The April School Holidays are almost here! You’ve made it through Term 1 and now it’s time for a well-deserved break away with family and friends! Daylesford is the perfect place to stay and explore, and autumn is such a lovely time of year to be here. We’ve still got a handful of beautiful properties…
From the cool, crisp nights, the stunning colour-changing autumn leaves, and warming seasonal menus, it’s a wonderful time of the year to be in Daylesford and Hepburn Springs! We are welcoming autumn with our absolute favourite, the annual ChillOut Festival, 9-13 March 2023. Scroll down for festival details, ticket link and accommodation. It’s also the…
February is the month for romance! Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to indulge that special someone in your life with a romantic getaway to Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. We’ve got some pretty special places to re-kindle the flame. Scroll down for some of our favourite places for romancing… Don’t miss your opportunity for a free night! If…
Get a FREE* night in Daylesford! Don’t miss our SUMMER BONUS promotion! Book a 3 night stay from 9th January to 28th February 2023 and only pay for 2 nights. That’s one night FREE! *Simply use promo code SUMMER for direct bookings only, made on our website, for 3 night stays 9th January to 28th February 2023 and 1…
Christmas is almost here! It’s not too late to give the amazing gift of travel with a Daylesford Country Retreats gift voucher… Our vouchers are flexible and valid for 3 years for over 100 properties. You can select any amount to gift, from $100 to $3000. It’s easy as 1, 2, 3 and under the Christmas…
Warmer weather is just around the corner! What better way to end the year than to savour a summer break with warm days and balmy nights in Daylesford or Hepburn Springs? Take a peek below for hot new listings, cool local swimming spots and some favourite family-friendly stays… With the festive season upon us, you might be thinking…
It’s the ‘race that stops a nation’ and Victoria’s favourite extra-long weekend! We love the Spring Racing Carnival and the Melbourne Cup! With warmer weather, everyone dresses up for the season and enjoys relaxing over long and fun lunches. And of course, the extra-long weekend! …if you can take the Monday off, we say “why not?”! It’s a…
Spectacular spring time! Spring is such an amazing time of the year, especially so in Daylesford. We are blessed with stunning gardens and lakes to take a wander around ~ like the beautiful Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens and the iconic Lake Daylesford. If you love to be amongst the blooms, we have many properties with amazing gardens, including…
September is all about Father’s Day and footy finals! After a two year hiatus, the AFL Grand Final returns to Melbourne and this year you can also escape to Daylesford for the grand final long weekend! Who will it be this year? Melbourne again, Collingwood or the Cats? It’s the time of year to watch the grand…
Don’t you just love the V.I.P. treatment? Your key tag will open more that your front door during your next Daylesford stay with our exclusive V.I.P. partner offers! Scroll down for some of our favourite ways to sip, savour and save… Whether it’s a weekend group getaway or a school holidays family vacay, Daylesford is…
Can you believe, we have 8 new properties that have come online since our last blog post! Scroll down and see the latest additions to the Daylesford Country Retreat family, bringing us to over 100 properties! Don’t miss Borealis on the Lake, only on until 4 Sept 2022 and while you are here, make sure you…
Mums truly are awesome! They somehow juggle everything from school drop-offs to demanding work schedules, and always manage to pick the perfect gift for your birthday! Now, it’s time to spoil her in return… Sometimes mums need a little “me” time and we have the perfect way to indulge her with a luxury stay in Daylesford. Whether Mum…