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The Cherry Orchard

The Cherry Orchard
$350 for a weekend for two

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Host: Jane Evans
Address: Golden Point Road, Castlemaine
Postal Address: RSD 181 Castlemaine VIC 3450
Tel: (+613 or 03) 5472 3714
Email: potager@iinet.net.au

Property Setting: Rural setting in a valley alongside Forest Creek where the first alluvial gold was found at the goldfield known as the Mt Alexander diggings.
Hours/KMs from Melbourne: 1.5 hours / 115km (VicRoads map 59 F3)
Nearest main town: Castlemaine (8km)

The Cherry Orchard is a dear little cottage hideaway in the Central Victorian Goldfields. For the explorer at heart there are plenty of bush walks in the area with many interesting relics of the goldmining days in and around the villages of Chewton, Fryerstown, Vaughan Springs.

Property Description:
This charming two bedroom 1870's miner's cottage has benefited from a thoughtful restoration. The quaint weatherboard and stone building is located on two acres with an old fruit orchard full of figs, apples, pears and cherry plums. The surroundings host abundant bird life and grazing kangaroos can be seen in the adjacent paddocks and among the tall gums. A delightful cottage garden adds colour and interest with roses, nepeta, olives, and herbs. A paved barbecue area is found at the rear where terraced stone walls and old out buildings stand as reminders of times past.

The interior of the cottage can be described as 'designer rustic'. Simple white walls and ceilings with artful use of rustic furniture and objects helps to create an endearingly simple charm.



Accommodation Details

Number of Rooms: 2 bedrooms
Maximum number of Guests: 4
Bathroom Facilities: 1
Suitable for Children: Yes
Disabled access: No
Smoking restrictions: No smoking inside
Guest Pets Allowed: Well behaved dogs welcome
Check In/Out: In 3pm / Out 11am

Description of Rooms/Units:

The cosy, fully self-contained cottage has a separate dining room with an open fire, a well equipped kitchen and a living room with a combustion wood stove.

The bathroom features the restored, original, pink, 'claw foot' bath.

There are two bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with twin beds. Quality linen and towels are provided.
Open fire


Meals

Breakfast: Breakfast provisions include cereal, free range eggs, bread, homemade jams, tea and coffee.
Dining Options: Self cater with a fully equipped kitchen or dine out at a choice of restaurants in Castlemaine 8kms away
Guest BBQ Facilities: Yes


Tariff

Please confirm tariff with hosts prior to reservation.

Tariff: (includes breakfast provisions)
Weekend: Two nights with late Sunday check out - $350 for a couple.
Midweek: Two nights $300. Three nights $350 for a couple
Extra persons - $25 per person per night
Weekly Rate: Summer - $600. Winter $700
Minimum Stay: Two nights on weekends
Deposit: 50% on booking
Cancellation Terms: Please obtain full details before booking
Credit Cards Accepted: Cheque or cash only


Miners Cottage The garden
Simple rustic interior Bathroom with claw foot bath
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