be&be castlemaine | be inspired, be restored, be happy

Every once in a while, you walk into a place and your jaw drops. And if you're really lucky, you feel at home in about ten seconds. I've only just left be&be and already want to go back. Every inch of the place is well thought-out. The vibe is super chilled. The location is perfect. The details are on point. And Nicola is the perfect host – she even booked a spot for us at The Good Table. My partner and I stayed there for four nights as a working retreat, away from the city. I can't wait to do it again. I can't rave about this place enough.

Crystal Fong

If you're reading this review trying to decide whether or not to stay here, then stop reading and start booking because this place is an absolute dream. The studio itself is a beautiful mezzanine loft with open plan layout, full of nooks and plush finishing to sit read, eat cheese, drink wine and enjoy a relaxing weekend in Castlemaine. It's far enough away that it feels super private, and yet is close enough that a 15 minute stroll gets you a great coffee at the Castlemaine theatre. In fact, why are you still reading? Book this place immediately! You will not regret the time spent in it's complete luxury.

Andrew Dore

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IN THE GARDEN

THE GARDEN In Melbourne, where I grew up, there is topsoil, no frosts and flat terrain. Gardening in Castlemaine has required learning about hills, frost and not only a lack of topsoil, but hydrophobic soil which…

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WHATS COOKING

WHATS COOKING IN THE HOUSE My intention is to upgrade my kitchen to cook for guests. Until then, I will post recipes here so as to share what's to come and for…

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THINGS TO DO

CASTLEMAINE Click here for the Castlemaine/Maldon website Artists Market times: First Sunday of every month 9.00 - 2.00 (excluding January) distance: 1.2 km Botanical Gardens times: Anytime distance: 2.6 km Buda Historic House…

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THE HOUSE

be&be is the studio building on the South West side of a heritage listed property in Castlemaine, Central Victoria. 'Castlehouse' is a single-storey picturesque Elizabethan house built in two stages between 1866 and…

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THE ANIMALS

There is an abundance of natural bird life that thrives here on the hill including Galahs, Cockatoos, Corella's, Kookaburra's, Mopoke owl's, Wattlebird's, pardalote's and others. be&be also has resident animals. Love birds, guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens, budgerigars, Sunny…