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Heritage, renovated, miners Cottage in Clunes

Vacation home in Clunes with kitchen and balcony

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Step back in time at Paddymelon Cottage, a charming 1850s home with two bedrooms and a cosy sitting room featuring a fireplace. Relax on the large verandah overlooking the heritage-listed parterre garden or unwind with books and DVDs from the library.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Heritage, renovated, miners Cottage in Clunes

Step back in time at Paddymelon Cottage, one of the few 1850s still intact. Originally built in 1858 and refurbished by the current owners in 1996/97. The cottage has two bedrooms,one bathroom, an eat-in kitchen, a cosy sitting room with fireplace. Large verandah curls around the front of the cottage enabling outdoor sitting while overlooking the heritage listed parterre garden. Wheel chair access and walk in shower.

One bedroom has a queen sized bed, the other a double futon bed and a single bed.

All linen and towels are provided.

The kitchen contains crockery, cutlery, a double sink, family size fridge/freezer, microwave and a turbo oven is available for your use. The kitchen table comfortably seats six people.

Breakfast provisions are provided. WIFI available.

There is a library of books and DVDs available for you to use.

Ample off-street parking for two cars or one car and a caravan.

Privacy


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Clunes is situated a convenient 30 mins drive from Ballarat and 35 mns from Daylesford.

Castlemaine and Maryborough are both easy 40 mins scenic drives from Clunes.

Clunes has several coffee shops and bookshops to explore.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Printer

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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Ensure the electrical appliances are switched off at the wall where possible.
Close all doors and windows.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Vacate by 10.30 am. Close all doors and windows when not in the cottage. Report all breakages or spillages to owner before vacating.
No more than 3 visitors at a time.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children 15yrs+ are charged as adult guests.

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
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Paddymelon Clunes Clunes
Paddymelon Cottage Clunes Clunes
Paddymelon Cottage Clunes Private vacation home
Paddymelon Cottage Clunes Private vacation home Clunes
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About the neighborhood

Located in Clunes, this vacation home is next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Clunes Common Nature Conservation Reserve and Clunes Bushland Reserve, while Bottle Museum and Clunes Museum are cultural highlights. Park Lake Gardens and The Tangled Maze are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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What's nearby

  • Bottle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Clunes Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Queen's Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Clunes Bushland Reserve - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Clunes Common Nature Conservation Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Talbot Station - 15 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Haras Café- Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Fifty Two - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪National Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Widow Twankey's Chocolates & Sweets - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Annie's on Fraser - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heritage, renovated, miners Cottage in Clunes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heritage, renovated, miners Cottage in Clunes?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heritage, renovated, miners Cottage in Clunes?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Heritage, renovated, miners Cottage in Clunes located?

Situated in Clunes, this golf vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Bottle Museum and Clunes Museum. Queen's Park and Clunes Common Nature Conservation Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Heritage, renovated, miners Cottage in Clunes Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 83 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

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

Very comfortable and clean!

Great location, fascinating little town!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne K.

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

Easy walk to the shops

Conveniently located, just a short walk to the main street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

alec w.

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

Paddymelon cottage

Good location for walk to town, well appointed, great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely heritage cottage and equally lovely host. Quiet and relaxing place to stay for our long weekend away. The town is long past its boom days but retains a lot of its charm regardless as well as its recognition of its gold mining history and its focus on being a "Book Town", including a Booktown festival in March. The pub does a very enjoyable meal and a good coffee at one of the cafes and quality pie at the bakery is readily available. Easy drive to bigger centres and other small towns.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Respite close to home

Comfortable, quiet, well appointed for short respite stay. Very well priced and ample room for two
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda D.

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

Cosy and delightful cottage

The cottage is very homely, good heating and electric blankets. Very comfortable beds and a great. location. A short walk to the town. Quiet and relaxing. No stove but microwave and electric frypan was fine. Loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

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

Relaxing country stay

I spent two nights in January with my two children.The house was clean, comfortable and quiet. Perfect for a country escape.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

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

restfull location

lovely little cottage (attached but seperate to main house) very neat with origional features. Close walking distance to main town centre. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Therese T.

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

Stay in Clunes

I stayed in Clunes for the Booktown event. Paddymelon Cottage was clean, comfortable and convenient, easy walking distance from the main street. Thank you to Marlene the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen W.

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

Paddymelon Cottage

Quiet and restful few days in beautiful up town Clunes. Cottage was very well presented and reminded us very much of our Grandma's house. Good place as a base to tour local area and small towns plus Lambley Nursery which was main purpose of visit. Marlene a gracious and informative host.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

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

Goldfields Getaway

Authentic miner's cottage 5 minutes walk from town centre. Old world charm with all the necessary comforts for a short stay. The host, Marlene, was on hand with information and country charm. A good base to explore the nearby gold mining towns of Talbot, Avoca and Creswick. Highly recommended for 2-3 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

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

quaint

If you like quaintness, this cottage is for you. I love it...Bed was comfortable enough for us, the little 'extras' provided were delightful. Marlene made a point of catching up with us. Clunes and surrounding area is totally worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Beaitiful old house

Very comfortable, had everything we could need. Wsrm and cosy in very cold weather. Had that 'old house' smell but that is expected. We could have stayed longer if we weren't on a tight schedule.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney D.

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

Good location

Cozy house and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Cosy and homely

A comfortable cottage set in a bygone town full of character. Easy access to the cottage with all you need for a few days away in a beautiful area of Victoria.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

annie-may p.

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

wonderful

thank you was a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

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

Beautiful location

Everything was quick and easy from check in to check out. The little homely touches and care in presentation made it perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty N.

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

Lovely relaxing stay - thankyou Marlene.

Very quaint and cosy. Enjoyed Marlene's art.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennie P.

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

Comfy Clunes Cottage

Cozy comfortable cottage for our stay on a cool weekend. Ideal proximity to central Clunes and surrounding areas. Lots to visit and do in the area. Our host was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martelle B.

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

Cosy Cottage

This was a lovely cottage with all conveniences. The fire was lovely and fresh linen and towels welcome. Very convenient to Ballarat with an easy drive to all attractions nearby. Beds were comfy and it was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike G., Melbourne

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

A little piece of history

We much enjoyed the historical feel of the home which completed the Clunes experience, plus large garden - perfect for our short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline s.

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

LONG WEEKEND

Perfect wee cottage for a long weekend. clean. cosy and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

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

rural retreat

Excellent experience. Everything we needed to enjoy the country hospitality of the gold fields region
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

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

Restored Miners Cottage

This property is a credit to the owner. Excellently presented well equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess S.

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

Very cute, and in a great location!

As a family, we had such a wonderful time staying here! Very child friendly. Short walk to both a skatepark and a playground. Fish and chip shop a stones throw away. Plenty of beds, DVDs, books, and very cute furniture. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023