Title: Is this Australia's best villa? Its hard to argue with that! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=103058001&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Is this Australia's best villa? Its hard to argue with that! Cottage in Hepburn with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Is this Australia's best villa? Its hard to argue with that! ![Interior - Is this Australia's best villa? Its hard to argue with that! (Hepburn Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103060000/103058100/103058001/f84c112c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave - Is this Australia's best villa? Its hard to argue with that! (Hepburn Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103060000/103058100/103058001/a153a9fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board - Is this Australia's best villa? Its hard to argue with that! (Hepburn Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103060000/103058100/103058001/780f9355.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace - Is this Australia's best villa? Its hard to argue with that! (Hepburn Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103060000/103058100/103058001/ef46e716.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace - Is this Australia's best villa? Its hard to argue with that! (Hepburn Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103060000/103058100/103058001/253d059f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched atop a cliff, Clifftop at Hepburn offers luxury retreats with floor-to-ceiling windows and breathtaking views of the native bushland below. Reward yourself with a unique sensory experience in one of three lavish villas: Evoke, Serenity, or Tranquillity. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2861 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Fireplace £235 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026 ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Is this Australia's best villa? Its hard to argue with that! Perched high on the rim of a prehistoric volcanic plateau, Eaglesnest Villa is a truly unforgettable escape, offering one of the most spectacular vantage points in the region. With uninterrupted, panoramic views across the entire Hepburn and Daylesford valley, this extraordinary villa is more than a place to stay – it’s a deeply emotional, sensory experience that leaves guests in awe the moment they walk through the door. Every element of Eaglesnest tells a story. Step inside and you’re greeted by floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall glass that draws the landscape inside and makes you feel as though you’re floating above the world. The villa’s striking interior features salvaged design elements that blend rustic charm with timeless elegance. The floor is made from 100-year-old timber reclaimed from a Scout Hall, worn smooth with history and soul. A majestic four-poster bed, handcrafted from reclaimed wood and draped in soft fairy lights, invites you to sleep under a canopy of stars—indoors. At the heart of the villa is a luxurious indoor copper bath positioned to take full advantage of the valley views. Soak in style as morning mist rolls through the trees or under the golden glow of sunset. When the air cools, a beautiful wood-burning fireplace casts warmth and romance throughout the space, making it the perfect year-round retreat. Eaglesnest is styled with a bold and soulful aesthetic that pays homage to African tribal and colonial design, but with a refined, modern twist. The result is both grounding and uplifting, luxurious yet authentic. It’s a place where time slows down, and the noise of the outside world simply falls away. Many guests have described their first moments here as overwhelming – some even moved to tears by the sheer beauty and stillness of it all. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, solitude, romance or simply a place to breathe deeply, Eaglesnest Villa is unlike anything you’ve experienced before. It’s not just a stay. It’s a moment you’ll never forget. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 861 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22460000/22455500/22455401/fd25d72c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Crowned Australia's No.1 Romantic Accommodation Hepburn Springs - Air-conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 77 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=22455401&PinnedHotelID=22455401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89740000/89734800/89734775/cd0f6824.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perched on an ancient plateau overlooking the entire region Hepburn Springs - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Fireplace - Extra beds/cots £213 includes taxes & fees 8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=89734775&PinnedHotelID=89734775&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89740000/89734800/89734750/f6fb18a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stay where the world can't find you. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 592150|8077721 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.300564,144.12498&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:lksbFcltnZ%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40QBQ%40U%40QBQBUBQBQBQDQBUDQDQBQDSDQFQDOFQFQDQFMFSFOFQHMFOHQFOHMHOHOHOHMJOHIJOHKJOHKJKLOHKJKLKJKJILKJKLILGLKLIJGLILILGNELILELGNGLELENELENENALGNANELANCNALCN%3FNCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%3FNBN%40NBL%40NDL%40NFN%40LDNDLDNDLDLFNFLDLHLDNFJHLHLFLHLJJFLHLJJJLHJJJJJJJJJJJNJJJNHJJNHHHNHLJNHNHNFLHNFPHNFLFPHNFRFLDPFPDPFNDPDPDRDPDPBPDTBPDP%40PBPBTBPBP%40T%40PBP%40T%3FP%40T%40P%3FT%40P%3FR%3FR%3FN%3FTAP%3FTAPAT%3FPATCPAPATCPCPCTCPAPEPCPETCPEPEREPEPEPGNEPGPEPGNGPILGRGLINGPINGNILINKLININIJKLIJKNKJKNKJKJKJKJKLMFKJMJMFKHMJMHMFMHKHOFMDMHMDOHMDMDODMDODMDOBOBMBODM%40OBOBO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOCMAOEOCMCOCOEMEOEMEMEOEMIMEMIOEMGMIMIKGMIMKMIMGKKMKKGKMMKKKIKMOKKIKKOIKKMIKKOIOIMIOIMIOGOIQGOIMGSGMGQGOEQGQGQEOGQEQEQCSEQEQCUEQCQCQCQCUCQAQAUCQAQAUAQAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5VvAfRkeb8PFm-UksDM7ee5uo8E=) Hepburn Springs, VIC #### What's nearby - Laurie Sullivan Reserve \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa \- 2 min drive \- 0.8 miles - Portal 108 \- 3 min drive \- 1.0 mile - Hepburn Springs Golf Course \- 3 min drive \- 0.8 miles - Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve \- 3 min drive \- 1.0 mile #### Getting around - Daylesford Station - 7 min drive - Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 71 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cliffys - ‬6 min drive - ‪Daylesford Hotel - ‬6 min drive - ‪Harvest Cafe - ‬6 min drive - ‪Red Ginger Thai - ‬6 min drive - ‪Pastry King Cafe Bakery - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Is this Australia's best villa? 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