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The Potager

from $800 for a weekend

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Host: Jane Evans

Address: Golden Point, Castlemaine

Postal Address: RSD 181 Castlemaine VIC 3450

Tel: (+613 or 03) 5472 3714

Email: potager@iinet.net.au

Property Setting: Stunning garden setting located beside a creek in a valley with a largely rural landscape.

Hours/KMs from Melbourne: 1.5 hours / 120km (VicRoads map 59 F3)

Nearest main town: Castlemaine (8km)


	The Potager can be the inspiration for a weekend of adventure; a cosy retreat for reflection or for reviving jaded spirits. You are certain to find the Potager on Golden Point entirely enchanting and memorable.

Property Description:
The cottage was built of local sandstone in the 1850's when Victoria was in the throes of gold fever. Added to and renovated over the years, the cottage is designed around a superb living area with exposed stone walls, a huge open fireplace, slate floors and floor to ceiling glass doors. Decorated with tastefully relaxed flair, the interior is comfortably rustic. Eclectic pieces imbue the place with personality. There is a library full of books, a dining table that can seat 10 and a fully equipped farmhouse kitchen with a breakfast area.

The grounds are another highlight of this appealing retreat. The 4½ acre established garden is sited along Forest Creek. The driveway is lined with towering lombardy poplars which in Autumn provide a brilliant display. Key to the property's namesake is, of course, le Potager or the kitchen garden. A vast herb, vegetable and flower garden has been laid out in a semi-formal plan. Raised beds with stone walls, winding paths, roses, herb borders and perennial beds to create a rich and fragrant tapestry. Like any good Potager it has espaliered fruit trees as well. As if all this wasn't enough there is also a huge swimming pool behind a rose hedge.

Recreational Facilities:
20 metre in ground swimming pool

Number of Rooms: 2 doubles & 1 twin bedroom

Maximum number of Guests: 6 - 8

Bathroom Facilities: 2

Suitable for Children: Yes

Disabled access: No

Smoking restrictions: No smoking inside

Guest Pets Allowed: Well behaved dogs welcome

Resident Pets: Winston, the black labrador

Check In/Out: In 2pm / Out 11am

Description of Rooms/Units:
The accommodation includes three bedrooms. In the original cottage there are two adjoining bedrooms, one with queen size bed and the other has twin beds. These rooms are serviced by a main bathroom. The third bedroom, also with queen size bed, is a detached studio building across a courtyard, which has its own ensuite. Electric blankets and all linen are provided.

The large whitewashed, farmhouse kitchen is fully equipped to handle family cooking with full size stove and fridge, microwave, a substantial timber bench and shelves of crockery and cookware. The same room includes a large country table and chairs by the hearth as well as rustic cabinets around the walls.

Down a corridor is tha main living/ dining room with a soaring timber ceiling, exposed stone walls, a huge open fireplace and a separate bot belly stove. A bookcase covers one wall and original art adds to the unique atmosphere of the space.

Breakfast: Breakfast provisions include cereals, homemade muesli, bread, homemade jams, fruit and free range eggs.

Dining Options: Self-cater or there is a choice of restaurants in Castlemaine (8km)

Guest BBQ Facilities: Yes

Please confirm tariff with hosts prior to reservation.

Tariff: (includes breakfast provisions)
Weekend: minimum booking of $800 for two nights/two couples
Midweek off peak: $550 for three nights for a couple or $800 for 2 couples
Weekly: $2000 to $2500 per week during Summer holidays

Minimum Stay: Two nights

Deposit: 50% on booking

Cancellation Terms: Please obtain full details before booking

Credit Cards Accepted: Sorry, cheque or cash

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