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BIDWELL COTTAGE, a charming hideaway close to Lake Daylesford

Cottage in Daylesford with kitchen and patio

Kitchen with new fridge and dishwasher (July 2024)

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

Place, Lake Daylesford
Place, Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre
Place, Convent Gallery

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Lounge

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

BIDWELL COTTAGE, a charming hideaway close to Lake Daylesford

Bidwell is a peaceful country retreat in the heart of Daylesford, set privately at the back of a leafy garden allotment on a quiet no-through-road that leads down to Lake Daylesford. It is very close to the famous Amazing Mill Markets antiques emporium, and within walking distance of both the Lake and Daylesford’s main street with its shops, restaurants and cafes.

The cottage has a woodburning heater with complimentary firewood supplied for your first night in the cottage. A powerful new split-system air conditioner has recently been installed. As well as the queen-size bed in the bedroom, there is a double sofa bed in the lounge. Free WiFi is provided, as well as the Netflix and Stan streaming services on the smart TV.

The long west-facing deck has outdoor seating and a gas barbecue. There is ample on-site parking available.

Pets are very welcome at Bidwell Cottage, including inside the house. The garden is securely fenced. We ask that dogs do not go on sofas or beds; if you can't prevent this, please bring along your own blankets/throws to protect our furnishings.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets are welcome, including inside the cottage.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is only allowed outside the cottage.

Important information

You need to know

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Daylesford

Daylesford is home to this cottage. Central Springs Mineral Reserve and Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Daylesford Spa Country Railway and Portal 108. Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm and The Tangled Maze are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

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Daylesford, VIC

What's nearby

Lake Daylesford - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Convent Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
Daylesford Sunday Market - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Wombat Hill Cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪Daylesford Brewing Co. - ‬11 min walk
‪Cliffys - ‬2 min drive
‪Daylesford Hotel - ‬15 min walk
‪Pastry King Cafe Bakery - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is BIDWELL COTTAGE, a charming hideaway close to Lake Daylesford pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at BIDWELL COTTAGE, a charming hideaway close to Lake Daylesford?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BIDWELL COTTAGE, a charming hideaway close to Lake Daylesford?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BIDWELL COTTAGE, a charming hideaway close to Lake Daylesford located?

Situated in Daylesford, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Mill Markets, Lake Daylesford and Three Lost Children Walk Trailhead. Central Springs Mineral Reserve and Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre are also within 15 minutes. Daylesford Station is 28 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

20 Apr, 2023

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

Great cottage for a getaway!🥰🥰

Lovely property in Daylesford. Everything you need is on hand. Highly recommend staying at Bidwell Cottage for a getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

19 Sept, 2024

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

Beautiful, cozy place to recover after a big hike

We absolutely loved our stay here. We had just done a 3 day hike on the Wallaby trail and were very happy to settle into this property. Anthony was great at communicating and getting back to us about any questions we had. Thank you for having us stay! We'll definitely be back again

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catriona H.

15 Aug, 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O.

15 Mar, 2023

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

Lovely Cottage

Had a great stay with my parents who were visiting Vic as we road tripped about. Small & Cute but very well equipped cottage and doggo friendly also is a great bonus. Would definitely stay again and recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

14 Oct, 2022

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

Cosy, peaceful and comfortable Cottage

Enjoyed our stay relaxing in clean, spacious surroundings while it poured outside.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

25 Aug, 2022

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

Cosy and comfortable

We enjoyed our stay, it was pet friendly and gave us plenty of privacy.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lil B.

15 Aug, 2022

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

Wonderful Place

We really enjoyed our stay at Bidwell Cottage with our 2 dogs, it was nice and cosy especially with the wood fire heater. Will definately recommend this property to our family and friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nat D.

26 Jul, 2022

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

Cozy and just lovely

A gorgeous cottage that makes you feel right at home. Superb wood fire with plenty of supplied wood. Great location. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B., Mentone, Australia

13 Jun, 2022

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

Queen's Birthday weekend 2022

Bidwell Cottage was as charming and cosy as we had expected from it's listing. And as it was quite a cold weekend it was lovely of Anthony to arrange to drop off more firewood. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Simone D.

12 Jun, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter is not a good time to visit Daylesford

The property was clean and tidy. Provision of heating was good. A very basic place to stay for a weekend only or passing through for a night. Not value for money to stay longer than 2 days.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Sharyne S.

2 Apr, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Short stay

We choose this property because pets were allowed. Clean and all amenities provided. Lovely bottle of wine to greet us which was really nice gesture. Only disappointing issue was there was a Possum on rooftop jumping around middle of the night. We would stay there again and recommend. Not 5 star probably 3.5 however enjoyable.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon R.

