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Henrietta's country house, luxury couple's retreat

Vacation home in Chewton with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Henrietta's offers a grand Art Deco experience with serene views of the valley from its porch and an indoor spa bath for relaxation. Explore nearby forests, antique stores in Chewton, or unwind in the garden near your private BBQ/entertaining area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Henrietta's country house, luxury couple's retreat

Henrietta's is grand Art Deco home, one of only two original substantial redbrick houses built in Chewton. Recently rescued and restored as an original beauty, with a sandstone fireplace, grand front porch with serene views across the valley, polished floorboards, leadlight windows and beautiful indoor spa bath. Reverse cycle heating/cooling, Gas log fireplaces, beautiful gardens and outdoor bbq/entertaining area. A fully functioning kitchen with coffee machine and essential cooking provisions is provided. An eclectic mix of antique persian rugs, oriental artworks, empire style furnishings, bespoke bathroom mural and high art deco ceilings make for an elegant and fascinating visual experience.

Immediately nearby there are walking tracks through forests with abundant wildlife, goldfields and historical sites. Discover antique stores in Chewton, and Henrietta's is only a 5 minute drive to Castlemaine and the cafe/foodie/arts/events always on offer year round. Visit the Wesley Hill Market on a Saturday morning and cook up a storm in the fully appointed kitchen. An ideal weekend retreat from the noise of the city!

Named for the lady the house was built for early last century, Henrietta's sits atop a site rich in Goldfields history. Over a hundred and fifty years ago the location was reputedly home to a surgeon, a pub, a Cobb & Co depot and a couple of other small titles. Numerous archeological curious have been unearthed in the gardens over the years, from fob watches to oriental currency, and can be found on display around the house.

Henrietta's offers pet-friendly and adults only luxury accommodation.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking inside. Ashtrays on front porch.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: The rear yard is fully fenced.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside. Ashtrays on front porch.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Henrietta's Country House Luxury Couples Retreat
218121
Henrietta's House Couples Ret
Henrietta's Country House, Luxury Couples Retreat Chewton

About the neighborhood

Map
Chewton, VIC

What's nearby

  • Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wesley Hill Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Leanganook Track Trailhead - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Chewton H86 Bushland Reserve - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Lake Daylesford - 39 min drive - 49.8 km

Getting around

  • Castlemaine Station - 4 min drive
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Bird Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Love Shack Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Doveton Corner Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Johnny Baker Downtown - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Saffs - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Henrietta's country house, luxury couple's retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Henrietta's country house, luxury couple's retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Henrietta's country house, luxury couple's retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Henrietta's country house, luxury couple's retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park and Wesley Hill Market. Leanganook Track Trailhead and Chewton H86 Bushland Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Henrietta's country house, luxury couple's retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ross P.

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

Great location and place to stay

A grand old building with charm and charisma
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

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

Relaxing stay.

Second time at Henriettas. Love the decir, the area, how clean the house is and that it is so dog friendly.Very well set up with everything we needed including ample breakfast provisions.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincenza P.

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

Charming Art Deco Stay

Very Charming and Nostalgia filled stay @ Henrietta's. Recommended to fully relax and unwind whilst enjoying the local surrounding areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma K.

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

Henrietta's is 100% recommended.

The house is gorgeous. The host has created a real homage to its history, but blended with modern comfort. If you're visiting as a tourist to The Goldfields, you'll find it perfectly situated. We found that our host had thought of everything we could possibly need and responded swiftly to any queries.
Stayed 41 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette I.

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

Fantastic cottage

Everything perfectly presented. Lovely accommodation with everything you need. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe M.

