19 Butterworth Street, 3450 Castlemaine, Australia
#5 of 23 hotels in Castlemaine
Guests' ChoiceBased on 87 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
6.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 April 2024
Juanique
AustraliaThe 2nd bedroom - kids beds - In defence of the owner we only read this after the booking was made.
Very cosy and clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Tyndall
AustraliaThe shower was a bit temperamental and more hanging space would have appreciated
Very easy to find. Really appreciated the sensor and colourful lights! Really comfortable bed and the ceiling fan plus the air-conditioning was a bonus. Selection of DVDS were great and kitchen facilities exceptional. Really loved the fresh eggs! Bonus was the view which looked out to the chooks! I also really loved the balcony and accompanying mountain view. The wildlife was amazing there, even got visited regularly by a family of inquisitive and cheeky magpies Undercover parking was really appreciated too. Loved this place and would definitely return
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Carol
AustraliaThe bush setting with the lap pool was just lovely.Still close to town with all things Castlemaine has to offer.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Amelia
AustraliaNothing
Beautiful setting, feels like you are off the grid but situated close to town
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
John
AustraliaMaybe a little far from town. No car
Serentity
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Karen
AustraliaTechnology needs a refresh. Second room was fine for 1 small child as we took our guard rail, not sure about lower bed for practicality.
Well appointed private cottage. Chickens and fresh eggs a big highlight for our pre schooler. Bed was very comfortable but a little small for us both. Great to have a splash in the pool to cool down.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Maryann
AustraliaPersonally, I do like to close blinds in the evening but the main living space windows were uncovered. Including a low viewing window that you could look out of if you used the bath. As mentioned there was sufficient bush around but I admit to being a bit of a prude!
The Cottage was tucked away behind the main house and we were greeted by a family of carolling magpies and the clucking of a couple of hens in nearby the chook pen. The Cottage was screened by native bushland which could be viewed from every window. The place was nicely appointed and had everything we required (no dishwasher, but we didn't need that). We did not get to meet our host, Shirley, but we were able to communicate by SMS, if required. Information on the local eateries was listed on an Excel spreadsheet - very handy!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Deanna
AustraliaUnfortunately our child couldn't sleep in the bunk bed as it didn't have a guard rail, so it was too dangerous.
A gorgeous cosy cabin, perfect for a winter's getaway with a small family. We enjoyed the fire and the kids loved the chickens.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Julie
Australiahard to find with no signage
loved the peace & quiet and being among the trees
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 25 April 2023
Graham
AustraliaVery cosy cottage. Great location to Castlemaine and the railway hotel.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 18 April 2023
Nigel
United KingdomGood views and closish to centre of Castlemaine.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 10 March 2023
John
AustraliaWifi super slow, need a repeater from the main access point. No sunny outdoor area, faced south.
Clean, comfortable very quiet, natural surroundings. Well provisioned. Heating aircon good. Wood burning stove would be great in winter. Kids bunk bedroom small and really cute, primary school kids within have a ball there. Fresh eggs from the chickens outside the window a nice touch.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 25 February 2023
Tom
Australianeeds handrail installed in the shower and the front steps need replaced/repaired
modern facilities
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 6 February 2023
Sana
AustraliaLocated in bush surroundings and the pool was lovely. A quaint little cottage.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2022
R8medusa
AustraliaLovely, quiet cabin at the back of main residence. This was just the country get away we were looking for. Waking up every morning to fresh air, trees and birds was just beautiful. The cabin had everything we needed, cooktop (no oven), very decent sized fridge, crockery, cutlery, towels (and pool towels). We loved the pool and having a chat to the chooks! Shirley was a great host!
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 29 December 2022
Amy
AustraliaButterworth Street is unsealed, which means taking it slowly in a rental car, but otherwise not an issue at all.
Eggs were provided by the friendly chickens (which you can see from the kitchen window) and there was milk in the fridge on arrival. Bathroom was huge with a bath tub and walk-in shower. Good quality toiletries provided. Plenty of hot water and good water pressure in the shower. Kitchen was well-stocked with everything I needed. Comfortable bed and a ceiling fan in the bedroom which was essential over a few hot nights. Air conditioning was also very efficient in the kitchen/living room. Well-lit access path was helpful when coming back late in the evening. You really feel like you're surrounded by nature with the sounds of crickets, frogs and birds. Windows are all screened, so you can open them up and let the air flow when cool enough.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 7 December 2022
Traecey
Australiabeautiful location, good basic facilities, private and quiet
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 1 October 2022
Adalene
AustraliaRemote yet close to everything. Clean and very comfortable beds.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 16 September 2022
Elizabeth
AustraliaLovely cottage, and a very accommodating host. Even did my washing for me!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 21 August 2022
Jenny
AustraliaThe woodfire and a bath are amazing features.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 13 August 2022
Tracey
AustraliaA great cosy little place not far from town. Perfect for a little getaway. The bed was very comfortable. Loved that I could have fresh eggs from the chickens on the property. The owner was very kind and helpful.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 24 July 2022
Melinda
AustraliaIf I had to be picky I’d would say during the colder months, heating in the bathroom would have good. We put on the split system on the kitchen wall to blow some warm air into the bathroom.
Loved the whole place. Well equipped kitchen. Plenty of room. Very warm and cosy with the fireplace. Great sized bathroom, and equally large bath and shower. The bedroom was very comfortable and had a lovely view out the glass doors. Definitely recommend it to anyone and would love to come back again.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 16 July 2022
Rosemary
AustraliaQuiet, attractive bush setting
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 22 May 2022
Amanda
AustraliaWe loved the privacy , comfort and our stay
Stayed in May 2022
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