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Ashwood

Self-contained in Fryerstown, VIC

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Description

This one and a half acre family-friendly property in a park-like setting is a great base from which to explore the cultural and historic attractions of the Castlemaine district.

Just a few minutes easy driving to Castlemaine township. the house offers seclusion and tranquillity in a natural setting. Kangaroos are regular visitors to the property and birdlife is abundant.

The property is fenced and offers an ideal and safe environment for children. There is lots of space to run around and trees to hide behind. A long gravel driveway gives plenty of scope for riding a bike within the confines of the property. There is also a padded trampoline to play on.

Head out the gate for a pleasant stroll around Fryerstown, or follow one of the many walking tracks in the Goldfields National Park, with their fascinating relics of the past such as stone miners' huts and blacksmiths' forges. The popular picnic spot of Vaughan Springs is also nearby.

Further afield you can make an excursion to Daylesford, an easy twenty minute drive. Bendigo is a half hour. Picturesque villages like Guildford and Newstead, and the many ancient cottages and farmhouses which dot the landscape make this region a photographer's paradise.

Recent Comments from our Guestbook:

- "Nice and cosy, with plenty of wildlife."

- "I loved it, although I only stayed 3 days I loved it. Me, Mum and my grandparents had so much fun."

- "We loved our stay at Ashwood. Set in lovely gardens in a serene setting, there was plenty of room for the children to play and adults to relax. Highlights were the trampoline, the box fire heater for a cosy house, and comfortable beds with plenty of linen. We would stay there again and recommend it to family."
Paul, VIC September 07

How to get to Fryerstown?

Fryerstown is situated on the Melbourne side of Castlemaine. The trip takes about 1 hour 15 minutes from the outskirts of Melbourne.

We recommend you come up from Melbourne via the picturesque 'back road' from Malmsbury - a great drive!

Alternatively, turn off the Calder at Elphinstone and head towards Castlemaine, passing through Chewton until you reach the soccer ground.

Turn left at Fryers Road. Keep going down this road, passing under the old railway bridge, for another 11 kms or so. Look out for the impressive Duke of Cornwall engine house (a genuine relic of the gold rushes) which is on your right as you approach Fryerstown.

Facilities

The house is easily accessible from a made road and there is ample undercover parking.

Blankets, doonas, pillows are supplied. Linen can be provided on request ($15 per bed).

The bedrooms can accommodate up to five persons.

The main bedroom has a queen size bed and there are three single beds in the other two bedrooms.

The open plan living, kitchen and dining areas are spacious. The TV lounge has a warm and cosy slow combustion heater (wood supplied) and TV. There are also an air conditioner and electric heater.

The kitchen is well equipped with a full-size fridge and electric stove and hotplates. There is cutlery and crockery, an electric mixer and a radio/CD Player.

The bathroom has a bath and separate shower. The house has two toilets.

The laundry has a front-loading automatic washing machine.
An iron & ironing board are supplied.
There is an outside clothesline.

This is a non smoking house.
No pets please.

Feature List

  • Cooking Facilities
  • Air Conditioning
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
  • Inhouse Movies
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Rumpus Room
  • TV Reception
  • Non-smoking
  • Iron
  • Washing Machine
  • Slow-combustion heater
  • Blankets and doonas supplied
  • air conditioner
  • Padded Trampoline
  • Covered parking
 

Accommodation Rates

* Pricing is subject to change, and a minimum stay period and other conditions may apply. You should confirm pricing with the property owner.
1 Jun 2009 - 31 Jan 2010
  • $770 / Week
  • $120 / Mid-Week
  • $260 / Weekend
  • Extra Adult: $30 / Night
  • Extra Child: $15 / Night
  • Min Stay: 2 nights
  • Max Stay: 7 nights
  • Property Sleeps: 5
  • Number of beds: 4
Couples: $120 per night Mon-Thurs, $130 per weekend (Fri-Sun). Families (2 adults and 1-2 children): $130 per night. Extra child: $15 per night. Extra adult: $30 | Weekly: $700 couple / $770 family

Extras

  • Linen supplied - per bed: $15

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7 Days, 7 Ways to Enjoy your Stay!

 
  •   Short drive to the town centre and cafes
  •   Art galleries and Castlemaine festival
  •   See a movie at the Theatre Royal
  •   Swim at Expedition Pass reservoir
  •   Paddle and picnic at Vaughan Springs
  •   Walk the goldfields trails
  •   Easy day trips to Daylesford and Maldon
 
 

Guest Reviews

 
  • "Very comfortable and relaxed and the kids loved the open spaces and the dips/crests in the road on the way from Chewton!"
    Martin, November 2008
     
  • "Comfortable accommodation in a lovely private, rural setting, with kangaroos & parrots visiting the leafy garden surrounds. Excellent value for money & plenty of room for the family - we would definitely recommend Ashwood & stay again. "
    Brad & Janice, January 2008
     
  • "surroundings lovely and typical of victorian country side, area unspoiled, house comfortable and easy for holiday mood. "
    Anonymous, January 2008