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Beautiful historic former bank set in gorgeous country garden

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Exterior detail
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lancefield, VIC
  • Lancefield Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Lancefield Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Curly Flat Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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Gorgeous Cottage with open fireplace and Fire Pit

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (1)
The price is NZ$816
for 1 cottage
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Gorgeous Cottage with open fireplace and Fire Pit

About the area

Lancefield

Located in Lancefield, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Lancefield Park and Deep Creek K18 Streamside Reserve. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lancefield Golf Club and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Curly Flat Winery.
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What's nearby

  • Lancefield Park - 13 min walk
  • Deep Creek K18 Streamside Reserve - 4 min drive
  • Curly Flat Winery - 5 min drive
  • Twin Bridges Bushland Reserve - 9 min drive
  • Hanging Rock Reserve - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Clarkefield Station - 25 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soltan Pepper - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lancefield Corner Store - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Romsey, Main St Fish & Chips - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lost Watering Hole - the Lancefield Brewery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lancefield Hotel - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful historic former bank set in gorgeous country garden

Stay in this beautifully converted landmark property set in a secluded country garden, and furnished with a stylish mix of antiques, art, and luxury. Savour 4pm checkouts on Sundays so you can enjoy your weekend to the fullest.
Features vast living area in original banking chamber with soaring 5 metre ceilings, romantic master bedroom, light and airy second queen bedroom, and third single bedroom located upstairs adjoining the mezzanine library. Note the second and third bedrooms are interconnected by a staircase. Full of original character as well as modern conveniences such as hydronic heating, ceiling fans and well-equipped kitchen and bathroom. Connect with nature in the rambling gardens and outdoor bath option. Step out the garden gate and you are within a short stroll of cafes, boutiques, bookshops and dining, with rolling hills as the backdrop to this very special place. Sleeps up to 6 if using trundle bed (on request only)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Lisa Laird

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Outdoor shower
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Library
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Beautiful historic former bank set in gorgeous country garden Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country getaway to bank on
The lovely old bank is located in the wide Main Street of Lancefield. It is set in a pretty peaceful garden. It retains all the features of the original building including soaring ceilings in the lounge and main bedroom. The main lounge is a lovely peaceful space to gather and relax in behind thick walks and large high set windows which give privacy from the road The dining room and connecting spaces all look into the garden through large glass doors.The amenities of the town are all a short stroll away including good coffee, tasty snacks and friendly hosts at the Aspey just across the road. Great location for touring the local area. Host was responsive, helpful and reliable. The property was clean, attractively presented and well provisioned with all basic necessities. Our bed was comfortable and made up with fresh linen. We were a family group of 3.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
A beautifully presented and unique property. We throughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warmth and hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lancefield girls weekend
A wonderful place to stay for a girls weekend. The house is amazing with everything you need for a great weekend. The farmers market on the Saturday was a great surprise right outside our door.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
Superb property, location and experience. Everything you need to cook and/ or relax. Thank you for helpful us enjoy my Mother's birthday! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasiya S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unforgettable stay!
Thank you for such a beautiful accommodation with the historical charm combined with modern comfort. We appreciated the small details like the fresh flowers in several rooms, loved the fireplaces and the outdoor bath, while the kids had a great time exploring the available toys and books!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A very special break
We were travelling to attend my son's wedding and were treated to the beauty and convenience of this Lancefield property for a "home base." Highly recommend, and we were sorry to have to leave. Thank you from all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen w.

