Ashwood

  • lounge
  • single bedroom
  • Regular visitors
  • Poplars in the roadway
  • Nice environment for walking
  • Curious neighbours
  • Neigbouring cottage
Seclusion in park-like setting - in the bush - kangaroos and birdlife - great environment for children - farmstay-style experience - Walking tracks and goldfields relics - Heritage Goldfields National Park - Mins to Castlemaine - Covered parking

Ashwood - family-friendly accommodation in a park-like setting

Fryerstown, VIC
Up to 5 people, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 2
Availability and Pricing
Arriving
For  night.
Adults
Children
Estimated price:
     
From $110 to $120 couple per night
"So peaceful, beautiful & relaxing. We saw birds that we hadn't seen for years in the city. Four days just wasn't long enough for me but I can always look forward to the next stay. Thank you."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Alison, -Nov '11

".The property was great , extremely comfortable quiet and peaceful if you want a real break from the world this is the place to go to."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Valerie, -Mar '11

"Our Ashwood stay- A Poem! Serene and quiet and not far from town, A nice cosy place to relax and wind down. Bouncing on the trampoline, or wander along the creek; stay for a night or two , or ..."
   Guest rating: 4/5 - Ruth, VIC -Jul '10

"Loved the peaceful environment, lots of wood provided for a comfy fire. Children enjoyed the kangaroos."
   Guest rating: 4/5 - Kim, VIC -May '09

"Had a great stay, even though it rained. The fire gave it a cosy feel and the rain didn't stop the kids from donning their raincoats and riding their bikes up and down the driveway. Great for explor..."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Pam, VICTORIA -Jul '08

"Wonderfully peaceful and relaxing stay for all. Kids loved being able to ride bikes and watch the visiting kangaroos. Wood fire was enjoyed during the chilly nights! Great location to do day trips to..."
   Guest rating: 4/5 - Joanne, VICTORIA -Jul '08

"We had a very relaxing time. "
   Guest rating: 3/5 - Danielle, VIC -Jun '08

"The perfect place for a holiday. Beautiful surroundings, peaceful setting, comfortable accomodation. Ideal for recharging the body, mind and spirit. I am sure you will also welcome the un-invited ..."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Patricia, VICTORIA -Apr '08

"We loved our stay at Ashwood. Set in lovely gardens in a serene setting, there was plenty of room for the children to play and adults to relax. Highlights were the trampoline, the box fire heater for ..."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Paul, VIC -Sep '07

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Holiday house


This one and a half acre property is a great base from which to explore the cultural and historic attractions of the Castlemaine district.

Just a few minutes easy driving to Castlemaine township. the house offers seclusion and tranquillity in a natural setting. Kangaroos are regular visitors to the property and birdlife is abundant.

The property is fenced and offers an ideal and safe environment for children. There is lots of space to run around and trees to hide behind. A long gravel driveway gives plenty of scope for riding a bike within the confines of the property. There is also a padded trampoline to play on.

Head out the gate for a pleasant stroll around Fryerstown, or follow one of the many walking tracks in the Goldfields National Park, with their fascinating relics of the past such as stone miners' huts and blacksmiths' forges. The popular picnic spot of Vaughan Springs is also nearby.

Further afield you can make an excursion to Daylesford, an easy twenty minute drive. Bendigo is a half hour. Picturesque villages like Guildford and Newstead, and the many ancient cottages and farmhouses which dot the landscape make this region a photographer's paradise.

Recent Comments from our Guestbook:

- "Nice and cosy, with plenty of wildlife."

- "I loved it, although I only stayed 3 days I loved it. Me, Mum and my grandparents had so much fun."

Locality


Fryerstown is a goldfields village situated on the Melbourne side of Castlemaine. The trip takes about 1 hour 15 minutes from the outskirts of Melbourne.

If coming from Melbourne, we recommend you come up via the picturesque 'back road' from Malmsbury - a great drive!

Alternatively, turn off the Calder at Elphinstone and head towards Castlemaine, passing through Chewton until you reach the soccer ground.

Turn left at Fryers Road.

Look out for the impressive Duke of Cornwall engine house (a genuine relic of the gold rushes) which is on your right as you approach Fryerstown.

Property


The house is easily accessible from a made road and there is ample undercover parking.

The open plan living, kitchen and dining areas are spacious. The TV lounge has a warm and cosy slow combustion heater (wood supplied) and TV. There are also an air conditioner and electric heater.

The kitchen is well equipped with a full-size fridge and electric oven and hotplates. There is cutlery and crockery, an electric mixer and a radio/CD Player.

The bathroom has a bath and separate shower. The house has two toilets.

The laundry has a front-loading automatic washing machine.
An iron & ironing board are supplied.

There is an outside clothesline.

This is a non-smoking house.
No pets please.

Holiday experiences


Adult retreat, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Heritage Trail

Facilities


Air conditioning, Bath, Books/Magazines Supplied, CD Player, DVD, Electric stove, Iron and ironing board, Kitchen, Lake nearby, Laundry facilities, Log fires, Microwave, No smoking, Pets not allowed, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Washing machine

Rooms and rates


Availability

Ashwood will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 24.9 hours)

Please note that sometimes your computer's spam filter or your ISP may inadvertently block the operator's response email. If you do not receive a prompt response, taking into account that  Ashwood may not be able to contact you after hours, you should check your 'junk' mail folder or contact the property with the details we will send in your confirmation e-mail.

The telephone number and contact details for this property will be emailed to you once your enquiry/booking has been sent.


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