The Bushland Retreat King Suite
Our most luxurious suite, looking into the bushland, with a deep soaking bath and double shower. Also our most reviewed.
Sleeps 2 · Bath & double shower · Bush view
From$140per night
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Stay · Forty acres, Maiden Gully
Nine ways to wake up here
Five room types in the homestead, the whole residence for a group of thirteen, and three kinds of tent among the gums. Choose the one that suits you and check its dates directly.
Before you book
Your stay is looked after by regionalXscapes
Accommodation on the estate is managed by regionalXscapes, our sister company. When you check dates you move across to their booking system, and your confirmation email will come from them. Same estate, same gate, just a different name on the receipt.
Questions about a stay
Group one of two
The Homestead
Seven suites under one roof, five room types bookable on their own. Every suite has its own ensuite, and guests share the homestead's lounge, dining room and gardens.
The Vineyard Estate King Suite
Vineyard views from the pillow, a generous ensuite with a double shower, and private access to a small courtyard.
Sleeps 2 · Double shower · Vine view
From$140per night
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The Vine View Queen Suite
A seating area for two looking out over the vines and bushland, and a walk-in shower. Our highest-rated suite.
Sleeps 2 · Ensuite · Vine view
From$125per night
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The Courtyard Queen Suite
A calm, garden-facing queen suite looking into the courtyard. One of the two has a fully accessible ensuite, so ask when you book.
Sleeps 2 · Ensuite · Courtyard view
From$125per night
Check DatesTravelling solo
The Garden Nook Single
A long single bed, a compact ensuite and a view of the courtyard garden. The simplest way to stay on the estate, made for one.
From$110per night
Check DatesWhole residence · All seven suites
Take the entire Homestead
Thirteen guests across all seven suites, with two lounges around a double-sided gas fireplace, a dining room that seats ten with a kitchenette, a BBQ and a conference room. Wedding parties, retreats, or the whole family at once.
From$900per night
Check DatesAdd some or all of the eleven tents for a bigger group. Ask us and we will put it together.
Group two of two
Glamping among the gums
Eleven canvas tents in three styles, set in the bushland of the estate along a lit path. A real queen bed in every one, a shared fire pit looking over the vines, and a walking trail past the dam.
Every tent has its own private ensuite. There is no WiFi in the tents, which suits most people who stay in them, but free WiFi reaches the restaurant deck if you need it.
Bushland Safari Tent
A canvas suite on its own deck, with a four-poster queen bed, lounge and dining area, and its private ensuite inside the tent itself.
- Four-poster queen bed
- Private ensuite and a kitchenette
- Deck with an outdoor bath and hanging egg chair
Sleeps 2 · Private ensuite · Kitchenette
From$210per night
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Gum Tree Glamping
Two poles make a longer tent, with room for a couch and lounge chairs beside the bed. Wake to the sunrise from under the canvas.
- Queen bed, a two-seater couch and lounge chairs
- Kettle, mini fridge and mini air conditioning
- Your own private ensuite in the amenity block, a short walk away
Sleeps 2 · Private ensuite nearby
From$170per night
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Forest Hideaway
One central pole, one round room and a porch under the gums. Our cosiest tent, and the one closest to the feel of real camping.
- Queen bed and rattan seating for two
- Kettle, mini fridge and mini air conditioning
- Your own private ensuite in the amenity block, a short walk away
Sleeps 2 · Private ensuite nearby
From$150per night
Check DatesGuests
196 reviews, averaging 4.8
All of them in the seven months since we began hosting guests on the estate, across all nine of our stays. Our accommodation is rated on Google too.
Google · Accommodation 5.0 (21)
The Homestead Retreat 5.0 (3)
The Vine View Queen Suite 4.95 (10)
The Garden Nook Single 4.85 (6)
The Vineyard Estate King Suite 4.85 (25)
Forest Hideaway 4.85 (20)
Gum Tree Glamping 4.85 (25)
The Bushland Retreat King Suite 4.8 (45)
Bushland Safari Tent 4.8 (27)
The Courtyard Queen Suite 4.65 (35)
The detail
What comes with your stay, and what doesn't
Better to know now than on arrival. The homestead and the tents are not the same experience, so the list is split.
The Homestead suites
Five room types and the whole residence.
Included
- Private ensuite with heated floor tiles
- Towels and toiletries
- A kettle in every suite, and a tea and coffee station with mini fridge in most
- Split-system air conditioning
- Free WiFi and a TV
- Shared lounge, dining room and gardens
Not included
- Breakfast. The restaurant is open Friday to Sunday
- Pets
- Parties or events, unless arranged when you book
The glamping tents
The safari tent and the two bell tents.
Included
- Queen bed with bedside tables and lamps
- Kettle and mini fridge in every tent
- Shared fire pit looking over the vines
- A private ensuite for every tent: inside the safari tents, and a short walk away in the amenity block for the bell tents
- A lit path, and a walking trail past the dam into the bushland
Not included
- WiFi in the tents. Free WiFi is available at the restaurant
- Parking at the tent. The car park is about 400 metres away
- Pets
- Parties or events
Before you arrive
Questions guests ask
Is there WiFi?
Yes in every homestead suite. There is none in the glamping tents, but tent guests can use the free WiFi at the restaurant. It reaches out onto the deck, so you can still connect when the restaurant is closed. If you need to work from your room, book a suite.
Can we bring the dog?
No. Pets are not allowed in the homestead or in the tents.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check in from 3:00pm and check out by 10:00am, for every suite and tent.
Where do we park?
Homestead guests have ample parking at the homestead itself. For the glamping tents, the car park is an open gravel area about 400 metres from the tents, inside the secure estate grounds, so there is a short walk in. It keeps the glamping grounds quiet and free of cars.
Are children welcome?
Yes. Every stay is suitable for infants and for children aged 2 to 12. We don't supply porta cots, so please bring your own.
Can the tents be locked?
No. They are canvas, so they are not lockable. Keep valuables with you or locked in your car.
Is there food on the estate?
The restaurant serves brunch Friday to Sunday and dinner on Friday and Saturday. The safari tents have their own kitchenette, and Bendigo is fifteen minutes away.
What is there to do on the estate?
Walk the trail past the dam into the protected bushland, keep an eye out for kangaroos and birdlife, and finish at the fire pit as the vines catch the last of the light.
Gift cards
Gift someone a stay on the estate
A night in the homestead or a glamping tent, sent by email or text from $50. It never expires, and it works for dinner too.
Where to find us
46 Hermitage Road, Maiden Gully VIC
Fifteen minutes from the heart of Bendigo. Enter through the gate and travel up the olive-lined driveway. The homestead and the tents sit among the lawns and bushland.