Crowned Australia's No.1 Romantic Accommodation

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41636.1 sq ft

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Parking available
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Hepburn Springs, VIC

Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
‪1 min drive‬
Convent Gallery
‪7 min drive‬
Lake Daylesford
‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Spaces

About this property

Breathtaking...simply stunning. Its like you're in another world, living a life less ordinary. The jewel in Daylesford and Hepburn's crown. You must come and see for yourself...word's simply don't do it justice.

Welcome to luxury, to wellbeing, to exclusivity. Welcome to Clifftop at Hepburn. From the moment you step into Clifftop at Hepburn, you're in another world. A world where flickering flames and floor-to-ceiling windows frame breathtaking panoramic views that plunge from the site of an old pine forest down a sheer cliff face, unrolling onto native bushland below.

This is Clifftop at Hepburn, the newest and most spacious luxury property in Victoria's famed spa country. Three lavish, two-bedroom, two-bath retreats draw inspiration from their effects on the soul: Evoke, Serenity and Tranquillity. Clifftop delights from the moment you enter and its immaculate design invites further discovery. Reward yourself with a unique sensory experience.

Or try our NEW Paris, Venice, Rome and Vienna shipping container villas. They will make guests swoon¿from the sheer glass floors with waterfall and rockpool views, bottomless infinity daybeds overhanging a spectacular precipice and wooden baths, to the world¿s best massage chair, Star Wars limited edition pinball machine and a huge chromotherapy shower head catering to every aquatic whim.

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David Penman

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Hepburn

Hepburn is home to this cottage. Hepburn Springs Golf Course and Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Portal 108 and Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm.

Hepburn Springs, VIC

What's nearby

Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
Hepburn Springs Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
Convent Gallery - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
Lake Daylesford - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

Daylesford Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪Daylesford Brewing Co. - ‬6 min drive
‪Harvest Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Pizzeria La Luna - ‬6 min drive
‪Cliffy's Emporium - ‬6 min drive
‪Hepburn Pizza - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crowned Australia's No.1 Romantic Accommodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crowned Australia's No.1 Romantic Accommodation?

As of Jun 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crowned Australia's No.1 Romantic Accommodation on Jun 24, 2025 start from $320.28, 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 for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Crowned Australia's No.1 Romantic Accommodation?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crowned Australia's No.1 Romantic Accommodation?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crowned Australia's No.1 Romantic Accommodation located?

Situated in Hepburn, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Laurie Sullivan Reserve, Hepburn Springs Golf Course, and Portal 108. Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa and Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Jade M.

Dec 17, 2018

Lovely property

Absolutely beautiful accommodation!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Mar 31, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection! Luxurious! Relaxation!

Absolutely beautiful property, we loved our stay and will definitely be back. High quality furniture and fixtures, comfy bed, great location and amazing views.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy S.

Nov 3, 2018

Stunning property

A beautiful place to stay. The windows in the living space! Knocked our socks off every time we looked up. A wonderful place to spend a few days

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thea T.

May 28, 2018

Spectacular

Clifftops was a beautiful picturesque stay. Close to everything you need being only a couple mis drove out to the city centre. Would come back in a heartbeat.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jess R.

Sep 16, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little slice of heaven

Amazing place to slow down and enjoy your amazing surroundings. Can’t wait to get back there!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barry G.

Jun 19, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Anniversary

We celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary in this perfect retreat away from life! Highly recommended, will love to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Jun 9, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible with breathtaking views

My husband and I stayed here for our first ever child free getaway and it was amazing. The property and location are totally relaxing and we can’t wait to come back... You know you are staying somewhere special from the moment you pull up at this property. As you walk in the beautiful view hits you and the architecture and styling are better than I can ever imagine. I want my whole house to look like this. So much care and thought have been put into this property. Every thing is perfect, from the quality cookware, the comfy bed with beautiful linen, the huge bath, stunning fireplace and cosy rugs. I highly recommend the massage chair - it’s sublime. The is location ideal and the hosts are the best. I highly recommend having lunch a Frankie and Connie’s - it’s sublime.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rory C.

May 15, 2019

Relaxing, Romantic & Serene!

