Take the journey to Guildford, breathe in the fresh air, let yourself be pampered, experience peace and space.

Sit down to a scrumptious meal, lovingly prepared by the in-house chef. Experience breathtaking views, personalised hospitality, attention to detail and commitment to your happiness. Take your leave, rejuvenated and on top of the world.

You can choose from one of six accommodation options:

The Cottage, Studio, Stellar, Panorama, Phoenix and Star Suites. Each is equipped with heating and air-conditioning for your year round comfort.

Your hosts Chris and Teresa are committed to giving you a great escape, a place to really relax. You may prefer to just sit and:
- Watch the wedge-tailed eagles serenely soar over the Loddon Valley below
- Drink champagne on the verandah as you watch a breathtaking sunset
- Feel completely surrounded by the stars, so close you can almost touch them
- Listen to the native birds, or just get lost in your daydreams
- Have a spa and feel the bubbles tingle your skin and relax every muscle
- Sit in front of the fire and snuggle up to someone special
- Sit down to a heavenly dinner, lovingly prepared by our experienced chef
- Relax over a fresh cuppa, and browse the weekend magazines or morning papers.
- And re-energise with nature

Or, if you are feeling adventurous, there are many things to do at your fingertips.

You may wish to wander through the antique shops, sample coffee and cakes at a cafe, view local artwork at the galleries, indulge in a massage or facial, taste the mineral spring waters, horse ride or roam through forest tracks, delve into the depths of a goldmine, browse through a craft shop or seek treasures at the Sunday Market just to name a few!

Accommodation pricing information (GST included)

Suites

Cottage

Studio

Room types

Cancellation and booking policy

$50 deposit required to confirm booking. Deposit not refundable but transferable.

Local directions

From Melbourne take the Calder Highway and turn off to Castlemaine. Once in Castlemaine, turn left on to the Midland Highway (A300) towards Daylesford. Guildford is 13 kilometres on this Highway. From Guildford Store follow the signs to the right and up to the top of the hill to Celestine House B&B. Takes approximately 90 minutes from the City.

Facilities

Activities

Reception opening hours

Dinner available, prior notification required

Daily
8:00am - 8:00pm
Celestine House offers personalised service all year.

Check in: 2:00pm

Check out: 11:30am

Additional business information

The Age Good Weekend Review, 52 Weekends Away. October 30, 2004
It was the nicest phone call of my whole week. Chris, our host-to-be, was phoning ahead to ask what we'd prefer for breakfast on Saturday morning. Eggs and all the doings, or pancakes and fruit? Were we tea or coffee people? And what about dinner? How did an eggplant stack with goat's cheese and roasted vegies sound? So it was with mouths watering that we joined the Friday afternoon exodus from the city and headed for gold country, near Castlemaine. Guildford is a pretty town, with one pub, one shop and a scattering of houses, and on the hill above all this sits Celestine House. The Cottage, adjacent to the main house, was perfect for a relaxed and indulgent weekend that managed also to be child friendly. The interior is pretty and fresh, with big windows and a private garden from which to look out over green hills. The king-sized spa was a big hit with young and old. Our hosts were friendly and attentive without intruding on our family time. But the highlight of our stay at Celestine House was the food. As we lazed by the fire on a wet afternoon, thinking about a walk but not getting up, a gentle knock at the door put an end to any thought of activity. It was Chris, just wondering if we felt like homemade scones with a big pot of tea. Who could resist? And later, opting to dine in at the Cottage, it was as though we had a private chef. The table was set a few minutes before dinner; the fire nicely stoked; and dinner, when it arrived, was as delicious as it was plentiful. And best of all, the dirty dishes disappeared as if by magic CLARE KERMOND