Muckleford Forest Cottage - Quiet bush stay with dam, pizza oven & wood fire

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A rustic cabin with a covered patio, a barbecue area, and a hammock.
A house surrounded by dense vegetation and trees.
A cozy room with a wood-burning stove, a cushioned chair, and a window with a view of trees.
A cozy room with a wooden dining table, a chair, a small side table, and a tea set on a tray.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a small wooden nightstand with towels, and two windows with wooden frames.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Muckleford, VIC
  • Place, Victorian Goldfields Railway -Muckleford Station
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, The Mill Castlemaine
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Castlemaine Gaol
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bendigo, VIC (BXG)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

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About the area

Muckleford

Located in Muckleford, this cottage is in a rural area. Old Castlemaine Gaol and Buda Historic Home & Garden are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Mill Castlemaine and Wesley Hill Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Victorian Goldfields Railway -Muckleford Station and Muckleford Station. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Muckleford, VIC

What's nearby

  • Victorian Goldfields Railway -Muckleford Station - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • The Mill Castlemaine - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Restorers Barn - 15 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Old Castlemaine Gaol - 16 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Castlemaine Botanical Gardens - 16 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Castlemaine Station - 17 min drive
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doveton Corner Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Basics Das Kaffeehaus - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Love Shack Brewing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Five Flags Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Railway Hotel Castlemaine - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Muckleford Forest Cottage - Quiet bush stay with dam, pizza oven & wood fire pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Muckleford Forest Cottage - Quiet bush stay with dam, pizza oven & wood fire?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Muckleford Forest Cottage - Quiet bush stay with dam, pizza oven & wood fire?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Muckleford Forest Cottage - Quiet bush stay with dam, pizza oven & wood fire?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Muckleford Forest Cottage - Quiet bush stay with dam, pizza oven & wood fire located?

This family-friendly Muckleford cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Muckleford South Bushland Reserve and Muckleford Nature Conservation Reserve. Victorian Goldfields Railway -Muckleford Station and Muckleford Station are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful little party of the world with more bushland than you could ask for. Thanks for the amazing selection of coffees Elbert! We'll be back to this piece of paradise again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely nice cottage and a very welcoming host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming host and beautiful surroundings.Would stay there again. A very peaceful comfy cottage in lovely bushland
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host Elbert very welcoming, place is very peaceful and most amenities there. Great for taking bush walks or just relaxing, dogs loved yard and dam.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful and quiet in private bush setting. Well appointed cottage with thoughtful amenities provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting, so serene. For 4 adults not all related was plenty of space, facilities and options. Bed comfortable, plenty of areas to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Lovely place to go to get away from it all. Cottage had everything we needed and was located on a property with lots to do. Host was so accomodating and was always available if needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful retreat into nature

We had such a lovely stay. The cottage is lovely, the bushlands surrounds are beautiful and the hosts made such an effort to make sure we had all we needed. Our dog also loved it - I think it was his best weekend holiday away ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous secluded getaway

Beautiful cottage with heaps of character in a peaceful, nature filled location. Elbert was a delightful host who personalised our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elbert’s property was a perfect choice for a quiet getaway with our two dogs! The dogs loved the space to run around and we had a great time hanging out by the dam, in the canoe, playing tennis and stargazing at night. Elbert also gave some great recommendations for things to do in the area and we even went on a bush walk following one of the trails he’d mapped out. Thanks again for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and very accomodating host. Super helpful but not over-the-top. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful bush setting property, pet friendly is a bonus. Very quiet except for the birdlife. The indoor fire heats the place just perfectly and the pizza oven was great for a nights dinner. Directions to the property were easy and spot on. The host explained how everything worked and was super easy to deal with. The cottage is set up with everything you could need. Excellent kitchen utensils etc. Perfect few days in a perfect location. Would love to stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodation is rustic charming, clean and serene. The perfect place to relax and unwind and very safe and accommodating for our dogs. Elbert is an extremely accommodating host and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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

Bush retreat

Lovely little cottage in the scrub, directions for getting there were good and the facilities matched descriptions provided to us. Watching the birds and other wildlife around us was a lovely bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Searching for a 7 day break away from day to day routines, hustle, bustle and people we discovered Our Forest Cottage - Bush Retreat at Muckleford.It provided peace, stillness, nature, space, calm and tranquility.Perfect!!Elbert was wecloming friendly and helpful. Thankyou Elbert!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay at Muckleford Forest Cottage was genuinely lovely.Elbert was welcoming, and the local tips he shared helped me plan my stay — good coffee, scenic local walks, and plenty of downtime. I loved reading in the hammock and wandering around the property and nearby bush tracks in the quiet, with just birds and trees around.The cottage had everything I needed and felt cosy and easy to settle into. It was the perfect spot for a peaceful solo getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay at Muckleford Forest Cottage. We awoke to birdsong every morning and were cosy and comfortable in the lovely cottage with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Our dog loved it there as he explored the large backyard.Elbert was a great host!We’ll be back.Colleen and Graham.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property in a super handy location

This was a well appointed dwelling with all the mod-cons you need and without the ones you dint’t (like TV). Great sized property, the dogs really enjoyed it. The hosts were very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay at Elbert’s cottage. The cottage is beautifully decorated and very clean. There are plenty of activities on the property, such as playing tennis and basketball, or enjoying a fire by the dam. Elbert is a great host—very welcoming and generous with information. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage and surrounds were inviting and peaceful. Bed linen was beautiful, though we did find the mattresses too firm for us. Everything we needed was supplied and the fireplace kept the cottage cosy and warm. We also enjoyed the bookcase filled with an interesting mix of books and games, as well as the hammock and a fire by the dam to take in the beautiful starry sky. Elbert was friendly, welcoming and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Cozy, clean, mud and brick cottage on a large property, with bush tennis court and a dam. Elbert welcomed us to the property with a fire prelit in the woodstove with enough firewood and kindling to last the trip. A chat about the local area and expansive property followed, with instructions on how to use the woodfire oven. Over the weekend we enjoyed the local hospitality and the excellent accommodation. 10/10, will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

A tranquil retreat

Muckleford Cottage was the perfect place for a weekend out of the city. Myself, my partner and our dog needed somewhere to stay that was close to a friend's birthday celebrations in Campbells Creek. Despite being just 12 minutes from town, the property was located in lush bushland that feels secluded and serene. The cottage itself is extremely cozy, clean and neat, with every comfort provided and more. The smallest of details were thought of like bandaids in the bathroom or incense in the lounge. Though we didn't use the fireplace, all wood and kindling was provided and ready to go and the air circulator did a great job at keeping the place cool in hot weather. Waking up early and wandering the bush trails that surround the property while the sun rose was a real highlight. Elbert was a gracious and friendly host who was more than happy to provide suggestions for places to eat and things to see. I would happily stay here again and would recommend it to anyone seeking some quiet time in the bush. Thank you Elbert and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is a gem. Peaceful and a lovely experience in a mudbrick cottage. A place to unwind, read, play games or have conversations over a glass of wine. The fire certainly keeps the cottage toasty but the thing I loved and used is the long hot water bottles. Just fantastic. Our westie dog Washington had his birthday 9 years today with our other two westies Charlotte-Rose and Chester. Try the Historic Railways Hotel or Das Kaffenhaus.Close to the town of Castlemaine. Elbert communication is really amazing, a very friendly fellow and knowledgeable of the area. Very welcoming. Thankyou Elbert. Our stay was perfect. Will return as it was restful and relaxing. Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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