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2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom , Sleeps 4

Woodend, Macedon Ranges, Victoria

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Located in a rural setting just out from Woodend township, this rustic yet modern luxury cottage in totally unique, idea for couples, families and groups of friends.

Upon entering, you are transferred into a French Provincial Farmhouse with high cathedral ceiling to an open plan living, dining and kitchen. Reverse-cycle air-conditioning to keep you cool in summer and warm in winter, plus the additional benefit of a wood fire to keep you really toasty. Unique industrial antique pieces hang from the gable with a chandelier in the centre of the cottage.

The cottage is incredibly private and secluded within an acre of garden in a tranquil bushland setting. It’s a perfect vantage point with Woodend township 5 min away, the village of Mt Macedon a 10min drive straight up the mountain or Kyneton a 10 min drive to reach acclaimed restaurants. Countless cellar door within an easy drive.

We are pet friendly by negotiation, have two alpacas as residents and your amongst native animals of kangaroos, koalas and abundant bird life.

Facilities at Woodend Cottage

As you enter the cottage an open plan enchanting living area with cathedral ceilings, comfortable furniture and central wood fire is a great place to relax and decompress after a day out exploring. There’s a vast leather couch which will swallow you up, LED TV, Bluray, Sound system, movies and board games.

A warm, welcoming and humbly comfortable rustic farmhouse kitchen is at the far end and is fully equipped to stay in and cook a large, farm-to-table style meal. The traditional butlers farmhouse sink in the center point of the room located under the window. Everything you need to cook or entertain is offered including all modern appliances and other unpredictable ones such as cocktail ice slushi and popcorn makers. Centre of the kitchen is a table with four bench seats. At the breakfast nook and in the pantry are cooking and breakfast provisions for your self-catering holiday.

As you head along the hallway towards the bedrooms you pass a café style table with two handcrafted wine barrel chairs.

The main bedroom to the left is a spacious and luxurious with a French Queen Anne feel with soft chiffon canopy hanging over the bed, Louis armchair, hotel quality linen, exclusive alpaca fleece quilt and a grand selection of pillows to choose from. For comfort a panel heater, electric blankets, bedside tables, luggage rack and clothes rack. It has its own personality, charm and laid-back warmth.

The vaulted 2nd bedroom is able to accommodate 2 people separately in two extra long single beds or as a King size bed. There are two bedside tables with lamps, a clothes rack, panel heater, electric blankets, luggage rack, 56” LED TV mounted against the wall and all hotel quality bed linen.

Central to the cottage is the bathroom, which is cosy, classy, and romantic all in one. With its storybook charm it comprises of an antique vanity, two large wooden mirrors, bathtub, hairdryer, candle chandelier and separate shower with rain showerhead.

Supplied towels sit under an array of rustic items including original French seed packet labels. To warm up the bathroom is an overhead heat lamp and also an air conviction heater above the vanity.

The exterior is as distinctive and fascinating as in the interior. The porch along the whole length of the front of the cottage has views out into the garden. Along one-side sits a beat-out yellow sofa of views of hanging up from the tree are up cycled vintage sculptures. Perfect for drinking coffee or tea in the morning, bird watching or reading a book. Located in the black chest are a number of pillows and blankets that can be used on the large daybed below or under the tree with the couples love swing.

Walking towards the other side of the porch leads out to a vast outdoor entertaining deck with views out to the trees and is the perfect spot to sit and relax or cook on the BBQ and then eat on the tables and chairs under the shade umbrella.

Exploring the garden where we have planted local plant species to bring back wildlife. There are lawn areas to be enjoyed, lavender maze to walk through and other quirky items that you don’t normally see such as a piano with flowers bursting out of the top.

