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The Friendly River Towns Most Historical Bed & Breakfast

The Vale of Avoca was a single storey hotel opened in 1879 by James and Elizabeth Egan. The second storey was added in 1926 by John and Agnes Dwyer.

It was delicenced and ceased being a hotel in 1942 but rather continued as a boarding house and then a hosiery factory until around 1952.

After 1952 it was converted into flats (seven flats) with a couple of shops fronts on the ground level. One of which was occupied by Gus Mercurio who practiced as a chiropractor at the time.

“The Vale”, as it is commonly known, was carefully restored in 1997 and now operates as a Bed & Breakfast Accommodation with Dining/Conference Room facilities and a new Kitchen and Café which was originally the old bar area.

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Vale of Avoca B&B

The Vale of Avoca is a beautiful historic Bed & Breakfast boasting high ceilings, long corridors, extensive balcony and open fires. It is the perfect accommodation for a weekend getaway, week long stay or a stopover. Situated on the corner of the Calder and Borung Highways in Charlton makes it halfway between Melbourne and Mildura.

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Excellent
Based on 80 reviews
Mari Wall
Mari Wall
2024-02-03
Benno welcomed us as he would have welcomed family members. Making sure we were settled and comfortably. Carmels magic came to us from her kitchen. Even remembering my birthday with a 🎼Happy Birthday 🎵 song & lit candle served with my beautiful breakfast!! I want to thank both Benno & Carmel for making us feel so at home, comfortable and well looked after. A real pleasure staying with you at the Bed & Breakfast indeed.
Shelly Marie
Shelly Marie
2024-01-29
Had dinner on a Sunday night- pizzas only, which was disappointing a salad would have been nice! But beautifully done garden dining, tasteful and a fountain so traffic noise doesn’t penetrate. Benno was friendly and the other staff were equally congenial. Will def pop back in when passing through Charlton!
Nathan Brand
Nathan Brand
2024-01-12
We stopped in to have a meal there as they do meals to outside public and the food was fantastic as we had a pizza with garlic bread then dessert which was sticky date pudding with ice cream and drinks off the menu, Benno & his staff we can't speak highly enough of & was very accommodating and prices were cheap. Will be definitely going back AAA +++
Brendan Cook
Brendan Cook
2023-11-11
Great meals. Great service. Live band. Take away pizza. Awsome beer garden. Well done beno. Will be back.
Mel
Mel
2023-11-07
We stumbled upon a hidden gem! The owner was very accommodating and friendly, the service went above and beyond! The place is looking incredible, with a beautiful beer garden and the interior looks amazing! 👌
Raif Sarcich
Raif Sarcich
2023-10-08
Great beer garden and lovely people.
Ken Barton
Ken Barton
2023-10-08
A group of us stayed Saturday night with hosts Benno and Carmel. Their hospitality and amenities (great beer garden and lovely well appointed rooms) really made our weekend, nothing was too trouble. Highly recommend.
Markus Richardson
Markus Richardson
2023-07-30
Sunday night. Pizzas only, but delicious with friendly family owned service. Drinks a touch pricey but isolated location makes it a welcome spot.
Terryn Young
Terryn Young
2023-06-22
Beno, Carmel & staff do am amazing job. Beautiful
Excellent
Based on 60 reviews
Jenni L
Jenni L
2023-06-21
Loved everything! Such a charming place to stay! Beautifully presented and comfortable rooms with old world charm. The hosts are so friendly and the gorgeous breakfast room was really special. Definitely will be back.
HuckleberryJakarta
HuckleberryJakarta
2023-05-04
5 stars for sure Extremely well looked after by Benno, Carmel and Tyler this morning for coffee and breakfast. The food was impeccable, the ambience great and the company even better. Thoroughly recommend the Vale of Avoca, definitely 5 out of 5 in all aspects.
Louisa F
Louisa F
2023-02-18
Perfect stay in Charlton. We stayed for two nights during the OK Motels festival and this place was an absolute dream. Hotel was beautiful with a great balcony accessible from the rooms, we had a lovely cooked breakfast out in the beer garden each morning, and our host Benno was so charming and accommodating. If you’re staying in the Charlton area, definitely stay here!!
