Butterworth Cottage

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Butterworth Cottage
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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.6
  • The entire place is yours
  • 538 ft² size
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
    In all areas • 204 Mbps
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Butterworth Cottage in Castlemaine offers a 4-star holiday home with two bedrooms and a living room. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, a terrace, and a saltwater swimming pool with a view. Modern Amenities: The property features a fully equipped kitchenette, balcony, and free WiFi. Additional facilities include a garden, terrace, outdoor seating area, and barbecue facilities. Convenient Location: Located 98 km from Melbourne Airport, Butterworth Cottage is near attractions such as The Convent Gallery Daylesford (36 km) and Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens (37 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for room comfort and convenient location, Butterworth Cottage ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    “Great setting, very quiet, super clean and comfortable.”
  • Rowland
    Australia Australia
    “Very warm & cosy with choice of heater & wood stove. Plenty of firewood”
  • Seth
    Australia Australia
    “Farm fresh eggs, milk, coffee, tea and condiments were provided. Appliances were all brand new. It was a cold night but wood heater warmed us up nicely.”
  • Renae
    Australia Australia
    “Beautiful cottage with lovely amenities. Really appreciated the milk and fresh eggs, as well as having a kitchen that was well-stocked with tea, coffee, oil, salt and pepper. Made using the kitchen feel like home.”
  • Vivienne
    Australia Australia
    “Very well appointed. Comfortable bed. Secluded. Very clean. Under cover car parking. Enjoyed the chocolate pretzels and the very fresh eggs.”
  • Hayley
    Australia Australia
    “Such a lovely space tucked away in the bush (but within walking distance to where we wanted to go). Cosy cottage with all the amenities that we needed for our quick get away - including being able to cook our own bbq dinner. We had visits from...”
  • Kulwant
    Australia Australia
    “Host was very pleasant and approachable. She had left us some eggs, coffee and fresh milk. Also all the essentials like salt pepper oil etc! Extra towels! Had put the heater on so it was nice and warm. She uncovered the pool as our grandkids...”
  • Brenda
    Australia Australia
    “Location was great for where we needed to be. Cleanliness and comfort were spot on. Everything we needed. Loved the seclusion and quiet.”
  • Natasha
    Australia Australia
    “The beautiful surroundings of bush land and the children loved checking for eggs in the chicken coop.”
  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    “Although breakfast wasn’t supposed to be provided, there were fresh farm eggs, plenty of milk, tea and coffee waiting for us. There were even instructions on how to get mor eggs from the hen house if we wanted. Thank you!!!!!”

Hosted by Lisa and Steve

9.6
Host review score
Lisa and Steve
Under new management, Butterworth Cottage is beautiful, simple, sustainable and welcoming accommodation in a prime location. A private sanctuary in the nestled in corner of our expansive garden, it feels secluded and remote, yet lies only a 1km walk from the heart of Castlemaine. At Butterworth Cottage the morning sun filters through leafy branches, casting playful patterns on the floor. The native garden is alive with the warble of magpies, the chirp of blue wrens and the call of frogs. Listen quietly and you might spot an echidna or sugar glider passing by. Here, in our hidden oasis you can unwind, immerse yourself in the bush surroundings, and to find your own peaceful hideaway. As guests at Butterworth Cottage you can soak in the bath, warm your spirit by the fire during winter evenings and collect eggs from the chooks. During the golden summer days you can enjoy a refreshing dip in the communal saltwater lap pool with views of Mt Franklin (Lalgambuk). The pool is used by cottage guests and our family. Perfect for a romantic getaway or a family. Butterworth Cottage has a queen size bed in the main bedroom room, and two small kid size beds in the ‘Snug’ room which is perfect for building cubby houses, or can fit a third adult at a pinch (one bed is standard size, the other is 1.56 m long, both are narrower than standard single beds.) Butterworth Cottage is located 850m from the Castlemaine Train Station, and 1.5 km from the Castlemaine Visitor information center.
We are Lisa and Steve, and in November 2024 we took over the lovely Butterworth property from Shirley. We are travellers, having embarked on countless long-distance bike rides and hikes around the globe. Now, we’re delighted to share our favourite corner of the world with you. Butterworth Cottage embodies the ideal refuge we seek when we crave a break from the tent on our travels - peaceful, clean and in walking distance to great food. While check-in is remote, if you'd like advice we'll be happy to help you out with suggestions about what to see and do, where to ride, play swim and eat around Castlemaine.
Castlemaine is a former gold mining town. It is renowned as a vibrant artist community and boasts great food, wine and beer options. It's a great place for outdoor fun with great riding, walking and swimming spots to explore. It's an easy day trip to Daylesford, Kyneton, Bendigo, Trentham and Maldon.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Butterworth Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot always available
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.

Please note that pets are not allowed due to regular guests allergies.

Late check out fee" of $50 per 30 minutes or part thereof.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Butterworth Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.