CHESTER COTTAGE - DESIDERATA BY DESIGN, NEXT TO BOTANICAL GARDENS, CASTLEMAINE
2.5 BRMS/ 2 LIVING ROOMS/ 3 BATHROOMS/ 2 WOOD FIRES/CENTRAL HEATING/ GARDENS/NO PETS
FROM $650 PER NIGHT + CLEANING
Drawing on Castlemaine’s proud artistic legacy and the owner’s creative roots, Chester Cottage in Castlemaine offers guests the opportunity to stay in a historic home thoughtfully transformed into a haven for lovers of art, design and modern creature comforts. The owner grew up nearby in a lively, artistic family and, following an international career as a designer, decided to bring her love back home.
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space.
Staying here is savouring the very best of Castlemaine, from the produce provided, to works by local artisans. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house comfortably sleeps five adults and includes two separate living areas, a modern, fully equipped kitchen, wood fireplace, central heating, smart TV and a bath. The garden has been newly landscaped and there is a grand verandah and many peaceful nooks to relax in. Every detail has been considered to create a beautiful, retreat for aesthetes and anyone wishing to surrender to serenity and luxury.
If you can bear to leave the property, the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens, Buda Historic Homestead and The Mill, arguably the hub of Castlemaine with a complex of vintage wares, galleries, breweries, design studios, coffee roasters, farm produce, a cheese room, bakery and many other businesses are close by. For more about Castlemaine and things to do in the area read on…
CASTLEMAINE
Castlemaine took off as Victoria’s second biggest city during the gold rush era but is built on Dja Dja Wurrung Country home of Djaara people who continue the work of their ancestors and play a prominent role in the community. To discover more about the Djaara people, the Visitor Information Centre in Castlemaine hosts a permanent exhibition and walking tours can be arranged.
The discovery of gold in 1851 brought many entrepreneurial and creative people to Castlemaine, including two famous women, Lola Montes, famous for her Spider Dance and Fanny Finch, hospitality queen and suffragette. The five Leviny sisters, who lived at Buda were instrumental in the international arts and crafts movement and the region has been home to generations or artists.
Today, the Castlemaine State Festival is held every two years and the Catlemaine Jazz Festival,is held annually over the Queens birthday weekend. Theatre Royale hosts international and local performers and a cinema. Lot 19 provides studios and gallery space for a diverse array of contemporary artists. Northern Books puts on literary events and Stoneman Books in town stocks an excellent range of reading material.
NUTS + BOLTS
There are three bedrooms, two with queen beds and one with a single bed and additional swag mattress for children. There are three bathrooms, including two ensuites
Everything is provided for cooking and hosting at your home away from home. The two ensuite bathrooms have walk-in showers and the full bathroom comes with a claw foot bath.
Outside there is a lovely manicured garden to experience along with vegetable plots, and a separate studio, sleeping another two guests may be rented on request.
Guests have exclusive access to the entire house and garden surroundings.
Due to the local wildlife, the property is unsuitable for dogs.
Due to the ponds on the property, the house is unsuitable for children under twelve.
Flophouse is available to assist with any queries during your stay and the owners are not far away in any emergency.
