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Taradale House Estate

Family-friendly cottage with 24-hour fitness centre and sauna

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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119 Phillips Road, Taradale, VIC, 3447
  • Taradale Viaduct
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Castlemaine Botanical Gardens
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Old Castlemaine Gaol
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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Tea House Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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The Barn

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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The Gardener's Cottage

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Orchard Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Wisteria Cottage

  • Vineyard view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Lawn Cottage

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Taradale

Taradale is home to Taradale House Estate. Boomtown and Bress Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Buda Historic Home & Garden and Victorian Goldfields Railway - Castlemain Station. Travelling with kids? Consider Castlemaine Botanical Gardens and Kyneton Botanic Gardens. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.

What's nearby

  • Taradale Viaduct - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Wesley Hill Market - 21 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Castlemaine Botanical Gardens - 22 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Restorers Barn - 23 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Old Castlemaine Gaol - 23 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Elphinstone Station - 8 min drive
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malmsbury Bakery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Elphinstone Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Moto Bean Coffee Roasters - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Small Holdings - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Keep Cafe - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Taradale House Estate

Family-friendly cottage with 24-hour fitness centre and sauna
This cottage features a 24-hour fitness centre, a sauna and Access to hot tub. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. All 5 accommodations feature kitchens with fridges, ovens, stovetops and microwaves. In-room free WiFi and furnished patios are standard, as are flat-screen TVs with DVD players. Limited housekeeping is available.
Taradale House Estate offers 5 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 4-star cottage has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Taradale cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

A seasonal outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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 security system 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Does Taradale House Estate have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Taradale House Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Taradale House Estate?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Taradale House Estate?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Taradale House Estate?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Taradale House Estate located?

This family-friendly Taradale cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Taradale Nature Conservation Reserve and Taradale Viaduct. Taradale Streamside Reserve and Fryers Ridge Nature Conservation Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Taradale House Estate Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

polly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely cottage with every amenity on hand. Welcome was lovely . Very welcoming to my puppy as well. Would highly recommend for groups or people seeking a quiet retreat. i will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We love the beautiful autumn colors around the property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Yolanda

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and interesting property. Also affordable. Linen clean, but better dusting, mopping, vacuuming and upkeep needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carolen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Big old trees, cottages & barn accommodation, space in between. Lovely garden area & vineyard, pool too. We were only two but this would be an amazing place to stay for groups. Comfortable, quiet, spacious dog friendly country stay. Lovely drives though surrounding areas & towns.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property not too far off the Calder Freeway with several cottages. We stayed in the Teahouse Cottage- it was a cute little 2 bedroom with full kitchenette and a fireplace. Being pet friendly, we were able to take our furbabies who also enjoyed the little weekend getaway. The kids enjoyed the vast gardens and treehouse play area; and that there was WiFi (an important staple these days!). We would certainly consider going again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Santo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
The Estate itself was great, we unfortunately had the cottage that the floor plan didn’t allow us to sit in front of a fire on a rainy day. Photos were a bit misleading. Would go back if another cottage was available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Communication
Lovely location. Gardens are probably the highlight. Our summer getaway was really enjoyable. On the whole, it was a great value get away. Our small cottage was very cozy and bright. Glad we came. Maintenance is becoming an issue I suggest. Pavers not secure and hazard. Windows that don't open and have no screens. Bare minimum assortment of random cutlery and crockery. The games room and tennis court are borderline unusable...too much to maintain. Our cottage was the smallest, and cheapest, so maybe the other options were better kitted out. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed at Gardeners Cottage- it is a delightful quirky little cottage with 3 bedrooms (we did have trouble finding the 3rd bedroom and my son instantly claimed it as his little hideway). The loft housed the main bedroom with a large bed (beware, the roof is slanted so if you're tall, you might hit your head). And past the lounge was another bedroom with double bed and sitting area with rocking chair and reading nook. The cottage was overall clean but did have some issues in terms with loads of dust and cobwebs- not really a good thing for the asthmatics in my family. I could only wipe some of it away with a damp cloth as we didnt seem to have a broom (otherwise I would have tidied it up). My other issue I have had with these cottages (this is the second time we have visited) is the lack of cutlery and crockery. There really needs to be enough to cover whomever is going to be housed in the cottage. So Gardeners Cottage fits 6- there should be a setting for 6. I was prepared though this time and carried with me additional items. There was more than enough room for everyone- the outdoor area is great and we used it every day, including the BBQ. It is nice and quiet despite there being 4 other cottages onsite in near proximity. Plenty of parking. We would still visit again- thinking August and trying Orchard cottage or going back to Teatree cottage which was just lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jurg

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying for a short getaway. Maps took us down backroads onto gravel roads. We arrived at this delightful property consisting of refurbished cottages for different sized groups. The grounds were beautiful, amenities available varied to keep kids of all ages entertained. We stayed in the Gardeners Cottage, a lovingly retored old building featuring much of the original constuction. It was perfect. Clean, homelike, comfortable. Our host, Andrew, couldn't do enough to be helpful, informative and welcoming. Most guests were going to the Elton John concert. So Andrew hired a bus - organised a gathering of guests for a pre concert drink in the gardens, drove us to the venue and picked us up afterwards. Incredible. A peaceful haven where you can do as much or litlle as you want. Do yourself a favour and give yourself a little holiday at Taradale Estate. Intend to go back for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gardens where beautiful and house was very clean , with plenty of heating , maybe just warmer doonas and blankets on beds would be good in the winter..... didn’t like the lounge much either , looked a bit dirty , maybe a leather lounge would be more practical..... but overall was a beautiful place to stay and would definitely come back 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this property - truly magical!!! Our children and use had a fabulous time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing stay and even better service

We had a great weekend at Taradale House Estate. The owner went above and beyond to make our stay as relaxing and fun as it was. We were very thankful for the experience and would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claire & Co, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing break

2 families with ages ranging from 11 to 81 and each one of us found something to do, somewhere to relax and something of interest.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and welcoming

We stayed with our two small children and found the cottage just perfect for our needs. In addition to functionality, it was beautiful, quietl and clean, with very comfortable beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jakal, Geelong Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Country stay

Relaxing two night stop in Orchard Cottage. Everything we needed was on hand and an amazing bathroom with double shower and spa. Quiet location. Loved our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Country Retreat

Love Taradale House. The property was beautiful with 5 cottages. We stayed in the smallest cottage, but it had everything you needed. The bath was amazing, looking out into it's own garden. I'd definitely love to come back and bring my extended family as it would be a great place for a big family gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017