Fairbank House
Highlights
- Experience the elegance of three beautifully appointed bedrooms with deep mattresses and Egyptian cotton linen for ultimate comfort.
- Relax by the gas log fire in the lounge, creating a cosy atmosphere for gatherings and celebrations.
- Stroll 400 metres to Maldon's charming cafes, pubs, and galleries, immersing yourself in local culture and history.
- Enjoy al fresco dining in the garden, surrounded by nature and the sounds of tiny birds at play.
Fairbank House is a stylish country house in the iconic gold-mining town of Maldon, in central Victoria. It sleeps six, and offers guests three bedrooms with separate elegant bathrooms, a super king bed (or split super king singles), and two queen beds, all with deep mattresses, feather and down doonas, and Egyptian cotton bed linen. Fairbank can accommodate wheelchairs.
There’s climate control, a gas log fire in the lounge, and Fairbank’s recently had her digital entertainment credentials confirmed. Given its setting and town location, the house is perfect for those celebrating one of life’s milestones, weddings or anniversaries and big decade birthdays. It’s great for those whose current accommodation may be stretched or who would simply like the services that Maldon can provide.
Fairbank is set in beautiful gardens enhanced by a Victorian-style pergola. As well. there’s al fresco dining off the lounge room, a front verandah for readingand and the breakfast spot is at the back door where you can watch the tiny birds playing in the tiny antique fountain.
Fairbank faces across the valley to Mount Alexander and looks over the Victorian Goldfields Railway. It’s a 400-metre stroll into the cafes, pubs, galleries and shops of the 1853 town. Mount Tarrengower’s behind Fairbank, and Lake Cairn Curran, for water activities, swimming and picnics, is about six kilometres away.
Pet friendly, see website.
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Accreditations
- Hosted Accommodation Australia
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Features
Available experiences
Fairbank House
The house, dating in part to the 1860s, offers space and ambience for a couple, a group or a celebration. There are three bedrooms, one super king/split for twins and two queen size beds, all with separate bathrooms or ensuite.
Fairbank House has quality appointments and furnishings, extensive indoor and outdoor entertainment areas, full ducted air conditioning, integrated television and free data streaming services.
There is a fully equipped dining room (and kitchen) which can be used for big family entertainment for downsizers, a convivial barbecue and a covered dining area off the lounge room as well as a porch and the front verandah. The house is compatible with the needs of mobility-impaired people.
There are views over the Maldon steam train station to Mt. Alexander. The garden is a delight and features a Victorian-style open gazebo, decked with wisteria and clematis. Nevertheless, polite dogs are always welcome.
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caption all entertainment (TVs, live shows, performances) is available.
- TVs with captioning option is available.
- Volume controlled phones are available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
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