The Mill has undergone another transformation in its 139 year history.
A further 7 studio apartments and a penthouse have been added to complement the existing units. The ambience of the historic site has been further improved with the addition of an extensive terrace veranda and the development of new garden areas.

All apartments are 4.5 star rated, each containing kitchen, laundry and spa facilities, comfortable living areas
and the latest in entertainment systems including satellite television and wireless broadband internet.
Each unit is individually styled and assumes its own personality, in turn reflecting the diversity of people that first made a contribution to our region, the pioneers, after whom the units are named.

Secluded Courtyards & Enchanting Gardens
Guests can enjoy the essence of rural living; invigorating country fresh air in resort style,
all weather outdoor BBQ and entertainment areas. An expansive covered terraced veranda, complete with upholstered chairs, overlooks a secluded courtyard fringed with ballerina apples and rose hedge. The inner courtyard abuts the café, which is available for hire by arrangement. It is an ideal venue with its mixture of indoor and al fresco dining options.

Camperdown is conveniently located in the heart of the Western District.
Nestled amongst the stunning Lakes and Craters of Corangamite Shire. Only 40 minutes from The Twelve Apostles on The Great Ocean Road. Central to Terang, Warrnambool, Colac, Mortlake, Cobden, Timboon and Ballarat. The township has grand avenues of Elms, a clocktower, numerous cafes a bistro and more.

GUEST HOUSES:
Ower´s Mill House (on two levels / spiral staircase) - 4/6 Guests
3 Bedrooms: 2 Queen-size Beds, 2 Single Beds, 2 Balconies, 2 Bathrooms and 2 Spas
Ower´s House has romantic appeal and an ambient quaintness. This three-story weatherboard building has slim windows, high gabled roof and external balconies, giving it a fairytale appearance. Ower´s Mill House comprises three bedrooms, two bathrooms including spas, open plan kitchen, dining and lounge plus laundry. A feature of the unit is the antique furniture, which complements original features dating back 140 years. A spiral staircase connects the different levels eventually arriving at the attic bedroom, which extends the entire length of the building. This loft area boasts its own spa, lounge setting and angled skylight windows, which overlook the avenue.
Davis Produce House (on two levels) - 4/6 Guests
2 Bedrooms: 2 Queen-size Beds, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Spas, 2 Balconies
Davis´Produce House features a master bedroom, including bathroom and spa, with views over the inner courtyard. The second bedroom, complete with en-suite and spa, is on a lofted mezzanine overlooking the upstairs lounge area and balconies. The ground floor features charming Tudor Style decor with large, open plan kitchen / living area. This elegant house provides the perfect, self-contained get-away experience.

COTTAGES:
Wright´s Cottage (on two levels) - 2/4 Guests
2 Bedrooms: 1 King-size Bed & 1 Queen-size Bed, 1 Bathroom & Spa, Conservatory
A delightful airy cottage fashioned in 1870 from locally quarried blue stone. Of interest are the solid hardwood beams and original pine flooring. The rendered interior walls of the cottage ensure a feeling of cosy warmth. The master bedroom is on the ground floor with a window opening onto a cottage garden. The second bedroom is on a lofted mezzanine which hovers above the open plan kitchen and living space. Attic windows overlook the inner courtyard. Attached to the cottage is an extensive conservatory complete with private, internal fern garden. There is an outdoor dining setting, lounges and BBQ facilities available in the gazebo, only metres away.
Anson´s Cottage - 4/6 Guests
2 Bedrooms: 2 Queen-size Beds, 1 Double-bed, Enclave, 2 Showers, Open Plan Kitchen & Living Area
Situated 3 cottages south of The Mill overlooking The Avenue in Curdie Street. Anson´s Cottage was built in the 1800´s, about the same time as The Mill, and is in the genre of a miner´s cottage. Some of the original features are still visible today including the pine lining boards. The renovations have made the cottage immensely more liveable without sacrificing the intimacy of the original building. The backyard is equipped with a BBQ and an outdoor dining setting. *There is one main shared bathroom area and a small spare shower.

