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Tuckpoint

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Heritage Charm and Modern Luxury

60 Kennedy St, Castlemaine, VIC [map...]

Up to 4 people, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

Tuckpoint offers a unique self contained accommodation experience, making it a perfect retreat for couples or a group of friends. 1907 heritage charm merged with contemporary luxury makes Tuckpoint a getaway with style.

Guest Reviews (1)

"Accommodation was of a very high standard, and very tastefully furnished. Everything we needed was there ... and of such exceptional quality. Looking out on to the garden from the kitchen/living a..."

- Jenny, VIC -Oct '09

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Cottage, Bed & Breakfast

Situated in the Historic town of Castlemaine, Tuckpoint offers a unique self-contained accommodation experience, making it a perfect retreat. 1907 heritage charm merged with contemporary luxury makes Tuckpoint a getaway with style. A warm fire, soft couch, a queen size bed so luxuriously inviting. Relax with a good book, snuggle up and watch a DVD or take a long soak in the bath. Cook your own candlelit gourmet dinner, dine alfresco in a beautiful garden setting or stroll around the corner to one of the many local cafes or restaurants.

Distinguishing features of Tuckpoint:

Accommodation for six. Two bedrooms - one with queensize bed and another with two single beds. Queensize, leather sofa bed in sitting room. Wood heater for ambience and heating. Inverter for precise temperature control. Fully equipped kitchen. Courtyard with outdoor dining and BBQ facilities. Hearty breakfast provisions using fresh and local produce.
TV/DVD sound system, Computer with broadband and wireless.
Shower for two and a deep, spacious bath. Laundry facilities - washing machine and dryer.

Languages spoken: English(Conversation)

"Found Tuckpoint on a web site when looking for accommodation in and around Melbourne,
What a lovely cosy cottage, big comfy bed, large kitchen with absolutely everything you could need, sunny sitting room, I wish we had more time to enjoy it ( only in Australia 5days) Castlemaine is a very pretty area filled with history, our hosts gave us a guided tour".

Locality

Six minutes walk to Post Office, three minutes to railway station.

Castlemaine is an acclaimed historic golfields town. It is rich in culture and the arts. Castlemaine abounds with antique shops, galleries, fine restaurants and enticing cafes.

Associations

Castlemaine Tourism Service
National Trust

Holiday experiences

Adult retreat, Art & Craft, Birdwatching, Body Treatments, Bushwalking & wilderness, Close to Public Transport, Eco-friendly, Golf, Heritage Trail, Honeymoon, Horse riding, Luxury, Museums and Galleries, Romantic getaway

Facilities

24 hour reception, Air conditioning, Bath, BBQ - Gas, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, Business Centre, CD Player, Continental breakfast provisions available, Continental breakfast provisions supplied, DVD, Fans, Internet access, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Log fires, No smoking, Pets not allowed, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking, Videos/DVDs Supplied

Adult retreat

Adult retreat, Tranquil and quiet with no interruptions, Adult retreat.

luxurious with books,mags,music,dvds.

Art & Craft

Art and Craft, Art and Craft experiences located nearby.

Csatlemaine is a cultural hub with many artists and writers living here with studios to visit as well as excellent galeries.
Threadbare patchwork is also here for those interested in the craft.
The Castlemaine Arts Festival is held biennially in March and the next one is in 2011.

Body Treatments

Body treatments, Body treatments available on-site through mobile service, Body treatment services located nearby.

A masseur can be arranged.

Bushwalking & wilderness

Bushwalking and wilderness, Bushwalking and wilderness experiences located nearby, Bushwalking maps provided, Located near a National Park, Bushwalking and wilderness.

Many walking tracks in the goldfields national parks including great dividing range tracks

Close to Public Transport

Close to public transport, Transport can be arranged from closest public transport facility at no extra charge, Bus service, Train service, Close to public transport, Public transport within 5 minute walk.

trains arrive and depart hourly from Melbourne
Tuckpoint is 5 min walk from the station

Eco-friendly

Eco-friendly, Building designed along eco-lines, Building made from ecologically friendly materials, Recycling facilities available, Eco-friendly.

Designed by architects "Lifehouse" for sustainable living

Golf

Golf, Golf course located nearby, Golf clubs available.

2 very good golf clubs nearby

Heritage Trail

Heritage trail, Property is itself a heritage building, Heritage buildings nearby, Heritage trail.

castlemaine evolved during the gold rush of 1850 and there are many historic homes and buildings to explore, Tuckpoint being one of them.

Horse riding

Horse riding, Horse riding available nearby, Horse riding

Luxury

Luxury, Luxury ensuite bathrooms, Luxury.

Only the best in furnishings and linen provided

Museums and Galleries

Museums and galleries, Museums and/or galleries located nearby, Museums and galleries.

three galleries within walking distance and a museum

Romantic getaway

Romantic, Accommodation just for two, Wood fire, Private living and recreation areas, Bathrobes available for guest use, Romantic.

Any requests are happily catered for

Rooms and rates

Two bedrooms - master bedroom has queen size bed, second bedroom has two single beds. The sitting room has a queen size leather sofa bed. Tuckpoint can sleep 6 adults. All bedding and all linen is provided.

Luxurious sitting room with wood fire. Comprehensive kichen and living room with wireless braoadband, TV, DVD and airconditioning.

Spacious bathroom with deep bath and shower for two.

Outside dining furniture and bbq.

Best deal guarantee applies to this property.

Weeknights [ Sun - Thur ] - $160 per night per couple $40 per night for each extra person
-1 night only is $200 per couple and $50 per night for each extra person.
Friday, Saturday and holidays- $180 per night per couple and $40 per night for each extra person
-1 night only is $250 per couple and $50 per night for each extra person

Book 6 nights and 7th night no charge

Tuckpoint (sleeps 6):

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