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Tuki Retreat

3.5 star property
Comfortable bed & breakfast with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Tuki Retreat

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Exterior
Family Cottage | Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, alfresco dining
Family Cottage | Private spa tub
Property grounds

Overview of Tuki Retreat

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Check out the area

Map
60 Stoney Rises Rd, Smeaton, VIC, 3364
  • Popular LocationTuki Trout Farm1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Daylesford28 min drive
  • Popular LocationConvent Gallery29 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)103 min drive
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Room options

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Honeymoon Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Honeymoon Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Cabin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Cottage | Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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20-inch plasma TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player

Classic Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Smeaton

Located in Smeaton, Tuki Retreat is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bullarook Creek Streamside Reserve and Creswick-Broomfield Rail Line Nature Conservation Reserve, while Clunes Museum and Bottle Museum are cultural highlights. Tuki Trout Farm and The Tangled Maze are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Tuki Trout Farm - 1 min walk
  • Lake Daylesford - 28 min drive
  • Convent Gallery - 29 min drive
  • Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens - 30 min drive
  • Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Daylesford Station - 30 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tuki Trout Farm - 5 min walk
  • Black Duck Hotel - 10 min drive
  • Tuki Retreat - 1 min walk

About this property

Tuki Retreat

Bed & breakfast by the lake
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Tuki Retreat. The on-site local cuisine family restaurant, Tuki Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking and fishing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and meeting rooms
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks like free WiFi and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 20-inch plasma TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Private yards, separate sitting areas, and kitchenettes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available for a fee: AUD 25 for adults and AUD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tuki Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1999
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 20-inch plasma TV with digital channels
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio
  • Yard

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately AUD 25 for adults and AUD 12 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Tuki Retreat
Tuki Retreat B&B
Tuki Retreat B&B Smeaton
Tuki Retreat Smeaton
Tuki Retreat Smeaton
Tuki Retreat Bed & breakfast
Tuki Retreat Bed & breakfast Smeaton

Frequently asked questions

Is Tuki Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tuki Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tuki Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tuki Retreat?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Tuki Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tuki Trout Farm and within 9 mi (15 km) of Anderson's Mill and Bullarook Creek Streamside Reserve. Captains Creek Organic Wines and Creswick-Broomfield Rail Line Nature Conservation Reserve are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Tuki Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have just returned from an amazing three nights at Tuki. It was hands down the most relaxing weekend away we've ever had, even though we did a lot around the area. The spa bath was very welcome after we returned from a 50km bike ride on the Ballarat Rail Trail, the spring water at Tuki does wonders for overworked muscles. Robert and Jan were so helpful and friendly, it was an absolute pleasure to be so welcome on their farm. Spending time amongst the animals on a working farm was great, so good to look out the window and see horses and sheep just over the other side of the dam. Breakfast in the restaurant was delicious, and the coffees that went with it were fantastic. Next time we visit Tuki we will definitely spend more time on the property and really unwind. Plus get the chance to throw in a line and catch a trout for dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the cottage was nice and clean, beautiful..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had the most amazing and restful time at Tuki, where one can enjoy spontaneity and appreciate the uncomplicated beauty of nature. Rob and Jan are such great hosts who make us feel welcome and comfortable like back home. 🌞
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean wonderful place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hidden gem
We had a wonderful stay at Tuki. The hosts are very nice and helpful. The restaurant there is great as well. 2 days were not enough. We were there with our dog and she loved it as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and Lovely people
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time at Tuki. Bedrooms very spacious, living area small but that's to be expected from an original shearers cottage. Hosts were fantastic, as it was a working farm kids were fascinated with animals. The owners took lots of time out to chat with them and show how things worked on the farm. They gave horse rides and let them watch sheep shearing. The fishing was an great experience for us especially when our catch was cooked up and served to us in the restaurant. Kids want to go back every year!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021