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

Looking for something special and unique.

Dadswells Bridge, VIC [Location map...]
Up to 28 people
Availability and Pricing
Arriving
For  night.
Adults
Children
Estimated price:
     
From $95 to $120 couple per night
"Friendliness and cleanliness."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Marjorie, -Apr '13

"Very very good"
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Ruth, -Mar '13

"A Very relaxed quiet place to relax and the units are spacious - interesting too. . Max and Jenny are excellent hosts. "
   Guest rating: 4/5 - Russell, VIC -Jan '13

"A great spot for children and relaxation with easy access to the Grampians."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Alan, VIC -Jan '13

"Just lovely! Warm and interesting place full of wonderfull sens of humor, wish to stay longer! Aga"
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Agnes, VICTORIA -Jan '13

"Brilliant accommodation for people with or without children! You can tell they have many years experience in hospitality and know what is important to their guests. Very peaceful and nice setting as w..."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Stefanie, SA -Dec '12

"We loved our first stay so much that we are returning this weekend to our beloved boudoir! The accomodation is modern, and very nice with every apartment having a different fun and funky theme. Max an..."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Bill, -Nov '12

" A truly unique and memorable experience. Fun and relaxed atmosphere. We love that the place is dog friendly. The cabins were clean and spacious. Lots of intersting things to see and do within the vi..."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Elaine, -Nov '12

"We stayed on our way through from Bright to Kangaroo Island. It was a perfect place to stay with the dogs, lots of space to walk them. Beautiful place and a lot of fun."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Karen, VIC -Nov '12

"The 4WD trip with the owner."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Nico, VLAAMS-BRABANT -Nov '12

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
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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.

Rooms and rates

Deals


MID WEEK DEALS.
Stay 2 nights and receive 1 extra night free. Available from 22/2/2013 to 31/5/2013

SCHOOL HOLS DEALS .APRIL @ JULY
Five nights for 2 Adults. + 2 children in a 2 bedroom fully self contained cabin Special Price $450.00
Valid to: 30 Jun 13

Availability

Old Dadswell Town will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 12 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 3.8 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.

Localities:
Ararat accommodation | Dunkeld accommodation | Halls Gap accommodation | Hamilton accommodation | Harrow V accommodation | Horsham accommodation | Nhill accommodation | Pomonal accommodation | Rocklands Reservoir accommodation | Stawell accommodation | Wartook Valley accommodation


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