The Eaglehawk is one of Maldon's original hotels from the Gold Rush era which is available for your exclusive use. Enjoy a holiday with friends and family and relax in intimate luxury. In 1853, gold was discovered at Maldon and within a few years there were 20,000 miners and 70 pubs. One of these was 'The Eaglehawk Hotel'. A fire destroyed the timber hotel in the late 1800's and a new hotel was rebuilt in Edwardian splendour in 1906. Australia’s Finest Self Catering Hotel When you rent the hotel you get exclusive use of all function and entertainment rooms, bedrooms and hotel gardens. The historic hotel retains the original Public Bar from the early 1900's which has been stunningly restored and is now yours to use. All you need to bring are your drinks. Imagine having your own historic Bar and you don't have to pay Bar prices! The hotel also features the Dining Hall with five metre ceilings, an impressive three metre wrought iron chandelier and dining table to seat many. Coupled with the light filled Conservatory, sunny rear deck and spectacular gardens The Eaglehawk is the perfect venue. Space, style and history all combine to make The Eaglehawk a destination in itself. Five bedrooms, three bathrooms and two additional powder rooms are included. Flexible bedding configuration means most bedrooms can be set up as King or Single beds (to sleep up to 16) to suit your needs. We provide all bedding, linen, towels and toiletries. The kitchen is extensively equipped for self catering and the pantry includes cooking basics (spices, oil etc). Wifi and Netflix is included and the hotel is fully heated and air conditioned. Ample parking is available. All you need to bring is your food and drink. For something special, why not consider having a chef come in and prepare a feast for you served in the spectacular Dining Hall. Ask us for details about local chefs who regularly cook at the hotel. The hotel gardens are for your exclusive use and feature a wood fired pizza oven. The gardens feature multiple seating areas, fountains and the trees and gardens are lit at night. Prices shown on Airbnb are for Holiday House rental. When you book The Eaglehawk Country House Hotel you get exclusive use of the hotel including all living spaces, bedrooms and gardens. The hotel features keyless digital locks meaning you can self check-in. There is no need for key collection. We will provide you with a PIN code that you can share with all guests staying at the hotel so everyone can self check-in and come and go without having to worry about keys. We will be available to answer any questions you have via the Airbnb app, text or phone. We will supply you with a comprehensive hotel manual that provides information on all the features of the hotel. Maldon makes an ideal base to explore all the central Victorian Goldfields region has to offer. Take a trip down memory lane through the tree lined back streets of Maldon; catch a steam train ride to Castlemaine; tour the goldmine; potter through antiques and collectables stores or simply stroll past grand old buildings - all this (and much more) is on offer within walking distance of the Eaglehawk Hotel. Come and see for yourself why Maldon was awarded the most intact heritage streetscape by the National Trust in 2006. Treat yourself to the experience of what life was like during the gold rush era! Our central location offers the opportunity to visit many nearby wineries, see historic Castlemaine (15 mins drive) or tour Bendigo which is an outstanding example of a 19th century gold rush city (30 mins). Maryborough is also only a short drive away. Daylesford and Hepburn Springs make perfect destinations for a day trip. Nearby, Cairn Curran Reservoir provides a wide range of water based recreational activities, these include boating (power and sail), skiing, fishing, swimming, wind surfing, jet skiing and canoeing. Cairn Curran is also a perfect picnic location. Victorian VLine trains run regularly to Castlemaine (every 30 mins to hour). Take a taxi from Castlemaine Railway station to Maldon. The taxi ride is approximately 15 minutes and will cost about $40. The Eaglehawk Country House Hotel is 90 minutes from Melbourne cbd, 25 minutes from Bendigo and 15 minutes from Castlemaine. Ample free parking is available out the front of the hotel and there are two off street carport spaces. All linen, towels and toiletries are provided for your stay. No daily servicing is provided, however we provide sufficient towels for the duration of your stay with weekly servicing (fresh linen and towels) for stays longer than one week.