Cottage vacation rentals in Lake Daylesford

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.

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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 built 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. If you require any further information or details contact Angeline @ Poets Lodge

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Miners Cottage at Acre of Roses Rose Farm Retreat

WINTER 2026 SPECIAL: Stay 3, Pay 2 (June–August | Enquire to book) Nestled on a working micro rose farm in the Victorian Highlands, the Miner's Cottage is a beautifully restored 1860s retreat. Unwind in the mineral-purified cedar hot tub, steam shower, or immersive indoor-outdoor cinema. Enjoy complimentary breakfast provisions, while 1,500 organically grown heritage roses grace the property. Styled by Belle Bright Project, this award-winning escape is one guests return to time and again.

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Pemberley Cottage

Pemberley Cottage is a tranquil self-contained accommodation experience located on a 700 acre grazing property just outside the quaint village of Malmsbury in the Macedon Ranges The stylish cottage provides spectacular water, mountain & farm views; the perfect place to unwind, soak in the outdoor bath, bask in the views or use as a base to explore nearby Kyneton & Daylesford. Guests can expect to be greeted by our inquisitive array of farm pets, including highland cows, sheep & chooks.

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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)

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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.!

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Wild Rose Cottage

Ideally located within a short walking distance of both Lake Daylesford and the shops and galleries of Vincent Street, Wild Rose Cottage is a charming and convenient base from which to explore the historical goldfields towns of Daylesford and neighbouring Hepburn Springs. A 1910 Federation cottage that has been beautifully extended to a 3rd bedroom and a modern kitchen and bathroom, the property has both a woodburning heater and split-system air conditioning for year-round comfort.

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Headland - all to yourselves & close to town

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! :)

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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 most of the streaming services. 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.

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Mount Macedon Romantic forest retreat getaway

A boutique forest sanctuary designed for the soul. For artists and creators, this is your ultimate muse—a place to recharge your vision. Families and friends: swap the urban chaos for pure serenity. Indulge in a steaming outdoor bath as the scent of the forest and a symphony of birdsong drift by. With 360° of untouched wilderness and visits from curious wildlife, Mistwood isn't just a stay—it's a sensory masterpiece.

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Tarilta Cottage · fireplace, spa bath, forest view

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.

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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.

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