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Heritage, renovated, miners Cottage in Clunes

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Clunes, VIC
  • Place, Bottle Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clunes Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen's Park
    ‪10 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Clunes

This vacation home places you next to Bottle Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Clunes Museum. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Bottle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Clunes Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Queen's Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Clunes Bushland Reserve - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Clunes Common Nature Conservation Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Talbot Station - 15 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Haras Café- Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Fifty Two - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪National Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Widow Twankey's Chocolates & Sweets - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Big Fig Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, an ironing board, and a desk.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Ensure the electrical appliances are switched off at the wall where possible.
Close all doors and windows.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

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.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Children 15yrs+ are charged as adult guests.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Paddymelon Clunes Clunes
Paddymelon Cottage Clunes Clunes
Paddymelon Cottage Clunes Private vacation home
Paddymelon Cottage Clunes Private vacation home Clunes
144730

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home in Clunes is within a 10-minute walk of Bottle Museum and Clunes Museum. You'll also find Queen's Park and Clunes Common Nature Conservation Reserve less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Heritage, renovated, miners Cottage in Clunes?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a garden.

Does Heritage, renovated, miners Cottage in Clunes have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Heritage, renovated, miners Cottage in Clunes?

Yes, every accommodation at Heritage, renovated, miners Cottage in Clunes comes with a balcony.

Heritage, renovated, miners Cottage in Clunes Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 90 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Merilyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you for letting us stay in your cottage in Clunes.Everything was provided which was greatI just thought I should mention that there is a leak coming from the bathroom sink. The pipe at the back is very loose.I tried to contact you while we were there but it just went to messages and I didn’t hear back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage with many original features such as lead glass, fireplaces (but with modern heating and cooling), beautiful wooden floors and delightful bullnosed verandah. Convenient location, 5 minute walk into town and a stone throw from the Topshop for takeaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a fantastic stay. Great home Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Judy K.

We stayed at Paddymelon Cottage in Clunes for 3 nights in March 2026, a period miner’s cottage. While it was generally comfortable, we found the interior was in need of some work. At least one wall had some very obvious cracks and in places the paintwork was deteriorating, peeling and/or marked. It was listed as renovated but this must have been several decades ago. There were some cobwebs, as well as a used towel in the bathroom linen basket. It was pleasant and peaceful sitting on the veranda at the side of the cottage in the warm early autumn sunshine looking out at the side garden. However, it was necessary to brush cobwebs, dust and leaf litter off the chair cushions before sitting at the outside table. This part of the garden was generally untidy with weeds, random pieces of timber, empty garden pots and a discarded plastic chair. However, that said, the cottage is very conveniently located, just a short walk to the main street. For this type of accommodation, the cost was reasonable. Overall, this cottage would suit those looking for convenience of location and some period charm rather than 5-star luxury.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dimitrios A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the stay with my 2 kids
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very happy with everything
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Coral W.

clean rooms, cottage garden overgrown, paling front fence falling down,verandah lounges dirty and plenty of cobwebs and spiders. deadlock front door broken not fixed despite informing marlene. no laundry or washing machine we stayed for 9 days and had to travel out of clunes to do our washing. over all we were disappointed as the cottage was not as shown in photos.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything went well.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accomodation, would definitely recommend staying in Clunes here with all the scenery around. House had everything we could’ve wanted. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything is clean, the house/ room is nice, the garden is beautiful, good place to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful 2 night stay in this sweet and beautiful 1850’s heritage miners cottage situated within a short walk to town.It was so quiet,soothing and relaxing,we loved it so much that we will definately be coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter D., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely heritage cottage and equally lovely host. Quiet and relaxing place to stay for our long weekend away. The town is long past its boom days but retains a lot of its charm regardless as well as its recognition of its gold mining history and its focus on being a "Book Town", including a Booktown festival in March. The pub does a very enjoyable meal and a good coffee at one of the cafes and quality pie at the bakery is readily available. Easy drive to bigger centres and other small towns.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy and homely

A comfortable cottage set in a bygone town full of character. Easy access to the cottage with all you need for a few days away in a beautiful area of Victoria.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy and delightful cottage

The cottage is very homely, good heating and electric blankets. Very comfortable beds and a great. location. A short walk to the town. Quiet and relaxing. No stove but microwave and electric frypan was fine. Loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

Cozy house and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Yvonne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Gail N.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

alec w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paddymelon cottage

Good location for walk to town, well appointed, great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024