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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.

Stayed in April 2024

While the place is pet friendly, be prepared to get up with your dog to let them out for toilet breaks in the woods, can not leave them alone indoors, and if they are left on the terrace, they can not bark (mine gets initial separation anxiety so couldn't risk leaving him!)

Location was nice, sweet cottage, friendly hosts, good place to relax, enjoy nature, not far from the main parts of both Daylesford and Hepburn

Stayed in April 2024

The property is located 15-20 metres down a metal stepped path. Easy walking but carrying heavy bags for some might be an issue. BUT. Kevin offered to help and has a trolley one can borrow

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. Undercover parking Very comfortable bed and lounge chairs Has a workable fire place but I didn’t use. Other electric heating available It even has a Bluetooth sound bar (I had forgotten to bring mine) to enable playing one’s music. Several CDs available as well Heaps of books for book worms Expressing coffee machine well stocked coffee pods An easy 20-30 minute walk into town Has a Webber barbecue and microwave but no other cooking facilities. I was there 6 nights and would have eaten out every night anyway so for me, no concern

Stayed in March 2024

It was all fine, nothing

The serenity The facilities The tree view The spa !

Stayed in March 2024

Slightly difficult to back car out but having our own carport was nice. There are Gravel steps down to the cottage which we managed fine but could be difficult for people with mobility issues.

Beautiful little cottage, nestled in the trees. Quiet location set back from the road and the owners house. Comfortable beds, everything was neat, tidy and clean with lots of country charm. Would be happy to stay again.

Stayed in February 2024

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The cottage is perfect for a couples retreat. It is quiet, you feel secluded, the view is outstanding and the cottage is really comfortable. Bed was super comfy - sleep really well!! Air-conditioning available and a lovely fire for cooler nights. 5 mins drive, 20 mins walk along the creek into town. Lovely piece of homemade cake on arrival.

Stayed in January 2024

The bed. Its to hard and 1 side had a huge dip in it. Uncomfortable. And lots of deep decent stairs to the cottage. No good for elderly or wheelchairs

Quiet and peaceful and thought of everything you need. The bush is pretty much at your door step. Very relaxing and plenty of wild lfe around

Stayed in December 2023

A fantastic retreat to compose music. Clean and comfy and safe for one single traveller because hosts not far.

Stayed in November 2023

Astley cottage is the cutest and perfectly located cottage retreat, nestled amongst a breathtakingingly beautiful cottage garden with Daylesfords majestic bushland within arms reach, wrapping around the property like a calming hug. The cottage has everything you could possibly need to block out the world and melt into relaxation. Comfortable, clean and cosy with an exceptionally luxurious spa bath. Ellie & Kevin made my partner, our fur baby and myself feel right at home and welcome. The fresh homemade muffins were a welcome surprise. Highly recommend this property for a weekend get away.

Stayed in November 2023

Cosy, well furnished and home feel, quiet and away from traffic noise. Very nice hosts

Stayed in November 2023

A bit of a steep walk down to the cottage. Would not be very if it was raining.

Lovely little cottage, very quiet, surrounded by bush land. Lovely homemade slice and cake was much appreciated.

Stayed in November 2023

Well this cannot be helped but there were some steps down to the cottage due to inclination of the land and we had to take our time down. But that was not a damper on our stay.

We were awed by the thoughtfulness in equipping the beautiful cottage for comfort. The beds had electric blankets lots of other means to warm up in that pristine cottage. Other things worthy of notice were sweet threats, including a home backed piece of cake, coffee machine ready to use and crockery plenty, loads of teas, style, comfort, the bed king size very comfy. Host is very obliging.

Stayed in October 2023

Great location, undercover car park, very comfortable bed, lovely spa bath, spacious clean and secluded. We are looking forward to returning.

Stayed in September 2023

The kitchen was a little limiting but we managed to still feed ourselves.

The Astleys were lovely. The cottage was quaint, clean and the position was excellent, close to Daylesford and Hepburn Springs.

Stayed in September 2023

The shower over the spa bath

Everthing was well catered for

Stayed in September 2023

Our cottage was sweet and quaint. It had everything we needed and a nice view from our windows. It has everything we could need. A cosy place.

Stayed in August 2023

Couch is in an odd position to watch TV, but we weren't there to watch TV anyway. One of the photos shows a sunset but you can't actually see it from the cottage.

Cosy little cottage. Very comfortable. Friendly hosts. No traffic noises.

Stayed in July 2023

Cute and quaint cottage

Stayed in July 2023

Miss communication between the hosts and booking.com. booking.com didnt mention to the hosts we were bringing dogs even though i booked for 2 dogs. So ended up Having to pay for them on top of the price of the stay. But would stay again.

Didn't have the breakfast. Location was lovely and peaceful

Stayed in June 2023

Location, the fire on a cold wet weekend, Walking in the surrounding bush, Spa bath.

Stayed in May 2023

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Where it was very secluded The property had it all that you needed from inside with kitchen, lounge area bathroon/spa and sleeping area .outside had a beautiful setting and even a shirt walk to different walking tracks to go in a beautiful nature area. The walking into Daylesford was nice and easy. The owners were very helpful and supportive with assistance of wanting to go. Though they left little goodies for the time I was thete and left a nice message when I was going it . Loved it definitely will go back and spread the word , price was good too.

Stayed in May 2023

Warm fire Extremely clean Amazing bed

Stayed in May 2023

would have had to purchase more wood after the handful provided was burnt. we considered the price for another handful too expensive, so did not bother.

the hosts baked delicious cake for us to enjoy upon arrival. comfortable beds and availability of an extra blanket. heaters were working well

Stayed in May 2023

Astley Cottage was perfect! Kevin snd Ellie were fabulous hosts and the cottage had everything you coukd want for yoyr stay and it was perfectly clean! The location too was gorgeous. The only downside was we didnt stay longer! Thank you Jacinta and Bill

Stayed in April 2023