Walk to Sovereign Hill, Cafes & Shops from this historic, pet-friendly villa.

9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Golden Point, VIC

Sovereign Hill11 min walk
Ballarat Town Hall15 min walk
Ballarat Base Hospital3 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)76 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Llanfyllin House was built as a wedding gift for the daughter of a prominent local businessman & politician in the late 1800's, and this beautiful 3 bedroom villa reflects the prosperity of goldrush good fortune.

Located 90 minutes from Melbourne, the residence is centrally located to all of Ballarat's major tourist attractions, vibrant food & wine scene and is surrounded by parks & nature walks. Llanfyllin House remains largely as it was when originally built and has been painstakingly furnished true to the era, providing guests an immersive, historic Ballarat experience - right down to the chickens in the backyard.

Open fireplaces in living, dining & master bedroom, luxurious French linen bedding, piano, formal dining room & sun filled deck area within fully enclosed & private backyard, suitable for pets. Walking distance to Sovereign Hill & The Gold Museum, shopping, cafe's & restaurants, parks & nature trails.

Property manager

Jo Powell

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

By prior arrangement only.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

Note from host: By prior arrangement only.

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ballarat

This villa is located in Golden Point (Ballarat), a neighbourhood in Ballarat. Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Her Majesty's Theatre and St Patrick's Cathedral. Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Bird World are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Golden Point, VIC

What's nearby

Sovereign Hill - 11 min walk
Ballarat Town Hall - 15 min walk
St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 3 min drive
Ballarat Base Hospital - 3 min drive
Ballarat Wildlife Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

Ballarat Station - 19 min walk
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Mallow Hotel - ‬12 min walk
‪The Grapes Hotel - ‬4 min walk
‪Sushi Nova - ‬10 min walk
‪Grill'd - ‬13 min walk
‪Golden Crown - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Sovereign Hill, Cafes & Shops from this historic, pet-friendly villa. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Walk to Sovereign Hill, Cafes & Shops from this historic, pet-friendly villa. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Sovereign Hill, Cafes & Shops from this historic, pet-friendly villa. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Sovereign Hill, Cafes & Shops from this historic, pet-friendly villa. located?

Located in Golden Point (Ballarat), this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Sovereign Hill, Gold Museum and Her Majesty's Theatre. Ballarat Town Hall and Lake Esmond Botanical Garden are also within 1 mile (2 km). Ballarat Station is 19 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nina W.

29 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cultural get away with modern convenience

It was a lovely house that gives the warmth of my grandparents place. Very cosy, full of thoughtful details and convenient modern touches for kitchen and toilet.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Diane K.

6 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Review

The place was lovely and roomy. Though there is a discrepancy as they advertised 1 bedroom with 2 queen beds but there is only 1.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John N.

1 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovley Home

Great place to stay, clean, lots of room, quite, comftibal, real country hospitality.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

8 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property, great location

We had a group staying here for a girls weekend. The house is absolutely stunning with plenty of space for everyone. So many thoughtful touches and such an easy location to get around, easy walking distance to cafes and town.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

29 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Property is close to town and transport. Perfect holiday

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

29 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent option for a stay in Ballarat

I couldn’t believe my good fortune in having the opportunity to have a one night stay at Llanfyllin at relatively short notice with my partner, daughter & pet Otto in tow. The hospitality provided exceeded our expectations and the efforts by our hosts were second to none. The house is large & comfortable with many surprises inside & out. The location is close to the city centre and the neighbourhood is picturesque. Communication with our hosts was welcoming & professional. We look forward to having a return to Llanfyllin in the future for a longer visit.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

2 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Lovely period property. Had a great time with the family and Miniature Schnauzer. The back yard is well secured for small dogs.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jo Powell

I am a stylist, author, musician & history lover. Using my nationally awarded styling skills, I have created a space where guests come to relax, unwind & step back in time, to when life was simpler. I count myself as blessed to be just the fourth custodian of this exquisite home and am looking forward to sharing its story & this pretty city with those who come to stay at Llanfyllin House or be married at Ballarat Marriage Registry.

Why they chose this property

Golden Point is Ballarat's oldest suburb and this beautiful home was built during the height of the goldrush by a prominent local businessman & politician, reflecting all the spoils that were possible as a result of the gold rush.

Having had only 3 previous owners, the home remains largely as it was originally built and has been painstakingly furnished true to the era, so that guests may have a more immersive experience of what it was like to live in Ballarat at that time - right down to the chickens in the backyard.

To ensure guest comfort, modern conveniences have not been overlooked but have been added as discretely as possible

What makes this property unique

This property has a long and esteemed history. The home remains in near original condition and is decorated as a closely as possible to the style of the era, reflecting the lifestyle of those who were the previous owners. Llanfyllin House is the perfect place to step back in time and enjoy life as it was during a simpler time.