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Tuki Retreat

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

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, al fresco dining
36-inch plasma TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services
Property grounds
Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets, pillow-top beds
36-inch plasma TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
60 Stoney Rises Rd, Smeaton, VIC, 3364
  • Tuki Trout Farm
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Anderson's Mill
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Lake Daylesford
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Honeymoon Cottage

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Economy Cabin

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Cottage | Private kitchen

Family Cottage

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Classic Cottage

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Smeaton

At Tuki Retreat, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Tuki Trout Farm and 9.4 km (5.8 mi) from Anderson's Mill. Highlights at this Colonial B&B include a restaurant, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .The family restaurant, Tuki Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning English breakfast is served between 9 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Smeaton B&B include Bullarook Creek Streamside Reserve and Creswick-Broomfield Rail Line Nature Conservation Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Tuki Trout Farm - 1 min walk
  • Lake Daylesford - 28 min drive
  • Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 28 min drive
  • Convent Gallery - 29 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 - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Tuki Retreat

Colonial bed & breakfast with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Tuki Retreat. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Smeaton bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1999
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Tuki Retreat offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets. Accommodation at this 3.5-star bed & breakfast has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Smeaton bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 36-inch plasma televisions come with premium digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 9 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tuki Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • 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 lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch plasma TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

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

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 staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately AUD 35 for adults and from AUD 17 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Tuki Retreat?

Tuki Retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Tuki Retreat?

Yep, Tuki Retreat has a free self car park.

What makes Tuki Retreat a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and couples dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Tuki Retreat.

Does Tuki Retreat serve breakfast?

You bet, English breakfast is available daily from 9 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tuki Retreat?

No, Tuki Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tuki Retreat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Tuki Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Tuki Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A warm and friendly farm stay experience with fabulous hosts, great food and a chance to wind down in the cottage and spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Uraya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peto, Vic 3757

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A peaceful time in comfortable facility
Beautiful place - wonderful hosts - cottages a little outdated
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

daniel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Potentially nice
After lighting fire room filled with smoke. Very helpful young guy came down to fix. No improvement. Not good for nine month when our eyes watering from smoke from blocked flue. Chimney sweep improved. Charged twice for room. Breakfast only started at nine not good for early getaway. No dinner in restaurant on Friday night. fishing not explained on check in.. Nice location

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxation
Nice, quiet relaxing time

8/10 Good

rachael feleppa, melb

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy country cottage
Best fireplace. Trout fishing is great idea to have and really enjoyed having them cook what you catch for dinner. Rob was also very friendly and helpful

8/10 Good

Paul, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Value: Affordable; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Tidy;

4/10 Poor

x, x

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No good
Pretty dirty room. Not really a lake. The people were nice and the breakfast provided was good so long as you're happy to wash up anything you're going to cook with or eat off first

10/10 Excellent

James, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Warm Cozy and Welcoming; Value: Great deal; Service: Very friendly; Cleanliness: Pleasant; A lovely countryside retreat. Family run establishment with great food and great service. Strongly recommended

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Lovely cottage at Tuki with the feeling of seclusion. We had dinner delivered to our cottage the first night, which was fresh trout, caught at Tuki. It was delicious. Breakfast was provided in the cottage so you could prepare it at your leisure. It included bread, eggs, bacon, sausages and cereal, so plenty to choose from.

10/10 Excellent

Rhett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Affordable; Service: Professional; Cleanliness: Pristine;