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Ambrose Cottage Castlemaine

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Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Room
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Castlemaine, VIC
  • Place, Boomtown
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hadfield's Rod Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Castlemaine Botanical Gardens
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bendigo, VIC (BXG)
    ‪47 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.







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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

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
  • Boomtown - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hadfield's Rod Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Castlemaine Botanical Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Old Castlemaine Gaol - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Flags Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shedshaker Taproom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Love Shack Brewing - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bridge Hotel Castlemaine - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taste of the Orient - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ambrose Cottage Castlemaine pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ambrose Cottage Castlemaine?

As of 8 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ambrose Cottage Castlemaine on 10 May 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.

How much is parking at Ambrose Cottage Castlemaine?

On-site parking is available at the 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. 185 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 231 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kat d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, quaint cottage with everything you’d need for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sally w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage convenient to everything. We always enjoy our stay. Hosts are very flexible
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cosy home in a quiet location, with everything you need. Cottage is within easy walking distance to The Mill, Botanic Gardens and Buda House, and a short drive to the CBD and other attractions. A very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very comfortable and the yard was secure for my small pet
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Annie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and good enclosed yard for pets, all good facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A well presented tiny cottage with heating and cooling available. The kitchen is well appointed and there were some tea & coffee and biscuits supplied. Towels were lovely and soft.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dorrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful cottage exactly as advertised. Clean and comfortable. Everything supplied was either in keeping with the heritage (lovely hand sewn needlework etc) or functional and modern (dishwasher!). Lovely bed and excellent bathroom linens. Extras in bathroom, which we didn't use, could be very handy if guests have forgotten to bring - very thoughtful touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was perfect for us, and our fur baby, great location, just wish we knew about the BIG step inside the house, as I’m quite disabled and found it difficult. Also the shower over the bath was a little hard but I managed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Lovely accomodation - very clean and nicely presented, with great facilities. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage, lots of thoughtful details make for a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The little touches. Ice ready for cold drinks, lollies for the sweet tooth, bathroom like cotton buds, cotton pads, sanitary items. The ambience of a quite area and everything needed for a really comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kaye T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heating, pet friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was here for a comfy stay- a coffee plunger, fluffy towels, an iron and ironing board, full kitchen set up. Thanks for offering such a lovely place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying is this delightful and beautifully appointed cottage, from the cushions in the lounge room to the bird feeder outside the kitchen window. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil and Rosemary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed was available. Our dog loved the back yard. Cody too on a cold day/night!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little relaxing and cosy property. It had everything that we needed for our stay. It was pet friendly, which was great. Our little dog loved it as much as we did. The hosts were very nice and had great communication. We would definitely recommend this little place if you want a relaxing break. It’s also a great and easy commute to Castlemaine and surrounding areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heater was needed in the mornings. Worked great. Bought our own airfryer to cook our lunch, so as not to dirty the oven. Very clean and honey.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I thought it had wifi but it didnt. Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet location. Private backyard and enjoyed putting seeds out for the birds that was supplied. Everything you needed was there re. kitchen/laundry.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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Hosted by Paul & Ruth Jenkins

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