Just a 7-minute walk from Lake Daylesford and 1.2 miles from The Convent Gallery Daylesford, Waterside Cottage features accommodations in Daylesford with a garden, a terrace, and barbecue facilities. The air-conditioned accommodation is 26 miles from Ballarat Train Station, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free Wifi. Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens is 1.5 miles away and Kryal Castle is 23 miles from the vacation home. Offering a balcony with lake views, this vacation home also has a cable flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Daylesford, like fishing, canoeing, and hiking. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Mars Stadium is 26 miles from Waterside Cottage, while Her Majesty's Ballarat is 26 miles away. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 55 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Daylesford, this property has an excellent location score of 10.0!

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
10
Free WiFi
10
High score for Daylesford
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  • C
    Cathy
    Australia Australia
    Host was very helpful and we enjoyed the goodies left. House was very clean and the outside balcony, BBQ and backyard overlooking the lake was very peaceful.
  • Heather
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful location on the lake. Lovely modern bathroom and small but well equipped kitchen. So relaxing and peaceful - we had a wonderful stay. We were only 2 people but we each had our own room with double bed and lovely bed linen. The house...
  • Samantha
    Australia Australia
    Perfect location for a peaceful break, everything you could need on hand

Area info

Amenities of Waterside Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Basic free Wifi 10 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Waterside Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required on arrival. That's about USD 132. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Waterside Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Waterside Cottage

  • Yes, Waterside Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Waterside Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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

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

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • Waterside Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

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

  • Check-in at Waterside Cottage is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Waterside Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Waterside Cottage is 0.8 miles from the center of Daylesford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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