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

A lovely place to stay for a getaway with our furbabies

We enjoyed our stay, it had everything we needed and more, definitely exceeded our expections. It's sooo good to find a nice place to stay for a little getaway that is pet friendly! Kerri was a lovely host!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

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

Excellent

A very comfortable stay. Would highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful old style home. Located close to Castlemaine area. House had all mod cons & very comfortable. Really nice outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B., Melbourne, Australia

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

Lovely period house

Very warm & comfortable and charmingly decorated period house
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
A perfect place to stay. Thanks Kerri

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

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

Chillin in Chewton

Spacious period home with modern kitchen and bathroom. Tastefully decorated and furnished. Super comfy beds. Good WiFi. Great to sit on the front balcony or at rear of property. Only a few minutes from Castlemaine, and around half hour to Daylesford and Bendigo. Property located opposite bush land with walking trails.Very peaceful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Can't beat this weekend

Brilliant presentation by Kerri at Henrietta's for our special Anniversary!. Everything is so close to the location and hard to beat in so many ways. We arrived to a super warm house with 🔥🍷fires on and the spa sooo tempting 😄✔️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

bruce h.

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

Comfort & convenience.

My partner was very impressed by the Art Deco interior & the cleanliness of the property. We felt very comfortable & enjoyed ourselves.Thanks for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindy F.

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

Gorgeous cosy comfy cottage

Henrietta’s is a gorgeous cosy comfy cottage with everything you could possibly want/need for your stay. It was scrupulously clean and stocked with lots of lovely touches like breakfast foods, chocolates by the beds, lovely bathroom products, books and games, the list goes on. Very comfy beds with electric blankets if it’s a chilly night. Our host, Kerri, was a pleasure to deal with. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer I.

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

County Bliss

Very much enjoyed our stay. Had everything you could need and more including generous breakfast provisions. We were lucky with the weather so out furbabies could enjoy the wonderful garden with us as we sat outside and relaxed. The place has a secure fencing and the dogs were very safe there. The RedHill pub has new management so really enjoyed out dinner there and I would also recommend the Midland Bar restaurant if you want something more upmarket. A very nejoyable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Old style home with modern appliances'

The home had all that you would need to have to arrive at any time. There was milk, butter, juice, bread, coffee, and tea. Plus all the items you would expect to find in your own home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

EDEN G.

Gorgeous Stay

Our stay at Henrietta’s was gorgeous. Kerri met us and showed us around telling us stories of the place and how it came to be. Pretty amazing history and effort to get it back to looking so fine. They place is so comfortable, clean and luxurious. Really enjoyed the bathroom, the bathrobes and plentiful towels and especially the spa. I want that spa. Could spend days on the porch on the huge, comfortable couch for taking in the sunset over the valley. We breakfasted in Castlemaine but cooked our dinners in the kitchen. Loved the benchtop, wow. In all, exactly what we needed for our weekend getaway, thankyou!

10/10 Excellent

Randeep D.

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

Charming place

We had really nice stay at Henrietta's. This place felt like home. It has everything for you and your furry friend. We will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Wonderful Chewton house!

We had a lovely stay at Henrietta’s. The house was so beautifully decorated and thoughtfully prepared for our stay. The location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Gaye R.

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

Spotless

Really well put together - warm, clean, well appointed kitchen, modern bathroom. Our only negative, found the furniture and beds a little uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett O.

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

Most amazing place to stay

Henrietta’s was perfect. Every need was catered for. The home was spotless, and exceeded our expectations in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

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

Cosy with attention to detail

Kerri took great care and we appreciated the little touches like the fire going and music on upon arrival, even to the dog bowls ready for our furbaby! The breakfast items meant we didn’t have to shop greatly for the long weekend which was a real treat. Easy check-in and out, comfortable and safe backyard for our little dog Ripley. We will certainly return! Looking forward to a trip in summer to use the backyard more! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

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

Beautifully restored At Deco house

Very clean. Very cosy and comfortable house. Very thoughtfully set up including ample breakfast provisions. Secure, dog friendly yard and house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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

Cosy cottage

Clean, well kept cottage with everything as described. Close to walking/riding tracks and convenient to explore Castlemaine and surrounds. Nice place to relax - indoors and out. Only (minor) negative was the location on a main road that was at times busy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

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

Character and charm

We had a lovely weekend at Henrietta’s. The house has personality - very clean and well appointed, in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022