Title: Hidden Gem ~ Luxury Cottage near Lake Daylesford Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hidden Gem ~ Luxury Cottage near Lake Daylesford Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82860000/82857600/82857503/aeb642da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82860000/82857600/82857503/cbdc6c8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82860000/82857600/82857503/c0d6d95d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82860000/82857600/82857503/8a04ad0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82860000/82857600/82857503/3d9cfd88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Hidden Gem is a serene retreat amidst the beauty of Daylesford. Enjoy fabulous views of the forest, unwind with native parrots and kookaburras on either deck, or indulge in nearby eclectic shops and day spas. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning £195 includes taxes & fees 5 Oct - 6 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hidden Gem ~ Luxury Cottage near Lake Daylesford A short stroll to the lake and town centre, you can enjoy all that Daylesford has to offer including great coffee, restaurants, eclectic shops and day spas, or simply stay in and enjoy the stunning views and luxuries at the Hidden Gem. The cottage has a lovely, calm & relaxed atmosphere - enjoy a cup of tea or coffee on either the front or back deck while listening to the native parrots and kookaburra's while unwinding Enjoy fabulous views of the forest with glimpses of Lake Daylesford Recently renovated with 2 bedrooms and 2 Queen beds, 1.5 bathrooms, open plan living and dining area, Gas heater and Split systems throughout the cottage. Fast and reliable high speed WiFi Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime included All linen and towels included Portacot (No linen), & toddler high chair available on request. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - On a lake ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33572300/33572299/c9645fd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OJ's - luxury retreat minutes from shopping and restaurants Daylesford - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 211 reviews £259 includes taxes & fees 5 Oct - 6 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=33572299&PinnedHotelID=33572299&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33552200/33552129/d38edc0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Welcome to Beautiful "Amanda" Daylesford - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 62 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=33552129&PinnedHotelID=33552129&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Luxury Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub, Garden View | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10510000/10505300/10505254/f5d1eaf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cottages at Hepburn Springs Hepburn Springs - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 96 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=10505254&PinnedHotelID=10505254&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100867600/100867552/b10adabc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little Wombat Summary Daylesford - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=100867552&PinnedHotelID=100867552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34660000/34656700/34656694/f2d314e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Absolute - Perfect for Girls Weekends and Families! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.35032%2C144.14223&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=auLieEI43IZkiE7f91KZWBUmkBs=) Daylesford, VIC #### What's nearby - Lake Daylesford - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Convent Gallery - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Daylesford Sunday Market - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Musk Station - 7 min drive - Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 81 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Daylesford Brewing Co. - ‬10 min walk - ‪Cliffys - ‬2 min drive - ‪Wombat Hill Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Daylesford Hotel - ‬17 min walk - ‪Pastry King Cafe Bakery - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hidden Gem ~ Luxury Cottage near Lake Daylesford pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Gem ~ Luxury Cottage near Lake Daylesford? > As of 3 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden Gem ~ Luxury Cottage near Lake Daylesford on 5 Oct 2025 start from £194.69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Daylesford-Hotels-Hidden-Gem-Luxury-Cottage-Near-Lake-Daylesford.h82857503.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Hidden Gem ~ Luxury Cottage near Lake Daylesford? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hidden Gem ~ Luxury Cottage near Lake Daylesford? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Hidden Gem ~ Luxury Cottage near Lake Daylesford located? > This family-friendly Daylesford holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Daylesford, Daylesford & District Museum and Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre. Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens and Mill Markets are also within 1 mile (2 km). Daylesford Station is 26 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hidden Gem ~ Luxury Cottage near Lake Daylesford Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bernadette Z. 3 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spa break Very comfortable and clean property ##### Bernadette Z. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leann A. 18 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint cottage, clean and comfortable and definitely Has best sunsets of an evening. Was very relaxing ##### Leann A. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very close to town and all amenities, yet in a quiet side street- has everything you need including plenty of heaters, and is all quite modern and relaxed. ##### Scott Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bree G. 14 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute and cosy Perfect ##### Bree G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann B. 8 May 2025 ##### Ann B. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chantelle W. 9 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Chantelle W. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle R. 30 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage close to town, clean & stylish Beautiful clean property with a gorgeous view located in a great spot. We loved our stay here and would definitely stay again ##### Danielle R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trish M. 15 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location The cottage was conveniently close to the town centre and perfect for a couple of singles or two couples. Clean and welcoming and the owner was communicative and easy to deal with. Will use this accomodation again. ##### Trish M. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### grace s. 24 Sept 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Daylesford Cottage Very comfortable, private and quiet. Lovely cute cottage. ##### grace s. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Damian C. 8 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable cute cottage Very comfortable cute cottage ##### Damian C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Travis K. 25 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay! Everything was excellent,the place was amazing! ##### Travis K. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zeynep U. 3 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This place Ia a hidden gem Special place cute with charm renovated with all amenities and very clean . Would definitely be back ##### Zeynep U. 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