'Homestead, The Manse - A Peaceful Retreat ' FINALIST excellence in Tourism 2018 - Lancefield

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 912 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Lancefield, VIC

Lancefield Park3 min drive
Curly Flat Winery5 min drive
Hanging Rock Reserve20 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1 golden room

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

'Homestead, The Manse - A Peaceful Retreat ' FINALIST excellence in Tourism 2018

HOMESTEAD, THE MANSE build in 1862
sits on the foot of Melbourne Hill in Lancefield, the heart of Victoria.
Come and enjoy this delightful home, beautifully restored for modern living in keeping with its original features in all rooms.

THE HOUSE HAS GOT 5 BEDROOMS
Sleep in one of the 3 large tastefully styled queen size bedrooms
with the original fireplaces and all windows overlooking
the beautiful gardens.
All rooms have fixed wall heaters to keep yourself warm.
Or stay the night in the gorgeous single bedroom,
called Vintage Rose.
Or choose the 5th bedroom with ensuite and 2 single beds,
looking out over the garden rockeries.

For a game, reading, TV, or a movie come together in the SITTING ROOM with the original large fireplace where one in the old days prepared their family meals.
And if you like home cooking, you will love the LARGE KITCHEN with all modern appliances and a pantry for all your needs for a great breakfast and more.
Have your meal in the DINING ROOM with wood fireplace.

But nothing better than having your brekkie in the COSY SHELTERED
SPACIOUS COURTYARD, heated by a potbelly stove looking out over
the gardens.

Then take a stroll through the 2 acres around The Manse and absorb the tranquillity of GARDENS, ROCKERIES, PATHWAYS and then have
a heart warming drink while relaxing on the LARGE VERANDA
watching the breathtaking sunsets. Before the day is finished give your body a treat with a soak in the SPA ROOM while overlooking the beautiful views before it is dark.

Book this grand home at the PERFECT LOCATION and absorb the ambience of times gone by.
SUITABLE for FAMILIES and FRIENDS, GIRLS WEEKEND or bring your own group for a MEDITATION / YOGA RETREAT

The Manse is approx an HOUR from MELBOURNE and HALF HOUR from THE AIRPORT.
Close to townships Lancefield, Romsey, Woodend, Kyneton, Kilmore and Hanging Rock and many wineries.

5 Bedroom setup:
1. Queen size bedroom- the GOLDEN room
2. Queen size bedroom- the BRONZE room
3. Queen size bedroom- the RED room
4. 2 single beds-the WILDFLOWER room
5. 1 single bed-VINTAGE ROSE

NOTE
Breakfast pantry provided.
All linen and towels provided.
Children are welcome, but need supervision.
Sorry NO pets.
Sorry NO smoking inside.

Property manager

adele wilson

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Stunning 1880s former bank set in beautiful country garden

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lancefield

Located in Lancefield, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Curly Flat Winery and Lancefield Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Deep Creek K17 Streamside Reserve and Deep Creek K18 Streamside Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Woodend Children's Park, or check out an event or a game at Kilmore Racecourse. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like winery tours.

Lancefield, VIC

What's nearby

Lancefield Park - 3 min drive
Curly Flat Winery - 5 min drive
Twin Bridges Bushland Reserve - 10 min drive
Hanging Rock Reserve - 20 min drive
Macedon Regional Park - 23 min drive

Getting around

Clarkefield Station - 20 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

Soltan Pepper - 6 min drive
Lancefield Hotel - 2 min drive
The Bay Tree - 6 min drive
Aspy - 2 min drive
Verdure Bistro - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Homestead, The Manse - A Peaceful Retreat ' FINALIST excellence in Tourism 2018 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Homestead, The Manse - A Peaceful Retreat ' FINALIST excellence in Tourism 2018?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Homestead, The Manse - A Peaceful Retreat ' FINALIST excellence in Tourism 2018?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Homestead, The Manse - A Peaceful Retreat ' FINALIST excellence in Tourism 2018 located?

This family-friendly Lancefield holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lancefield Park and Curly Flat Winery. Deep Creek K17 Streamside Reserve is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

1 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Historic Homestead

This is a great stay. Lovely historic homestead amongst expansive beautiful gardens in peaceful surrounds. The house is well equipped with everything you need. Adele, the host, was very welcoming and accomodating. Lots of small towns and wineries nearby and lots of things to do. Close to Woodend, Macedon, Hanging Rock, Kyneton which we visited. Well worth a visit and highly recommended.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliana P.

28 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent, fantastic, Amazing

I'm a repeat visitor. I love the Manse, such beautiful surroundings, lovely accommodation and fantastic host. Thank you Adele!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah V.

19 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely amazing!!!

This was our second stay at the property and it was every bit as good as the first stay. The home is enchanting. The old homestead has an authentic period feel with furnishings that are both comfortable and in keeping with the historic nature of the property. There are gorgeous quirky surprises around every corner. The gardens are magnificent with lots of different spaces to explore. Adele and Ross are fabulous hosts. The communication was excellent and they go out of their way to ensure everything you might need during the stay is provided. Thank you so much Adele for making our school reunion amazing.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

17 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sisters

Our 2nd stay at The Manse June 2022 was just as 'warm' as our first. A beautiful ambience,all amenities we needed, and the beds just so comfortable. Our host, Adele, is so welcoming, without being intrusive. We four mature age sisters enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia M.

13 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend away

The Manse provided us with a lovely relaxing weekend away. We spent our time sitting around either of the open fires, cooking and chatting. The perfect place to do this! Adele is an amazing host and made everything so easy!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by adele wilson

I grew up in The Netherlands and worked there as a teacher in arts/textiles for many years.
In my 30th I migrated to Australia and worked as an arts therapist in a MS day centre.
After that I joined my husband Ross in his health food shop and also ran a health cafe with gourmet catering for quite a few years.
A few years ago we started renovating the historic Manse. I myself designed and created all the interiors while Ross designed and build all the rockeries and gardens.
We are very proud of what we have achieved to bring this 1862 home back to it's former glory and much more.
In 2015 the homestead was ready for accommodation as a peaceful retreat.

Why they chose this property

We looked for quite a few years for a property with character and the feeling of peace.
We travelled often through the Macedon Ranges and found the area of Lancefield having a peaceful energy. By devine guidance we were drawn to this property as soon it went on the market.
From that very first day we felt we were the chosen guardians of this property and that should be enjoyed by others.

What makes this property unique

This homestead was build for the minister of the Presbyterian church. This was ones the home for many families for the ministers from the church.
The house is full of original features, all the fire places are intact and the original cooking fire place is still as it was in the 1800's.
The grounds have tree's over 100 yrs old which gives the property its ambiance and tranquility.