Perfect location to relax and unwind. I would recommend to go as a couple but I would imagine it is just as relaxing flying solo. The views from the accomodation are second to none and a particularly nice change from city life. The interior of the accomodation is thoughtfully composed and uses elements of wood to compliment the scenery. The alligning towns of Hepburn and Daylesford are quiant and serene whilst providing you with everything you will need for your trip. (Shout-out to Cliffy's in Daylesford for great coffee!) David was particularly welcoming and helpful during the trip without being overbearing. My only tiny, tiny gribe would be that there wasn't a full sized ironing board available. (Please note that a bench top one is provided by the owners, I would have just prefered a stand-alone). I would recommend this property to anyone and everyone!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Apr 29, 2019

Stunning

Beautiful cabin, a wonderful weekend retreat, very sorry to leave! Well equipped kitchen and very approachable hosts

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Apr 27, 2019

Stunning Getaway

My husband and I had 2 wonderful days at Serenity. The villa is beautifully appointed with quality fittings throughout. Clearly lots of careful attention to styling making the entire villa warm and welcoming. We immediately knew it was going to be the perfect spot to relax and forget about work. The window seat is big enough for 2 and is an ideal spot to settle down with a good book in the late afternoon as the sun sets. If you are looking for luxury, a place to unwind and restore then Clifftop at Hepburn Springs is a must. I’m sure we’ll be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamie A.

Apr 27, 2019

Stunning

We had a lovely time at Clifftop. Absolutely amazing views and the home was beautiful!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

kelly c.

Mar 8, 2019

Beautiful sanctuary to relax and enjoy the surroundings

Just beautiful the villa is very clean David was very hospitable it was the perfect getaway just what we were looking for. We will be returning next time for a longer stay.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Zoë K.

Feb 19, 2019

Fantastic place! Our new favourite destination in Hepburn Springs. Even got roses on Valentine’s Day

Beautiful views, stunning location. We enjoyed the peace and tranquility as a family and having dinner looking out onto a sweeping vista. The bedrooms are so calming and the beds are wonderfully comfortable. We loved the massage chair and will definitely be re-booking!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Jan 28, 2019

Stunning world class escape

Impeccable luxury villa that offers everything and wants for nothing. Really, really spectacular.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susie B.

Jan 27, 2019

Luxury with a backdrop of nature's beauty is only the start of the extraordinary that is Clifftop.

From the moment we saw the photos of Clifftop online we knew that we would be staying somewhere extraordinary. The experience itself exceeded our expectations. For five days we were able to leave our busy lifestyle behind and immerse ourselves in absolute luxury. On arrival wonderful Dave was passing by and popped in and showed us how to put on the music - my absolute passion. The acoustics in that space...oh yes! The day bed in one of the floor to ceiling windows was way too inviting and within 15 minutes of arrival my stressed out 'corporate world' boyfriend was fast asleep and I was enjoying a book and the view. And what a view. While the lovely large television might have beckoned elsewhere we spent our nights and days looking out the window at the magnificent drop to the cascading drop to the creek and gentle rise of the hill on the opposite side. The light on the magnificent snow gums changes their appearance as the sun rises and falls, changing their colour ever so subtly from incandescent white, to pink, to yellow, to dust. We savoured each moment of this view. My boyfriend and I discussed that we would have to return for each of the seasons to see the deciduous English trees in autumn, watch storms make their way over the hills, to watch the rain and snuggle up near the fire, and to take in our view on a moonlit night. Our days were spent wandering Hepburn and Daylesford to return to a bed that I swear was made out of clouds and bedding and linen that made sleeping an experience rather than an every day task. And normally I wouldn't talk to about the bathroom of somewhere I have stayed. I'm not sure if this can be called a bathroom - a double spa, double shower heads bigger than my hands! My boyfriend and I had no excuse to be apart from each other. And I have to mention the bathroom tiles that look like fine linen and lace. Evenings take the extraordinary architecture in this space to another level as you can spend time experimenting with the beautiful lighting that brings to life different elements of the space. We fell in love with Clifftop the moment we walked through the door and stayed until the very last minute that we could, sitting on the couch and taking in the view one last time. I kind of don't want to tell anyone how exquisite it was as I want to make sure we can return time and time again whenever we can. And return we shall.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liam Q.

Jan 16, 2019

Stunning property, beautiful amenities, an amazing weekend

Clifftop is an amazing property, close but far enough from town to be isolated, but still within a short trip to restaurants and everything you may want. We had a truely relaxing time, where it was near impossible to drag everyone away from the house. It was easy to book, access and contact David. It was truely a 5 star experience of which we will make many returns to. Thanks again

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

J L.

