Daylesford holiday cottage rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, balcony/terrace and air con

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  • Cottage
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

Astley is a gorgeous romantic cottage situated on Doctors Gully in between Hepburn Springs & Daylesford. Beautiful bush views with magnificent sunsets. Astley is for couples, singles, or friends weekend away. Most comfortable beds with king or 2 singles ($30 set up). Astley is very tastefully decorated with a country & sophisticated decor. Includes all white linen/towels. Importantly a Nespresso & very comfy leather recliners.From Sun-Thurs we do take 1 night bookings,

Astley has a WeberQ BBQ,o/s & the in the kitchen area is a microwave, sandwich maker/toaster/ Electric fry pan, fridge -all the essentals for your time away.,Full breakfast basket provisions can be supplied. for $70 includes a bag of wood. Indulge in your own 2 person spa bath with complimentary spa & bath toiletries. Astley is pet friendly ($30/stay each small/med dogs only)) Free DVDs & CDs, so you can sit back & relax here with 10am checkout or later can be arranged. Its a great choice & are proud of all our complimentary comments over 17 years now in the business. So come & experience Astley for yourself soon.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King Bed
  • 1 En suite

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Staffed property
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Iron
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Upon arrival we like to welcome you in person; offer any suggestions for dinner or places to visit, Any info or questions please just ask us.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: (£104.26) $200.00

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Smoking

Yes, smoking allowed

House rules

No parties allowed.
Leaving the cottage clean & tidy.
Any damages reported.
Pet Conditions apply

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About the owner

Ellie L.
Calendar updated:
23 Apr 2024

Years listed:
10

Languages spoken: English
This Cottage has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and sleeps 2. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 26 Mar 2014. Located in Victoria, it has 28 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £713.
The property’s calendar was last updated on 23 Apr 2024.
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Reviews

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milo14
west highlands

Peaceful
Mar 2022

Had a lovely weekend at Astley Cottage. Really nice spot with a great view. Great hosts and a nice walk to town. Delicious homemade muffins. We’ll definitely be back.

Reviewed 10 Mar 2022

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Owner's reply:
Thanks so much for your vry kind review of your Astley stay here in Daylesford,we hope to welcome you back as return guests sometim. Our apologies for the late response to your rview. Regards, Ellie & Kevin.

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Angela R
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Homely Cottage
Aug 2019

Recommend to get the breakfast/wood basket which had an assortment of food. When I arrived music was playing which was very welcomming. The hosts were friendly and helpful. Lots of extras like large b… More 

Reviewed 2 Sep 2019

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Owner's reply:
Thank you for your most kind review it was a pleasure to have you stay here at Astley,we do pride ourselves on giving our guests a warm cosy & private setting for their stay,our cottage was left wonderful & you are more than welcome back anytime. Thanks again.

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clarelbear12

Romantic, cozy and secluded.
Jun 2019

A lovely long weekend away, in a cozy, romantic cottage. Great spa bath and lovely warm fire. Comfy bed and very clean. Very helpful and everything thought of from books to games, dvds to music. Will … More 

Reviewed 9 Jun 2019

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Owner's reply:
Thanks so much for your most kind review it was a pleasure to have you both stay here at Astley for a birthday getaway we do try to keep things private & to a set standard for our guests,you are both welcome back anytime just give us a call. Ellie & Kevin.

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264rickr
Gold Coast, Australia

Great cottage, very cosy and private
Apr 2018

This is the second time I’ve stayed the previous time a bit over a year ago. The cottage is so well maintained, comes with everything you need and it’s just so peaceful in its setting. Th… More 

Reviewed 21 Apr 2019

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Owner's reply:
We really appreciate you taking time to give us a review,As with your stay last year our cottage was left immaculate & as a return guest we were mindful of your requirements it was just a pleasure for us to have you stay with us again,we do hope to see you again sometime in the future. Thanks again.

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Marlene W
Melbourne, Australia

Wonderful
Apr 2019

We spent 2 nights here and it was wonderful and relaxing we loved the complimentary wines and muffins will definelty book again 2:)

Reviewed 16 Apr 2019

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Owner's reply:
Thank you both for your most kind review it was a pleasure to have you both stay here at Astley,you are both welcome back anytime. Regards, Ellie & Kevin.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

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Send Ellie (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Ellie the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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How do I pay for my holiday?

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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Ellie (the owner) before booking?

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How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Ellie (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Ellie (the owner) a message.

If Ellie (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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