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Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine

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A small outdoor seating area with two wooden chairs and a table, a window with a flower box, and a wall-mounted wreath. - Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine (Newstead)
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a rolled towel, bedside lamps, and a plant. - Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine (Newstead)
A building with a large arched entrance and a brick facade. - Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine (Newstead)
A couple sitting on a couch with a fireplace in the background, a table with snacks and a candle, and a cozy living room setting. - Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine (Newstead)
A kitchen with a window, a sink, and a wooden cutting board with jars and a bowl. - Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine (Newstead)
A terrace, a firepit and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine

  • Set in peaceful Newstead—a charming riverside town—you are ideally placed to explore the iconic streets of Maldon, Castlemaine and Daylesford. Relax in the quiet garden by the water feature for a restful stay.

    Perfect for two couples or a romantic getaway, with two queen bedrooms, full equipped kitchen, and a rare romantic double-shower wet room.

    PETS
    We welcome your pet—after all, they’re part of the family.
    There are just a few things to keep in mind:
    Please bring your pet’s own bed. It helps them feel more at home.
    Pets are not allowed on the beds or furniture.

    Pets must not be left alone in the cottage. A new place can feel a little overwhelming for them, and we’d hate for your furry family member to feel anxious while on holiday.

    Our charming period cottage is tucked just over the Loddon River in Newstead. While the backyard (152 m²) is fenced, there’s a park directly across the road and farmland and bushland nearby — which can be very exciting for curious noses! So please keep dogs on a lead when out and about, and make sure they’re supervised in the backyard.

    RECOMMEND TOUR
    Aboriginal Elder Uncle Rick led cultural tour offers an authentic immersion into ancient traditions and practices.

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About the area

Located in Newstead, this holiday home is in a rural area. Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum and Old Castlemaine Gaol are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Maldon Museum and Archives Association and Beehive Mine Chimney and Mine Ruins. Main Street and Victorian Goldfields Railway - Maldon Station are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Newstead travel guide
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Newstead, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cairn Curran Reservoir
    5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Muckleford South Bushland Reserve
    7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Welshmans Reef Bushland Reserve
    7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Brassey Mine Bushland Reserve
    8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • The Mill Castlemaine
    13 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Castlemaine Station
    15 min drive
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG)
    57 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dig Cafe & Wine Bar
    16 min walk
  • Kt's
  • Railway Hotel, Newstead
    2 min walk
  • Dig at Newstead
    16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Cairn Curran Reservoir and within 6 miles (10 km) of Welshmans Reef Bushland Reserve and Rise and Shine Bushland Reserve. Brassey Mine Bushland Reserve and Muckleford South Bushland Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Cosy Heritage Cottage in Newstead, Central to Daylesford, Maldon & Castlemaine Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great for our family. Perfect location to explore the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is lovely and very clean, and there were lots of thoughtful and generous touches throughout, like the scones Marie made for us and the fact that Neal put the fire on for us before we arrived. Neal and Marie were very communicative hosts, and shared lots of recommendations etc. with us. The beds are also super comfortable and warm. We enjoyed a really cosy stay - it was lovely in early winter.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Neal was wonderful and the place is very petite and lovely. The access to the herb garden was so sweet and definitely made our dinners extra yummy! The place is so peaceful! Thank you for the lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great facilities and tasteful interior design and ambience. Perfect for us and our dog with enclosed garden. Lovely welcoming basket and great hosts who gave us invaluable advice about local attractions and places to eat.Having a fire place a bonus too.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in Newstead

We had a fantastic relaxing few days away in this charming cottage in Newstead. Neal was a great host, everything that we needed for our stay to be comfortable was provided and we would certainly love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Cottage in Newstead

An attactive cottage with all amenities. Friendly, helpful owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Newstead

Short stay in a great little town , conveniently located for day trips in pleasant accommodation tastefully presented true to photos / description .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage

