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Wisteria House B&B, Castlemaine

Winner of Goldfields Tourism 2003 Hosted Accommodation Award Winner of the Mt Alexander Best Accommodation Award 2002 This beautiful, fully restored heritage home, (1874), set in a cottage garden, offers personal and friendly hospitality in central Castlemaine. Wisteria House, one of the grandest homes of the gold-rush period, has been faithfully restored and remains a proud testament to the craftsmanship of the times. Fourteen foot high ceilings, with detailed friezes, stained glass windows, polished floorboards and antique furniture evoke the best of Victorian grandeur and charm. The driveway is sheltered by a 90 year-old wisteria for which the house was named. We guarantee your comfort with quality antique queen size beds, private lounge rooms, Cottage gardens, gas heating, collectables/book collections. Our gourmet breakfast was placed first of five finalists in the Coast & Country best B&B breakfast competition. Homemade preserves, port and confectionary amongst complimentary extras. Guests have a choice of accommodation-In-house in Eloise Sophia bedroom, the Grace Darling private suite (with private facilities, kitchenette & antique 4 poster brass bed) or in Alice Cottage in the gardens, both with an emphasis on comfort and privacy. Alice cottage has a private entrance, lounge, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and Tuscany style courtyard. Children (and small dogs) are welcome in Alice cottage by arrangement. Explore Victoria’s Goldfields area, historic buildings, Buda House, antique shops, botanical gardens, Theatre Royale, sample fine restaurants, wines. In central township, one block from railway station. Hosts Pam and Bob Gaunson will ensure you are pampered and relaxed and can advise on local attractions to ensure your stay is as enjoyable as possible.

Accommodation Options

Alice Cottage

Independent cottage,antique bed,lounge, bathroom, kitchen, courtyard garden, continental breakfast

One cottage in garden

Alice Cottage has its own private entrance down a slate pathway and private walled courtyard.

Victorian Home built in 1874

Eloise Sophia is decorated in heritage style with Queen size beds in original cream cast iron

Eloise Sophia room

Smaller room with charming QS antique cast iron bed and cottage garden view.

Grace Darling Suite

Large suite with 4 poster QS brass bed & original, private bathroom and own private entrance

Website: www.wisteriahouse.com.au

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