Spring is here. The days are stretching out again. Warm enough for long lunches outdoors. Cool enough for sharing a bottle of local wine by the fire.
Wander a blooming garden. Taste your way through a local cellar door. Watch the sunset from a deck that isn’t yours to keep, but could be for a weekend.
Daylesford is exhaling.
With two long weekends on the horizon, now’s the time to lock in your escape before the best dates disappear. AFL Grand Final long weekend – Friday, 25 September and Melbourne Cup long weekend – Tuesday, 3 November.
This month we’re welcoming two new properties, spotlighting some of our most beautiful garden stays, and rounding up some spring festivals worth the drive.
Read on to find your perfect spring escape.
Our newest listings
We’re thrilled to welcome two brand new properties to the collection this spring.
Vines and Views
3 Bedrooms | Sleeps 6
Set right on the grounds of Passing Clouds Winery in Musk, this hilltop retreat is surrounded by vineyard, with the cellar door and dining just steps away. There’s even a heritage railway stop on the property, with steam trains running through on weekends and school holidays.
The Gums
5 Bedrooms | Sleeps 12
Set on 44 private acres bordering the Wombat State Forest, this beautifully styled retreat sleeps up to 12 across five bedrooms, with three wood fires and its own dedicated games barn.
Spring gardens to explore
Some of our most beautiful properties are also home to some of the region’s most spectacular gardens. This spring, we’re spotlighting five stays where the garden is just as much a part of the experience as the house itself.
Churchills
3 Bedrooms | Sleeps 7 | Dog Friendly
An iconic home with magnificent views over Daylesford and its own private lake, surrounded by peaceful gardens made for slow mornings and long afternoons. Fire up the BBQ, settle into the outdoor entertaining area, and let the view do the rest.
Wombat Hill Cottage
2 Bedrooms | Sleeps 4
Perched high on the hill backing onto the Wombat Botanical Gardens, this recently renovated miner’s cottage is wrapped in a garden that steals the show. Wander the paths, settle onto the front porch, and let the season’s blooms do the talking.
Casa Adagio
5 Bedrooms | Sleeps 9 | Dog Friendly
Surrounded by flourishing gardens and native bushland, this light-filled sanctuary is built for spreading out – multiple entertaining decks, beautifully landscaped grounds, and enough space that everyone finds their own quiet corner. All just moments from the town centre.
Montacute Garden Pavilion
2 Bedrooms | Sleeps 4
Rising majestically among ancient chestnut trees in Daylesford’s most magical garden, this architecturally striking retreat blends English country charm with contemporary luxury. Wide window seats, gas log fires on both levels, and a garden that feels like something out of a storybook – the ultimate romantic escape.
The French House
4 Bedrooms | Sleeps 8
An elegant Trentham getaway where French doors open onto vineyard views, pinot noir vines, and a gravel terrace made for long lunches and sunset drinks. Rustic timber beams and a stone mudroom bring proper country elegance, just over an hour from Melbourne.
More country retreats here >>
Festival season
Hepburn Swiss Italian Festa
22-25 October 2026
A vibrant celebration of Swiss Italian heritage in Hepburn Springs, with parades, live music, food and wine, heritage tours, and fireworks. First staged in 1993, this beloved local festival brings the whole region together.
Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival
4-13 September 2026
Ten days of daffodils, art, open gardens, markets and more, celebrating the beauty of spring in full bloom. Wander through open gardens, catch the Grand Parade, and see the Daffodil Art Prize entries on display.
Why book direct?
You get the best rates, local expertise, and peace of mind knowing your entire stay is managed by our local team right here in Daylesford.