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Heritage, renovated, miners Cottage in Clunes

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View of front garden from front verandah
Property grounds
Heritage garden, View from driveway
Terrace/patio
Wrap around verandah overlooking heritage garden

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Clunes, VIC
  • Bottle Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Clunes Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Queen's Park
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Heritage, renovated, miners Cottage in Clunes

Step back in time at Paddymelon Cottage, one of the few 1850s still intact. Originally built in 1858 and refurbished by the current owners in 1996/97. The cottage has two bedrooms,one bathroom, an eat-in kitchen, a cosy sitting room with fireplace. Large verandah curls around the front of the cottage enabling outdoor sitting while overlooking the heritage listed parterre garden. Wheel chair access and walk in shower.

One bedroom has a queen sized bed, the other a double futon bed and a single bed.

All linen and towels are provided.

The kitchen contains crockery, cutlery, a double sink, family size fridge/freezer, microwave and a turbo oven is available for your use. The kitchen table comfortably seats six people.

Breakfast provisions are provided. WIFI available.

There is a library of books and DVDs available for you to use.

Ample off-street parking for two cars or one car and a caravan.

Privacy


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Clunes is situated a convenient 30 mins drive from Ballarat and 35 mns from Daylesford.

Castlemaine and Maryborough are both easy 40 mins scenic drives from Clunes.

Clunes has several coffee shops and bookshops to explore.

Property manager

Marlene Tozer
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children 15yrs+ are charged as adult guests.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Vacate by 10.30 am. Close all doors and windows when not in the cottage. Report all breakages or spillages to owner before vacating.
No more than 3 visitors at a time.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Clunes

Located in Clunes, this holiday home is next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Clunes Common Nature Conservation Reserve and Clunes Bushland Reserve, while Bottle Museum and Clunes Museum are cultural highlights. Park Lake Gardens and The Tangled Maze are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Clunes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Bottle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Clunes Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Queen's Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Wendouree - 24 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 29 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Talbot Station - 15 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Haras Café- Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Annies on Fraser - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The High Tea Mistress - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bread & Circus Provedore - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hardware & Fancygoods - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heritage, renovated, miners Cottage in Clunes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heritage, renovated, miners Cottage in Clunes?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heritage, renovated, miners Cottage in Clunes?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Heritage, renovated, miners Cottage in Clunes located?

Situated in Clunes, this golf holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bottle Museum and Clunes Museum. Queen's Park and Clunes Common Nature Conservation Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 74 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paddymelon Cottage
Quiet and restful few days in beautiful up town Clunes. Cottage was very well presented and reminded us very much of our Grandma's house. Good place as a base to tour local area and small towns plus Lambley Nursery which was main purpose of visit. Marlene a gracious and informative host.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing country stay
I spent two nights in January with my two children.The house was clean, comfortable and quiet. Perfect for a country escape.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and clean!
Great location, fascinating little town!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quaint
If you like quaintness, this cottage is for you. I love it...Bed was comfortable enough for us, the little 'extras' provided were delightful. Marlene made a point of catching up with us. Clunes and surrounding area is totally worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
restfull location
lovely little cottage (attached but seperate to main house) very neat with origional features. Close walking distance to main town centre. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

annie-may p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful
thank you was a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy walk to the shops
Conveniently located, just a short walk to the main street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

alec w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paddymelon cottage
Good location for walk to town, well appointed, great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Everything was quick and easy from check in to check out. The little homely touches and care in presentation made it perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Respite close to home
Comfortable, quiet, well appointed for short respite stay. Very well priced and ample room for two
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely relaxing stay - thankyou Marlene.
Very quaint and cosy. Enjoyed Marlene's art.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Goldfields Getaway
Authentic miner's cottage 5 minutes walk from town centre. Old world charm with all the necessary comforts for a short stay. The host, Marlene, was on hand with information and country charm. A good base to explore the nearby gold mining towns of Talbot, Avoca and Creswick. Highly recommended for 2-3 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy Clunes Cottage
Cozy comfortable cottage for our stay on a cool weekend. Ideal proximity to central Clunes and surrounding areas. Lots to visit and do in the area. Our host was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Therese T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in Clunes
I stayed in Clunes for the Booktown event. Paddymelon Cottage was clean, comfortable and convenient, easy walking distance from the main street. Thank you to Marlene the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy Cottage
This was a lovely cottage with all conveniences. The fire was lovely and fresh linen and towels welcome. Very convenient to Ballarat with an easy drive to all attractions nearby. Beds were comfy and it was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike G., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little piece of history
We much enjoyed the historical feel of the home which completed the Clunes experience, plus large garden - perfect for our short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beaitiful old house
Very comfortable, had everything we could need. Wsrm and cosy in very cold weather. Had that 'old house' smell but that is expected. We could have stayed longer if we weren't on a tight schedule.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restored Miners Cottage
This property is a credit to the owner. Excellently presented well equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
rural retreat
Excellent experience. Everything we needed to enjoy the country hospitality of the gold fields region
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LONG WEEKEND
Perfect wee cottage for a long weekend. clean. cosy and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jess S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute, and in a great location!
As a family, we had such a wonderful time staying here! Very child friendly. Short walk to both a skatepark and a playground. Fish and chip shop a stones throw away. Plenty of beds, DVDs, books, and very cute furniture. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Stays did not notify the host we had made a booking and paid in full
Marlene did her best in a difficult situation to host us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Craig K.

ABSOLUTELY Magnificent !!!!!
Staying at Paddymelon was one of the most enjoyable nights out in my life .. a 4min walk to the main st of Clunes for a sensational meal at the National Hotel ... Plesently greeted at the door with the log fire already burning away and the house toasty warm .. All the options set out for us for breakfast and a huge selection of DVD's to chose from when kicking back later in the evening ... just a wonderful place to stay and a beautifully restored old homestead.

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gail N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Marlene Tozer

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We are a retired couple with nine grandchildren. We moved to Clunes in 1996 and have enjoyed our involvement with the local community.
We are both artists, John is a musician and I am a painter-printmaker.
There are examples of my work hanging in the cottage.
When there is a vacancy in the cottage we enjoy evenings on the verandah..

Why they chose this property

This is a historical cottage, built in 1858 in a heritage street. Its proximity to the town centre allows guests a stay without driving. We have a unique view of the Port Philip mine which is one of the earliest digging sights during the gold rush.
While the cottage is totally self sufficient, we live in a building at the back and are available 24/7

What makes this property unique

Paddymelon cottage is self-contained with an outlook of the parterre garden from the bedroom windows.
We have kept historical features in the cottage which was built in 1858.

Languages:

English

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