Gumnut Cottage Daylesford

60 Lightwood Drive, 3461 Daylesford, Australia
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Gumnut Cottage Daylesford

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Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
112 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 700 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
    In all areas • 74 Mbps
  • Terrace
  • Free parking

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Situated in Daylesford, 44 km from Macedon Train Station and 8.9 km from The Convent Gallery Daylesford, Gumnut Cottage Daylesford offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 9.4 km from Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens. The holiday home has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. Lake Daylesford is 11 km from the holiday home, while Kryal Castle is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 80 km from Gumnut Cottage Daylesford.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

FREE private parking!

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Daylesford

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Eden
    Australia Australia
    “The location of the cabin was amazing and it was very clean and tidy”
  • Sally
    Australia Australia
    “Beautiful location. Very quiet and cosy. Most comfortable bed. Would re visit.”
  • Kenny
    Australia Australia
    “Beautiful rustic cottage with everything you need for a nice relaxing getaway. You instantly feel relaxed among the beautiful landscapes, trees, and birds.”
  • Lincoln
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “A cute cottage fitted out with modern ammenities. I enjoyed the serenity…”
  • Mike
    Australia Australia
    “Wonderful, character filled property with a well equiped kitchen. Beautiful grounds surrounding the property with only the sounds of the birds.”
  • Brittany
    Australia Australia
    “The hosts were so lovely they left us some chocolates and a little note to say congratulations on our engagement! Also the shower is incredible.”
  • Rachael
    Australia Australia
    “Loved how quiet, serene and comfortable it felt. We loved seeing the wildlife, and our dog enjoyed it too!”
  • Marcus
    Australia Australia
    “Very Peaceful. Loved waking up to see kangaroos feeding and meeting the hosts pony and two goats. The hosts also left a beautiful gift gesture that has a nice surprise”
  • Col
    Australia Australia
    “The facilities that were provided to use for breakfast were fine, kettle and toaster is really all that we used.”
  • Tarnia
    Australia Australia
    “It was a gorgeous cottage, so incredibly cute. When we entered, it was quite warm! The heaters were on. We really liked how it was a short drive to Daylesford. We enjoyed seeing Molly the Pony, Trixie & Ellie the goats. And walking around the...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Penni

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Penni
Nestled on the edge of the Wombat State Forest and just 7 minutes from Daylesford, Gumnut Cottage beckons you. Set amongst majestic white gums, Gumnut Cottage is a pet-friendly, fully self-contained getaway for two. Built of stone, cedar and iron, Gumnut Cottage offers a loft bedroom with Queen bed, open plan living/dining/kitchen and spacious deck with views toward Kangaroo Creek. With all the modern amenities you’d expect in Daylesford, including free WiFi, reverse cycle air conditioning, barbecue and full kitchen, Gumnut Cottage is full of character and charm. Native wildlife abounds on this six and half acre property, attracted to the peace and tranquillity of the surrounds. Take a wander and say hello to the resident miniature pony and the goats. Or, find a spot by the creek to enjoy your favourite bottle of wine. If you are yearning for a taste of the good life, Gumnut Cottage welcomes you. Please note that Gumnut Cottage shares a driveway with the Owner’s residence but is a separate and fully self-contained cottage.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gumnut Cottage Daylesford
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Internet
Fast free WiFi 74 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Electric blankets
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Outdoor & View

  • Garden view
  • View

Building characteristics

  • Detached

Miscellaneous

  • Adult only
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Gumnut Cottage Daylesford takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1.75% surcharge when you pay with a Visa/Mastercard credit card. Please note that there is a 2.5% surcharge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

Please inform Gumnut Cottage Daylesford in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Gumnut Cottage Daylesford

  • Gumnut Cottage Daylesford is 4.3 miles from the centre of Daylesford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Gumnut Cottage Daylesford has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Gumnut Cottage Daylesford can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Gumnut Cottage Daylesford may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Gumnut Cottage Daylesford on this page.

  • Check-in at Gumnut Cottage Daylesford is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Gumnut Cottage Daylesford offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):