Located on a trout and sheep farm, with views of the valley, Tuki Retreat offers self-contained cottages. The cottages are nestled in the middle of the property, on the edge of a private lake. The property features an on-site restaurant. The cottages are surrounded by stone walls and landscaped gardens. All cottages have open stone fireplaces, cathedral ceilings and a veranda to watch the sunset from. The bedroom has a queen size or king size bed, electric blanket, quality linen and towels. There is a double sofa bed in the lounge room for additional guests. Some kitchen facilities, TV, radio, CD player and DVD player are also available. Tuki Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers Australian and International cuisine. Tuki Retreat is a 30-minute drive from Creswick. It is within a 40-minute drive of both Daylesford and Ballarat. Melbourne city center is a 1-hour and 45-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
4 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.4
High score for Smeaton
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kellie
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful location and people were super friendly .thank you for making my stay so special
  • Jacqueline
    Australia Australia
    The cottage was absolutely adorable. Very comfortable. It had everything you could need for a few days away. Perfectly functional kitchenette, great bathroom with lots of hot water and good shower pressure. Bed was incredibly comfortable. High...
  • Ranga
    Australia Australia
    Amazing views. Scrumptious authentic home grown lamb and trout. Friendly Staff. Thanks Robert and Jan.

Managed by Robert and Jan Jones

Company review score: 9.3Based on 151 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Robert and Jan Jones have a keen interest in nature,the cycles of the seasons and the cycles of life. Robert loves horseriding and we share a love of dogs.We are both interested in food as medicine.

Property info

Tuki retreat is sitiated on historic "Stoney Rises" an historic grazing property.We love to share our spectacular views and glorious sunsets with you.

Neighborhood info

Tuki Retreat is situated in the middle of a farm so our closest neighbour is about 4 kilometers away. We love the small towns in the district,the history of the discovery of gold and the tradition of farming.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Tuki Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Tuki Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 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 200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about USD 130. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Tuki 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 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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

Please note that there is a 2.35% surcharge when you pay with a credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Tuki Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Tuki Retreat

  • Guests staying at Tuki Retreat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

  • Tuki Retreat has 1 restaurant:

    • Tuki Restaurant

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

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

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

    • Fishing

  • Check-in at Tuki Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Tuki Retreat include:

    • Studio
    • Family

  • Tuki Retreat is 4.3 miles from the center of Smeaton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.