Guest room details

Opening the original front door reveals the first twist - a stunning Chinese screen, carved and gilded more than 150 years ago and mounted on the rich red vestibule walls to display its intricacy to perfection.

There are two spacious living areas and all the modern conveniences of stereo, television and DVD players.
St Andrews' brilliant acoustics are perfect for lounging with a good book while music of your choice resounds around you.

The new open plan kitchen is well-organised with a cooktop and oven and the large, glass-topped dining table seats eight with ease in comfort and splendour.
Adding another oriental touch is the superb Qing Dynasty Imperial robe overlooking the dining area

Feng shui has influenced the inner sanctum with its cleverly conceived dividers of ranks of well stocked bookshelves. In turn, these and folding screens reveal two bedrooms: one king size; the other two large singles; and both
with crisp linen -
perfect retreats. An additional 2 folding beds can be made available, upon request.

The former vestry now houses a roomy bathroom with separate shower and double spa bath - a 'play room' in its own right.
For longer stays, a fully-equipped laundry is cunningly concealed.

Througthout, St Andrews is furnished with paintings, artwork and rugs collected by the owners in Asia, particularly Vietnam and China.

All in all, St Andrews is a cosy escape for a mid-week or weekend retreat from hustle and bustle to the tranquillity of the country. It is also the ideal base for a longer stay to explore the outstanding wineries of the Pyrenees, the beauty and difference of Paddy's Rages National Park, the box and ironbark forests and the rich history of gold country with the other Villages of the Old Goldfields, which include nearby Clunes and Creswick.