Cute little comfortable cottage with all that you need for your stay. Neal was very helpful (plenty of tips on places to go and eat around the area) and always available. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neal and Marie are very welcoming hosts, who will tend to any needs to make your stay stress-free. The cottage has been beautifully and tastefully restored, with the addition of a modern bathroom. A lovely, quite and comfortable place to stay. Very well thermally insulated with an easy to access bathroom (from the main bedroom) with a double shower. Thank you Neal and Marie and we look forward to our next stay with you :).
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at Newstead

"Our stay at the Cute Cottage in Newstead was absolutely wonderful! From the warm and welcoming staff to the immaculate and thoughtfully designed rooms, every detail was perfect. The location was ideal, offering both convenience and a peaceful atmosphere. The amenities exceeded our expectations, and we truly felt like we were in a home away from home. We can't recommend Neal's cottage highly enough and look forward to returning in the future!"
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic

We all loved this property - very peaceful spot, had everything we needed, well equipped, quality furnishings, comfortable, with a perfect verandah to chillax on! Newstead is a great location to explore surrounding areas, and the local IGA and butcher is handy if you want to self cater. Friendly town & owners - we felt very welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely old cottage with a modern and convenient kitchen and bathroom. It's well located opposite the old - and no longer operational - Newstead Railway station, in the Victorian goldfields with the nearby towns of Maldon and Castlemaine. Peaceful. Relaxing. . .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for us

We, including our dog, Ruby, had a lovely week exploring central Victoria. Newstead is ideally located for this and the house was charming and comfortable. Neal is a thoughtful but discreet host, who made sure that all was good and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were excellent. Contact immediate and very informative of the property and things to do in the area. The house is ‘very cute’ and Neal and Marie really care that their guests have a great stay. So many added extras that made us feel welcome. Fireplace was a wonderful place to fall asleep in front of and good quality linen and ammenities abound. A truly luxurious stay. Thanks so much, Neal and Marie.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good place for a country getaway

I most liked the well-equipped kitchen, high ceilings, and wood-fired stove with plentiful firewood. There is also what I think is termed a reverse-cycle heater/cooler that was effective at heating the living area. The bathroom area was a bit chilly in early June.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So relaxing!!

A renovated Victorian workers cottage. Very comfortable without sacrificing any of the character! Neal was a lovely host and very helpful in making sure we had everything we needed (we did!) We self-catered and the kitchen was perfect for that. The fireplace was a highlight as was the little day trips we did around the area - so much to see! Would recommend to anyone who wants a relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really lovely stay away with our dog

My partner and I stayed over the Easter weekend, and we had such a nice time, the cottage is set up with everything you could need. Including a very generous welcome package. Neal sent us some excellent recommendations tailored to us and our dog - the newly renovated cottage is the perfect size for a couple and a dog, we loved sitting out in the backyard in the warmth using the bbq. The chickens are right on the other side of the fence so you need to be sure your dog isn’t reactive, ours loved the chickens and was fascinated by them, but i would definitely not leave him out there unsupervised. We had a lovely stay, the cottage is very comfortable and in a good spot. The local area is very cute and lovely to wander around
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

Everything you need for a lovely visit welcoming spotless and close to shops and places to eat Neale great host helpful with my car checked that it was okay many thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage

Had a lovely stay. Nice surroundings and great cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place

Charming and well-equpped place and considerate and very helpful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy cottage in Historic Location

We very much enjoyed our stay at Neal and Maries cottage and would highly recommend staying here whether you're a family or a couple. Great for a winter get away
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding

Great hosts great place to stay really enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Warm and cozy winter escape

Comfortable cozy relaxing Beautiful location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage

Lovely charming cottage & great hospitality shown by our hosts. Great getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a fantastic stay. Extremely well catered for, didn’t need anything. Cute, Cosy & Clean. Xmas tree was gorgeous. Great hosts! Would stay again. Thankyou!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025