26 Mar, 2022

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

Chilled out

Spent Chill Out in the cottage. Good location near the market. Pet friendly which was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

16 Jan, 2022

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

2 night get away.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bidwell cottage. The cottage is tastefully decorate. The bed and the sofa bed, were both very comfortable. It was lovely sitting outside on the balcony at night to enjoying a Bbq. Anthony and Andrew made sure we had settled in on arrival sending us a text message with their contact details if we should have any concerns. Although this cottage is small, it had everything we needed for our stay. The yard is very pet friendly. We will be recommending it to our friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

20 Nov, 2021

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

Peaceful retreat

Comfortable, private and inviting. Everything required on hand. Comfy bed and great shower. A little sanctuary surrounded by lush greenery close to lake and town.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

12 Oct, 2021

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

Glorious Camelot!

A beautiful cosy cottage perfect for 2. The sparkling wine, the wood fire and the location were all perfect. And 'it never rained 'til after sundown.'

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Minea B.

14 Mar, 2021

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

Wonderful Hideaway.

Thank you for a wonderful stay. The Cottage was perfectly described. A lovely little hideaway that just made us feel at peace with the world. Could not have wanted for anything better.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

7 Dec, 2020

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

Lovely short stay with our fur family

We enjoyed our stay at Bidwell. The bed is very comfortable and the kitchen well supplied with everything needed for a self catering stay. The supply of condiments was appreciated and the free bubbly a generous touch. There were many thoughtful, homely inclusions. We had everything we needed for our four legged family and the fencing is secure. Really appreciated being allowed to have them inside with us. My only comment is that the interior looks much brighter in the listing than it is and the overhead lights are really needed all the time. A sky light would make all the difference to the living area which could be important if you are rained in or have planned an inside retreat. Overall though it is a delight for a short visit and we would stay again. Thanks 🙂

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Corinne B.

28 Oct, 2020

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

Delightful comfortable stay. Cosy.

Excellent. Cosy cottage. So warm With the fire.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Oct, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great secluded location right in the heart of daylesford surrounded with beautiful trees and garden, very close to lake daylesford.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly N.

5 Oct, 2020

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

Great stay

Very clean, quiet and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Treya L.

10 Jul, 2020

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

A relaxing getaway

Bidwell cottage was very cosy and comfortable. Although the weather was not great we loved that you could walk down to Lake Daylesford and Central Springs reserve in 10mins and enjoy the bush surrounds. Thankyou for the wine, very welcome and the little extras. Treya and Perry

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey W.

27 Jun, 2020

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

Very comfortable cottage

Very comfortable cottage. Although very cold weather the heating was excellent. Entertainment systems and WiFi were great and also a good range of sauces, condiments and spreads supplied by owner. I would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

11 Jun, 2020

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

So Cosy

Very comfortable and well equipped cottage. Surprised by the amount of condiments and spreads and super surprised by the Rose' Bubbly. Loved the wood fire with the ample supply of wood. The games,DVD's and CD's were a real bonus.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Juanita S.

26 Mar, 2020

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

Loved this super thoughtful cottage

This cottage had a lovely character and a lot of thoughtful gems. I suffer from chronic stomach issues and had left my heat pack at home and was going to try to have to search to buy one but on checking in, we found a hot water bottle! The fire place was definitely put to use and as we are not accustomed to using fireplaces, Anthony and Andrew left a lovely step by step how to. The place was super clean and tidy but also cosy and had a lot of character. The bed was comfy and the living room had some great reading material and board games we made use of as well! the location is also great! We went for a walk/run down the road to a spring and if we had a bit more time, could have been a lovely walk to daylesford lake! We visited Mill Market across the road and the main rd of food (vincent rd) was walkable distance. Everything on our to do list was 2-3 min drive (max 15min drive) from the cottage. Loved staying here and would definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Mar, 2020

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

Magic

Very nice cosy property with all amenities. Very clean and well positioned- thanks Anthony. Phil & Sally

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

About the host

Hosted by Anthony

Hi, I'm Anthony! After living in London for many years, we decided to move to Melbourne for a lifestyle change. And then, after just 2 years in the city, we decided on a tree change in the Daylesford/Hepburn Springs area, as we had holidayed here previously and fell in love with it, as it has both European and Australian characteristics and charms. I run the holiday let businesses with the help of my partner Andrew. I am more hands-on with cleaning and preparing our cottages for guests and greeting them and making sure everything is to their liking. Andrew is more behind the scenes, ensuring our reservations system and other IT systems and facilities are working well. We make a great team and love welcoming new and returning guests to experience our cottages and all that the beautiful Daylesford/Hepburn Springs region has to offer.