Title: Zelman Cottage - Love, Art & Music in Hepburn Springs 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 # Zelman Cottage - Love, Art & Music in Hepburn Springs Holiday home in Hepburn Springs with fireplace ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34662300/34662242/2188ff0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34662300/34662242/09714059.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34662300/34662242/e2c41a3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34662300/34662242/ad76d196.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34662300/34662242/1c66f1a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the picturesque Hepburn Springs area, Zelman Cottage offers a tranquil retreat. Soak up the history and artistic charm of this beautifully restored 1910 cottage with its stunning frieze painted by renowned landscape artist Victor Alexander Zelman. Unwind on the north-facing deck or snuggle up by the cosy wood heater with a glass of red wine. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Zelman Cottage - Love, Art & Music in Hepburn Springs Victor Zelman's father, Alberto, a prominent musician from Austria moved to Australia in the early 1870's and established himself as a pivotal figure in the Australian classical music scene. After marrying his wife Harriet, also a musician, and having four boys, they became much-loved figures in the growing classical music scene. One son, Alberto (Junior) went on to found The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, whilst another, Victor, also an accomplished musician, went on to establish a stellar career as a landscape artist, with a number of small paintings and etchings located in public galleries the likes of, National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of Victoria, and The Art Gallery of NSW A prominent Melbourne figure, Victor first became interested in the Hepburn Springs area when he married into the Borsa family who had property throughout the district. His new wife Clara and Victor built a holiday cottage and painting studio around 1910 and enjoyed holidays spent with the Italian residents of the area. They moved there permanently in the 1940s when Victor painted a frieze in the lounge room of his home, a beautiful landscape piece still there today. Zelman Cottage is now again a holiday cottage. A sensitive refurbishment has been undertaken to keep the frieze intact and present the cottage in a neutral and calming palette. Not much has changed except the addition of modern luxurious bathrooms and beautiful furniture and linen. Three bedrooms sleep six, with lovely entertaining areas to the back looking out onto the beautiful gardens that the Zelman's tended to and loved spending their time in. A north-facing deck is there for entertaining in the summer and a cosy wood heater is situated in the lounge where you can sit with a glass of red wine and study the work of the hand-painted frieze and imagine days gone by. This is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in a place of historical significance and stay in a cottage where so much art, music, love and big conversations took place under the ownership of, Victor Alexander Zelman, Australian Artist, 1877 to 1958. Payment: Credit Card surcharge applies if paying by credit card. Please contact us for current rates. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34650000/34648800/34648775/b913fb7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ebony Twigg - Cosy and Stylish Getaway in Gorgeous Hepburn Springs HEPBURN SPRINGS - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=34648775&PinnedHotelID=34648775&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3900000/3892200/3892106/c9349b7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mineral Springs Hotel Hepburn Springs - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 541 reviews £125 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=3892106&PinnedHotelID=3892106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70950000/70944000/70943911/100e17fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Monigatti Cottage- enchanting cottage with beautiful garden and stunning views Springs - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.6 Excellent 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=70943911&PinnedHotelID=70943911&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 98 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=10505254&PinnedHotelID=10505254&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95890000/95885900/95885857/43ee8c7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hepburn Springs Retreat- stylish & light-filled Hepburn Springs - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=95885857&PinnedHotelID=95885857&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73550000/73546700/73546697/68e53ff7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### TreeTops - wood fire, outdoor spa and great coffee Hepburn Springs - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=73546697&PinnedHotelID=73546697&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101310000/101308200/101308143/d301c39a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sylvandale beautiful gardens and pet friendly! 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 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 House Zelman Cottage Love Art Music in Hepburn Springs 75\_136 ## 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-37.31509%2C144.13873&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dIW101NGFmlXd8Xa6RzKoOooBmQ=) HEPBURN SPRINGS, VIC #### What's nearby - Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Convent Gallery - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles - Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles - Lake Daylesford - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles #### Getting around - Daylesford Station - 8 min drive - Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 84 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cliffys - ‬4 min drive - ‪Daylesford Hotel - ‬3 min drive - ‪Pastry King Cafe Bakery - ‬4 min drive - ‪Harvest Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Daylesford Hot Chocolate Company - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Zelman Cottage - Love, Art & Music in Hepburn Springs pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Zelman Cottage - Love, Art & Music in Hepburn Springs? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Zelman Cottage - Love, Art & Music in Hepburn Springs? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Zelman Cottage - Love, Art & Music in Hepburn Springs located? > Situated in Hepburn Springs, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Portal 108, Hepburn Regional Park and Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa. Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve and Hepburn Springs Golf Course are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Zelman Cottage - Love, Art & Music in Hepburn Springs Reviews 9.4 ### 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) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Grace Z. 13 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy place What a lovely place for staying overnight while visiting Daylesford and Ballarat. The beds are comfortable, the electrical blankets are helpful, the sunroom at backyard is bonus. Like the fire place the most, sitting next to that and chat with friends. What a wonderful experience. Just a little suggestion about the house number marked near the letter box, hopefully it could be more visible and clear. ##### Grace Z. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue H., UPWEY 9 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful week at Zelman From the minute we entered this lovely cottage, we were taken by the warmth of the decor and quaint design. The front lounge is comfortable and homely with gorgeous heritage windows, fireplace, comfy couches and an upright piano, keeping in with the music themed history of Zelman Cottage. The large country styled kitchen and dining area easily accommodated 4 adults for meal times and board game activities with lovely outside views of the garden. The front master bedroom was huge and most suitable for my 83 year old mother, with a lovely modern ensuite. Upstairs was cosy and well appointed for 3 adults with a lovely modern bathroom. The electric blankets were a welcome addition and a must for winter time in Hepburn! The ducted heating made living here very comfortable for the week and check in was easy with excellent communication before arriving. The front garden steps up from the driveway were challenging for an aged person with mobility issues, but we solved this by them accessing the house, via the front garden path from the nature strip which was all one level. ##### Sue H. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chloe G. 3 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 👍👍👍 👍👍👍 ##### Chloe G. 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