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Beautiful historic former bank set in gorgeous country garden

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Outdoor dining
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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Lancefield, VIC
  • Lancefield Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Curly Flat Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hanging Rock Reserve
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Lancefield

Located in Lancefield, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Lancefield Park and Deep Creek K18 Streamside Reserve. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lancefield Golf Club and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Curly Flat Winery.
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What's nearby

  • Lancefield Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Deep Creek K18 Streamside Reserve - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Lancefield Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Curly Flat Winery - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Hanging Rock Reserve - 21 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Clarkefield Station - 25 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soltan Pepper - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lancefield Corner Store - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Romsey, Main St Fish & Chips - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lost Watering Hole - the Lancefield Brewery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lancefield Hotel - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful historic former bank set in gorgeous country garden

Stay in this beautifully converted landmark property set in a secluded country garden, and furnished with a stylish mix of antiques, art, and luxury. Savour 4pm checkouts on Sundays so you can enjoy your weekend to the fullest.
Features vast living area in original banking chamber with soaring 5 metre ceilings, romantic master bedroom, light and airy second queen bedroom, and third single bedroom located upstairs adjoining the mezzanine library. Note the second and third bedrooms are interconnected by a staircase. Full of original character as well as modern conveniences such as hydronic heating, ceiling fans and well-equipped kitchen and bathroom. Connect with nature in the rambling gardens and outdoor bath option. Step out the garden gate and you are within a short stroll of cafes, boutiques, bookshops and dining, with rolling hills as the backdrop to this very special place. Sleeps up to 6 if using trundle bed (on request only)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a library.

Property manager

Lisa Laird

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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 not allowed

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
Onsite 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 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Beautiful historic former bank set in gorgeous country garden Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monique H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

beautiful property , loved the outside bath and location was handy .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely, peaceful play to stay

This space has it all - a well-stocked kitchen, a large dining table for playing board games, three cozy spots to sleep and a comfy room for resting on couches and chatting til the wee hours of the morning. We love this quite little spot, tucked away at the end of the main road in Lancefield. There's great coffee available every day across the street, and you are well-situated to go visit Woodend, Romsey, or other locales in just a short trip. Bonus, if you come on the weekend of the Lancefield Farmers Market you can just walk across the street to it and get everything you could possibly want for your stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

HELEN T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in town

Lisa’s home is beautifully appointed! Comfortable and well equipped with all you may need. Immaculately clean. Outside garden are was really lovely to immerse yourself in. It suited us perfectly being in town and so close to the Mechanics Institute where our daughter had her wedding. The beds were very comfortable with lovely doonas /linen. Very impressive art work too. One thing to note, in our opinion is the upstairs single bed/trundle room is possibly more suited to children rather than adults due to its position. We had a lovely stay ! Thank you Lisa
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country getaway to bank on

The lovely old bank is located in the wide Main Street of Lancefield. It is set in a pretty peaceful garden. It retains all the features of the original building including soaring ceilings in the lounge and main bedroom. The main lounge is a lovely peaceful space to gather and relax in behind thick walks and large high set windows which give privacy from the road The dining room and connecting spaces all look into the garden through large glass doors.The amenities of the town are all a short stroll away including good coffee, tasty snacks and friendly hosts at the Aspey just across the road. Great location for touring the local area. Host was responsive, helpful and reliable. The property was clean, attractively presented and well provisioned with all basic necessities. Our bed was comfortable and made up with fresh linen. We were a family group of 3.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

A beautifully presented and unique property. We throughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Warmth and hospitality.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lancefield girls weekend

A wonderful place to stay for a girls weekend. The house is amazing with everything you need for a great weekend. The farmers market on the Saturday was a great surprise right outside our door.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional

Superb property, location and experience. Everything you need to cook and/ or relax. Thank you for helpful us enjoy my Mother's birthday! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasiya S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unforgettable stay!

Thank you for such a beautiful accommodation with the historical charm combined with modern comfort. We appreciated the small details like the fresh flowers in several rooms, loved the fireplaces and the outdoor bath, while the kids had a great time exploring the available toys and books!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

A very special break

We were travelling to attend my son's wedding and were treated to the beauty and convenience of this Lancefield property for a "home base." Highly recommend, and we were sorry to have to leave. Thank you from all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen w.

