Family-friendly holiday rentals in Maldon

Castlemaine State Festival 20-29 March - Newstead

Stay just 12 mins from Castlemaine State Festival (20–29 March 2026) — described as “Castlemaine’s signature event” A major arts drawcard for Victoria. Celebrating its 50th year, this renowned regional festival brings music, performance, visual arts & literature to historic venues across town. Our cosy heritage cottage in peaceful riverside Newstead offers two queen bedrooms, equipped kitchen & a rare romantic double-shower wet room (photo) — the perfect festival base. Castlemaine State Festival

Ravenswood Retreat

Enjoy our spacious, loved country home with free WiFi. Ravenswood Retreat is ideal location for guests to enjoy a relaxed rural getaway in a spacious 2 bedroomed fully equipped farm stay home. Experience beautiful gardens, scenery, friendly farm animals, Alpacas, and highlight ride in a 110 yr old veteran car (weather permitting) Accommodation includes continental breakfast with home-made jams, fresh farm eggs, cereals. Shirley, Bob, & Jenny, our friendly dog are ready to greet you, come visit

Luxury cottage farmstay- Scotsburn

Mingara Park cottage has been lovingly restored to provide a snug & cosy getaway. Sit and enjoy the beautiful countryside & sunsets, curl up and read by the fire place, stroll through the farm and meet our friendly goats and miniature cattle. The cottage is ideal for a week working from your country office, a weekend away for two or to share with family and friends. The kitchen has all you need to cook up a storm but if you prefer the outdoors, light the fire pit and sit out under the stars.

Historic Bowes Cottage

A beautiful, historic stone cottage in the heart of the gold fields. simply modernised to maintain an old world ambience and eclectically furnished with family heirloom furniture and special interest collections. It's the way we like it and I'm sure our guests will too. Come for a relaxing weekend, winter or summer, enjoying the surrounding nature and wildlife. Fully equipped small kitchen, central bathroom, lovely large old rambling garden with enclosing wire fences. Kids and dogs welcome.

Ironbark Maldon, with outdoor spa and forest views

Ironbark Maldon is a 5 star reviewed destination accomodation. Ironbark provides guests complete privacy in a stand-alone 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom property which offers rural views of the 40 acre property from every room. The heated outdoor spa is the perfect place to unwind in all seasons. A fast-charging EV station is installed at the property and is free for guests use during their stay. Ironbark is within easy walking distance of the local township of Maldon as well as the state forest.

Country 3 bedroom home, games entertainment barn.

Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun. Fantastic 3 bedroom home with awesome views of Mount Alexander and surrounds. Plenty of room with a large living room, wood fire, tv / entertainment system, kitchen, deck including entertaining area and bbq downstairs. Upstairs there is another lounge / study, bedroom and toilet. The barn is another entertainment area with a pool table, table tennis, darts, library and a large screen tv all heated and air conditioned.

Central Studio Apartment with great views

This self-contained studio on Dja Dja Wurrung Country is tucked below our house. It's a totally separate and private space, air conditioned, double glazed and with its own off-street parking and access. It is within walking distance to the town centre, The Mill Complex, The Bridge Hotel and the Botanic Gardens; and just a 7 min walk up the hill from the railway station. Enjoy fabulous views to the east from the lounge, bedroom and your private balcony across the town to Leanganook.

Fryers Hut

Set in the peaceful bushland of Fryerstown, Fryers hut is only 10 minutes from Castlemaine, 30 minutes from Daylesford and 5 minutes from Vaughan Springs. Excellent walking and mountain bike riding are at your doorstep or just relax at the hut and enjoy the garden, pool and sauna. In the heart of the Goldfields region there is plenty to explore including outdoor activities, the arts, festivals, historical sites and great cafes, restaurants and wineries.

Delightful gem in the heart of the Goldfields

WELCOME TO THE NOOK ON LEMON - Enjoy, relax, unwind and create memories at our unique, family-friendly home. Our 1860’s cottage has been lovingly renovated to create a perfect environment for your Goldfields escape. Enjoy breakfast as the sun rises over the gum trees in our cafe-style breakfast nook, or gaze into the star filled night sky enjoying the quiet surrounds. Stylish and comfortable our home offers the perfect setting for the perfect escape.

Timber & Stone - Modern Eco Studio

Nestled in a garden setting, your own private studio with carport is built with sustainable materials, complementing a passive solar design that allows for optimal light and comfort, and 8.4 star energy rating. Positioned just 8 mins drive from Castlemaine and 18 mins from Daylesford, you'll be greeted by a calming and modern interior palette, designed to create a serene atmosphere to escape the hustle and bustle for some relaxation and rejuvenation.

Clevedon Cottage - Now hosted by owners.

Clevedon cottage is full of character and charm, nestled in the grounds of the Historic Clevedon Manor. The cottage boasts magical views of the Clevedon Mannor gardens and is perfect for a romantic getaway, a peaceful escape or a hub for exploring town. Perfectly located, five minutes from Town and the Train Station. Clevedon Cottage is also a short walk to the beautiful Botanic Gardens, The Mill complex, Tap room and Des Kaffehaus. 

The Peaceful Retreat & The Bungalow Bus

Nestled on the outskirts of Maldon in the old gold-mining valley lies my childhood home; if peace & tranquillity is what your looking for my mud-brick house ticks all the boxes. The place backs directly onto a state forest, you will have no disruptions other than the plethora of natural wildlife that calls itself home in and around our property.