Liked: Cleanliness
weekend away
we stayed 2 nights to attend a wedding close by. the venue was very comfortable, beautifully decorated, and very well set up. Sunday late checkout was an unexpected bonus. highly recommend, but note only 1 real bathroom which was just ok for the 5 of us
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property right in the middle of town!
The atmosphere of the old bank is stunning, the entire family really enjoyed the property and being walking distance from everything in town made the entire stay an absolute joy. Lisa was also very accommodating and quick to help where ever she could!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edina J.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE.
Loved this accomodation from the moment we walked in. This might be the first place I’ve stayed that looked even better in person than in the listed photos. We had a wonderful stay, thank you so much <3
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alita T.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place IS AMAZING
This place is pure luxury with history! We loved this house and it's character. Outdoor bath a treat. House has everything you need. Child friendly (front and back year enclosed, toy chest etc). We had such a fantastic time we requested to stay another evening at short notice and Lisa quickly communicated back to us. Divine art on all of the walls. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness
33 High St Lancefield
Excellent. Outside areas very good. Every appliance functioned as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lives up to the reputation
Everything you have read is true. This is one of the most amazing homes we have ever stayed in, and we have stayed in many. Location in the middle of the town of Lancefield. Five minute walk to the Lost Watering Hole Brewery who serve excellent food and drink. On the Sunday morning the monthly farmers market was on too. The house itself is beautifully furnished, had everything we needed and was so comfortable we didn’t want to leave. As Molly used to say “ do yourself a favour”. This is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Booking on behalf of friends.
Outstanding property that was accurately described in the promotional narrative. I booked on behalf of a family overseas friends. I viewed the property on their arrival and was very pleased. We saw our friends each day for three days and they were very happy. Thank you, Lisa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jemimah R.

Beautiful history & a relaxing stay. Some improvements needed.
Overall, this was a wonderful stay & the property is lovely with rich history. We enjoyed the beautiful fire, hydronic heating, garden, games, outdoor bath, library & lovely beds. We walked in to a nice warm house & loved lounging by the fire. The outdoor bath is a real treat & the garden is lovely. 4pm checkout was a delight & just unheard of. We loved making an extra day of our stay. Being so close to the town was also wonderful to visit the lovely shops & cafes. The kitchen is fairly well stocked for what you would need. Some utensils need updating (eg the measuring cup leaks). The downsides: Cleanliness isn’t fantastic. Definitely needs a deep clean (especially ceilings). I agree with the previous review that the cleaning list isn’t included in the emailed instructions and only found on a piece of paper which is easily missed. If being hounded like the previous person posted is the result of missing this, you really wouldn’t want to! There’s cameras on the property that watch you coming in and out, in the garden etc. I have stayed at hundreds of accommodations throughout the world and have never seen this. It’s an awful feeling walking in the door or exploring the garden and feeling watched. Really detracts from the privacy and safety of a holiday. Also reading that the host used these negatively by sending footage and pictures to previous guests as “proof” of what they did wrong really makes me uneasy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

bonnie c.

Liked: Cleanliness
No communication and privacy concerns
We rented this place for our bridal party and the night of our wedding. Beautiful place but no communication from the owner as to how to property should be left on the emailed check in instructions OR on the listing. Owner referred to a piece of paper of the fridge. Not really good enough. Owner also sent through photos of us at the property, I wonder about the privacy concerns around this. The property was beautiful but would not return or recommend. Owner is quite rude and inconsiderate and proceeded to hound us the day after our wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for our Macedon getaway
The property was perfect, clean, cosy and comfy. Close to everything we wanted to do in the region. The owner's communication was excellent. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D., Dana Point , CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location - Saturday market was fabulous!
Very nice home in a convenient location. Comfortable accommodations. Owners very easy to work with. Everything you need was there.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

MERCEDES A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter away with friends
The place is super cozy ! We managed to extend our stay for one more night as we fell in love with it once we arrived !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Beautiful historic property- very comfortable and clean with everything you need. Great location. We all enjoyed our stay and would love to return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Marian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ami K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning property
We had the most wonderful time in Lancefield. Such a gorgeous property in the prettiest little town. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant location, beautiful home
Thank you for a wonderful vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W., Brisbane Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely in Lancefield
Wonderful stay at Lancefield. Property is exactly as described, if no better. Spacious, great beds! all mod cons, warm and everything worked perfectly . Loved the high ceilings and feeling of privacy provided by high windows facing street!) Host Lisa was very helpful and accommodating and late Sunday check out option was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022