CEO SUITES:
The Vicarage (spiral staircase) - 2 Guests
1 Mezzanine Bedroom, Queen-size Bed, Balcony
As the name implies The Vicarage has an ecclesiastical flavour; a choir gallery bedroom complete with original altar- railing accessed by a spiral staircase sets the scene for this beautiful apartment. The buttressed interior walls stained glass panels and extensive woodwork through out, including a former altar as the kitchen facade, harmonise to make The Vicarage a truly heavenly retreat. A private balcony overlooks Scott Street and the private lawn.
Sugarloaf Mews (upstairs) - 2 Guests
1 Bedroom Suite, Queen-size Bed, Bathroom, Spa, Private Outdoor Entertainment Area
An elevated apartment with views over Mounts Leura and Sugarloaf. The geological significance of Sugarloaf Mountain is that it´s a perfect scoria cone, the lifestyle appeal of the apartment is its comparative in its isolation from the other units at The Mill. This makes Sugarloaf Mews a perfect, tranquil and ambient retreat. Sugarloaf Mews is modernistic in design with a substantial balcony that overlooks the inner courtyard and gardens of The Mill. The balcony includes BBQ and out-door dining setting.
Purrumbete Gatehouse - 2 Guests
1 Bedroom, Queen-size Bed, Bathroom (shower only)
Purrumbete Gatehouse is based upon The Mill´s original Gatehouse. The ground floor unit overlooks the avenue, privacy is ensured as it nestles behind stout Japanese Ukoon trees. It is the largest of the single bedroom apartments and differs from the rest in that it has an open shower room, rather than a spa, allowing greater access. The stunning interior has a hint of the Orient. 3 French windows overlook the interior gardens of The Mill.

EXECUTIVE STUDIOS:
Scott Street Mews - 2 Guests
1 Bedroom Suite, Queen-size Bed, Bathroom, Spa, Views of Mount Leura
R. D. Scott was Camperdown´s first surveyor and responsible for the wide tree lined avenues and streets. Scott Street Mews offers a spacious, comfortable and modern living area. The apartment faces onto Scott Street with panoramic views over Mount Leura. Double glass doors afford access to the large terrace veranda, which overlooks The Mill´s internal courtyards and gardens.
Curdie, Talindert & Wiridgil Terrace - 3 Terrace Apartments: 2 Guests/Apartm´t
1 Bedroom Suites, Queen-size Bed, Bathroom & Spa
These three studio apartments lie behind a wisteria covered veranda, which opens onto a large, covered, north westerly facing terrace. The terrace is furnished with a number of outdoor lounges and BBQ facilities making it a delightful place to relax, bathed in soft afternoon sunlight, overlooking the historic mill buildings and gardens.

THE PENTHOUSE:
Sir Chester Manifold Suite (upstairs) - 2/4 Guests
2 Bedrooms: 1 King-size Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Spas, 1 Roof Garden
The Sir Chester truly qualifies as a penthouse, attractively positioned atop the gatehouse, overlooking the town. This suite contains a massive open plan dining and lounge area complete with gourmet kitchen, which opens onto an equally impressive private balcony with an outdoor dining setting. The elegant master bedroom is large and complemented by a spacious bathroom, with spa and walk in dressing room. The second bedroom has an en-suite including spa. Antique furnishings embrace the layout and, combined with the leather lounges and home theatre package (wide-screen, rear projection t.v.), the end result is absolutely magnificent.

Local Attractions:

The Clocktower: Manifold Street, Camperdown. Towering 30 metres above the street, this striking Gothic style tower was built in 1896 in memory of district pioneer Thomas Manifold. The clocktower is open on the first Sunday of each month, when the craft market is held under the magestic elms. Group bookings can be made by appointment to climb the tower: 55933144.

Finlay Avenue: Two kilometre long avenue of English Elms (Ulmus Procera) runs the length of Manifold Street.
The avenue is classified by the National Trust and is listed on the Register of Significant Trees of Victoria. It was planted in 1876 by district school children to honor dairy industry leaders and workers. Beneath the elms are historic monuments, statues and war memorials that commemorate the contribution and achievement of district pioneers. Barbeque and picnic facilities are also available opposite the Guide Hall.

