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# Colonial Retreat – Peaceful, Pet-Friendly Comfort

Vacation home in Ballarat with kitchen

## Photo gallery for Colonial Retreat – Peaceful, Pet-Friendly Comfort

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- 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. 

## Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- 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

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; 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 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 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

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 required for transportation to and from this property

### Property is also known as

352538

## About the area

Alfredton, a neighborhood in Ballarat, is home to this vacation 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

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## Colonial Retreat – Peaceful, Pet-Friendly Comfort Reviews

## Reviews

### 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.

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10 - Excellent

5

8 - Good

1

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

0

### 9.8

Cleanliness

### 10

Location

### 9.0

Property conditions & facilities

## Reviews

### 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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Jennifer

Oct 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great house, quiet court location, had everything we needed and convenient location for getting into town

##### Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

### 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

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