Family-friendly holiday rentals in Maldon

Castlemaine State Festival 20-29 March - Newstead

Stay just 12 mins from Castlemaine State Festival (20–29 March 2026) — described as “Castlemaine’s signature event” A major arts drawcard for Victoria. Celebrating its 50th year, this renowned regional festival brings music, performance, visual arts & literature to historic venues across town. Our cosy heritage cottage in peaceful riverside Newstead offers two queen bedrooms, equipped kitchen & a rare romantic double-shower wet room (photo) — the perfect festival base. Castlemaine State Festival

Ravenswood Retreat

Enjoy our spacious, loved country home with free WiFi. Ravenswood Retreat is ideal location for guests to enjoy a relaxed rural getaway in a spacious 2 bedroomed fully equipped farm stay home. Experience beautiful gardens, scenery, friendly farm animals, Alpacas, and highlight ride in a 110 yr old veteran car (weather permitting) Accommodation includes continental breakfast with home-made jams, fresh farm eggs, cereals. Shirley, Bob, & Jenny, our friendly dog are ready to greet you, come visit

Olive Grove couple's getaway with amazing views

The Grove studio is a fully self contained space separated from our private onsite residence. Set in the majestic rolling granite hills of Harcourt North our views will captivate you, from amazing sunsets to star filled skies. A perfectly positioned location between Bendigo, Castlemaine and Maldon, your base to explore the attractions Central Victoria has to offer, including great local wineries & artisan goods. Our area is home to an abundance of nature, from kangaroos to echidnas to wombats.

Historic Bowes Cottage

A beautiful, historic stone cottage in the heart of the gold fields. simply modernised to maintain an old world ambience and eclectically furnished with family heirloom furniture and special interest collections. It's the way we like it and I'm sure our guests will too. Come for a relaxing weekend, winter or summer, enjoying the surrounding nature and wildlife. Fully equipped small kitchen, central bathroom, lovely large old rambling garden with enclosing wire fences. Kids and dogs welcome.

Ironbark Maldon, with outdoor spa and forest views

Ironbark Maldon is a 5 star reviewed destination accomodation. Ironbark provides guests complete privacy in a stand-alone 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom property which offers rural views of the 40 acre property from every room. The heated outdoor spa is the perfect place to unwind in all seasons. A fast-charging EV station is installed at the property and is free for guests use during their stay. Ironbark is within easy walking distance of the local township of Maldon as well as the state forest.

Stay at The Paddock Ecovillage

Explore Castlemaine and surrounds from The Paddock Ecovillage, perfectly situated on the edge of the bush and the edge of town. Our guest suite very comfortably sleeps four and includes a lounge room, a well-equipped kitchenette and access to a communal full kitchen. Views extend across the ecovillage property to the surrounding bush. The centre of town, including the Castlemaine train station and a fantastic selection of cafes, restaurants and cultural attractions, is just a 15-minute walk.

Fryers Hut

Set in the peaceful bushland of Fryerstown, Fryers hut is only 10 minutes from Castlemaine, 30 minutes from Daylesford and 5 minutes from Vaughan Springs. Excellent walking and mountain bike riding are at your doorstep or just relax at the hut and enjoy the garden, pool and sauna. In the heart of the Goldfields region there is plenty to explore including outdoor activities, the arts, festivals, historical sites and great cafes, restaurants and wineries.

Delightful gem in the heart of the Goldfields

WELCOME TO THE NOOK ON LEMON - Enjoy, relax, unwind and create memories at our unique, family-friendly home. Our 1860’s cottage has been lovingly renovated to create a perfect environment for your Goldfields escape. Enjoy breakfast as the sun rises over the gum trees in our cafe-style breakfast nook, or gaze into the star filled night sky enjoying the quiet surrounds. Stylish and comfortable our home offers the perfect setting for the perfect escape.

Clevedon Cottage - Now hosted by owners.

Clevedon cottage is full of character and charm, nestled in the grounds of the Historic Clevedon Manor. The cottage boasts magical views of the Clevedon Mannor gardens and is perfect for a romantic getaway, a peaceful escape or a hub for exploring town. Perfectly located, five minutes from Town and the Train Station. Clevedon Cottage is also a short walk to the beautiful Botanic Gardens, The Mill complex, Tap room and Des Kaffehaus. 

be&be - studio one

Situated on the highest hill in town, be&be boasts magnificent three-hundred-and-sixty-degree-views over town and country. The Elizabethan style house and studio are heritage listed and sit in an acre of garden, providing the perfect setting for a remarkable country experience, only a short walk to town. Treat yourself and book a stay, the encounter will linger long after you return home.

STONE EDGE-South Cottage

STONE EDGE is a beautiful & tranquil property set in a lovely garden located in a prime position close to the Botanical Gardens, "The Mill" & Castlemaine Town. The property consists of a main cottage & two beautiful sandstone cottages "North" & "South". These two can be let out separately or together. Both cottages have super comfy king size beds & each is unique in character.

Mountain View Cabin

Create your perfect weekend escape in the quaint Harcourt valley, located at the base of mount Alexander, take in the vast views of this majestic landscape, enjoy mountain bike riding, forest walks, local wine and cider producers or explore nearby niche towns with gourmet restaurants and cafes. Or feel revived and just enjoy the quiet and peace of the beautiful accommodation.