Family-friendly vacation rentals in Hepburn Shire

Viscount Royal Caravan 1974 On Historic Property

The Viscount Royal Caravan 1974 is a huge (9 metre) & has been rejuvenated. Modern but with a fab 70’s atmosphere. It sits under a huge shed with carport, deck & overlooks farmland & bush. It is 50 metres from our old house. Daylesford is 7 minutes away with excellent cafes, restaurants, shops & well-being indulgences. Wineries & galleries are plentiful within a small radius. The “Swiss Mountain Hotel”, our local, has good food, a nice atmosphere & is only 5 minutes to the west in Blampied.

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.

Orto One

Our ORTO Cottage is gorgeous: it offers complete privacy or the chance to engage with us. We are a Cooking School & Regenerative Farm. We offer a tour of our property on arrival: opt out if you wish. We provide fresh eggs, home made bread, milk, coffee & seasonal herbs from our garden. Our beautiful summer wetland is perfect for swimming, fishing, reading a book. LGBTQI welcome! Book both listings: Orto One & Orto Two for a group of 4 . I look forward to meeting you. Arrivederci! Mara

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.

Marigold•Charming 1870s central Daylesford cottage

****April - Nov 25 - Discounted rates on weekday rates due to neighbouring building work. Please note before booking 🩵 Built in 1870, Marigold Cottage is one of the oldest and prettiest original miner’s cottages in Daylesford, just a short walk to the town centre, with beautiful views over the township. Our charming and cosy two bedroom home is set in a mature wraparound garden, with a raised deck and a fire pit area - and plenty of local birdlife!

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.