After living in London for many years, we decided to move to Melbourne for a lifestyle change. And then, after just 2 years in the city, we decided on a tree change in the Daylesford/Hepburn Springs area, as we had holidayed here previously and fell in love with it, as it has both European and Australian characteristics and charms. I run the holiday let businesses with the help of my partner Andrew. I am more hands-on with cleaning and preparing our cottages for guests and and making sure everything is to their liking. Andrew is more behind the scenes, ensuring our reservations system and other IT systems and facilities are working well. We make a great team and love welcoming new and returning guests to experience our cottages and all that the beautiful Daylesford/Hepburn Springs region has to offer.

Bonnie Brae is a cosy Victorian miners cottage in beautiful Hepburn Springs, within walking distance of the Mineral Springs Reserve and the famous Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa. It is also close to all the other amenities of this charming country town, which is just 3 minutes drive from central Daylesford. The cottage has WiFi, a smart TV with Netflix, a two-person sunken spa bath, a woodburning heater with complimentary firewood supplied for your first night in the cottage and modern split-system air conditioning to keep you comfortable all year round. Check-in is from 2pm and check-out is by 10am. There is a secure fenced front garden and pets are also welcome inside the cottage. You can use the fully equipped kitchen, or take a stroll to the local pubs or restaurants. Ideal for a romantic getaway or, if you re coming with a group of friends, there is also a double bed in the second bedroom. There is off-street parking on the front nature strip. As there are a small number of steps at the entrance to the front garden and in the cottage, a slightly sloping 25-metre garden path to walk down before you reach the cottage itself, and the floor levels are also slightly uneven in places, this cottage is probably not suitable for guests with reduced mobility or with young children. For extended stays of longer than 4 weeks, please contact us to discuss.

Bonnie Brae Cottage is located in the lovely town of Hepburn Springs. Just a short stroll down the hill is Hepburn village, where you can find cafes, pub and a range of restaurants, including fine dining options, that use fresh local produce to create mouth-watering dishes. Catch a show at the recently refurbished Palais Theatre, or just enjoy a cocktail at their sumptuous art deco bar. The famous Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa is also nearby, where you can swim in the hot mineral water pools or indulge in a range of relaxing and rejuvenating spa and wellness treatments. After the Bathhouse, continue into the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve to sample some of the many mineral springs dotted around the valley (take a couple of bottles along to fill up – our favourites are Locarno Spring and Soda Spring, which are both great as mixers with cordials). On the other side of the valley, a short drive through the forests of Hepburn Regional Park, is The Chocolate Mill, where you can enjoy their luxury products made from Belgian Fair Trade couverture chocolate. The wider Daylesford/Hepburn Springs area features many excellent wineries and local farmers’ and antiques markets for you to explore.