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Madam Saddler A Gorgeous Accommodation In Clunes.

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A bar area with wooden bar stools, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a variety of tea and coffee equipment.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, a sink, and a bar area with a wine rack.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A wooden building with the sign "MADAM SAODLER GUEST HOUSE".
A wooden cabin with a gravel driveway, a white table, and potted plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Clunes, VIC
  • Place, Clunes Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen's Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bottle Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Madam Saddler A Gorgeous Accommodation In Clunes.

Set in historically beautiful Clunes, this gorgeous shop front cottage, Madam Saddler dates from c1853 and has been tastefully restored and decorated with all the modern conveniences to make your stay as comfortable, relaxing and memorable as possible.. Madam Saddler is a one bedroom only accommodation best suited for couples looking for a romantic relaxing private getaway stay. An additional two adults above 14 years can be accommodated within the bedroom and livening area.(extra fee's per adult applies).

It took its present owners over 15 years to collect and restore 1850's building materials, and a further 4 years to personally craft this luxurious 1* bedroom shop cottage.

A great effort to detail this little cottage, and is a perfect place where guests can be spoilt.

“Beautiful”, “gorgeous”, “charming”, “romantic”, “luxurious” are all words which have been overused for a long time, but somehow for Madam Saddler, they don’t seem to be enough!

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House Rules

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

Adults only
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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 # 9189643
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Clunes

Located in Clunes, this cottage is in the city centre and in the mountains. Clunes Museum and Bottle Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Creswick Museum and Anderson's Mill. Park Lake Gardens and The Tangled Maze are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with horse riding, mountain climbing and rock climbing.
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Clunes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Clunes Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Queen's Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bottle Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Clunes Common Nature Conservation Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lake Wendouree - 26 min drive - 40.0 km

Getting around

  • Talbot Station - 16 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪National Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ohara's Bakery & Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Clunes Top Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Widow Twankey's Chocolates & Sweets - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The High Tea Mistress - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Madam Saddler A Gorgeous Accommodation In Clunes. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Madam Saddler A Gorgeous Accommodation In Clunes.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Madam Saddler A Gorgeous Accommodation In Clunes.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Madam Saddler A Gorgeous Accommodation In Clunes.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Madam Saddler A Gorgeous Accommodation In Clunes. located?

Located in the heart of Clunes, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Clunes Museum and Queen's Park. Bottle Museum and Clunes Common Nature Conservation Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property, well located and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully renovated historical cottage in the middle of town - cosy, comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully restored quirky cottage with tons of character. Absolutely loved it! Would highly recommend for a couple or small family. Very pleasant and communicative host. Easy access to property. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2026
Gill and her partner were outstanding guests. They treated the property with great care and left everything spotless. I would happily host them again anytime — 10/10 guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Place to Stay

We loved our stay at Madam Saddler. The rooms are beautifully decorated and the many ornaments and historical pieces are artistically arranged. It's really quite magical. There's a lovely garden to sit in and it's only two doors down to the pub's beer garden. Everything was spotlessly clean including all glasses and crockery (rare indeed!). Communication with the host was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place in history

We just loved our stay in Madam Saddlers. Sam has done an incredible job with the historical research and prresention and made a really comfortable place to spend a few days. The facilities are excellent with a very well equiped kitchen including a great coffee machine! We slept well, the bed a bedding very comfy. We used the washing machine, dryer and bbq which all worked well. Thankyou Sam
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable, cosy and charming

Madam Saddler is charming, comfortable and incredibly cosy. Very well appointed - with quality linens, coffee machine, good TV, very comfortable sofas, a lovely wood fire heater, soft lighting (an important part of the gentle atmosphere of this lovely cottage), lots of room, and with a leafy, private courtyard. The heater had been lit earlier in the day for our afternoon arrival, just one of the many thoughtful and inviting features of our stay. So relaxing. The cottage is close to everything - highly recommended is Quigley & Clarke across the road - we dined and breakfasted there - excellent. Madam Saddler provided the perfect getaway for our city-weary souls. Thankyou so much.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Fantastic and it’s all in the guest book!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a gem

Beautiful presented and perfectly positioned accommodation. Sam - you have done a wonderful job on the property and I look forward to coming back and exploring the fabulous surrounds some time soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Much needed getaway

This has become 1 of our top 3 stays over the last few years. Sam & Sue have an absolute amazing place with everything you need to be comfortable and relaxed..Would love to stay there in winter with fire going..Thanks guys Cheers Ed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 February 2022
It was a pleasure hosting Ed. Communication with Ed was perfect and found them very friendly and easy to get along with. The property was left in perfect condition ,very clean and well looked after. I would at any time host Ed and recommend to any host. We at Madam Saddler give Ed a10 out of 10. Cheers Salvatore Dell'aera
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

big 19th century vibes in the centre of Clunes

We really enjoyed our stay here. The owner is a great guy who's clearly put a lot of work into giving the property a luxurious yet original gold rush feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really beautiful stay , well presented has all you need for a great stay .

Clunes as a town is really relaxing , and the accommodation here was excellent. It’s a really unique setting and the open fire was amazing. Since we haven’t experienced one , we had a great time . Thanks Sam happy trails to you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historic visit to Clunes

An excellent property - historic and yet with all the mod cons to make the stay very comfortable. Sam was an excellent host - friendly and helpful. We will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful unique place.

This place was very beautiful and very enjoyable to stay at. A very unique place with a lot of historical significance. The attention to detail for the decor as well as the little extras are a credit to the owner Sam. Would definitely like to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique, superbly clean & cosy

Truly a joy. In the small, quiet, quaint town of Clunes, we found this standout gem. The most perfect way to spend 3 nights to refresh and recharge. Will return during colder times to enjoy the fireplace. Could not recommend highly enough.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous slice of history

Madam Saddler is a gorgeous,cosy little cottage with loads of history and character.Our stay was very comfortable.Great place to recharge.Sam was very helpful and made communication very easy.Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Romantic

Fabulous stay at Madam Saddler. Loved the attention to detail and the generous things that it offered. A full kitchen if you wanted to cook. We love the sculpture of Madam Saddler. Very special.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Salvatore Dell'aera

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English, Italian
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