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Linton Retreat with hot tub/spa. Escape to the country.

Family-friendly cottage with free breakfast and Hot tub

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Linton Retreat Bed and Breakfast
5 Seater spa with 2 recliners.
King Size Bed
Relaxing lounge that convert to a double bed downstairs.
Seating for 6 table expands.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2+ bathroomsSleeps 672 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lake Wendouree
  • Place, Sovereign Hill
  • Place, Ballarat Base Hospital

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 2 Double Futons and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Linton Retreat with hot tub/spa. Escape to the country.

Welcome to our beautiful ‘Linton Retreat Bed and Breakfast’ in the most picturesque location on the Ballarat Skipton Rail Trail. Peaceful relaxing location with a beautiful outdoor spa in an enclosed spa house.

Linton is one of Country Victoria's best kept secrets, located 20 minutes to the nearest major shopping centre (Delacombe Town Centre) and 30 minutes to the Ballarat City Centre. ‘Linton Retreat’ offers our guests a contemporary peaceful accommodation in a wonderful bush setting, easy walking distance to the Linton shops and the Ballarat Skipton Rail Trail at your door step.

We built this cottage specifically for guests to include wonderful views, peace with double glazed windows and elegant chic furniture. Our cottage facilities have all the comforts and technology to support your stay, with 2 smart TV's one upstairs and one downstairs, 2 split systems one upstairs one downstairs to ensure you are perfectly comfortable during winter and summer. There are two toilets with the first in the main bathroom and the second upstairs. To keep you connected we have free WIFI.

Our cottage can sleep up to 4 with a beautiful King Bed upstairs and two double sofa beds available. The 2nd lounge upstairs converts into a double bed with a Japanese divider separating the king bed and divan for privacy. If needed and downstairs the lounge converts into another double bed.

Continental breakfast is available for our guests and is complementary on your first morning. Other options for meals include bring your own for self-catering or enjoy Linton's Local Cafe, Pub or Takeaway.

Kitchen is fully equipped with self-catering and an external BBQ is available in an enclosed gazebo. Linen and Towels supplied, Dishwasher, Modern Electric Oven and Cook Top, Microwave, Tea and Coffee, Porta Cot, High Chair, Sporting Equipment, Board Games, Hair Dryer and Toiletries to name a few of the comforts.
If you are a bike rider, bush walker, gold digger, bird watcher you will enjoy Linton or just want to get away from the city our retreat is the place to rest. If you love history you can venture out with the ‘Walk or Drive Tour’ history guide available. We have many places to explore like ‘Devils Kitchen’ a rock outcrop.

The cottage has stairs and is not recommended for persons who would find the stairs a challenge although we have bedding and all you need downstairs. To keep the children safe, we have a latch on the upstairs bedroom door and for the adult’s peace of mind. Pets not allowed because we don't have an enclosed area. We have all you need to explore Linton inside the cottage with books and maps.

Your hosts are Halina and Murdock.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Be sure to supervise your children
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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
You will be asked to leave immediately if a pet is located on the property. This is to protect families that have allergies.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Linton

Located in Linton, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Linton Flora and Fauna Reserve and Mount Bute Scenic Reserve. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain biking, hiking and horse riding.
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Map
Linton, VIC

What's nearby

  • Lake Wendouree - 32 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 33 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 34 min drive - 41.4 km
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 34 min drive - 39.8 km
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 34 min drive - 39.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Linton Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wood Fired Pizza Oven Workshop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Cocoa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Scarsdale Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪88Sussex - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Linton Retreat with hot tub/spa. Escape to the country. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Linton Retreat with hot tub/spa. Escape to the country.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Linton Retreat with hot tub/spa. Escape to the country.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Linton Retreat with hot tub/spa. Escape to the country. located?

This family-friendly Linton cottage is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Linton Flora and Fauna Reserve and Mount Bute Scenic Reserve. Devils Kitchen Geological Reserve and Happy Valley Crossing Streamside Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tegan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd time staying at this Beautiful property, and it was just as good as the first. Awesome spa to relax in and great walking tracks to enjoy nature
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jACQUELINE N., Australia

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

Perfect little house

Super clean warm and lovely forvour overnight stay while competing at Woady Yallock horse trials - just perfect!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah C.

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

Excellent

We spent 3 nights at Linton Retreat. Lovely host, the retreat is exceptionally clean and very relaxing. We highly recommend visiting. We will be back 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

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

Cosy

Warm, Cosy, relaxing and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kanwar N.

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

A hidden gem

We had a very relaxing stay at the beautiful cottage. The cottage was very clean, the kitchen was perfect with all that we needed. The beds were clean and soft. The spa was very nice to use after a day of hiking and biking. The host also provided 3 bikes which we made full use of. Would highly recommend this place and would surely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach J.

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

Very confy

Cool birds
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

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

Picture Perfect

An immaculately presented beautifully fitted out house. We had a wonderful stay in this tranquil setting. Halina has thought of everything you could possibly need for a relaxing get away. From a well equipped kitchen to the fabulous hot tub. Five star treatment all the way.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Mr smithurst

It was relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trudy H.

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

Just Perfect!

