Description: SAN GALLO is a truly beautiful and comfortable farm cottage within the outstanding historic property called BERGAMO HOUSE. It is nestled amongst vineyard, olive- and chestnut grove, century-old trees and garden. Noted as a key property of the first substantial agricultural settlement of Italians in Australia, BERGAMO HOUSE dates from the mid-19th century. The surrounding landscape is hilly with a lovely mix of vineyards, pastures and bushland, totally tranquil and reminiscent architecturally and scenically of the ancient farmlands of northern Italy.
An extensive network of undisturbed country lanes, many of them sealed, and old bush tracks invite to hike and bike, whether to explore the northern fringes of the Wombat Sate Forest or the many remnants of the districts rich history. All surrounding country towns like Daylesford, Castlemaine, Maldon, Clunes, Talbot and many more are of particular interest and easily accessible, each being only an easy 15 to 30 minutes drive away.
Accommodation:
Open-plan living and dining area and adjoining well equipped kitchen ready for self-catering.
Simple, rustic bathroom. Bedroom with four poster double bed. Large veranda-decking.
In winter the wood fire heater efficiently heats the entire house.
Sleeps 2 adults with 1 double size bed and one quality sofa bed for emergencies...
Features
Barbeque
Cooking Facilities
DVD player
Eco-Friendly
Linen Supplied
Microwave
Non-Smoking
Pets allowed
Stereo
Prices
Discounts
Two or more nights anytime (incl. weekends & public holidays) are $160 p/n.
Fri night only is $260 (last minute only).
Sat night only is $260 (l.m.o).
Sun night only is $260 (l.m.o.).
One night only at public holidays is $260 (l.m.o.).
One night only Mon to Thur is $190.
Note: Pricing is subject to change, and a minimum stay period and other conditions may apply. You should confirm pricing with the property owner.
Prices listed based on 2 adults. Property has 2 beds and can sleep a maximum 2 people.
Two or more nights anytime (incl. weekends & public holidays) are $160 p/n.
Fri night only is $260 (last minute only).
Sat night only is $260 (l.m.o).
Sun night only is $260 (l.m.o.).
One night only at public holidays is $260 (l.m.o.).
One night only Mon to Thur is $190.
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SAN GALLO at Historic Bergamo House
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the original drawcard was the nearby castlemaine arts festival but San Gallo was so relaxing and beautiful we needed to spend just one day in castlemaine and enjoy our weekend together in such a picture perfect cottage. Bern and Gerhardt had thought of everything . A walk around the countryside was so scenic and felt remote yet only a few minutes from galleries and cafes.amazing hosts and a place we will definitely return to..
Reviewer:
Su
Review date:
Apr 2013
Stay date:
Mar 2013
Reviewer score:
I loved it!
lovely place to get away from the chaos of city life. Stayed only one night, but next time will stay longer !
Reviewer:
Anonymous
Review date:
Mar 2013
Stay date:
Mar 2013
Reviewer score:
I loved it!
We had the most relaxed time at the very tranquil San Gallo cottage. Gerhard and Bern have done an amazing job keeping the property so beautiful and natural, and it is just a joy sitting on the decking watching the birds and the goats in the fields beyond. Unfortunately we missed the little tour that Gerhard gives (we were just being too lazy) so we will have to come back!
Reviewer:
Ivar
Review date:
Jan 2013
Stay date:
Jan 2013
Reviewer score:
I loved it!
Lovely quiet, quirky, clean and relaxing home with great help and advice from mein host.
Reviewer:
Paul
Review date:
Jan 2013
Stay date:
Dec 2012
Reviewer score:
I liked it
What a Lovely piece of paradise in the beautiful Yandoit Hills!! thank you so much for making our stay so comfy and relaxing, all the little touches to San Gallo make it a truely special cottage!
Reviewer:
Lisa
Review date:
Dec 2012
Stay date:
Dec 2012
Reviewer score:
I loved it!
We had a lovely time staying at San Gallo. It is a peaceful, beautiful and unique part of the world. If you are looking for an escape somewhere simple yet full of history and character then this is the place for you. We will definitely be returning.
Reviewer:
Stacey
Review date:
Nov 2012
Stay date:
Oct 2012
Reviewer score:
I loved it!
A well designed, quirky, neat, well stocked cottage for a peaceful get away. The scenery and historic cottage provides good headspace. A third bed is available if required. A good sized kitchen with pots, pand etc provided to cook your own meals if you desire. It's only a short trip to towns such as Newstead, Maldon, Castlemaine, Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. If you are into horse riding then the owners take you on a great ride around the locals hills and bushland (and it's better than a usual trail ride).
