A Canterbury Tale on the Top Floor

A stylish studio with the flexibility for 3 guests, our Canterbury Tale has every comfort in this gorgeous tree lined English inspired street. Maximising the space with a choice of sofa beds (one double, one single), a smart TV on the wall, and the versatility of occasional tables for eating, work or game night, you have all you need to make a quick bite, enjoy the modern shower and park your car with undercover security. Walk to Flemington Racecourse.

Our place is a sweet tale jam packed with everything you could need. Modern with its European Oak floors and bold floor rug, mustard toned sofa beds, leafy plants and glorious leafy views brighten the snug space with homely warmth. The space is flexible to use it as you want – the console table works well as a breakfast bar or study space, the side tables work as a place to charge your phone, rest a drink or crack open the playing cards. The kitchen has a whiz bang portable dishwasher, portable induction cooktop, microwave, toaster, air fryer, rice cooker, kettle and bar fridge (with freezer compartment), with the versatility of a storage area for hanging clothes. The bathroom has a privacy door and There is undercover parking at car space 78, plus an on-site coin/card laundry for your use. A security screen door ensures you can let the air and light in from the west on a warm summer’s night, while a Dyson heat and cool jet focus fan heater makes the studio temperate. There is a large mirror on the wall so you can get ready for race day or other celebration. For light sleepers, there is a block out Roman blind and slim line venetian blind behind.

There are two security gate entrances of which may or may not be locked leading up to the top floor. There is a hidden keysafe to access the security doors and laundry if required. The apartment has an electronic key lock for access. Please be aware of others in the complex and ensure quiet enjoyment for all.

Flemington is an inner north west suburb of Melbourne, only 6.6 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD. Our stay is in a gorgeous wide tree lined street filled with period homes and the Canterbury Stables Reserve, where you’ll love the quiet and calm of this residential street as a base, while you explore the excitement of Flemington with its iconic Flemington Racecourse, The Royal Melbourne Showgrounds (the home of Masterchef) and its proximity to Newmarket, Moonee Ponds, Kensington, the State Netball and Hockey Centre, Melbourne Zoo, Moonee Valley Racecourse and easy access to the Royal Children’s Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Royal Women’s Hospital. For shopping, you can choose between the Newmarket Plaza, Showgrounds Village or the strip shops along Mount Alexander Road, Pin Oak Crecent or Union Road. Some of Flemington’s favourites are the Wolf and Hound café and Chef Lagenda on Pin Oak Crescent and the Elephant Café on Mt Alexander Road. Our favourites are Laksa King in Pin Oak Crescent and Mama Bear on Racecourse Road. The Melbourne Zoo, Flemington Racecourse, Gather & Tailor in West Melbourne, Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel, San Remo Ballroom and the Melbourne Pavillion are all excellent wedding venues nearby, making this a great stay if you’re a guest for a big family event. Flemington Racecouse and the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds are also home to various music festivals including the Hypersonic Music Festival and Good Things Music Festival.

Events:

Annual Events
AFL games – MCG and Marvel Stadium, March-September
AFLW games – Arden Street Oval North Melbourne, Ikon Park Carlton, NEC Hangar Essendon, Olympic Park Oval Collingwood, Punt Road Oval Richmond, Whitten Oval Footscray, Windy Hill Essendon – August - November
The Royal Melbourne Show – last 2 weeks of September, Royal Melbourne Showgrounds
Oktoberfest – Catani Gardens, St Kilda – October
The Melbourne Cup Carnival – mid October to early November, Flemington Racecourse
Boxing Day Test – MCG, 26-30th December
The Victorian Caravan and Camping Show – Royal Melbourne Showgrounds 18-22 February 2026
Ed Sheeran – Marvel Stadium 26-28th February 2026
Melbourne Rodeo – Royal Melbourne Showgrounds – 28th February 2026
Victorian Careers and Employment Expo – – Royal Melbourne Showgrounds - 19-21st March 2026
Victorian Careers Show - – Royal Melbourne Showgrounds – 13-15 May 2026
Metro Comic Con – Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 18-19th July 2026

Our stay is around 16 kilometres from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. It’s surrounded by excellent public transport within walking distance of both Ascot Vale and Newmarket train stations on the Craigieburn line, the Mount Alexander Road tram (No 59) and No 57 tram on Racecourse Road as well as the 404 bus to Moonee Ponds and Footscray station. Uber and taxis service this area. An Uber will cost around $36 to the airport.

Our place is in a large multi-level complex with undercover walkway to the car park.
House must be left as received (e.g. if you moved furniture, please put them back). Dishes should be washed (or start the dishwasher before you leave). Please clean up after your dog. Please do not wash the linens and towels before you leave as they will be commercially washed.

Please keep the noise down. Please refrain from causing disturbances to the neighbours. Strictly no parties allowed. Infringement on this rule may result in eviction without refund.

We will ask for photo ID of the person making the booking. For 3rd party bookings, we will need the photo ID of the primary guest staying at the property.

Smoking inside the property is strictly prohibited. $200 will be charged if smoking is detected. Illegal substance (including marijuana) cannot be consumed at all, or you will be asked to leave with no refund. Medicinal use of substance can be smoked/consumed outdoor only.

Please be thoughtful and turn off heating & cooling when you are not in the property.

Please don’t disconnect the Internet or Gateway at any time.

If any damage occurs during your stay, or if any appliance does not function, please tell us as soon as possible.

If the Fire and/or Emergency Services are called out due to a guest’s fault (including for false fire alarm call outs), fees will be passed on to you.

Pet fees are applicable and pets should be included when you book. Please don’t leave pets on the balcony as they may bark or meow, and balconies may not be safe for pets left alone.

If you are locked out (e.g. left the key inside the unit, lost the remote), our physical attendance will be charged at $50. Any locksmith or any additional expenses required will be on-charged to you. Loss of key/fob/remote will be charged at cost plus administration fee of $20/item lost.

Check-out time is 10am unless otherwise agreed. If the cleaner cannot clean on time, a delayed entry fee ($10 for every 10 minutes delay) will apply. If you require late check-out, please contact us 24 hours before check-out and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request. If you request a very late check-out, another night of booking may be required as we won’t be able to accommodate last minute booking request on the same night.

If you leave any items behind, please advise us immediately. We can post them back to you (except for perishables, flammables, illegal items or items that are impractical to post). We will charge postage cost plus $50 to compensate for our time. We can also store them for $20/item for up to 3 days for you or a friend to retrieve them. We accept no responsibility if any items left behind were missing or thrown out by our cleaners.

Where a porta cot (or any baby/kid item) is provided, this is used at the guest’s own risk. The owner and hosts do not accept any liability should anything occur during its use.

Please ask for our consent if you operate a business from the premises where you will expect visiting customers. This includes consultation, training, buying/selling or any personal services. We are happy to consent depending on risks and the impact on the neighbours.

Our cleaners do their best to provide quality cleaning. Though no one is perfect, and if there is any cleaning issues, please notify us within 4 hours of check-in; and allow our cleaners to rectify those issues in a timely manner.

By booking with us, you agree to these house rules.