Create unforgettable memories with a stay at historic Herrmann's

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COTTAGE

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COTTAGE

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COTTAGE

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ABOUT
HERRMANN’S
COTTAGE

ABOUT HERRMANN’S
COTTAGE

Herrmann’s Cottage is a classic Australian miner’s cottage (circa 1860) set on over ½ acre of gardens. It is fully self-contained and completely private. The cottage has recently been carefully redecorated throughout—retaining all the character but with the modern comforts. It features a traditional front verandah with slate paving; inside there are the original timber dado panels and Baltic pine floors. There’s a sitting room with a wood fire, three bedrooms, an updated bathroom with an original ‘claw-foot bath’ and a brick paved courtyard with an outdoor table setting and BBQ.

HERRMANN’S
HISTORY

Herrmann Blum acquired this ½ acre allotment in the Parish of Maldon by Crown Grant in 1859. He established “a three-roomed weatherboard house with iron roof, two stables and outhouses”. Sometime later an extension was added expanding the orginal cottage from one to three bedrooms.

HERRMANN’S HISTORY

Herrmann Blum acquired this ½ acre allotment in the Parish of Maldon by Crown Grant in 1859. He established “a three-roomed weatherboard house with iron roof, two stables and outhouses”. Sometime later an extension was added expanding the original cottage from one to three bedrooms.

PHOTOS

ACTIVITIES

Welcome to the historic Victorian Goldfields region! The Goldfields region in central Victoria (about 1 to 2 hours from Melbourne) is witness to the legacy of the goldrush era (about 150 years ago). There are some imposing examples of Victorian architecture and a cultural heritage stemming from the wealth derived from the gold and the diversity of people living and working in this region at the time. A walk around the Maldon township is a must, take in the historic streetscape, check out the antique shops, the craft shops and stop for a coffee in any of the great little cafés. In 1966 Maldon became the first Victorian town to be classified by the National Trust. This ‘notable town’ classification reflects Maldon’s well-preserved historic streetscape with European trees, wide verandahs, flagstone paving, old-fashioned shop fronts, quaint cottages, stone buildings and attractive gardens. Maldon Historical Museum and Courthouse is at the corner of High Street and Fountain Street and has displays of early mining equipment and photographs; domestic memorabilia; and historic archives. The building was erected in 1858 as a Market Place however this was unsuccessful and it was converted to shire offices in 1865. Hammerbeam arches were added to remedy buckling brick walls in 1871. Just behind the museum is the old fire station (circa 1870) and across the adjacent football oval is the former courthouse(circa 1861)…..MORE

TESTIMONIALS

LOCATION

The Maldon township streetscape is an authentic reminder of the nineteenth century. The old shopfronts along the main streets, the period weatherboard, brick or stone homes; together represent the best preserved example of an Australian gold mining town. So it’s not surprising that Maldon was the first town to be declared’notable’ by the National Trust of Australia in 1966 and that in 2006, it was awarded the ‘most intact heritage streetscape’ by the National Trust. Muckleford and Castlemaine. Castlemaine is about 120 km north west of Melbourne and Maldon is just less than 20 km past Castlemaine.

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Stay at Herrmann’s Cottage in historic Maldon.

Enjoy the feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation while sitting by the wood burning fire.

INDIGO
ESTATE
NETWORK

INDIGO ESTATE NETWORK

Herrmann’s Cottage is part of the
INDIGO ESTATE network.

“Stay at Herrmann’s Cottage in historic Maldon.”

“Enjoy the feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation while sitting by the wood burning fire.

INDIGO ESTATE NETWORK

Herrmann’s Cottage is part of the INDIGO ESTATE network.