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Tara Cottage - pet friendly

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A wicker table with a cheese board, grapes, and wine glasses set outdoors.
A living room with a television, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and large windows providing natural light.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.
A residential property with a covered patio, a brick chimney, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and a lawn.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Outdoor entertainment area
    A rare find — gather and enjoy the dedicated outdoor entertainment space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Daylesford, VIC
  • Place, Portal 108
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Daylesford

Located in Daylesford, this cottage is next to a golf course. 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 Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens. Daylesford Spa Country Railway and Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Map
Daylesford, VIC

What's nearby

  • Hepburn Regional Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Portal 108 - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • The Palais-Hepburn - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Daylesford Station - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wombat Hill Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cliffys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Daylesford Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lavandula Trattoria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Himalaya bakery & cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tara Cottage - pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Tara Cottage - pet friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tara Cottage - pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tara Cottage - pet friendly?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Tara Cottage - pet friendly located?

Situated in Daylesford, this golf cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hepburn Regional Park, Portal 108 and Hepburn Springs Golf Course. The Palais-Hepburn and Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and pet-friendly cottage, found as advertised. Very close to the central part of town. Appreciated the welcome gift.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay but yard not fully secure. We still really enjoyed though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, cozy cottage with all the comforts. Great location & easy walking distance to town. Very pet friendly. Would definitely recommend. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming, cosy little cottage. The perfect escape to unwind and relax, walking distance to town and the market. We had such a dreamy weekend away with our pup.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very clean n comfortable house We had a great time
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was really lovely to be able to take my dog with me
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place to stay with a lovely view over Daylesford
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good stay, close to all we needed to do. Property was messy and very cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A fantastic little getaway. Tara Cottage was a perfect space for a quick little overnight stay in Daylesford. The place was immaculate, all the amenities were provided from oversized towels to a coffee machine, lots of choices on the TV and a comfy, warm space. Check in was easy, Prue is a wonderful host and we felt very safe and comfortable at the cottage. We didn't bring our dog on this trip, but the food and water bowls (plus treats!) were a welcomed amenity had our pup joined us. Really centrally located, easy access to some of the best Daylesford has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely little cottage in walking distance to the town with great views. Very clean and well equipped. Our little dog Bertie also enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and cozy cottage with everything we needed. Love the jacuzzi bath. Very suitable for couples to retreat.
My doggies enjoyed morning walk in the yard
View in the bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very pleasantly surprised by how the property had everything we needed , to have a great stay.We would highly recommend Tara to others. 5stars
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, fab view, comfy bed, thoughtful layout, very dog friendly, warm ( it was chilly when we visited), kitchen had all you need, lots of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Lovely private cottage.Very clean, nice views.Stayed 2 nights, enjoyed our time there
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, great view, myself & my partner & my 2 furry friends had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, close to the township. Very clean and has everything you may need for a lovely relaxing stay. My dog Banjo enjoyed his stay as well, dog bowls and treats were a nice touch to make him feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

Peaceful Pet Friendly

Great stay in a good location very peaceful with great view of the Wombat Hill.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thanks Karen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place close to town

Very clean and comfortable within walking distance to the main street of Daylesford. Great size yard, ideal for couples with dog/s.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Felt very secluded yet close to town. The set up is very well done.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Tara house

It was a lovely place, clean tranquil and close enough to walk to Main Street.. We enjoyed our overnight stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very good property

Private property with nice garden surrounds and view of Wombat Hill. We enjoyed our stay - as did our dog.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thanks so much David! We really appreciate you staying at beautiful Tara and taking the time to give us your kind words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for two

Very cute place nice and close to main strip, it was going to be a hot day and it was very nice to walk in and have the aircon already on.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quiet, Private & Comfy

Tara cottage is a perfect place if you like comfort, peace & quiet and location. Exactly as advertised, handy to bothe Daylesford and Hepburn Springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thanks Ron! Please do stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very well appointed for a short or medium length stay for two. A small area for dogs at the front is fully enclosed however the backyard is open. The location as a short walk to central Daylesford or Hepburn Springs is ideal to not need to drive much once you arrive, but a short drive and you’re in Creswick or Castlemaine. Walking Lake Daylesford was definitely a highlight. The property is an ideal base for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little cottage

This cottage is perfect for a single or couple. It was very clean amd tidy and had everything we needed. Its also in a great location so close to the main strip. And the best part is its dog friendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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