Title: Colonial Retreat – Peaceful, Pet-Friendly Comfort - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Colonial Retreat – Peaceful, Pet-Friendly Comfort Vacation home in Ballarat with kitchen ![TV, table tennis, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112490000/112480100/112480031/b741743d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, table tennis, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112490000/112480100/112480031/1191faa3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112490000/112480100/112480031/b68164c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, table tennis, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112490000/112480100/112480031/9f5435f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112490000/112480100/112480031/31d23f15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A garden, an arcade/game 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. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Welcome to Colonial Court Retreat, your peaceful escape in a quiet court just minutes from Ballarat’s best attractions. This spacious and beautifully maintained home comfortably sleeps up to 5 guests, featuring 3 inviting bedrooms and 2 sparkling clean bathrooms. Enjoy open-plan living with a fully equipped kitchen, a cozy lounge for relaxed evenings, and a private garden perfect for morning coffee, evening drinks, or letting the dog stretch their legs. Yes—we’re pet-friendly, and past guests have told us their furry friends loved the secure backyard! Ideally located near Victoria Park and Lake Wendouree, you’ll have easy access to scenic walks, outdoor activities, and all the essentials with shops and amenities just a short drive away. Whether you're in town for work or a relaxing getaway, you'll find everything you need for a comfortable and convenient stay. Guests have full access to the entire property—come in, unpack, and feel at home. Traveling with an EV? We’ve got you covered. Trickle-charging is available free of charge during your stay, making it a convenient and eco-conscious choice. We keep things simple with our house rules—just the essentials to keep the space comfortable, safe, and sparkling clean for everyone. As proud members of Good to Book, we’ll complete a quick name check on booking—easy and stress-free for responsible guests. Book your stay at Colonial Court Retreat today and experience the comfort, convenience, and calm our guests keep coming back for. Please ensure you review our seperate rental agreement ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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; 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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 transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 352538 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.55615,143.8083&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:xhedF%7BpvlZ%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40Q%40U%3FQBU%40Q%40U%40QBQBUBQBQBQBUBQDQDQBQDQDSDQDQFQDQFOFQDQHOFQFOFQHMFOHQFOHMHOJOHMHKHOJOHKJMJMJKJMJKJKJMJKLGJKLKLIJKLILGLILGLILILELGNILELELENELENELENENCLANENCNALCNANCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBLDN%40NBLDNDLDNDLDNDLDLDLHNFLDLHLHLFLHJFLHLJLHJJLJJFJJJLLJJJJLHJLLHLJJHNJNHJHLHNHNHLHNFPHNFLHPFNFPFNFPFPDNFPDPFPDPDRBPDPDPBPDPBTBPBPBPBT%40P%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%40T%3FP%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FPAT%3FNATAPATAPCTAPAPCTCPCPCPCTEPCPEPERCPEPEPGPEPGPENGPGPGNGPGNIPGNILGPININILININIJKLINKJINMHILKLKJMLKJKJKFMLKJMFMJMHKHMFMHMHMFMDOFMHMDMDODMDODMDODMDOBOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOEMCOCOEMEOEMEOEMEMEMEOIMGMEMGMIMIMGMIMIKKMGMKKMMGKKKKKMKKKMKMKIKOIKKOIMIKIOKOIMIOGOIQGMIOGQGOGQIOEQGQGOEQGQEQEQEQEQCSEQEQCQCUCQCQCQCUCQAQAUAQCU%3FQAUAO%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=czjekc2FndBUoR680olipgFzI5M=) Alfredton, VIC #### What's nearby - Ballarat Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Ballarat Tramway Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km - Lake Wendouree - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Ballarat Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.3 km - Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.1 km #### Getting around - Ballarat Station - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Roll'd - ‬6 min drive - ‪Red Duck Brewery - ‬4 min drive - ‪Boost - ‬6 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? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### Where is Colonial Retreat – Peaceful, Pet-Friendly Comfort located? > Located in Alfredton, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Ballarat Golf Club, Ballarat Tramway Museum, and Dyson Drive Reserve. Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Botanical Gardens are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Colonial Retreat – Peaceful, Pet-Friendly Comfort Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 9.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette B. Apr 22, 2025 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. ##### Annette B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SIDNEY Jul 1, 2025 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 ##### SIDNEY Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Janine M. May 11, 2025 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. ##### Janine M. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### GWEN M. Jul 7, 2025 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 ##### GWEN M. 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