Historical Museum: 241 Manifold Street. This former IOOF hall, built in 1896, houses a collection of local historical photographs, maps, clothing and farm implements. A display of Aboriginal artifacts also features. Open 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Alternate times by arrangement: 55939360.

Scenic Drive / Walking Trail; Mount Leura & Sugarloaf Mountain: Take the scenic mountain drive from Adeney Street off the Princes Highway to a carpark at the top of Mount Leura. A short walk takes you to a look-out over the third largest volcanic plain in the world. Immediately south is Mount Sugarloaf, a symmetrical volcanic cone which was classified by the National Trust in 1970. The two mountains are linked by a walking trail.

Scenic Drive / Beach Reserve; Lake Bullen Merri & Lake Gnotuk: Off the Princes highway, two kilometers west of Camperdown or via Park Lane, the two lakes are in a twin volcanic crater, separated only by a narrow stretch of land. Lake Gnotuk is salty and 30 metres lower than Lake Bullen Merri which has fresh water and provides excellent fishing. Bullen Merri takes in The South Beach Reserve which has toilets, barbeque, boat ramp, parking, picnic and swimming facilities.

Botanic Gardens & Lookout: Access at the top of Park Lane, through the Caravan Park. These gardens were designed by William Guilfoyle in 1869. The scenic lookout takes in the panoramic plains of the western district, and features stunning views of the twin crater lakes, Bullen Merri & Gnotuk. The perfect place to picnic on a sunny day,
the botanic gardens also boasts a statue of Robert Burns, a reference to Scotland´s most famous national poet and recognition of the predominantly Scottish and Irish heritage brought to the area by settlers.

Stone Walls: The most important and extensive network of dry stone walls in Australia are located in the Corangamite District. These walls were built by skilled craftsmen from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The tradition was often handed down from father to son, creating stone-walling families. Most of the stones walls in this area were built after the gold-rush of the 1850´s to clear and divide the land and to form barriers to rabbits.

Activities:

Camperdown Craft Market: first Sunday of each month from 9:00 a.m. in Finlay Avenue along the Princes Highway.

Golf, Tennis, Bowls:
Golf: Camperdown Golf Club, Lakes Recreation Park via Park Lane. This 18-hole golf course is nestled between the twin crater lakes and provides a picturesque setting for a day on the green. Open to the public every day.
Tennis: Camperdown High School, Wilson Street and Lakes Recreation Park, Park Lane.
Lawn Bowls: Camperdown Bowling Club, Thornton Street − 55931693
Lawn Bowls: Camperdown Golf Bowls, Lakes Recreation Park − 55931437

Fishing: Lake Bullen Merri, via Park Lane. Good boat and bank fishing in a panoramic setting. The fresh water lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Australian Bass and native yellow-belly Silver Perch : Lake Purrumbete, 10 k.m. east of Camperdown, off Talindert Road. Boat fishing for Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon and Redfin.

Boating: Lake Bullen Merri, via Park Lane. Boat ramp at South Beach, off Naroghid Road. Suitable for water-skiing, yachting and sail-boarding.

Swimming: Camperdown Swimming Pool, Curdie Street − 55931435 Featuring a solar heated, 33 metre pool, shaded toddlers pool, kiosk, playground equipment, picnic area and BBQ in shady surrounds.

Skateboard Ramp, Lawrence Street − behind the swimming pool. A 20 metre long ramp featuring a 1.8 metre spine for advanced skaters and a 0.5 metre mogul for beginners.

Horse Riding: 55959223 for group bookings.
Scenic rides for all levels. See the country on horse-back. Guided tours a specialty.

Luxurious Accommodation in a Magical Setting.

Choose from twelve unique 1, 2 or 3 bedroom, self-contained apartments.

The Camperdown Mill: Fully Self-Contained Accommodation in Victoria's Great South West.