Chambo
Chambo
2022-07-03
A hidden gem in Charlton. We called into TheVale for dinner on Sunday for their pizza night our son has been working in Charlton. We were pleased with our choice because the owners are friendly and welcoming. The place is lovely and clean, the food was outstanding and the host was great to chat to. They have tables and couches near an open fire in their dining room and a great outdoor area which would be lovely when warmer. The food is reasonably priced and we really enjoyed our evening there.
Kate a
Kate a
2022-04-09
Lovely stay We had a great stay in a family room ( 3 single beds ) and enjoyed the full cooked breakfast in the dining room. The owners were very friendly & professional . I especially loved sitting on the upstairs balcony with my drink , book and the great view !! I look forward to my next stay .
judy
judy
2021-08-27
Excellent pizza night Booked in for pizzas on Sunday night. Best pizzas I’ve had in a long time. We were welcomed by the owners who made us feel like we were part of their family. Very hospitable people. Had drinks on comfy couches in front of open fire. Will definitely be going back here. Excellent service. Highly recommended. Judy
tricia172016
tricia172016
2021-07-15
Country Qualiity Quaint period style accommodation. Very clean and super comfy beds. We had dinner and breakfast in the dining room by the open fire. Outstanding food and hosts were the friendliest people you could ever meet. We are looking forward to going back in summer to enjoy a drink in their new beer garden
MAJ-from-Melbourne
MAJ-from-Melbourne
2021-07-04
Great place to stay in Central Victoria Stayed with Carmel and Benno for 1 night on a post lockdown road trip. We found our hosts very welcoming and accommodating, our room was lovely, heating was good and the bed was very comfortable. we slept well. We loved having a drink on the balcony and appreciated the various sitting rooms which would have been handy if we had stayed for more than one night. Bathroom was down the hall, but just for us and hot water was plentiful. Bennos bar was very intimate and we enjoyed sitting on the sofas beside the open fire. The Sunday pizza night pizzas were excellent, bases were nice and crispy and I recommend the lamb! Breakfast was excellent. Would definitely stay again next time we are up that way.
ncmmelbourne
ncmmelbourne
2021-07-03
Benno & Carmel are the perfect hosts. Benno & Carmel are the perfect hosts. Lovely to chat to. Nothing was too much trouble. I did the unthinkable! I slept through my alarm (actually, I discovered later I had set it for 7.30 pm and not am), but Benno still cooked me a full breakfast despite my not rising until 9.30 am, which was incredibly kind of him. I'd come from Bendigo, a Unesco City of Gastronomy, but the breakfast here was much better than any I had in Bendigo. The place is lovely. Wifi. Your own in-room TV or watch in one of the two lounges. Tastefully done up in a period style. I had my own bathroom. They do try to give people their own bathrooms when they can. A gem of a place to stay.
Jazz K
Jazz K
2021-06-17
Delightful stop over We found this delightful BNB on short notice on a road trip through to Mildura. The hosts are extremely welcoming and they accommodated us at short notice. The rooms are spotlessly clean and the cooked breakfast is a must. We stayed in the king room as we had our 3 year with us and there was plenty of room for a overnight stay. The bed was so comfy too. Definitely recommended.

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LOCATION

16-18 Mildura Way,
Charlton VIC 3525

The friendly river town nestled
between Melbourne and Mildura
on the Calder Hwy

HOURS

Reception open 7 days a week
9:00AM – 10:00PM
Fully licenced to 1:00AM Friday –
Sunday with a Beer Garden

Restaurant Hours
Monday & Tuesday – CLOSED
Wednesday – Open 5.00pm
Thursday – Open 9.00am – 2.00pm
Open 5.00pm
Friday – Open 9.00am – 2.00pm
Open 5.00pm
Saturday – Open 5.00pm
Sunday – Open 5.00pm (Pizza Only)
(Days & hours subject to change)

BOOKINGS

Please email or phone us
to make your reservation.
We look forward to seeing you.

03 5491 1353
bookings@valeofavoca.com.au

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