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Fossickers Retreat

Quiet 5 acre mud brick retreat, overlooking state forrest in the golden triangle of Victoria.

Great country getaway

Bowenvale, VIC [Location map...]

Up to 4 people, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

Availability and Pricing

Arriving

For night.

Adults

Children

Estimated price:

From $120 to $120 couple per night

Guest Reviews (9)

"We loved this unique & comfy cottage in bush setting. Packed with character & everything provided. Fantastic little upstairs reading loft with interesting local history books & gold maps. The logfire ..."

- Susanne, VIC -Aug '11

"We loved the little fruit bat that was resting beside the front door! Lovely little cottage - all faclities provided, not far from town and nestled in bush. Lovely and quiet too! We are dressage..."

- Gwyn, VICTORIA -Apr '11

"We had such a relaxing visit. It was peaceful & the cottage was beautiful! Comfy beds & a lovely deep bath in a tranquil bush setting. The billabong out the back was full, the chorus of frogs was a d..."

- Justin, TAS -Apr '10

"Great accommodation just a few minutes out of town. So good in fact that we've booked it again for later this year!"

- Mark, VIC -Nov '09

"AWESOME! excellent all round, lovely and warm with a great fire place, very quiet area, and lots of room!"

- MEL, SA -Aug '09

"absolutly fantastic first class highly recommended a great host and friendly"

- Craig, VIC -Jul '09

"Love the shape & design of the cottage and the fire place, enjoyed gold detecting in the state forest across the road. Great value for money, lovely hosts. Would definitely go back again for the packa..."

- Susie, VICTORIA -May '09

"Fossicker's Retreat is a beautifully presented cottage. Perfect for a relaxing weekend away. Great location, and excellent value for money!!"

- Jan, VIC -Apr '08

"FOSSICKERS RETREAT WAS BEAUTIFUL, RELAXING AND IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A WEEK END AWAY WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT."

- David, VICTORIA -Apr '08

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Cottage, Holiday house

Self-contained mud brick cottage set on 5 acres of natural bush at the site of the Chinaman's flat gold rush of 1857. It overlooks the Timor state forrest with its wonderful birds and wildlife. The cottage offers 1 queen and 1 double bedroom with open living to kitchen and lounge. It has a cosy wood fire, fully equipped kitchen and laundry. An upstairs relaxation area is perfect to unwind and read up on the local history (books supplied)

Languages spoken: English(Conversation)

Locality

We are located 45 min from Ballarat & Bendigo, Other towns close by include, Maldon (20min), Talbot Clunes, Dunolly, Tarnagulla & many other old gold towns. Major attraction here is the Maryborough Railway Station. Gold prospecting both with detector & panning is popular in this area of the "Golden Triangle. Many wineries are located within our area & we are only 20 min from the Pyrenees wine region of Avoca.

Attractions

Site of Welcome Stranger gold nugget.
Historic Maryborough railway station.
Central Goldfields art gallery
Central Goldfields & Pyrenees vineyards
Dunolly historic buildings.
Timor Grand Duke mine arch.
Talbot historic buildings
Maldon noteable township.
Maryborough civic square

Holiday experiences

Adult retreat, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Golf, Honeymoon, One Night Bookings Welcome

Facilities

Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Bath, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, CD Player, DVD, Fans (ceiling/standard), Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Log fires, No smoking, Pets not allowed, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking, Videos/DVDs Supplied

Fishing

Fishing spots available nearby, Boat storage/parking available onsite

Golf

Golf course located nearby

Fossickers Retreat

Bowenvale, VIC, Australia

Rooms and rates

Standard rate at all times, no surcharges apply

Fossickers Retreat (sleeps 4)

Base rate

$110.00/night.

$110.00/weekend-night.

$550.00/week.

220.00/weekend.

$20.00 /person /night over 2 people

All prices in $AUD

Deals

Complimentary bottle of wine & chocolates on arrival, 3 nights accommodation, contenintal breakfast, dinner for 2 one evening at local hotel, complimentary use of gold detector and late checkout. Cost : $299.00.
You MUST mention this deal when booking
Valid to: 31 Dec 12

Availability

Fossickers Retreat will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 8.5 hours)

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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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