Riversdale Retreat

14 Railway Street, 3451 Chewton, Australia – Great location - show map

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8.0
Scored 8
Very Good
Rated very good
4 reviews

great location, quiet, close to the Roos, great star gazing, clean

Cadence Australia
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror at Riversdale Retreat in Chewton
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Riversdale Retreat

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  • Entire home
  • 888 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking rooms

Providing a garden, Riversdale Retreat provides accommodations in Chewton. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens is 26 miles from the vacation home and Central Deborah Gold Mine is 26 miles away. The vacation home is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware, and 1 bathroom. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Bendigo Train Station is 27 miles from the vacation home, while The Convent Gallery Daylesford is 26 miles away. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 58 miles from Riversdale Retreat.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
6.9
Location
8.8
High score for Chewton

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    Cadence
    Australia Australia
    “great location, quiet, close to the Roos, great star gazing, clean”
  • Glenn
    Australia Australia
    “quiet and tranquil- welcomed by a trio of grey kangaroos.”

Managed by Riversdale Retreat

Company review score: 8.3Based on 3 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Surrounded by native crown bush land and set in a re-vegetated bush garden, Riversdale Retreat is an uncompromising, award winning, country escape. ACCOMMODATION - Open-plan living area and a fully equipped kitchen ready for self-catering. A tatami lounge area and a Japanese style bathroom provide a touch of the exotic. Paved outdoor areas include outdoor fireplace, prep bench and sink. In winter the wood fire heater efficiently heats entire house. Floating decks and indoor/outdoor day bed are the perfect way to catch and enjoy the winter sun. Sleeps 2 or 3 adults with 1 queen size and 1 single bed. The perfect private getaway for a couple! ENVIRONMENTAL RELATIONSHIP AND LOCATION - Compact, climate and occupant adaptable located in semi bush. Designed to sit off the land yet be immersed within, it can open and close to nature, views and sun. The building is designed with environmentally sustainable design principles, solar hot water, rainwater tank and is super insulated.

Neighborhood info

Riversdale Retreat is located just outside of the popular town of Castlemaine, in the small town of Chewton - approximately an hour and a half drive out of Melbourne. Daylesford, Maldon and Bendigo are all within a 30 minute drive. The property also directly borders State Crown Land, with acres of secluded walking and biking tracks.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Riversdale Retreat

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Kitchenware
    • Kitchen
    • Kitchenette
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • BBQ facilities
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    Riversdale Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of AUD 500 is required on arrival. That's about USD 326. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash Riversdale Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 7:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 19:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    A damage deposit of AUD 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Riversdale Retreat

    • Check-in at Riversdale Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Riversdale Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Riversdale Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Riversdale Retreat is 2,950 feet from the center of Chewton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Riversdale Retreat on this page.

    • The prices at Riversdale Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Riversdale Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking

    • Riversdale Retreat can accommodate this group size:

      • 3 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.