The Verandah at Clunes

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The front door used to grace a parisien apartment building.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Clunes, VIC

Queen's Park

6 min walk

Clunes Museum

9 min walk

Clunes Common Nature Conservation Reserve

10 min walk

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Verandah at Clunes is a new architecturally designed house on a hilltop with the best views that historic Clunes can offer. The design features the Australian rural vernacular style, with the verandah wrapping around the whole house and providing enough space for outdoor dining and entertainment, no matter what the weather.
The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 with queen beds, and one with twin beds. All the bedrooms open on to the verandah with glazed french doors. The huge country-style kitchen has an open fireplace, and is fully equipped, including a TV with Netflix and the all important coffee machine!
A separate and intimate Study also has an open fire and TV, and all the books you could hope to read.
There are 2 bathrooms, a Laundry and a walk-in pantry.
The house has central heating and cooling, and ceiling fans for the summer months.
Pets are welcome, but please, not on the furniture, and be aware that the property is not fenced.

There is a bus and train service from Ballarat to Clunes, but travel by car is the easiest and quickest way to get to Clunes.
The best local dining and shopping is 10 minute's walk or 1 minute's drive away in Fraser St. Fraser St is the beautiful main street that has been regularly featured in movies due to its pristine condition since the heady days of the Goldrush in the last half of the 19th Century. Clunes also features the best Lolly Shop in Victoria.
Clunes is home to the famous Book Fair in May, and there are farmers and craft markets a-plenty in Creswick, Talbot and Clunes. The Clunes annual Agricultural Show is an event not to be missed!
The house was designed to be a sanctuary for the weekend, and a place to recover and re boot from the stresses of modern life. We hope it does this for you!

Property manager

Sarah Cameron

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Unless by prior agreement

Pets

Pets allowed

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Unless by prior agreement

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Clunes

Located in Clunes, this holiday home is next to a golf course. Clunes Museum and Creswick Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Clunes Common Nature Conservation Reserve and Clunes Bushland Reserve. Park Lake Gardens and The Tangled Maze are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like winery tours.

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Clunes, VIC

What's nearby

Queen's Park - 6 min walk
Clunes Museum - 9 min walk
Bottle Museum - 16 min walk
Sovereign Hill - 30 min drive
Lake Daylesford - 33 min drive

Getting around

Talbot Station - 17 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

‪O'Haras Café- Bakery - ‬10 min walk
‪Mango's Take Away - ‬18 min walk
‪The High Tea Mistress - ‬8 min walk
‪Quigley and Clarke - ‬8 min walk
‪Twankeys - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Verandah at Clunes pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Verandah at Clunes?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Verandah at Clunes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Verandah at Clunes located?

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

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Shawn P.

25 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful getaway

This house was wonderful, and we hope to stay again next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad J.

16 Nov 2023

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

Bucolic bliss!

Once again, Sarah has outdone themselves by creating an ambience that reflects her work as an artist and homemaker. After spending four nights the other week, we simply had to return for several more nights in the heritage listed town of Clunes. Comfort and warmth were met by us as my lovely Lady lazy d-Daisy romped the grounds checking the borders for varmints.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad J.

27 Oct 2023

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

Stunningly bucolic!

What a stunning house and wonderful host. Clunes is so bucolic that it will take your breath away.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JIMI R.

13 June 2023

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Relaxing Beautiful and Clean

Absolutely love this accomodation. Beautiful view and very homely. Pictures on the app don’t do it justice. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

21 May 2023

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

A perfect weekend

From the welcoming lights and warm house, to the set fireplaces and artwork, this was a perfect weekend away with our family. The house was immaculately presented in every way, on a hill overlooking town, and dog friendly too.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

rosalyn d., Sydney, Australia

11 Apr 2023

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

Semi-rural Luxury

Everything about this property is wonderful. It is the kind of deep-verandah'd farmhouse that I wish I had grown up in. Designed and creatively appointed by the owner, the house sits above the village of Clunes with views stretching across to mountains beyond. It has every (high quality) facility you need and some you hadn't thought of. It is easily the best holiday rental I have experienced.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

28 Mar 2023

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Spectacular Destination

Verandahs was an absolutely brilliant destination for a weekend away. The house was spectacular with such an artistic decor. Everything we needed was provided. We had a fabulous family break away. It was perfect. Thank you, Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zelda V.

26 Dec 2022

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

Escape from the City Rush

The house is officially my dream house. The house is extremely spacious with a beautiful hallway, spacious kitchen, not to mention the verandah right around the house. We were 3 adults and 1 child and each one could enjoy their own space. The artistic detail in and around the house will inspire anyone who loves art and is artistic of nature. Time stood still for us for 3 days. I also loved the open spaces around the house. One of the best stays we had.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan T.

23 Dec 2022

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

Fabulous and unique

Wonderful property. Beautiful views. Amazing garden and artwork. The wrap around verandah allows comfortable outdoor eating and communing. A real gem!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett M.

5 Dec 2022

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

Country living with style!

