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River Gardens B&B Axedale - Motel Room. Pet friendly farmstay

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Dining
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Property grounds
Reviews
6.0

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

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Axedale, VIC
  • AirportBendigo, VIC (BXG)20 min drive
  • Popular LocationBendigo Art Gallery22 min drive
  • Popular LocationBendigo Racecourse22 min drive
  • Popular LocationSaint John of God Bendigo Hospital23 min drive

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About the area

Axedale

On river.At this Axedale B&B, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Axedale Nature Conservation Reserve and 6 miles (10 km) of Campaspe River-Axedale Streamside Reserve. Axedale Giris Road Bushland Reserve and Axedale Bushland Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Rosalind Park - 20 min drive
  • Bendigo Art Gallery - 22 min drive
  • Bendigo Racecourse - 22 min drive
  • Central Deborah Gold Mine - 22 min drive
  • Saint John of God Bendigo Hospital - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Bendigo Station - 21 min drive
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Axedale Tavern - ‬4 min drive

About this property

River Gardens B&B Axedale - Motel Room. Pet friendly farmstay

You’ll love the stylish decor of this charming B&B. After a home cooked breakfast spend hours wandering in the gardens, watch the birds that have made River Gardens their home or stroll along the river banks or the spectacular gardens. The river is literally jumping with fish if fishing is your thing. We have it all, but If you need a little more excitement, we are only 20 minutes from either Bendigo or Heathcote and 15kms to Lake Eppalock


The River Gardens Homestead is an off the grid farmstead that overlooks the Campaspe river. Set in nearly 2 acres of spectacular gardens with water features and right on the banks of the Campaspe river, guests are ensured of having a restful holiday.

The unit and the hotel room are under the farmstead roofline but each have their own entrance. Only the laundry is a shared facility.

The property is 133 acres with 450 metres of river frontage. The home was purpose built with 2 areas at one end to be used as B&B rooms. One is a fully self contained unit with lounge, full kitchen, ensuite and walk in robe and the other is a motel style room with full ensuite and kitchenette.

Both rooms have split system heating/air conditioners, linen is supplied as are hair dryers and straighteners. The Unit has a 62 inch flat screen
smart TV, the hotel room a TV/DVD player with 100’s of DVD’s to choose from. Each has a private lockable entrance with a rear door that opens to the shared laundry. We are totally off grid and run almost entirely on solar, though we do have NBN wifi.

The gardens are so spectacular that they are often opened to the public on the weekends with Devonshire tea served on the beautiful lawns.

You are welcome when staying to go anywhere on the property (except of course our own living areas) There are only 2 rules really, 1. if it was closed when you got there close it behind you and if you have a dog keep it on a lead. There is stock in most paddocks so closing gates behind you is crucial as is their well being (They do not like being chased by strange dogs).

Pets are welcome but must be on leads at all times and a pet fee is payable. Our cat, chickens, Guinea fowl and stock thank you in advance

Property manager

Wendy Johnson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Bike parking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Composting
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Printer
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

River Gardens B&B Axedale - Motel Room. Pet friendly farmstay Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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6.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farmstay near Bendigo
In summary - quiet, rural, friendly. Beautifully decorated, comfy and warm room part of, but separate from, the main house. Lots of well behaved dogs, chooks, guinea fowl, cats to share the stay with. Bonus was the cooked breakfast! Axedale is on the rail bike trail and Bendigo has so much to offer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cynthia J., Cheltenham, Victoria. Australia

Disliked: Cleanliness
DISAPPOINTED
The room was as to be expected according to pics displayed, but there was nil privacy. Attached to the main house, the walls are paper thin so every sound can be heard. Woken up by tractors and owners working out the front of our room. There was no fenced off area so the pets could have a little outdoor freedom or to come and go when nature calls. We were booked in for three nights but left and booked elsewhere in Bendigo after the first night. Forfeiting the cost outlayed for 3 nights, was minor, compared to our peace of mind and privacy and normal freedom expected from a pet friendly establishment. Very disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024