Jan 10, 2019

Amazing property with a stunning view and all the perks!

Thank you for an amazing experience. It was a very memorable stay for us with an amazing view! Highly recommended!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rashika N.

Jan 2, 2019

Another nice stay

Have recommended to my family and friends :)

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lily Y C.

Dec 23, 2018

Love the interior design of this house. It is definitely one of our best dream houses in Victoria.

We enjoyed our stay in this fantastic house. Very impressed with the attention to details especially the bathroom. We have already recommended to our friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Dec 21, 2018

Simply Stunning

We booked Serenity for our Anniversary weekend. It certainly did not disappoint. From the spacious and comfortable living area with fully equipped kitchen to the super comfortable bed and luxurious bed linen, everything was perfect. The little touches such as music playing on our arrival and chilled sparkling wine and chocolates made us feel very spoilt. It was only a short drive to the restaurants of Hepburn Springs and the Mineral Springs. We left feeling totally relaxed and pampered.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jay W.

Dec 3, 2018

Excellent decor and touch to the house.

Home was very clean, beautiful decor and homeliness to the house. Excellent place to stay - highly recommended.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H., Australia

Nov 28, 2018

Amazing, peaceful and such a relaxing break

We loved everything about this incredible stay. It’s worth every penny. We will be coming back. Thank you to our incredible hosts.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

Nov 11, 2018

Beautiful accommodation

Such a lovely weekend away, beautiful views, very quiet. Just what we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kyran K.

Nov 8, 2018

Perfect!

Beautiful.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Melissa D.

Oct 22, 2018

Amazing!

Perfect place to stay and unwind!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by David Penman

Clifftop is a family business and we're extremely passionate about what we do. Our mission is to be Australia's leading provider of UNIQUE luxury accommodation. Nowadays, our daughter Chloe runs the business and leads an incredible team that is proud to offer such breathtaking and unique accommodation to you so that you can enjoy a well-deserved break and relax in ultimate comfort.

Why they chose this property

By the time we found the perfect land to build Clifftop and open the doors in 2016 it was too late¿it had already been sold! But that didn¿t stop my wife Mani. We¿d made an offer but never heard back, so she called the vendor and asked why they wouldn¿t be interested in a better offer. It turns out our offer had been lost in the woodwork and we were stunned when the vendor put 209 Main Road back on the market to canvas new offers and sold it to us. Yippee! It truly was an amazing ending to 12 months of searching for the perfect real estate.

What makes this property unique

The Daylesford and Hepburn Springs area is such a truly amazing area. Its just a stone¿s throw from Melbourne and is such a vibrant town with quirky shops, wineries, markets and an incredibly well know food scene that has attracted global accolades. And let¿s not forget that its was voted the World¿s 4th most welcoming town and one of the world¿s top wellbeing destinations.
We¿ve built some of the most spectacular, unique and incredible luxury accommodation in Australia. I could rave for ages, but let¿s just let the awards and media speak for themselves. Victoria¿s No.1 Romantic Escape 2021, Most Unique AirBNBs in Australia 2021, Most Wishlisted AirBNBs in Victoria 2021, Australia¿s No.1 Unique Holiday Home 2019, Australia¿s No.1 Holiday Accommodation 2019, Australia¿s No.1 Romantic Accommodation 2017 Stayz, Australia¿s No.1 People¿s Choice 2017 Stayz, Australia¿s No.1 Romantic Getaway 2017, Australia¿s No.1 Interior & Design 2016 Stayz, Travel Insider¿s Most Romantic Getaways in Victoria, As seen on the Today Show 2019, Domain Australia¿s best Holiday Homes of 2016, Winner 2016 Master Builder¿s Award, As Seen on Postcards TV Show, Showcased by Home Beautiful, Featured by the Interiors Addict, Featured in Belle Magazine, Featured by the Age Traveller, Showcased by the Courier Mail, Featured by Herald Sun Great Escapes, Featured in Ciao Magazine by Windsor Dobbin, Featured on Twitter by Melbourne, Australia, Selected as the Goldi Brand Launch Location, Selected as the Britax Product Launch Location, Showcased by the Urban List, Featured by My Domaine, Featured in the Robb Report, Featured by QANTAS, Featured in Lilly and the owl Fashion Shoot, Featured in About Space Fashion Shoot, Featured by 30 Summers

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

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Bathroom 1

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