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Old Dadswell Town

town hall pub
town hall pub
Chloe and Jack feeding the ponies
Our olde time lolly shop a step back in time
visiting wildlife and chickens
Robbies Barber Shop
barber shop lounge area
bordello bedroom
lounge in bordello cabin
bridge bakery
outside Cobb @ Co
Our Hot Rods

We are located in the Scenic Northern Grampians area at Dadswells Bridge.Our Themed cabins provide a fun atmosphere for group getaways with friends and family. National winners takeabreak 2009

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Dadswells Bridge, VIC [Location map...]

Up to 28 people

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If you are bringing pets with you we need to know the type, size and number.Pets only allowed by prior arrangement. Please note we have some cabins that are not pet friendly.

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From $95 to $120 couple per night

Guest Reviews (41)

"Excellent place to stay if you want to escape the rat race. Max, Jenny and little Jess are wonderful hosts and very entertaining around the open fire at night in the town hall after busy days touring ..."

- Annette, -Nov '11

"Excellent acc and especially the welcome from the owners,just a lovely place stay. "

- Judy, -Oct '11

"Quirky interesting property"

- Ian, -Oct '11

"Central location to the Grampians,Stawell, etc"

- Maitland, SOUTH AUSTRALIA -Jul '11

"Kids and Adults loved the property. Max and Jenny great hosts. Max had the kids in stiches. Great night sitting in front of the fire. Will be back"

- Tim, SA -Apr '11

"We have a larger group, so we were able to book the place out. It was ideal to be able to have the getaway with just our friends on site."

- Rodney, -Mar '11

"Stayed in the Post Office on the way to Adelaide & on the way back in the Barber Shop. Both excellent & my dog had a lovely time meeting the wildlife! If in the area will definately stay again."

- Julie, NSW -Feb '11

"Max and Jenny were great hosts and they have a wonderul property."

- Robert, VIC -Jan '11

"We stayed in the Post office which was just great for our overnight stay to Melbourne. Max and Jenny are great hosts and we loved all the memorabilia. we lock forward to taking a group back to stay a..."

- Des, SOUTH AUSTRALIA -Jan '11

"It was in the countryside so we loved the wildlife and peace and quiet. You could mix with others guests if you wanted to in the common room but each cottage had a verandah to sit on. Lots of kangar..."

- Heather, QUEENSLAND -Dec '10

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Independent review Feb 10 - Holiday Inspirations

Accreditation and awards for 'Old Dadswell Town':

Horsham Tidy Towns/Sustainable Communities National Winner 2001

2010 State Winner (VICTORIA) TakeABreak Unique Holiday Accommodation

2009 National Winner TakeABreak Unique & Unusual Accommodation

2009 National Winner TakeABreak Group Holiday Accommodation

2007 Finalist TakeABreak Best Places to Stay

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 , Other domesticated animals reside at the property

Although we do not have fenced cabins we do have 280 acres of bush that well controlled dogs are allowed off leash.

Cottage, Holiday unit, Holiday apartment, Self-contained apartment

Country-style self-contained cottages with a touch of nostalgia, history, memorabilia and our good old Aussie humour.
We have a large mob of kangaroos and wallabies here as regular visitors as well as plenty of other local wildlife on our 280 acres.In spring we have native orchids all thru the property and this is a great time to explore the grampians region.
There are five spacious two bedroom cottages which sleep four. Our one bedroom cottages are ideal for a couples getaway. We also have some cabins with sofa beds for an extra guest or 2..

Our shearing shed-style Town Hall has a great atmosphere for communal get togethers, with a large open fireplace and rustic tables and chairs. New additions to the town, Our Olde Time Lolly Shop and farm animals for the children.

Mad Max's Garage is a car nut's heaven, with hot rods and motoring memorabilia lining the walls, ideal for car clubs and groups. It even has its own 50s-style diner.

We have gentle bush walks around our property or for something more challenging its only a five minute drive to mountain climbs. With Halls Gap only a 20 min drive away our town is an ideal base for you to explore this wonderful region.We are also an ideal overnight stop for guests travelling between Adelaide and Melbourne.

