...GREAT
WEEKENDS AWAY in country Victoria
australian
PLACES
| GOLDFIELDS...from Ballarat to Bendigo, Avoca & Lancefield, the Gold Rush left a rich heritage | ||
| 3 accommodation places fully reviewed and highly recommended: | ||
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SMEATON Tuki Retreat country luxury s/c stone cottages, full kitchen, brealfast, some with spa bath. Family cottage; trout lakes, scenic sheep farm close to Daylesford, Ballarat. Restaurant, brekky, dinner avail. a real country experience with great hosts and top location. fr$130 (03)5345 6233 FULL REVIEW... | |
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BALLARAT Craig’s Royal Hotel in heart of town, reborn from 1862 heritage, rooms and suites are totally luxurious after a long, expensive rebuild. Restaurants, lounges. Tower rooms are really grand. Treat yourselves. Fr around $200/night (03)5331 1377 | |
| photo to come | BALLARAT HERITAGE HOMESTAY in Ballarat and nearby Creswick, fully restored cottages and houses with 2-3 bedrooms offering luxurious self -contained lodgings while in these wonderful Gold Rush towns. (03 5332 8296 | |
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| BENDIGO Langely Hall. ex-bishop's mansion north of city centre. Upstairs B&B rooms; choose a huge front ensuite bedroom. fr $175nt (03)5443 3693 | AVOCA Grenoca 1800s brick house, heritage self-contained luxury for 1 - 4 couples in 4 bedrms, 3 bathrms, kitchen, lounge, wood fires, breakfast, fr$120nt. ph 0403 133 035 | |
| HEATHCOTE Emeu Inn has 6 guest rooms, queen beds, ensuite, 4 with spa. Full breakfast, exc restaurant. Try local wineries, shiraz. fr $190 B&B (03)5433 2668 nb. Last we heard, this place is for sale | BENDIGO Nanga Gnulle 4km from town centre, 2 cottages (one & 2br) s/c, acres of landscaped gardens, popular for weddings. (03) 5443 7891 | |
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