Reviewer:
John
Review date:
Oct 2012
Stay date:
Sep 2012
Reviewer score:
I loved it!
We had a glorious time in this beautiful timeless spot. It is full of history, and interesting creatures and quiet. Our only regret is that we missed the blossoming trees in the orchard.
Reviewer:
Andrew
Review date:
Sep 2012
Stay date:
Aug 2012
Reviewer score:
I loved it!
If you are looking for accommodation that provides a genuinely relaxing experience with a real difference, then we highly recommend San Gallo Cottage in Yandoit. Quiet & very peaceful, beautiful & scenic, unique & quirky, something really very special. The area it self is full of rich history, & as you make your journey through the Yandoit Hills to San Gallo, amazing stone remnants of yesteryear appear at every turn. Then suddenly a village upon a hill that includes Bergarmo House & San Gallo Cottage. This place is truly a hidden secret!! The accommodation is simplistic yet practical. The decor cute & creative. Open the front door & you hear the tranquillity of the spring fed stream as you sip on some local wine. Heaven on earth! Gerhard the host was very friendly & accommodating, not to mention a wealth of information about the history of the property & the area. We truly enjoyed our stay & can���t wait to return again soon!
Reviewer:
Sandra & Manole
Review date:
Aug 2012
Stay date:
Jul 2012
Reviewer score:
I loved it!
We were looking for a place to totally get away from the city and chill out and we certainly found it at this wonderful place! The 1860's cottage has been restored beautifully retaining its character and then some due to the addition of a rich collection of the owners artwork. The slow burning wood fire ensured we were perfectly comfortable during the cold winter evenings. The additional thoughtful touches of a pantry stocked with those ingredient essentials you typically forget as well as the generous offer to be taken around the property and hear about its facinating history made our weekend a cut well above the average get away. Oh yes...and our dog also had a ball!
Reviewer:
Lee
Review date:
Jul 2012
Stay date:
Jul 2012
Reviewer score:
I loved it!
Beautiful and relaxing cosy weekend. The hosting was welcoming well beyond our expectations - genuinely friendly, interesting and really thoughtful. The combination of natural environment and sense of history is truly unique. The fruits from the property, seeing olives being picked and verbal history on the house, cottage and area were great extra touches. We'd recommend to anyone looking for peaceful timeout. (Our dog enjoyed it too!)
Reviewer:
JC & Tash
Review date:
Jun 2012
Stay date:
Jun 2012
Reviewer score:
I loved it!
Can not recommend this highly enough for those who like quiet retreats. This was a truly perfect match for what we wanted - an authentic, historical property where we were very well catered for in every way. The house is filled with character, style and has more lovely little touches than I can describe here. We enjoyed the art, the log fire, the gorgeous scenery and the peace. After a very casual yet fascinating tour of the grounds with the owner, we then popped into Daylesford to grab a bottle of wine. Perfection!
Reviewer:
derek
Review date:
May 2012
Stay date:
May 2012
Reviewer score:
I loved it!
Thank you Thank you, We were so delighted with our all too brief stay and will be back as soon as possible. Great historic tour, amazing chestnuts, relaxing wood fire and so many lovely welcome touches(fresh herbs, chocolates and potatos).What a great artistic space. Our dogs loved it too!
Reviewer:
Fran
Review date:
May 2012
Stay date:
Apr 2012
Reviewer score:
I loved it!
We absoultely love San Gallo. Just like stepping back in time and experiencing the region in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The cottage itself is simple but extremely comfortable. Gerhard is a great host and as well the perosnalised tour and history lesson,we were able to harves tand roast fresh chestnuts.
We will return.
Reviewer:
Vittorio
Review date:
Apr 2012
Stay date:
Apr 2012
Reviewer score:
I liked it
Fantastic hospitality, thank you Gerhard for making our stay so relaxing and special. Beautiful area; cosy, warm and comfortable cottage. We couldn't have wanted for anything more. The ride through the hills and bush made it even more special.
We'll be back for those olives next year!
Reviewer:
Steph and Ben
Review date:
Apr 2012
Stay date:
Apr 2012
Reviewer score:
I loved it!
We had a wonderful time at San Gallo, it was an idyllic property and the cottage itself was everything that you could ask for. The owners were friendly and helpful, even to the point of picking fresh herbs for our dinner.
We hope to get back soon, and would recommend this place to anyone.
Thanks again for a great weekend!
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