My cousins and I had a wonderful girls weekend at the Verandah House in Clunes. The photos in the listing don’t do it justice! – Sarah has done a wonderful job creating a beautiful and comfortable space to have a relaxing stay. Amenities are great, pantry stocked well, and rooms spacious. We thoroughly enjoyed eating alfresco in multiple spots on the Verandah and drinking wine as the sun set over the lovely view of Clunes. Sarah was great at responding to our queries and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

miriam p.

29 Nov 2022

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

Great place

Great house, love the artwork!! Not stingy on amenities, well designed beautiful property.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen O.

3 Nov 2022

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

Relaxing Mini Break

Couldn't fault this property, only stayed a couple of days but it was so lovely, everything had been thought of. A highlight was relaxing by an open fire in the evening.. Can't wait to stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

14 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful Time

This is our second stay in Clunes at this lovely farmhouse. We wanted to come back in Winter to experience the lovely fireplaces. They did not disappoint. It is very special sitting out on the deck overlooking the town of Clunes. We will be back. Wendy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

louisa e.

11 Sept 2022

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

a beautiful space

We had a lovely weekend here. Excellent value. The house is beautifully decorated with paintings/ murals and beautiful textiles. The 3 bedrooms are spacious, bathrooms are clean and modern and kitchen well appointed. We loved the open fireplace in the kitchen. The wide verandah is beautiful but unfortunately it was too cold for us to spend too much time out there- enjoying the amazing view down to the town. It would be wonderful to sit out there on a summers day. Highly recommended and Hopefully we'll be back soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Elise H.

23 Aug 2022

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Gorgeous house that oozes character

We loved our stay at Sarah’s place. The house is spacious and comfortable, and filled with books and art. It was the perfect place for our weekend getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mario M.

18 July 2022

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

Amazing house!

Our family had such a great weekend at the Verandah at Clunes. The house is stunning and has really lovely views off of the back of the property. Our days started out sitting by the fireplace in the kitchen with a cup of coffee and finished in the same spot in the evening with a glass of wine, so cozy! Loved the covered deck that wrapped around the entire house, so many good spots to sit outside and take in the scenery. The kitchen is really well stocked, as is the rest of the house. Also worth noting that we found the house great for kids as it's single story, has wood floors (easy cleanup), and has lots of space. The rooms and beds were really comfortable, and even though it was very cold in Clunes over the weekend we were nice and toasty inside. Right around the corner from the charming Fraser Street in Clunes with some great shops which we really enjoyed seeing. Definitely recommend this house for a relaxing weekend away or a catchup with family and friends. Sarah is so lovely and was such a pleasure to deal with, thanks so much for letting us stay at your amazing house. Can't wait to come again in the summer!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

29 May 2022

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A brilliant eclectic very comfortable home

We had a fabulous stay at this well appointed warm house. The views are beautiful and the neighbourhood is quiet and an easy stroll to town. Thoroughly recommend a stay here, our only issue was as people who sew the lighting isn’t ideal.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eva W.

1 May 2022

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

Best house ever!

The house is wonderful. It is extremely comfortable and the styling is amazing and interesting. It has everything you need (and more). We were a group of 3 couples staying for two nights on the weekend but I wish we could have stayed longer. Will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria D.

21 Apr 2022

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Perfect rural getaway

Loved staying here. Beautiful house with a perfect view over Clunes. Full wrap around verandah ideal for morning tea or afternoon drinks. Two open fireplaces, great kitchen, comfy beds. Thoroughly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

6 Mar 2022

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Verandah House Wedding weekend

Let me start by saying the photos don’t do this place justice. Verandah House is absolutely beautiful. The views are spectacular. The house is spotlessly clean, the amenities are new and modern but the house feels like it has been there for 100 years. The kitchen layout is the best for families to enjoy time together, having a drink by the fire or playing games around the beautiful kitchen table. It was hot when we arrived and the house was beautiful and cool with the air conditioner on for our arrival. We slept very comfortably and cool. There was so many beautiful spots on the verandah to sit that I had to keep moving so as to enjoy every aspect. The artwork had to be the highlight. I really took my time walking around what felt like a gallery admiring every single piece. I will definitely be back, I think I found my secret escape from the city for when I want to disappear from my busy life and just relax. Thank you Sarah, what a spectacular job you have done!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgina G.

27 Feb 2022

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The view

The pictures do not capture this amazing property.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alistair M.

26 Feb 2022

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Wonderful home in a great location

We had a lovely weekend getaway at The Porch in Clunes with family and friends to celebrate my "significant" birthday. What an amazing home! We all loved every single detail of the home and it's grand proportions and scale. The verandah is wonderful as are the twenty four hour ever changing views of the landscape. Thanks for hosting us. We will be back for sure. Sharon & Alistair

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

23 Feb 2022

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Weekend away

We loved our stay at Clunes. The house was fascinating and so comfortable. We couldn't decide if our favourite place was the comfy library or the verandah overlooking the view. Would love to come back in Winter

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay W.

31 Jan 2022

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Beautiful modern home with an old time vibe

Wonderful home overlooking Clunes with beautiful big proportioned rooms and hallways and a wrap-around verandah with places to soak up the serenity at any time of day. The house contained everything we needed and the Clunes community is warm and welcoming.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022