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Hideaway in the Hills ... MillDuck StrawBale B&B

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Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
AU$290
avg per night

Explore the area

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Harcourt North, VIC
  • Place, Greater Bendigo National Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Bress Winery
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, La Larr Ba Gauwa Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bendigo, VIC (BXG)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$290
avg per night

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About the area

Harcourt North

Located in Harcourt North, this bed & breakfast is in a rural area. Hadfield's Rod Museum and Buda Historic Home & Garden are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Castlemaine Botanical Gardens and Victorian Goldfields Railway - Castlemain Station. Discovery Science and Technology Centre and Bendigo Fun Factory are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Greater Bendigo National Park - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Sedgwick Bushland Reserve - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Bress Winery - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • La Larr Ba Gauwa Park - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Bendigo Art Gallery - 33 min drive - 32.9 km

Getting around

  • Castlemaine Station - 22 min drive
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bress Wine Cider & Produce - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Blumes Historic Bakery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Trish's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bress Wines - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Café Ravenswood - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Hideaway in the Hills ... MillDuck StrawBale B&B

• Fully self contained straw bale units-privacy & independence
• Breathtaking views of Sedgwick ranges & rolling granite hills
• Peaceful, cosy atmosphere incs Full Breakfast provisions
• Wood Fire, Double Spa, 12 noon check out – spoil yourself !
• Cuddle an alpaca or picnic in the paddock watching them
• Straw bale House Tours/talks focus on passive solar design
• Rated in the “Top 10 B&Bs” in Victoria – Sunday Age
• Gift Vouchers emailed to you, never expire, easy to obtain.
• Guest Reviews – See Trip Advisor

2 night minimum stays - $240 / night for a couple (2 people sharing same bed).
Price incs FULL breafast provisions which U cook in your unit.

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
Babies, not walking, are allowed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
However, U can smoke outside while taking in views

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hideaway in the Hills ... MillDuck StrawBale B&B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hideaway in the Hills ... MillDuck StrawBale B&B?

As of 25 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hideaway in the Hills ... MillDuck StrawBale B&B on 25 Mar 2026 start from AU$290, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hideaway in the Hills ... MillDuck StrawBale B&B?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hideaway in the Hills ... MillDuck StrawBale B&B?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hideaway in the Hills ... MillDuck StrawBale B&B?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Hideaway in the Hills ... MillDuck StrawBale B&B located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Greater Bendigo National Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Bress Winery and La Larr Ba Gauwa Park. Harcourt Bushland Reserve and Walmer I139 Bushland Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Hideaway in the Hills ... MillDuck StrawBale B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect, no notes!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Fantastic hide away in the country. WE GOT TO PAT ALPACAS!!! So fluffy!

Very friendly and helpful, had everything that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Alpaca galore

Really informative information given for the stay and an absolute pleasure to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela N.

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

Lovely place to reconnect with nature, your partner and yourself!

Beautiful place, beautiful views, lovely host and the alpacas are just gorgeous! Will certainly come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nothing to fault - Ada is an excellent communicator who really values her guests & goes over and above to make them happy and comfortable. She set the hammock up for me, which I loved. The fridge was fully stocked, the accommodation was absolutely lovely and cosy. We used the spa, there was fresh bacon and eggs for breakfast, the location is close to Bendigo so we were able to take day trips but also retreat in peace every night. Incredible birds and very cute llamas, wonderful chickens, absolutely idyllic. I would love to come again and bring a romantic partner. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing views, host and quiet

Easy checking, with face to face interaction with owners, cottage contains everything you need. Lovely views, peace and quiet, away from hustle and bustle.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lise R.

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

beautiful country

Lovely thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

The Perfect Get Away

My partner and I had such a wonderful time staying here, the strawbale units are just beautiful! Ada, Prue, and the alpacas were so welcoming and we felt right at home instantly. The property is breathtaking, and we recommend taking an early morning walk around it! It was hard to leave, but we'll definitely be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Trent D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Clean and Tidy

The Bed and Pillows was hard very uncomfortable, otherwise good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dimitria S.

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

Beautiful setting

Ada warmly welcomed us and gave us a comprehensive introduction to the property, including giving us some delicious homemade Anzac biscuits! The unit was tastefully decorated with interesting local items. The fridge was thoughtfully stocked with breakfast ingredients which we used. We enjoyed dining outside in the gazebo which has beautiful views of the property. The alpacas were very cute and we saw lots of kangaroos too. Many thanks for a lovely long weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Tranquility

We felt welcomed from the time of booking. The room and indeed the whole property was immaculately presented. Any requests were welcome and satisfied quickly. Highly recommended people do themselves a favor and try at least once. We will return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter Alexnader D.

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

Just lovely

Ada emailed me to confirm our stay within the hour and corresponded with me with lots of detail to assist us in getting to MillDuck. She greeted us as we came in after dark from town and was immediately so kind, witty and accomodating. We received a comprehensive understanding of the property and the next morning over coffee we watched Prue ready a maiden Alpaca for her first birth. We were able to get up close and see the birth of a baby cria and were blown away by the experience. Day trips in the afternoon to Bendigo and Castlemaine followed with mornings spent on the porch or in the paddocks of Mill Duck. Spa Bath and fireplace in our cabin were a big bonus. We were super cosy and we found it to be such a restful long weekend thanks to Ada and Prue.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

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

Excellent!

From the moment we arrived we were met by Ada who was most welcoming. An abundance of information and very hospitable. We enjoyed socialising with you. Peace, quietness and privacy with amazing views. Our expectations were far exceeded. Thankyou so much and we will see you again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carina L.

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

Country Tranquillity

What a wonderful time we had staying at MillDuck! A world away from the hustle and bustle of life. Our cottage was clean, warm, comfortable and well equipped with everything you would need for a few days away including a spa and woodfire. The breakfast provisions were very much appreciated too! We enjoyed the friendly & very cute alpacas with their babies as well as being able to walk just about everywhere on the property. You are at least twenty minutes from Bendigo so bring supplies if you want to stay in and why would you want to go anywhere else? We had a relaxing, stress free time away and hope you so too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse O.

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

A great place to stay

We had a fantastic stay at Millduck over Easter. The accomodation was excellent. We loved our interactions with the alpacas. The bird life was also a highlight. Ada was a great host. She communicated well with us and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tegan J.

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

Great stay

This was an incredible place to stay. Ada and Prue are amazing hosts. The room was clean and well equipped. The property was beautiful and the Alpaca's were amazingly cute. Couldn't have asked for a more wonderful place to spend our long weekend. Thank you for being really great hosts. We will most definitely be back. T & V
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bettina W.

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

Beautiful

A beautiful property with considerate and very friendly hosts. If you are looking for a quiet getaway in relaxing surroundings, I highly recommend staying here. Ada was a lovely host, who always made sure that we had all we needed but without intruding on our privacy. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kwok L.

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

Fantastic rest place

Good location. Excellent cleanliness. Quiet for relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen T.

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

total relaxation

every was perfect down to last detail
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

A wonderful birthday weekend!

We had the perfect birthday weekend. The accommodation was impeccable. Ada was a fabulous host and it was really interesting roaming the farm and seeing the alpacas up close. The locality seems remote but has many great attractions nearby. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley C.

A wonderful getaway

Beautiful property. The views are stunning and lovely alpacas to share them with. The room was great, very well setup and the spa is fantastic. The hosts are lovely and go above and beyond to make their guests feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025