Locality

We are in the Northern Grampians area close to Roses Gap, Wartook and Halls Gap. We have excellent views to the Grampians and a large kangaroo and emu population roam the property. There are also some friendly farm animals for the children to feed and pet.

Property

Please note some min. nights apply during long weekends and special local events.

Associations

.Horsham and Grampians Local Tourism association.

Holiday experiences

Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Great view, Motor Bike Friendly, One Night Bookings Welcome, Pet friendly, Rockclimbing & Abseiling, Romantic getaway, Unique and Unusual, Walking or Hiking, Wedding venue

Facilities

24 hour reception, Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, CD Player, Continental breakfast provisions available, Cooking facilities, DVD, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Heaters provided, Kitchen, Lake nearby, Level access, Linen supplied, Microwave, No smoking, Parking, Pets Welcome Indoors, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Reverse cycle heating, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Wheelchair accessible facilities

Birdwatching

Bird-watching available on-site, Information provided on local bird population and sightings

Bushwalking & wilderness

Bushwalking and wilderness experiences available on-site, Bushwalking and wilderness experiences located nearby, Located near a National Park.

We have 280 acres of beautiful bush full of native orchids and flowers in season.We also adjoin the Grampians National Park and State forest.

Family Friendly

Games/videos for children under 5 available, Games/videos for children over 12 available

Farmland Experiences

Farm animals live on the property, Cattle, Chickens, Horses, Dogs, Guests able to interact with the farm animals.

Our animals are all friendly and we keep them for a hobby as we are not a working farm. We also have quiet wallabys here that visit us.

Fishing

Fishing spots available nearby, Local fishing knowledge available, Boat storage/parking available onsite.

Our lakes and rivers in the local area are full and well stocked with fish.This is the first time in many years that we can promote fishing here. If you have fished here in the past now is the time to try a return visit.

Gay & Lesbian friendly

Offers a high degree of privacy, All guests welcome.

When we have a group booking of the whole property we can guarantee complete privacy.

Motor Bike Friendly

Motor bike riders welcome, Motor bike parking available.

We are located on a main sealed road, but we do have a 1km. of gravel road leading up to the cabins.

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, Other domesticated animals reside at the property.

Although we do not have fenced cabins we do have 280 acres of bush that well controlled dogs are allowed off leash.

Rockclimbing & Abseiling

Rockclimbing and/or abseiling facilities nearby.

We are 10 mins drive from the Grampians area which is famous for its rock climbing. Also Mt Arapiles is a 35 min drive away also a rock climbing destination.

Wedding venue

Group accommodation available, Marquee weddings possible, Wedding venue only, catering to be arranged externally.

Our property is ideal if you are looking for a smaller unique venue for your wedding. We can arrange Caterers and Celebrants for you.

Old Dadswell Town

Dadswells Bridge, VIC, Australia

Rooms and rates

1 Bedroom cabin $95.00 couple per night
$495.00 per week.
2 bedroom cabin sleeps 4 $120.00 couple per night
Extra adults sharing 2 bedroom cabin $20.00 each
Extra child sharing cabin $10.00 each
Weekly per cabin $595.00 for up to 4 guests

One bedroom cabin $95.00 per couple/night
$450.00 weekly.
Two bedroom cabins $120.00 per couple/night
$ 20.00 Adult/$10.00 child sharing
$575.00 week for 4 guests

post office (sleeps 2 - One Queen size bed in combined Lounge/Bedroom.This cabin is suitable for an overnight stay only as it has limited cooking facilities.)

Base rate

$100.00/night.

$550.00/week.

2 bedroom cabins (sleeps 4 - One Queen size bed. Two single beds)

Base rate

$120.00/night.

$650.00/week.

$20.00 /person10.00 /child /night over 2 people

truck-inn-motel (sleeps 2 - This is a unique cabin built on the back of an old truck. Suitable for a young couple only. Has one double bed.)

Base rate

$95.00/night.

$95.00/weekend-night.

$500.00/week.

190.00/weekend.

All prices in $AUD

Availability

Old Dadswell Town will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 12 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 9.7 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 Old Dadswell Town 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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