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Cosy studio in walking distance from station, shops and venues

Lakefront apartment in Castlemaine with kitchenette

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Property grounds
In central Castlemaine, Cliffleigh offers an eco-friendly retreat. This studio is a haven for those wanting to unwind or explore, with easy access to trains and facilities.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cosy studio in walking distance from station, shops and venues

Originally the wash-house, this studio is on the Cliffleigh property located in central Castlemaine. Travel green – the studio has been engineered for minimal environment impact. It is located close to trains and major facilities, so can be accessed by those without cars. It has all the requirements of those wanting to tour or simply chill out.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

For a range of obvious reasons the main house is out of bounds.
Ping our dog likes to wander do not left her out of the inner steel gate

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
VIC, Castlemaine

What's nearby

  • Restorers Barn - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Old Castlemaine Gaol - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hadfield's Rod Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Castlemaine Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Buda Historic Home & Garden - 3 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Castlemaine Station - 16 min walk
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Bird Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Saffs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Shedshaker Taproom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Johnny Baker Downtown - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Hotel - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy studio in walking distance from station, shops and venues pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy studio in walking distance from station, shops and venues?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy studio in walking distance from station, shops and venues?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy studio in walking distance from station, shops and venues located?

Situated on a lake, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of A.C. Sinclair Sanctuary, Restorers Barn, and Clinkers Hill Bushland Reserve. Victorian Goldfields Railway - Castlemain Station and Kalimna Point are also within 1 mi (2 km). Castlemaine Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Cosy studio in walking distance from station, shops and venues Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 95 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell T.

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

lovely little stay

thoroughly enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

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

Fantastic

Cosy, clean and quiet - great for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brigitta B.

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

Cozy Property

A pleasant stay with all amenities within a five minute drive. Perfect stay anytime of the year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN A.

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

Castlemaine

Terrific for what we wanted for a one night stop.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris W.

Christmas night

We had a lovely peaceful night, clean comfortable bedding, quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

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

Thankyou

Very good location- we’ll set up for what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky little studio. Clean and comfortable and had everything i needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

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

Quaint cottage

Lovely cozy cottage with all amenities placed in an interesting historical garden. Close to shops/cafes in main street. Loved the fresh milk and raisin bread in fridge when we arrived-lovely touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Loved it!

Cosy on a cold weekend. We walked into town for dinner and them had a very comfy night's sleep in the cottage. The beautiful garden is really peaceful and the impromptu garden tour was much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

My P.

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

Nice little place

Excellent place to stay for a night or two, very tidy, beautiful gardens. Nice host.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taras D.

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

Cosy short term stay

Place was perfect for what we wanted. - small cosy space close to the town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita H.

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

Cosy hideaway

Glad I stayed there,a peaceful little retreat
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

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

Quirky and interesting

Enjoyed our stay, very comfortable and in interesting surrounds with a hospitable host and appreciated the breakfast left for us, very tasty
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Great short stay

This place suits us very well for our short stays in Castlemaine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan P.

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

Great accommodation

Awesome little place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

william L.

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

Family gathering

The accommodation was great for a couple. Light, comfy bed and enough room to feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John K.

Liked: Communication, location

Convenient

The property was very basic it was fairly clean, the area was extremely quite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rod D.

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

Happy guests

The cottage is very comfortable, well appointed and full of character. It's well located and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eden M.

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

Good stay

What we needed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

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

This was the perfect countey escape

It was close to town but still felt really private. Loved the whole vibe of the place with the overgown cottage garden and beautiful brick arch as you enter. Everything inside was clean and well presented.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

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

Beautiful and welcoming

Such a lovely studio in prime location. The owner came for a quick chat after I’ve checked in. Delicious fruit bread for breakfast. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisette D.

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

A lovely little getaway

A lovely studio stay that provided me and my wife an easy end to a personal day... saying goodbye to a loved one. The studio was presented in a clean and fresh way surrounded by the beauty of Castlemaine. Thanks, Lisette.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine I.

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

Wonderful. The housekeeper must do a great job. Everything that you need is at hand.

I felt welcome and it was a very quiet and private place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Walter G.

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

Was good

Just good
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gail G.

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

Easy and charming

The studio apartment is a charming place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024