Ambrose Cottage

1850's stone & brick miner's cottage
Cosy, comfortable and crafty.
Bright eat-in kitchen with modern conviences
Antique Clawfoot Bath
Off street, undercover parking.

Ambrose Cottage - cosy and comfortable.

4/41 Hunter Street,, Castlemaine, VIC [map...]

Up to 3 people, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

Cosy 1850s cottage, eat-in kitchen (with dishwasher), queen-size bed and TV, separate lounge with TV/DVD/VCR/CD and library; a/c, laundry. Pet-friendly. Private yard.

Guest Reviews (17)

"The cottage was beautifully clean and had lots of unexpected extras. It was like being invited to stay at someones home. Absolutely highly recommended"

- Lesley, VIC -Jan '10

"Our stay at Ambrose Cottage was excellent - top quality, special treats and comfort. Could not have asked for a better pet-friendly back yard - grateful to know our Great Dane was safe and he just ha..."

- Trish, VIC -Jan '10

"Wonderful place, very quaint place the little "extras" so lovely and thoughtfull great for dogs to have free run and be secure. A delightful place to stay"

- Lorraine, VIC -Dec '09

"Had an absolutely delightful stay. Cottage had everything we needed, and was private, warm and cosy. We were particularly impressed with the secure backyard for our dog. It was great to not have to wo..."

- Tracy, VIC -Sep '09

"Very nice, everything was as expected and we were made most welcome. We will be recommending this cottage to others."

- Michael, VICTORIA -Sep '09

"Ambrose cottage provided absolutely everything and more for our overall comfort and pleasure. The extra bonus being that it is also pet friendly. We would definitely stay again any time."

- Shirley, VIC -Jul '09

"Stayed 17/18 July 2009. As regular accommodation users - Ambrose Cottage is one of the best - clean, comfortable, good value for money and well-equipped plus little extras often not found in other ac..."

- Jenny, VIC -Jul '09

"Excellent accommodation, a very comfortable bed, good facilities, very cosy."

- Sandra, VIC -Jun '09

"We enjoyed our stay at Ambrose Cottage and the dog friendly environment. We are keen to stay again some time in 2009. The quality of the accomodation was fine and of good value. Ruth was most help..."

- Joan & Lindsay, VIC -Nov '08

"Excellent, attractive, clean and comfortable, good bed, great service. Ideal and we could take the dog."

- Sandra, VIC -Sep '08

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Independent review Jul 09 - Holiday Inspirations

Accreditation and awards for 'Ambrose Cottage':

2008 National Winner TakeABreak Self contained holiday accommodation

Cottage, Bed & Breakfast

You will enjoy our warm and cosy miner’s cottage, complete with comfortable bed, colour TVs, a library of books, games, DVDs and videos, and a private BBQ set in our colourful cottage garden. The cottage has reverse cycle split system air-conditioning, as well as off street, covered parking.

We can provide a generous selection of breakfast ingredients so you can prepare yourself either full cooked breakfast or simple continental, in the well-appointed full kitchen (including dishwasher). A full laundry is also available for your convenience.

After a busy day out enjoying the many features of historic Castlemaine, and are located centrally to many of Castlemaine’s fine historic homes and CBD, and only 5 mins walk from Castlemaine's wonderful ‘Buda’ homestead, you may choose to enjoy a quiet and cosy night in, relaxing in our antique claw foot bath or enjoying to our selection of CDs or DVDs.

Come and enjoy all that Castlemaine has to offer while enjoying your comfortable, affordable, private accommodation in a very convenient central location.

Companion pets are welcome and the rear yard can be secured. Please give us details when booking.

Check in is usually after 3pm and checkout before 11am but these nominal times can often be varied by arrangement, where circumstances permit, to suit your requirements.

Locality

Two minute walk to 'Buda' historical home and gardens.

Less than ten minute walk to cafes and CBD.

Short walk to Castlemaine art gallery - one of the finest regional galleries in Australia.

Two blocks from 24 hour vet.

Short drive to historic township of Maldon and its famous railway.

Property

Historial 1850s stone and brick four room miner's cottage. Antique clawfoot bath.
Full eat-in kitchen, including dishwasher.
Full laundry.

Enclosed rear yard great for pets, especially dogs.

Associations

Mount Alexander Shire Tourism services

Holiday experiences

Heritage Trail, Museums and Galleries, One Night Bookings Welcome, Pet friendly

Facilities

Air conditioning, Bath, BBQ, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, CD Player, Continental Breakfast Available, Continental breakfast provisions available, Continental breakfast provisions supplied, DVD, Fans, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, No smoking, Pets Welcome Indoors, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied

Heritage Trail

Heritage trail, Heritage buildings nearby

Museums and Galleries

Museums and galleries, Museums and/or galleries located nearby

Pet friendly

Cats are permitted, Small dogs (less than 11 kg) are permitted, Medium dogs (11 kg to less than 34 kg) are permitted, Large dogs (34 kg or heavier) are permitted, Pets are permitted inside, Secure, fully fenced running area, Food and water bowls provided, Bedding/sleeping area provided

Rooms and rates

$120 per night accomodation only.
$130 per night with continental breakfast.
$140 per night with supplies for full breakfast.
$700 per week with full breakfast supplies provided.

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