Liked: Cleanliness

weekend away

we stayed 2 nights to attend a wedding close by. the venue was very comfortable, beautifully decorated, and very well set up. Sunday late checkout was an unexpected bonus. highly recommend, but note only 1 real bathroom which was just ok for the 5 of us
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property right in the middle of town!

The atmosphere of the old bank is stunning, the entire family really enjoyed the property and being walking distance from everything in town made the entire stay an absolute joy. Lisa was also very accommodating and quick to help where ever she could!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edina J.

Liked: Cleanliness

BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE.

Loved this accomodation from the moment we walked in. This might be the first place I’ve stayed that looked even better in person than in the listed photos. We had a wonderful stay, thank you so much <3
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alita T.

Liked: Cleanliness

This place IS AMAZING

This place is pure luxury with history! We loved this house and it's character. Outdoor bath a treat. House has everything you need. Child friendly (front and back year enclosed, toy chest etc). We had such a fantastic time we requested to stay another evening at short notice and Lisa quickly communicated back to us. Divine art on all of the walls. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness

33 High St Lancefield

Excellent. Outside areas very good. Every appliance functioned as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lives up to the reputation

Everything you have read is true. This is one of the most amazing homes we have ever stayed in, and we have stayed in many. Location in the middle of the town of Lancefield. Five minute walk to the Lost Watering Hole Brewery who serve excellent food and drink. On the Sunday morning the monthly farmers market was on too. The house itself is beautifully furnished, had everything we needed and was so comfortable we didn’t want to leave. As Molly used to say “ do yourself a favour”. This is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Booking on behalf of friends.

Outstanding property that was accurately described in the promotional narrative. I booked on behalf of a family overseas friends. I viewed the property on their arrival and was very pleased. We saw our friends each day for three days and they were very happy. Thank you, Lisa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jemimah R.

Beautiful history & a relaxing stay. Some improvements needed.

Overall, this was a wonderful stay & the property is lovely with rich history. We enjoyed the beautiful fire, hydronic heating, garden, games, outdoor bath, library & lovely beds. We walked in to a nice warm house & loved lounging by the fire. The outdoor bath is a real treat & the garden is lovely. 4pm checkout was a delight & just unheard of. We loved making an extra day of our stay. Being so close to the town was also wonderful to visit the lovely shops & cafes. The kitchen is fairly well stocked for what you would need. Some utensils need updating (eg the measuring cup leaks). The downsides: Cleanliness isn’t fantastic. Definitely needs a deep clean (especially ceilings). I agree with the previous review that the cleaning list isn’t included in the emailed instructions and only found on a piece of paper which is easily missed. If being hounded like the previous person posted is the result of missing this, you really wouldn’t want to! There’s cameras on the property that watch you coming in and out, in the garden etc. I have stayed at hundreds of accommodations throughout the world and have never seen this. It’s an awful feeling walking in the door or exploring the garden and feeling watched. Really detracts from the privacy and safety of a holiday. Also reading that the host used these negatively by sending footage and pictures to previous guests as “proof” of what they did wrong really makes me uneasy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

bonnie c.

Liked: Cleanliness

No communication and privacy concerns

We rented this place for our bridal party and the night of our wedding. Beautiful place but no communication from the owner as to how to property should be left on the emailed check in instructions OR on the listing. Owner referred to a piece of paper of the fridge. Not really good enough. Owner also sent through photos of us at the property, I wonder about the privacy concerns around this. The property was beautiful but would not return or recommend. Owner is quite rude and inconsiderate and proceeded to hound us the day after our wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for our Macedon getaway

The property was perfect, clean, cosy and comfy. Close to everything we wanted to do in the region. The owner's communication was excellent. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D., Dana Point , CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location - Saturday market was fabulous!

Very nice home in a convenient location. Comfortable accommodations. Owners very easy to work with. Everything you need was there.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

MERCEDES A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter away with friends

The place is super cozy ! We managed to extend our stay for one more night as we fell in love with it once we arrived !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Beautiful historic property- very comfortable and clean with everything you need. Great location. We all enjoyed our stay and would love to return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Marian L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023