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Hardwood House - Award Winning Architectural Home - Walking distance to Botanic Gardens!

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Interior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Daylesford, VIC
  • Place, Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Convent Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Daylesford
    ‪14 min walk‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hardwood House - Award Winning Architectural Home - Walking distance to Botanic Gardens!

There is something dramatic about Hardwood House, captivating like a baroque painting. Designed by award-winning architect Adam Kane, the home expertly balances an old world aesthetic with a cool, contemporary feel. Hardwood House is made almost entirely of locally sourced timber, crafted to achieve a singular aesthetic that blends the warm comforts of home with its own unique flavour. Each window frames a very specific view of the garden, ensuring a connection to the outdoors, and a feeling of seclusion and sanctuary.

The recently reimagined interior was styled by Melissa Macfarlane from Kabinett, Kyneton, working closely with the owner to curate a new mood. Her talent for bringing together a blend of old and new, found and designed, and mixing of eras—and the owners' passion for contemporary Australian art—have created a beautifully balanced and unique space where luxurious minimalism meets broody individualism.

The living and dining area provides a warm space to nestle in during the winter months, while large sliding doors open out onto an enchanting covered deck to bring in warm weather breezes or to sit out in and enjoy a Negroni before dinner in the summer. A beautifully crafted and equipped kitchen is bliss for a keen chef or a perfect place to prepare a light snack. Loads of cupboard space, a large Smeg cooker and Miele dishwasher, together with a hidden European laundry, complete the kitchen setup.

The home’s bedrooms are spacious and tastefully furnished. Both are en-suited, one that boasts a large, deep bath, perfect for relaxation. All rooms feature flexible bedding to suit couples, singles, or people traveling with children. The master bedroom features its own private deck, perfect for a morning coffee and for reading the paper. The home's sturdy construction and thorough insulation go well with the central heating and split-system cooling, ensuring an ideal temperature year-round.

An emotive timber style chalet nestled next to the Botanical Gardens high on Wombat Hill, guests will have views of Daylesford and the surrounding Wombat State Forest—and the convenience of a short walk to Daylesford’s bustling main street, with plenty to explore and enjoy.

Please note that the both beds can split from a King to 2 x King Singles.

Payment: Please note credit card surcharges apply when paying by Visa, Mastercard or Amex.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens. You'll find features like laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens and 4 minutes by foot from Convent Gallery
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Hardwood House - Award Winning Architectural Home - Walking distance to Botanic Gardens! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malathi A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hardwood House

The house is an ideal, cosy, moody l, architecturally designed getaway in Daylesford. It is in an ideal location with a short walk to the Main Street, botanic gardens and lake. It is a beautiful place to stay. The one major oversight to the house is the aesthetically consistent solid timber board internal doors that offer no acoustic privacy between the main bathroom and the living room. This means there is only one private toilet in the main bedroom ensuite. If they fixed the doors I would stay again without hesitation
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

wayne t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Working away

Very clean and comfortable, will definitely return for a leisurely stay not a working stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy and tranquil

This was a lovely property, we were very content here. Rooms feel much bigger than the photos online might suggest.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

fantastic house and location

Thanks for a wonderful stay. The house is beautifully decorated with everything we needed for a lovely weekend stay in Daylesford.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022