Family-friendly holiday rentals in Hepburn Shire

Moorakyle Retreat at Eastern Hill Organic Farm

Enjoy stunning views over our native forest, grasslands and Mt Kooroocheang. Moorakyle Retreat is on 300 acres, private, self-contained with a full kitchen, surrounded by countryside and gardens, and is set apart from the main house The cottage is modern, well-appointed, filled with natural light, with full heating/cooling and a wood fire. A must for those who love nature and animals. We are just 15 minutes from Daylesford and touring distance for all that the central highlands can offer.

Honeysuckle Farm | Luxury Farm Stay 1hr from Melb

Rest, restore & reconnect. Nestled within the picturesque Lauriston Hills Estate, Honeysuckle Farm offers a luxurious country escape on a 104-acre working farm. Just over an hour from Melbourne, this beautifully restored early 1900s cottage blends historic charm with modern comfort. Located just 10 mins from Kyneton, 15 mins from Trentham, and 25 mins from Daylesford, it’s the perfect base to explore the Macedon Ranges and Daylesford regions—renowned for their food, wine, and scenic beauty.

Bellavita - Daylesford Rural Retreat

Beautifully set up and appointed, Bella Vita is located in a quiet hamlet approximately 15 minutes drive from the township of Daylesford. You'll have 76 acres to yourselves, bordered by the Wombat forest this idyllic country property is a perfect retreat to escape to. Equipped with modern appliances throughout, sauna, spa bath, open fire, outdoor pizza oven and set on beautiful grounds it's easy to kick back and completely relax. Enjoy the sounds of nature, kangaroos and rowing on our dam.

Creek View

This property is on the Goldfields walking track and mountain bike track. It is in Creswick which is part of the central highlands goldfields. It is 20 kms from Ballarat and Sovereign Hill and 25kms from Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. It is close to town. You can walk to the supermarket, patisserie, 2 hotels, the wine bar, museum and the other amenities. The walking track goes to St George’s lake in the Wombat Forest. There are many birds; cockatoos, rosellas, kookaburras in the garden.

Home Amongst The Gum Trees

Are you looking for a place with good old fashioned hospitality, a comfortable bed with quality linen, a hot shower, and a sparkling clean space you can relax amongst trees & nature whilst visiting Daylesford. Our cosy, eclectic, homely bungalow sits on top of a large timber deck at the rear of our home that’s set in amongst the gum trees & forest with a view from every window. We provide fresh free range eggs, local honey, coffee, teas, milk & a few extra pantry staples!

Cosy mudbrick cottage

Families will love this rustic mudbrick cottage on a 10 acre property within a relaxed bush setting. Enjoy amazing sunsets, watch the kangaroos from the veranda, or take a walk through local bushlands. The outdoor fire area is the perfect place to unwind and view the amazing stars on a clear night. A few minutes drive from Talbot and 15 minutes drive from the famous Clunes Book Town. Being Central Victoria we have many small towns surrounding us within an hours drive.

The Barn at Weatherboard

Set among an abundant and lively garden, The Barn is our fully detached, unique guest house. The building was originally a fully functional blue stone farm barn but since owning the property we have converted the space into an open plan house, complete with kitchen, bathroom, large living area and two mezzanine bedrooms. The outside remains in its original state while the inside has been decorated with a collection of artwork and objects from our travels overseas.

St James Converted Church Miners Rest, Ballarat

This beautiful converted church is seeped in history. Circa 1859 this Gothic Revival church was originally the St James Presbyterian Church of Miners Rest before being lovingly converted into a beautiful accommodation. Located in Miners Rest just 15 mins from Ballarat CBD its the perfect place to access all that Ballarat and surrounding areas has to offer. A truely stylish and boutique accomodation with loaded with lots of extra luxuries.

Dijon

Dijon is a small but charming, self-contained studio space with one queen sized bed, kitchenette, couch and table within that area. Set in a spacious garden it comes equipped with some breakfast provisions, cooking basics, separate bathroom area and outdoor garden seating. It is only a short walk to the Hepburn Bathhouse, cafes, and therapy providers or alternatively, bushland walking tracks.