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$159 / night
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Haven on Barkers – Home 8898263 Studio

  • no bedrooms
  • 5 sleeps
  • 2 nights min stay

Haven on Barkers – Home 8898263

  • Studio
  • no bedrooms
  • sleeps 5
  • 2 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

We offer stylish, comfortable & contemporary B&B accommodation in the heart of Victoria's Goldfields. Tariff is for a couple, extra adults are $60 each, children 12 and under are $30 each, we can accommodate up to 5 people. Couples who choose to have separate sleeping arrangements will incur a extra cost of $60. We are located within 5 minutes drive from several wineries, ( Bress, Blackjack, Mt Alexander & Harcourt Valley). There are interesting walking tracks on Mt Alexander together with cycling tracks to nearby towns, Haven on Barkers is set on 5 acres of tranquil & beautiful gardens overlooking neighbouring farmland, lots to explore, small farm animals ( pony, goats, chickens ), just 5 min from Castlemaine, 30 min to Bendigo and Daylesford, a nursery cafe is across the road. Judi & Lou will welcome you with a delicious afternoon tea of either home baked cheese cake, muffins or scones. A generous continental breakfast includes:- home baked bread, various spreads, fresh juice, milk, cereals, yoghurt, fruit, espresso coffee & selection of quality teas.

Private BBQ facility

Optional extras, please enquire :-

Cooked breakfast,

Romance package, consists of bottle of wine, red or white, fruit & cheese platter, Lindt chocolate

Early check in or late check out ( if available )

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • Crib
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Beds in other rooms: Queen Bed Sofa beds Twin bed
  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

Castlemaine railway station is 7 km away and taxis are available, car or bicycle is the best way to see the sights.

Policies

Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

2 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

Only paying guests to use property facilities
No parties or events
Pets live on this property.
Seperate sleeping arrangements occur $50 charge

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About the owner

Lou Marsal / J.
Average reply time:
31 minutes
Response rate:
83%
Calendar last updated:
04 May 2024
Years listed:
6
Based in:
Australia
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
7 reviews

Excellent
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“It's Perfect !”

Reviewed 15 Feb 2020

What a wonderful weekend ! Our stay at Haven on Barkers topped off our wedding week-end in Victoria’s Central Highlands. Judi and Lou welcomed us on arrival late on Friday night with dinner prep… More

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“Great little spot within minutes of Castlemaine”

Reviewed 18 Aug 2018

My wife and I decided last minute to do a trip up to Bendigo for some house inspections and wanted to stay somewhere cute and rural for our little girl to enjoy too. We loved the property and the host… More

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Response from the owner Thank you Troy for your positive review. It was lovely meeting you and your family. We enjoyed sharing our property with you.All the best for the future.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Family Long Weekend Away”

Reviewed 22 Jun 2018

spent 2 nights at this lovely B&B very good place & lovely hosts the fresh baked bread & scones were fantastic premises top notch with quality touches the property grounds are done very ni… More

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Response from the owner Thank you,it was a pleasure to have you stay with us.

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“Excellent”

Reviewed 8 Oct 2017

Was very impressed with the presentation, cleanliness and the exceptional hospitality we received from the owners. They went above and beyond what we would have expected. Defiantly would recommend thi… More

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Response from the owner Our guests were a pleasure to host ,easy to communicate with and very friendly, The studio was left in excellent condition would welcome them back any time.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“A perfect hideaway”

Reviewed 2 Oct 2017

Judy and Lou are fantastic hosts. Everything was perfect during our stay in the Guest Room. The breakfast was so delicious too. It is one of the best B&B we have been staying. The location is grea… More

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“Very comfortable, welcoming and child friendly.”

Reviewed 28 Sep 2017

Judy and Lou made us feel very comfortable in their home and doted on my son who had an "amazing" time, enjoying homemade raspberry lemonade and patting the animals. I cannot speak highly en… More

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“We didn't want to leave - haven by name, haven by nature!”

Reviewed 7 Sep 2017

Just 1.5 hours drive from Melbourne and with Castlemaine on its doorstep, Haven on Barkers is a gorgeous B&B set in tranquil surrounds. The room was meticulous, clean and well appointed and we fe… More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Lou Marsal / (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Lou Marsal / (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Lou Marsal / (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Lou Marsal / the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Lou Marsal / (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Lou Marsal / (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Lou Marsal / (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know my booking is safe?

To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Lou Marsal / (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Lou Marsal / (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Lou Marsal / (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Lou Marsal / (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Lou Marsal / (the owner) a message.

If Lou Marsal / (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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