Winton Cottage is a sympathetically restored Victorian residence dating back to the vibrant days of the 19th-century gold rush. Nestled in the historic town of Maldon, this charming cottage is conveniently located just 90 minutes from Melbourne.
This elegant home is perfect for couples seeking a romantic getaway or groups of friends wanting to explore the area. Inside you’ll find a spacious living area with a dining table, a comfortable leather lounge suite, and a cosy wood-burning fireplace. The property features central heating and cooling throughout.
Winton Cottage is just a short stroll from Maldon’s historic main street. Surrounded by picturesque cottage gardens, mature trees, and birdlife, the property offers two terraces and a gas BBQ — ideal for alfresco dining on warm evenings.
Property Details
Bedrooms Three queen bedrooms, all with high-quality queen-size beds. The main bedroom includes a private en-suite bathroom. The second and third bedrooms share a bathroom located just across the hallway
Daybed (Parlour) The parlour features a quality daybed with sprung mattresses that converts into either a single or queen-size bed, providing extra sleeping space when needed. It also serves as a quiet reading room.
Studio Apartment For larger groups we offer our private studio apartment, which includes two single beds and its own bathroom. The studio is available for groups of 7 or more or if the other bedrooms are occupied (due to guests special requirements) .
Bathrooms Three bathrooms in total (en-suite, studio, main / shared).
Kitchen The recently refurbished kitchen is equipped with a modern oven, stove-top, dishwasher, microwave, and all essential cookware.
We provide basic pantry staples: olive oil, salt, pepper, vinegar, tea, and coffee.
Living & Dining A generous open-plan living and dining area with a reclaimed timber dining table, leather lounge suite, wood-burning fireplace, and large flat-screen TV with access to your own streaming subscriptions. Two sets of French doors open onto the gardens and terraces.
Gardens & Outdoor Areas Enjoy two private terraces — one with a large dining table for alfresco meals and the other with comfortable lounge seating under the shade of a tree. A gas BBQ is provided for your use.
Special Offers & Discounts 1. Last-minute discounts available. Enter dates for prices. 2. Discounts available for groups of 8 to 10 guests. Contact us before booking. 3. Early check-in and late check-out available for a modest fee (subject to availability).
Important Information Winton Cottage comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests across the three queen bedrooms, daybed, and studio apartment. The house has indoor seating and outdoor seating for up to 8 guests.
For smaller groups we allocate bedrooms and prepare beds according to your needs. After booking we will contact you to confirm exact bedding requirements.
Base rate includes 2 guests per queen bedroom. Extra beds incur a one-off $25 laundry fee (waived for bookings of 5 guests or more).
Infants under 2 stay free (please bring your own portable cot).
Maximum occupancy is strictly 10 people.
During cooler months we offer a 20kg pack of firewood for $25 for the living room fireplace. An unopened pack is left at the property — let us know if you’d like to use it and we’ll arrange payment. Extra firewood is available from the local IGA.
In addition to central heating and cooling Winton Cottage also has electric blankets for added comfort.
If you have any questions or special requests, please contact us prior to booking. We’re happy to help!
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Keys are to be left on the dining table
Leave the house as you found it
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Fireplaces – The only fireplace approved for use is located in the lounge area. Please use responsibly. The wood-fired cooker is decorative only.
//Central Heating and Cooling – Remember to turn off any lights, heating or cooling before you go out for the day.
Dishwasher - For health and safety, please always use the dishwasher.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 9890653
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Maldon
Maldon is home to this cottage. Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum and Old Castlemaine Gaol are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Main Street and Victorian Goldfields Railway - Maldon Station. Victorian Goldfields Railway -Muckleford Station and Muckleford Station are also worth visiting.
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Victorian Goldfields Railway - Maldon Station - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Beehive Mine Chimney and Mine Ruins - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Maldon Golf Course - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Marong Station - 25 min drive
Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
Cafe Maldon - 8 min walk
The Kangaroo Hotel - 7 min walk
Maldon Hotel - 9 min walk
The Blue Cockatoo Bar - 10 min walk
Gold Exchange Café Restaurant - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Winton Cottage Maldon - Authentic Heritage Home. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Winton Cottage Maldon - Authentic Heritage Home.?
As of 12 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Winton Cottage Maldon - Authentic Heritage Home. on 16 June 2026 start from AU$421, 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 Winton Cottage Maldon - Authentic Heritage Home.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Winton Cottage Maldon - Authentic Heritage Home.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Winton Cottage Maldon - Authentic Heritage Home.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Winton Cottage Maldon - Authentic Heritage Home. located?
Situated in Maldon, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Maldon Museum and Archives Association, Main Street and Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum. Beehive Mine Chimney and Mine Ruins and Maldon Golf Course are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Charming, extremely comfortable friends stay away in Maldon. Accommodation was very close to town centre.Would highly recommend staying at this lovely property.
The house was lovely and cosy and really well maintained. There was wood for a lovely warm fire and great kitchen facilities. There were 3 couples staying and it was a perfect house for us and close to our friends great restaurant The Good Food Providers and the rest of the cute shops.
We had such a lovely long weekend at Winton Lodge. The place is better than the pictures. It was very spacious, clean and well thought out. It well located and an easy walk to town.
We will definitely be back.
This place is nothing short of amazing...everything from comfort, facilities, and dealings with the property owners was of the highest quality. Do yourself a favour and stay here!
David J.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2024
Thanks for the wonderful feedback. We often stay in AirBnB accommodation and have created the sort of space in Maldon that we would want as guests. Thanks for choosing us. We look forward to seeing you again.
For guests' convenience, we offer firewood at cost as an optional extra, clearly stated in our advertisement before booking. Firewood payment relies on an honesty system. In this case, the guest used the firewood but left without paying, requiring us to follow up.