Belltent Luxury Retreat Castlemaine
The site was more suited to people interested in an alternative lifestyle. I wouldn't call it luxury. Exposed crockery and pots and pans - open to the dust. Bell tent had a definite hippy vibe with lots of rugs and weathered/ dirty cushions. Loved the access to solar power, sink with running water and home made shower.
Linda M.recommendsJanuary 3, 2023
Belltent Luxury Retreat Castlemaine
This was a great spot to relax and catch up with friends for a weekend. The site was well set up with a toilet, shower, some solar lighting, kitchen (including bar fridge, two gas burners, sink, pots, pans, cutlery), dining area, lounge areas and two or three covered tent sites in addition to the bell tent.
The host met us in Castlemaine and gave us a good tour of the site once we arrived, and checked in with us again during our stay to ensure everything was ok.
There was plenty of space for two families (4 adults, 3 children) with lots of cushions, hammocks and chairs and places for the kids to play (including a small plunge pool about 1m deep that had just been added to the site). Two adults and two children stayed in the bell tent with a queen bed, two single mattresses and all bedding and towels provided. The other family brought their own tent and bedding.
With pretty much everything except food provided, and only 1.5 hours from Melbourne, this made for a very easy weekend away.
The only thing other guests might want to watch for is the height of any tent that's going to be set up under the covered areas.
Lhamo M.recommendsSeptember 25, 2022
Belltent Luxury Retreat Castlemaine
Very comfortable camping at Nathaniel's place, the kitchen was perfect! Wonderful and peaceful spot we slept very well. Nathaniel is a kind and generous host attending to all our questions and making sure we are comfortable. We look forward to coming back again 🙂
Charlotte S.recommendsJune 12, 2022
Belltent Luxury Retreat Castlemaine
Cutest outdoor home from home
We loved our stay, the quirky little set up was very homely and has everything you could need.
The location is super close to Castlemaine but far enough away that you can enjoy nature without disruption.
Jacob C.recommendsMay 21, 2022
Belltent Luxury Retreat Castlemaine
Absolutely loved the set-up... Had everything we needed and really eco friendly amenities. Nice area for my young family. Would definately visit again.
Mel P.recommendsApril 24, 2022
Belltent Luxury Retreat Castlemaine
Off the grid for the whole family 😁
We all loved camping at the luxury Bell-tent!! We had everything we needed for a group of about 12 adults, 8 kids and 2 dogs; including the shower and toilet, plus a well equipped camp kitchen with tonnes of filtered water, pots, pans etc, firewood and even some board games and puzzles. The views were beautiful, as we were down the bottom of a track/hill so had the perfect view of the bush land and could look up at the clear sky at night. A few of us explored little tracks with the kids who were determined to find some gold in the creek beds (they did find some specks of gold) 😁
And last but not least, Nathaniel was a great host who met us in town (about 10 mins away) to guide us to our camping ground, and showed us how to use all the equipment, and was very friendly and accommodating.
Was such a beautiful place to get away from the usual demands day to day life. Our only issue was that we couldn’t stay longer!
Would highly recommend.