Location amazing! A few minutes walk to a lake in the bush, a Rail Trail that lets you walk into town and have a leisurely stroll, then a morning coffee and toastie with the awesome ladies at the local Store. Cleanliness, we’ve stayed at many and varied B and B’s, cleanliness and attention to detail was flawless. Our privacy was respected while our Hosts ensured us they were just a phone call away. The chooks each evening loved a chat 😂 Thank you Geoff and Trudy 👍😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

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

Marvellous place to get away

Had a lovely zone-out stay. Very peaceful and the spa is a great addition from our last stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gagandeep S.

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

Amazing relaxation

Lovely cottage overlooking bush with a great spa, good little kitchen and overall relaxation feeling. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Brenden L.

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

Quiet and Peaceful

This was our second time here. The cleanliness was great, the views were great, a beautiful spot to stay! Such an amazing place to stay, the spa was great also! Though 2 things did stand out to us, I think having silicone on the shower door would be beneficial, as the bathroom floor gets drenched whilst showering. Also, my partner fell down the entire back steps and injured himself as they were extremely slippery with the wet weather. I suggest putting some anti slip guides on each step. Other then that, we had a wonderful and relaxing time away :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

A delightful short stay

Linton Retreat and Spa was so peaceful and beautiful we spent a bit of time fantasising about moving to Linton. The cabin would be great for a small group and is perfect for a couple. The hot tub soothed away anxiety and replaced it with a relaxed well being. There were generous and high quality supplies - home made bread, jam, plenty of milk, cereal, butter and so on. The Retreat is an easy walk to town. We had a fun night at the local pub and then enjoyed a stroll home. It was quite cold (-3 one morning) but the cabin was cosy (except for the bathroom- maybe that could have some kind of a heater. We hope to be back soon. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Amazing relaxing getaway

We cant highly recommend this getaway enough, The communication was really great - the accommodation was as advertised- we had everything we needed for a home away from home. The whole place was very clean and tidy. The best part was the amazing jacuzzi - it was so clean and warm- and we loved the privacy- Thank you for the robes and thongs that made it comfortable- also the water to keep hydrated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

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

Beautiful, cosy little cottage

We had a wonderful stay and Halina is an amazing host. The house is cosy, very well appointed, clean and with lots of nice little touches to make you feel right at home. The kids had plenty of space to run around outside and kick a footy and play. Awesome spa to relax in too 😁. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Peace and quiet

Clean, comortable and well equipped. Ideally situated for the rail trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sumi a.

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

Immaculate

Second time visiting this property because we fell in love the first time. It did not dissapoint once again. Clean and quiet. The hot tub is another experience! Love this place, will be back soon. Thanks Halina
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michal S.

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

Wonderful stay with amazing features

Halina's cottage was spotlessly clean and had modern, cozy vibes. The spa is the best we've seen and is absolutely delightful to use both during the daytime with the sunshine and trees surrounds and during the night with the spa lights and whimsical fairylights. The bikes are a treat, especially with the beautiful tracks nearby. The bed was super comfy and we appreciated the multiple towels and bathrobes that were left for us. Halina was a great host, quick and happy to help with whatever we needed. Definitely recommend this stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ayse M., Australia

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

Cosy home

Very cosy house, it was plenty for 2 people to enjoy time away from a busy lifestyle. It was a very quiet area not alot of people around. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yianni T.

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

Great weekend getaway!

My partner and I had a fantastic and relaxing weekend here. The surroundings were beautiful, quiet and peaceful. Our favourite part was the spa which was always at the perfect temperature and ready to use any time of day. Thanks Halina for providing such a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Stunning Getaway

We loved our weekend away at this beautiful place. We had a very comfortable stay, LOVED the spa and enjoyed using the BBQ. The serenity was appreciated and just what we needed. Would go again and hope to very soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor L., Melbourne, Australia

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

Very nice relaxing time in a quiet town

Perfect for quiet time away and the position of being able to ride our bikes in both direction in different days on the rail trail was ideal. After a long ride, the spa was ideal!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb f.

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

Lovely & Peaceful

Probably the cleanest stayz we have ever experienced. Hosts have provided many extras and were responsive to communications. The surrounds are lovely with an abundance of bird life. Easy access to rail trail. We had a really enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MATT N.

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

Cosy little nook with a lot of extras

A cosy little nook off the beaten path. Lots of little extra provided by the host that makes the stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant H.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Excellent accommodation in a beautiful location! We had lovely, relaxing weekend in Linton. We really enjoyed walking through the pine forest that is right across the road and soaking in the hot tub. Excellent hosts. Can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Halina

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We are a very easy going and enjoy were we live so much so that we wanted to share it with others. We built the cottage specifically for our guests.

Why they chose this property

We had a dream to build a purpose built retreat for guests. Leaving nothing out to support the comfort of our guests was the goal, I think we have achieve this in our cottage.

What makes this property unique

Architecturally designed specifically for guests to include wonderful views, peace with double glazed windows and elegant chic furniture. Our cottage facilities have all the comforts and technology to support your stay, with 2 smart TV's one upstairs and one downstairs, 2 split systems one upstairs one downstairs to ensure you are perfectly comfortable during winter and summer. There are two toilets with the first in the main bathroom and the second upstairs. To keep you connected we are NBN connected with free Wifi.

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