Cottage vacation rentals in Mount Alexander Shire

One of the greatest experiences I had staying somewhere. The guests were very hospitable and generous. The fresh and smoked trout was delicious.

The Barn at Taradale is located in a serene setting amongst well established gardens, peaceful surroundings and a picturesque landscape. The residence has ample space to cater for an extended family and is pet friendly. The Barn decor has a cosy, rustic feel with exposed beams, open fire places and crisp fresh white linen. There are sufficient amenities to get you started, otherwise the well appointed kitchen has everything required to self cater. Next to the barn is wisteria covered outdoor entertainment area with a wood fired pizza oven, a perfect accompaniment for this charming home. The paved walkways take you to a beautifully landscaped rose garden, an orchard of quinces, plum and apple trees and mulberry bushes takes you towards a lovely gazebo situated near a pool that overlooks a gorgeous vineyard next to a winding little river. Whilst Google maps may tell you that you are in Taradale, you can easily be fooled into thinking you are in Tuscany!

If you need some open space, this is the place! The boys wondered around , lots to explore. Surroundings are full of good restaurants and places to see. Very peaceful experience.

Jenny’s was a lovely little nook on one of Castlemaine’s many hills. She has curated a house, inside and out, that is truly a home. Being people of a certain age, we enjoyed the retro curios that would frankly be interesting to most people. A must for us is a comfortable bed. It was. After a day of activities, we could recharge privately and comfortably at Jenny’s. A satisfying read in the setting sun on wood carved table and seats. The outside bath was a highlight, having a beverage under the slowly darkening sky, stars appearing with every look upwards, magpies carolling and gums waving languidly in the mild evening breeze. Thank you Jenny, we hope to return. Mark & Catherine

This was my second stay here in one of the stone spa cottages and it was just as beautiful as the last time I stayed! The views, birds, sheep, lambs, horses, chickens and the beautiful dogs made our stay even better. Jan and Rob are wonderful hosts and I am thankful for you both sharing your space with us, your hospitality is incredible and very inviting. Thank you for having us stay! We will return again and again!

What a lovely house! It is even nicer than in the photos ☺️ great location, well appointed, comfortable and quite large. Alan was a great host, easy to communicate with, responsive and friendly. We had a great time!

we spent two nights over the weekend there. Everything was perfectly organized.There was a booklet with clear instructions of everything you neednto know about the place. AC did a great job over the hot 37C day. Red was responsive and helpful. Highly recommend this for couple of quite and relaxing days.

We had a fantastic time at Kate’s. Fabulous communication from booking, during the stay and wrapping up our stay. The cottage is beautiful. Fill of wonderful history but everything had its’ place. Kitchen and bathroom practical to use and water shower wonderful. Linen was beautiful to sleep in. We loved the garden with lots of different places to sit. Enjoyed breakfast and evening drinks outside. Maldon did not disappoint. With lots to see, eat and shop with boutique shops and galleries. We loved the pancake pack - they were delicious. Thanks Jamie and Kate this was an exceptional house for our four nights and you were exceptional hosts.

Kim’s place was lovely. We took our two golden retrievers who really appreciated all the little touches that make it ideal for pups - things like snacks for them on arrival and pup friendly bed linen. The area is ideal if you’re looking to step away from the city hustle and bustle, and just vanish into the countryside. Whilst Vaughan is very quiet and peaceful, Daylesford was about a 20-30 mins drive away which of course has plenty to do. An ideal balance of both worlds. Kim’s responses were super quick which was hugely appreciated and a great welcome pack was available too. Highly recommend to anyone who just wants to step away from the world for a little hush time. Freddie, Hamish, and their pawrents x

Lovely quiet place surrounded by beautiful nature and rolling hills. The interior is beautifully decorated and equipped with everything you need for a weekend away. I loved the fireplace and the timeless furniture! The only thing that could improve would be that the shower pressure was quite low, and the hot water ran out very quickly! All in all though it was a fantastic stay!

Everything was as advertised. Sadly I had to cut my stay shorter than anticipated, however, Todd was very accommodating. I love going to Castlemaine and The Cottage is very well appointed. It is near enough to walk into town, and other dog walking areas. Hoping very much to stay again soon.

We loved staying at Susan’s place! She was such a lovely and generous host! The house was lovely; beautiful plants and pretty decor, and such a quiet area- we all slept so well there. The kitchen was well equipped so it made cooking and dining easy. It was easy to find and very simple check in. Castlemaine is a lovely town and there is so much to do in the surrounding area. I would definitely recommend a nice relaxing getaway at Susan’s place!

We had an amazing stay here! It was a lovely home away from home. The nature at the cottage was beautiful. Elbert was a great host and shared the ins and outs of what to do in the area. Couldn’t recommend this place enough!! 🌿

We had a lovely relaxing weekend in Marjorie’s cottage. Very comfortable and scenic. Photos are accurate and Marjorie was a great communicator. Highly recommended Jenny

We had a lovely two-night stay at Apple Cottage. It’s so peaceful and pretty, we felt like we’d had a week-long holiday. The gardens are fantastic — we’d love to return and see them across the seasons. We highly recommend having lunch at The Good Food Providers in Maldon. Thanks for your generous hospitality, Kim and Matt.

Nice accommodation that suited our needs. Heater worked well during our winter stay. Rose responded promptly to my communications. Highly recommend.

We had a lovely, relaxing, long weekend stay in Isabella’s Cottage. We enjoyed every aspect including: - Amazing host host Dianne, who made sure we had everything we needed, and was great to communicate with. - Generous, quality breakfast provisions, which are tailored to dietary restrictions. I especially appreciated this being gluten intolerant. - Full size kitchen with everything you need, including condiments, spreads, oil, foil, etc - Quiet street with no problem parking - Great location, walking distance from Kyneton’s cafes, restaurants and shops - Nice outdoor area, which was great for breakfast, and dinner on warm summer days - Everything we needed was provided, including handy things like sunscreen - Useful information on things to do was provided online before hand - It was nice to have a whole house to ourselves, so had plenty of space, not like some smaller places Of course we can’t wait to stay again.

It was a true gem. The cozy living room and tranquil bedroom ensured a restful stay. The stunning outdoor space and convenient location made it a perfect getaway. Highly recommended for a peaceful, stylish escape. Can't wait to return!

Staying at Fiona's was such a beautiful experience. Nestled into a hill with views across beautiful fields and bush environs of Yandoit. From the moment of opening the door the interior spaces were very welcoming. The building has been lovingly restored, adapted and furnished. My partner and I greatly appreciated feeling comfortable to spend time relaxing, cooking and sitting in the garden, and going for walks along the country roads. When we felt like being more social there was the option to drive to nearby towns like Castlemaine and Daylesford. It feels rare to find such a place.

We loved our stay here! Would absolutely rebook. Gorgeous house and a beautiful little town :)

Great place, excellent location and wonderful selection of breakfast foods and a grazing platter left for us which was a nice touch.