• Entire home
  • 215 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
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Nestled down some steps through a garden, you will find Astley Cottage, situated on a half acre and featuring free WiFi. Free secure parking is also available. Guests staying at Astley Cottage can purchase either continental or full breakfast baskets at an additional cost. Starter wood supplied, however extra bags of wood are available for an additional charge. Your covered verandah offers a Weber BBQ and overlooks the beautiful gardens. Astley Cottage is a short walk from shopping and dining on Vincent St. It is a 5-minute drive from the popular Hepburn Springs Reserve and the Daylesford Museum and Historical Society. There are a variety of walking tracks nearby. This air-conditioned country-style cottage features a small kitchen, a dining setting and a living area with leather recliners. A flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod docking station and a Nespresso coffee machine are provided. You will find Astley an olde worlde cottage situated on an half acre providing both free WiFi & secure garage parking. This air-conditioned country-style cottage has a wonderful wood fire & features a small kitchenette. * YOUR PET DOGS ARE WELCOME TO COME TO STAY TOO: MED/SMALL ONLY @ $30/PET/STAY.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Daylesford
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  • Carolyn
    Australia Australia
    Gorgeous cottage set back from the main house and the road, offering privacy and fabulous views. Very comfortable, warm and spotlessly clean with welcoming hosts and every amenity available. Would highly recommend.
  • Samantha
    Australia Australia
    Location was nice, sweet cottage, friendly hosts, good place to relax, enjoy nature, not far from the main parts of both Daylesford and Hepburn
  • Dennis
    Australia Australia
    Great hosts Ellie and Kevin who were always willing to help. A very quiet, very comfortable, small cottage located with great relaxing views of the bush. No traffice noise. Well equipped and there was nothing I needed that it didn’t have....
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Ellie & Kevin'

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score

Ellie & Kevin'
Astley is a 3room country style cottage 1kingbedroom OR 2singles/living &bathroom with a double spa.Beautifully presented with white linen/complimentary toiletries.Pet friendly(small/med dogs). Lovely cottage gardens surroundings with beautiful bush views-haven. Real comforts of home with leather electric recliners. Nespresso coffee machine & a selection of twinnings teas. Kevin also supplies & s freshly baked muffins on 2 or more night bookings. We have travelled quite a bit lately & really believe Astley Cottage is one of the best value for money in Daylesford. Kevin & I have been operating Astley for almost 19years now & really enjoy welcoming our new & return guests.
We are Kevin & Ellie who enjoy meeting new/return guests & living & running Astley now for almost 16 years previously from Essendon in Melbourne. We enjoy travelling & recently have been to the UK & Bali & Qld where I have family. Hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you here soon.
Astley is a very secluded cottage situated between Daylesford & Hepburn Springs. Its very quiet & tranquil with bush views. Restaurants/Cafes are all closeby. Walking tracks at your doorstep & lovely country gardens surround the cottage making it an excellent choice.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Astley Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Spa facilities
  • Spa and wellness centre
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Astley Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 09:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
AUD 30 per stay
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 30 per stay

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot or 1 extra bed available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Astley Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Astley Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Astley Cottage

  • Check-in at Astley Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Astley Cottage is 1 miles from the centre of Daylesford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Astley Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Cycling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Spa facilities

  • Yes, Astley Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Astley Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.