At he rear of the cottage is our Active centre, which has sports and other equipment for use such as balls, bats, bowling, darts, picnic backpacks and child items of portable cot and high chair

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Listing #FKN3072513

About the Owner

Alf G

Languages spoken:English

Response Rate:50%

Response Time:Within a day

Listed Since:December 2013

Interaction with guests:

Guest have sole use to the whole cottage which is in a secluded location

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Elise g G

Melbourne, Australia

5831

Reviewed 25 April 2018

Pet friendly, pretty bush setting close to town

A secluded, fully fenced, rustic cottage with plenty of wood provided for a cosy fire.Appreciated the thoughtful, quirky decor and fluffy white towels. Easy access to town, yet quiet and peaceful. Breakfast supplies were milk, butter, muffins, eggs, porridge sachets, vegemite and honey. At 250...More

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David P

Reviewed 22 July 2016

Quiet Setting - Just Perfect

Loved this little cottage with all the amenities. Great little spot in Woodend. Owner was very accommodating as well because we had to change out dates.

Thank David P

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Katica104

3511

Reviewed 1 February 2016

Country paradise

If you are looking for a country hideaway here is a place you must stay! Everything is assessable and convenient it has absolutely everything! - this place is in the best location and all of this wouldn't be possible without Cassius so a big thank...More

2 Thank Katica104

Thanks so much for your generous words. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay :) . We will welcome you again in the future, kind regards, Cassius

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Amenities

Air Conditioning
Alarm Clock
Balcony or Terrace
Books
Bunk Beds:(1)
Central Heating
Cooker
Deck
Dining Seats (4)
Dishwasher
DVD Player
Fireplace
Freezer
Full Baths (1)

Grill
Hairdryer
Highchair
Housekeeping Included
Iron
Kettle
King Beds:(1)
Linens Provided
Living Room Seats (6)
Microwave
Mountain Views
Outdoor Dining Area
Paper Towels Provided
Patio

Playground
Porch
Private Garden
Queen Beds:(1)
Refrigerator
Secure Parking
Soap/Shampoo Provided
Stereo System
Suitable For Children Under 5
Swingset
Toaster
Towels Provided
TV
VCR

House rules

Kid-friendly

Pets allowed

Smoking not allowed

Check in: 2:00 PM

Check out: 11:00 AM

Smoking is permitted outside, Pets are on negotiation only

Bathrooms

1 Full bath

Bedrooms

1 Queen

1 King

1 Bunk

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Rates are calculated based on the latest information provided. Please contact the manager/owner to confirm actual rates for your requested dates.

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Dates	Min stay	Weeknight	Weekend night	Per week	Per month
Default	2 nights	AU$210	AU$250	AU$1,100	AU$3,670
Default	2 nights	AU$230	AU$270	AU$1,240	AU$4,270
Default	2 nights	AU$250	AU$290	AU$1,380	AU$4,870

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About the neighbourhood

Woodend is located between Macedon and Kyneton and at the northern end of Macedon’s Black Forest. The town has a long history, dating back to the days of the Gold Rush of the 1850s, when Woodend was a service centre for people on their way to the goldfields of Bendigo and Castlemaine.

The commercial centre of WWoodend information & attractions – visitor guideoodend is located along the tree-lined boulevard of High Street and retains a collection of historic buildings including the soaring clock tower in front of the post office and the Art Gallery building. Woodend’s Coles supermarket, at the 19th Hole Shopping Centre, features a collection of large murals depicting the Woodend’s history on its outside walls.

Access

Car recommended

How to get there

Airport: Melbourne: 60.0 km

Railway: Woodend: 2.5 km

Ferry: Port Melbourne: 67.0 km

From Melbourne CBD

Take the Calder Freeway towards Bendigo
Take the Woodend/Macedon/Daylesford exit
Drive 6.5km along Black Forest Road towards Woodend
Turn left at Ashbourne Road which is the only set of traffic lights just before you get into Woodend township
Drive for 1.5 km until you reach Donalds Road
Turn right into Donalds Road and drive 440 meters up the hill and Woodend Cottage is on your right
Look for the 200 year old tree stumps with lions sitting on top

Activities nearby

There Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive, Horse Riding Nearby, Nearest Beach: 67.0 km.

Nearby cities

Melbourne Holiday Rentals (648)

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