This grand old hotel has been stylishly refurbished to house 10 modern rooms, each with own ensuite and Queen size beds. Fantastic views across the village of Woodend and Mt Macedon. Relax and kick-back in the friendly atmosphere of our groovy bar and lounge and enjoy the 7 Holgate draught beers, a superb local wine list and gourmet restaurant. Warm and friendly atmosphere.

Holgate Brewhouse is a family owned 100% independent craft-brewing company, cranking out classic beer styles on our microbrewing plant in Woodend - 45 minutes north of Melbourne CBD in the central highlands of Victoria. Located at the historic Keatings Hotel, which was originally built as the major stop-over point en-route to Bendigo, to give both passengers and horses a well-earned rest.

ACCOMMODATION
Our rates include breakfast and are fantastic value, incorporating a stay-over in the historic refurbished hotel and a short-wander up-stairs after dinner. Enquire about our packages - Dinner,Bed and Breakfast OR Spa Package OR Beer Tasting packages OR Brewery Tour Package OR Winery Tour package

Mountain View Rooms – our largest rooms, beautifully appointed with built-in ensuite and fantastic views over the village of Woodend and across to picturesque Mt Macedon.

Village View Rooms – large rooms, beautifully appointed with spacious ensuites and fantastic views over the village of Woodend to the Gold Course.

Alley Room – our smallest room, equally well appointed, spacious ensuite and views over the roof-tops of Woodend

Situated in the heart of the village of Woodend, Holgate Brewhouse at Keatings Hotel is an easy location to get to - and is a great spot to base yourself for further trips around the Macedon Ranges, Daylesford and Spa Country and the Goldfields. Woodend is only 45 minutes drive from Meloburne CBD, or come by traina with the V/Line station only 2 minutes walk away. Also easy access to Tullamarine air-port, which is 40 minutes by car/taxi.

WHAT TO DO ??

There's heaps of great stuff to do in the Macedon Ranges - why not stay the weekend at Holgate Brewhouse at Keatings Hotel and indulge yourself. Of course there are all the Holgate beers to check out on Draught, and enjoy the dining experience at our fabulous restaurant and live music in the bar. But there are many other activities while you're up this way, such as:

Winery Tour - many fantastic small wineries producing cool climate wines. Ask our staff for a guide
Gardens - check out the historic private gardens on Mt Macedon, or the Botanic gardens at Kyneton and Malmsbury
Walking - heaps of great tracks on Mt Macedon and at Hanging Rock
Rock-Climbing - again Mt Macedon is the place to go
Hanging Rock - picnic, BBQ, walking and sightseeing ; tonnes of fun at picturesque Hanging Rock
Mt Macedon - check out the views on top of the Mount, and the Memorial Cross is a must see
Mountain Biking or Road Biking - many great options around the region
Massage and Day Spay - ask our staff for your guide to local options right in Woodend
Art - local art groups and exhibitions are very active in this region
Antiques - Woodend boasts some of best local antique stores, also try Kyneton , Lancefild and Malmsbury
Waterfalls - fantastic picnic spots and sightseeing at local waterfalls - Trentham Falls near Trentham and Stanley Park Falls at Mt Macedon
Horse Racing - excellent local calendar at both Kyneton and Hanging Rock. See Kyneton Racing Club for details.
Woodend - or just kick-back at Holgate's and read the paper by the fire.

ONe of the best parts of a stay at Holgate Brewhouse at Keatings Hotel is the Holgate locally brewed beer, superb local wine list and fresh produce on our menu for a gourmet dining experience.

....THE BEERS
Our beers are all traditionally brewed with pure Macedon Ranges water and NO artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or process aids. Our Real Ales are served from Beer Engines fully imported from England - these babies pump up the ale from the cellar in the time honoured tradition.

You can even buy a Tasting Paddle, a 8 x 90mL sampler tray of the Holgate range of draught beers.


......BAR & LOUNGE
Relax and kick-back in the friendly atmosphere of our groovy bar and lounge and enjoy the 7 Holgate draught beers, a superb local wine list, Byron Bay grown coffee, newspapers, great views across the village of Woodend and a friendly and warm atmosphere. Live most Friday and Saturday nights.

.......RESTAURANT
Check out our restaurant and outdoor dining courtyard - featured in both the 2005 Age Good Food Guide and Cheap Eats - offering modern Australian menu including house-made pasta, breads, cakes and platters of local produce. Many of the dishes, including our Fish and Chips and Beef & Ale pie, are cooked using the Holgate beer - and the menu includes beer matches with the dishes.

Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Bar, Bath, Business Centre, Conference facilities, Continental Breakfast Available, Continental breakfast provisions available, Cooked Breakfast Available, Day Spa, Ensuite, Fans, Faxing Facilities, Hairdresser, Internet access, Lake nearby, Linen supplied, Log fires, Massage, Masseur, Meeting/Banquet facilities, No smoking, Pets not allowed, Restaurant, Spa Bath, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Tour desk, Wheelchair accessible facilities