeping four people, The Mia Mia has a separate kitchen area which has a fridge, kettle, chopping board, cups, plates, glasses, wine glasses, and utensils. We provide basic cooking ingredients including salt, pepper, oil and sauce, and complimentary coffee, tea, and long life milk.

COVID: we take the safety of our guests seriously and have introduced enhanced cleaning measures so you can feel assured during your stay.

The Mia Mia will sleep 4 people in two bedrooms comprised of:

1 x Queen Bed with dressing room and en suite
1 x Queen Bed with wardrobe

Both beds are dressed with high quality linen and doonas and have wall heaters and pedestal fans.

The lounge room has two comfortable couches, board games, Singstar Playstation and TV, Netflix and Foxtel. The split system and a wood fire is perfect for those crisp winter nights.

The en suite bathroom has a shower and toilet. The second bathroom has a shower over a bath and a separate toilet. We provide lovely soft high quality towels, and hand wash.

The Mia Mia provides free laundry facilities with fully equipped laundry.

Enjoy a glass of wine or beer in front of the fire, on the verandah or up the hill near the shepherds hut.

The cottage is only 2 minutes drive or 15 minute walk from the town centre. We welcome guests to leave seed out for the multitude of native birds.

The Mia Mia is the perfect place to recharge the batteries amongst the stunning rural farm views, the rustling sound of gum trees after a day of exploring the treasures of the area including Castlemaine, Maldon, Vaughan Springs, Maryborough and Daylesford.

Property manager

Bronwyn Laughlin

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

King Size Bed can be split into two singles

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Fenced in backyard; deck without railing.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Guests to bring bedding & not allowed on furniture

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newstead

Located in Newstead, this holiday home is in a rural area. Maldon Museum and Archives Association and Old Castlemaine Gaol are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Mill Castlemaine and Wesley Hill Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Main Street and Buda Historic Home & Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Newstead, VIC

What's nearby

Old Castlemaine Gaol - 12 min drive
Castlemaine Botanical Gardens - 13 min drive
Main Street - 15 min drive
Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa - 28 min drive
Lake Daylesford - 32 min drive

Getting around

Castlemaine Station - 12 min drive
Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

Dig Cafe & Wine Bar - 18 min walk
Crown Hotel - 18 min walk
Kt's - 13 min drive
Busk - 17 min walk
Curracloe Farm - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town located?

This family-friendly Newstead holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Welshmans Reef Bushland Reserve and Muckleford South Bushland Reserve. Cairn Curran Reservoir and Muckleford Nature Conservation Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kristy S.

23 April 2024

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

Family weekend at the Mia Mia

We had a fabulous stay at the Mia Mia. Bronwyn was a fantastic host, providing comprehensive information about the property and recommendations for the area. The house was beautiful, clean and well equipped with everything we needed, and we appreciated the extra touch of arriving to a cosy warm fire. The Mia Mia was a great base for exploring Castlemaine, but we could have easily enjoyed spending the entire time at the house (which we hope to do on a future visit). We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID B.

23 April 2024

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

Mia mia

Lovely, very well presented, perfect location, great place to relax and recharge one's batteries.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzette m.

30 November 2023

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

Lovely stay

Lovely and quiet

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

22 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The tranquility was perfect

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jannion K.

8 November 2023

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

A beautiful stay.

This is the second time I have stayed at The Mia Mia. I love it - the sense of peace on entering the driveway, the comfortable old home with everything that is needed. To sit outside watching the many, many birds is such a joy. The owners are wonderful, kind and thoughtful. Lovely that dogs can stay too. My favourite place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bronwyn Laughlin

Hi, we are Bronwyn and Kieran

We have always wanted a country escape from Melbourne and it has finally become a reality. Kieran is a fanatical North Melbourne fan. I love animals and crave escaping Melbourne! We met in London at work and have travelled a lot around Europe and now many road trips within Australia with our two dogs.

We enjoy day trips exploring new areas, reading, continuing the UNO Championship we do every holiday, and lots of walks along the beach or bush.

Being new to HomeAway we welcome your honest feedback and suggestions on how we could improve The Mia Mia. We hope you find your stay a peaceful relaxing place to reconnect with nature and recharge your batteries, and hope you love it as much as we do.

If you have any questions or would like to know anything else we'd love to year from you.

Why they chose this property

I grew up in Tassie and since moving to Melbourne after university I craved a country escape and got a fixation with Castlemaine.

Twenty years later my dream came true. I love The Mia Mia. It is surrounded by 17 acres yet benefits from town water and electricity and is walking distance from the town. Newstead is a lovely friendly community packed with history. It has everything you need - a supermarket, cafe, butcher and newsagent.

Beyond Newstead, there are plenty of towns and local markets to explore - something we do often.

What makes this property unique

I love being up on the hill, watching the sunset over the paddocks in summer, and star gazing around the fire pit in winter. There are plenty of spots inside and outside to relax with a good book.