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Henrietta's Country House, Luxury Couples Retreat

Henrietta's Country House, Luxury Couples Retreat

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Room
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Bathroom
Private kitchen

Overview of Henrietta's Country House, Luxury Couples Retreat

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

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Chewton, VIC
  • Popular LocationBuda Historic Home & Garden5 min drive
  • Popular LocationCastlemaine Botanical Gardens5 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Castlemaine Gaol6 min drive
  • AirportBendigo, VIC (BXG)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Henrietta's Country House, Luxury Couples Retreat

Henrietta's is grand Art Deco home, one of only two original substantial redbrick houses built in Chewton. Recently rescued and restored as an original beauty, with a sandstone fireplace, grand front porch with serene views across the valley, polished floorboards, leadlight windows and beautiful indoor spa bath. Reverse cycle heating/cooling, Gas log fireplaces, beautiful gardens and outdoor bbq/entertaining area. A fully functioning kitchen with coffee machine and essential cooking provisions is provided. An eclectic mix of antique persian rugs, oriental artworks, empire style furnishings, bespoke bathroom mural and high art deco ceilings make for an elegant and fascinating visual experience.

Immediately nearby there are walking tracks through forests with abundant wildlife, goldfields and historical sites. Discover antique stores in Chewton, and Henrietta's is only a 5 minute drive to Castlemaine and the cafe/foodie/arts/events always on offer year round. Visit the Wesley Hill Market on a Saturday morning and cook up a storm in the fully appointed kitchen. An ideal weekend retreat from the noise of the city!

Named for the lady the house was built for early last century, Henrietta's sits atop a site rich in Goldfields history. Over a hundred and fifty years ago the location was reputedly home to a surgeon, a pub, a Cobb & Co depot and a couple of other small titles. Numerous archeological curious have been unearthed in the gardens over the years, from fob watches to oriental currency, and can be found on display around the house.

Henrietta's offers pet-friendly and adults only luxury accommodation.

Property manager

Kerri Neven

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
The rear yard is fully fenced.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside. Ashtrays on front porch.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Chewton

Located in Chewton, this vacation home is in a rural area. Buda Historic Home & Garden and Old Castlemaine Gaol are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Leanganook Track Trailhead and Boomtown. Castlemaine Botanical Gardens and Main Street are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Chewton, VIC

What's nearby

  • Restorers Barn - 3 min drive
  • Buda Historic Home & Garden - 5 min drive
  • Hadfield's Rod Museum - 5 min drive
  • Castlemaine Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive
  • Old Castlemaine Gaol - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Castlemaine Station - 4 min drive
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fermentus - 3 min drive
  • The Mill Castlemaine - 5 min drive
  • Bridge Hotel - 5 min drive
  • Johnny Baker Downtown - 3 min drive
  • Shedshaker Brewing Company - 5 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

bruce h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfort & convenience.
My partner was very impressed by the Art Deco interior & the cleanliness of the property. We felt very comfortable & enjoyed ourselves.Thanks for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
County Bliss
Very much enjoyed our stay. Had everything you could need and more including generous breakfast provisions. We were lucky with the weather so out furbabies could enjoy the wonderful garden with us as we sat outside and relaxed. The place has a secure fencing and the dogs were very safe there. The RedHill pub has new management so really enjoyed out dinner there and I would also recommend the Midland Bar restaurant if you want something more upmarket. A very nejoyable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
A very comfortable stay. Would highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to stay for a getaway with our furbabies
We enjoyed our stay, it had everything we needed and more, definitely exceeded our expections. It's sooo good to find a nice place to stay for a little getaway that is pet friendly! Kerri was a lovely host!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Old style home with modern appliances'
The home had all that you would need to have to arrive at any time. There was milk, butter, juice, bread, coffee, and tea. Plus all the items you would expect to find in your own home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kerri Neven

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