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Ambrose Cottage Castlemaine

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Exterior
Interior
Interior
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Castlemaine Botanical Gardens
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Castlemaine, VIC
  • Place, Buda Historic Home & Garden
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Boomtown
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Castlemaine Botanical Gardens
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bendigo, VIC (BXG)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · 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

Property # 9030638
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
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

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 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 - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Flags Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Railway Hotel Castlemaine - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Shedshaker Taproom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Love Shack Brewing - ‬12 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 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. 190 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 239 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

rosalie n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, cosy and clean space. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is well appointed and in a fantastic location. The bed is comfy and the clawfoot bath is a highlight. Check-in/out was super easy. Loved staying here and would happily return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cosy and comfortable. Great location, walking distance to Buda House and the centre of town. Very nice dig walks up at Gomf Course not far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely neat and clean cottage. Very handy to shops/cafes etc. The bed was comfortable and the electric blankets were greatly appreciated. A great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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

8/10 Good

Mary and David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely little miners cottage. Clean and warm with all the things you need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

DAVID L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
very clean with an adequate Kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in May 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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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
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

sally w.

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

Great little cottage

Always a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

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

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

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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