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The Garden Loft @ Poets Lodge Daylesford
Located at the foot of Wombat Hill country Daylesford, quietly nestled among mature trees, flowers and birds. Poets lodge offers a very special secluded couples retreat. The Garden Loft is a self-contained 2 storey dwelling constructed from recycled materials. Designed to capture your imagination and heart, the space and furnishings are simply beautiful. The light, design, gentle breeze, scent, cotton sheets, linen, tea from a pot, library, cast iron bath and open fire are all part of the expe

Briars Cottage - Daylesford (One Bedroom Option)
Briars Cottage is a gorgeous 2 Bedroom Cottage, perfect for a romantic weekend, or a mid-week escape. This beautifully appointed cottage oozes style and charm, with magnificent bush views of Doctors Gully. Briars Cottage is on the main road between Daylesford and Hepburn Springs and shares a large block with Kingfisher Loft & another private property. Usually a 2 NIGHT MIN APPLIES unless we have an orphan single night or on long weekends One Bedroom Option - second bedroom & bathroom locked

Rancho Relaxo Eco-House
Rancho Relaxo Eco House is an off-grid property, just a 10 minute drive (13kms) outside of Daylesford, VIC. It is an ideal couples retreat or a friends getaway. The Cottage is two story and the main bed and additional bed (within the reading area) is located on the 2nd level. The Cottage, including the sleeping areas, is an open plan space with natural light and views of the spring fed dams and paddocks. Local bird life is abundant and you may see the occasional Kangaroo wandering the grounds.

Lady Marmalade Daylesford, Luxurious Getaway
Lady Marmalade is a super cosy, luxury retreat with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & views across to the Daylesford Convent & Wombat Hill. Main street's restaurants, cafes, bars & shops are a 5-7 minute walk away while Lake Daylesford is 10-12 minutes. She has an oversized en-suite with stand-alone spa & Aurora Day Spa products. A log fire, A/C, ducted heating, well equipped country kitchen, free WiFi, Bluetooth sound system, Streaming, large screen TV, record player, vinyls & board games to play.

Lauri's Cottage - Secluded & Pet Friendly
Set on 5 acres of mainly native bushland, our cottage is a real retreat from the urban rat race. The cottage is well equipped with everything to make your stay enjoyable. We have central hydronic heating but the 2 large open fireplaces are a real feature of the cottage. We are regularly visited by kangaroos, kookaburras and other native wildlife. Fur kids are entirely welcome and we have a secure area with a large kennel if you want to leave them while you explore the delights of Daylesford.

Wariin Cottage. Close to Hepburn. 5GWiFI & Netflix
Wariin Cottage means wombat in Dja Dja Wurrung language. The owners of the cottage have an affinity with wombats and a respect for the traditional custodians of the land, so in naming the property they chose to acknowledge both. Wariin is an old miners cottage, circa 1900's, tastefully renovated to make your stay both relaxing and comfortable. It is perfect as a couples retreat or a small family holiday, it is private and pet friendly (small dogs only, larger dogs at owners approval)

Little Stanley
Nestled at the end of a quiet street in town, Little Stanley is your own private and tranquil hideaway. Surrounded by a large garden and backing on to bushland, yet right in town, it’s the perfect spot to settle in and recharge. Relax with your morning coffee in the courtyard which is bathed in morning sunlight. There's an abundance of wildlife and walking trails nearby and a pleasant walk to the main street or the botanical gardens at the top of the street. We hope to see you soon.!

Headland - a rustic romantic
Just a short walk to our fabulous town, shops, restaurants/cafes & lake! Set well back off the street, Headland is only one private little cottage, on its own, flanked with large lawn, garden and a couple of cute garden sheds. Circa 1860, Headland is one of Daylesford's originals--oozing authentic appeal, cosy and calming. HOMES TO LOVE, AUSTRALIAN TRAVELLER & URBAN LIST have also discovered her charms & placed our beautiful little home in their online "Best Of" lists. Just fab! :)

Marigold•Charming 1870s central Daylesford cottage
****April - Nov 25 - Discounted rates on weekday rates due to neighbouring building work. Please note before booking 🩵 Built in 1870, Marigold Cottage is one of the oldest and prettiest original miner’s cottages in Daylesford, just a short walk to the town centre, with beautiful views over the township. Our charming and cosy two bedroom home is set in a mature wraparound garden, with a raised deck and a fire pit area - and plenty of local birdlife!

Tara Cottage - pet friendly
Modern one bedroom self contained house with stunning views of Daylesford. All the amenities for a longer stay including a full equipped kitchen and washing machine. 5min stroll to town. The perfect central location for a relaxing stay. Wifi, Netflix and Fetch TV. Work from Tara Cottage as your home away from home. Furry family members are welcome too. Yard is not fully fenced but secure dog run is provided.

Tarilta Cottage at Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve
Tarilta is a one-bedroom cottage with lovely views over the surrounding forest. Situated in the most desirable part of Hepburn Springs and at end of a long private driveway through the lightly forested sloping 1-acre site (with two other small cottages at the front end of the site) that backs onto and has direct access to the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve, the cottage provides a relaxing and peaceful getaway.

Shepherds Hill Cottage Blissful Farm Stay Getaway
A gorgeous, gently restored miners cottage set in a tranquil location, Shepherds Hill Cottage is part of a working alpaca farm. The secluded cottage has it's own private garden and is right next to the alpaca nursery paddock, so expect to see lots of crias (baby alpacas)! The cottage is conveniently located, 10mins to Kyneton, 15mins to Trentham, 20 mins to Daylesford and 1hr 15mins to Melbourne.
Popular amenities for Daylesford cottage rentals
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

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Heart of Daylesford - Serendipity

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Bonnie Views Cottage
When is the best time to visit Daylesford?
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| Avg. price | G$34,938 GYD | G$32,428 GYD | G$33,683 GYD | G$34,938 GYD | G$35,984 GYD | G$35,566 GYD | G$37,449 GYD | G$34,520 GYD | G$32,637 GYD | G$32,637 GYD | G$36,403 GYD | G$31,172 GYD |
| Avg. temp | 21°C | 21°C | 18°C | 14°C | 11°C | 8°C | 8°C | 8°C | 11°C | 13°C | 16°C | 19°C |
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Daylesford vacation rentals start at G$18,829 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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40 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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50 of Daylesford vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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4.9 Average rating
Daylesford stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!

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Daylesford's top spots, include Lake Daylesford, Hepburn Golf, and Alpha Hall
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