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Colonial Retreat – Peaceful, Pet-Friendly Comfort

Holiday home in Ballarat with kitchen

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A garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Colonial Retreat – Peaceful, Pet-Friendly Comfort. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Colonial Retreat – Peaceful, Pet-Friendly Comfort

Holiday home in Ballarat with kitchen
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, an arcade/games room and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

352538

About the area

Alfredton, a neighbourhood in Ballarat, is home to this holiday home. Sovereign Hill and St Patrick's Cathedral are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve and Mullawallah Wetlands Nature Conservation Reserve. Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Bird World are also worth visiting.
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Alfredton, VIC

What's nearby

  • Ballarat Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ballarat Tramway Museum - 6 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lake Wendouree - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ballarat Botanical Gardens - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve - 8 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boost - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Wildseed Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Street Food Truck - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Duck Brewery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Colonial Retreat – Peaceful, Pet-Friendly Comfort pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Colonial Retreat – Peaceful, Pet-Friendly Comfort?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Colonial Retreat – Peaceful, Pet-Friendly Comfort located?

Located in Alfredton, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Ballarat Golf Club, Ballarat Tramway Museum and Dyson Drive Reserve. Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Botanical Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Colonial Retreat – Peaceful, Pet-Friendly Comfort Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SIDNEY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a well designed comfortable attractive property in a quiet street with a nearby park. The heating was just adequate for cold Ballarat
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janine M.

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

Ballarat break

Very clean, comfortable, ideal location in quiet neighbourhood, close to all amenities. A dryer would be helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

GWEN M.

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

lovely family time

This home was spotless, you felt at home once you put the heaters on. Very quick answers to all my questions. Was really important to have our furry baby with us where ever we go. Thank you see you again one-day
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great house, quiet court location, had everything we needed and convenient location for getting into town
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

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

Easter fun

We had a lovely time and enjoyed staying at Colonial retreat. Our dog had fun running around the backyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025