Cosy Country Daylesford Retreat with wood fire and hot outdoor bath

We loved our stay here at Zahalka House. This is exactly the type of house you think of when you want to experience a cosy weekend getaway in Daylesford. Every room is so thoughtfully detailed out and we especially loved relaxing in the den area at night. Would highly recommend and we can’t wait to come back.

Cute little house with a lovely rambling garden only a couple mins from Daylesford town centre. Good spot to explore the surrounds from.

I needed a getaway from the city at short notice this last weekend - I was fortunate to receive a recommendation from a colleague suggesting Daylesford so I took a stab in the dark and landed on Rachael’s place. I couldn’t have made a better decision. Almost the whole property was mine for the night with only the full moon and the wind in the trees for company. A truly beautiful spot with such original decor, super comfortable beds (I slept in two different rooms, one green, one blue, because, well why not?) and an absolute cracker of a kitchen. I had so much space! Rach recommended a cracking place for breakfast just up the road (Cliffy’s) as well. I departed on Monday morning a new man. I’ll be back for more if I can find the time! Oh..and the garden!!!

Staying at Zahalka House was an absolutely wonderful experience.Waking up in the huge king bed in the white bedroom with the windows open to the sounds of the forest, and the early morning Magpies was something that will stay with me forever; I will definitely be coming back with the family.The garden is a wild and beautiful space - Rachael offered a late check out and I lost a few hours in the morning sun reading out on the deck over coffee and croissants.Rachael was so accommodating with my last minute booking. I really needed to get out of the city and appreciated her flexibility in hosting me. Thank you!

Our stay at Zahalka House in Daylesford was lovely. Nestled beside Smith’s Creek and surrounded by a beautiful garden amd deck. The house was just as we expected from a country cottage and enjoyed the use of the fire and the deck overlooking the garden, which was a beautifully setting for our morning coffees. The location is easily accessible and only a short drive into town. Unfortunately our experience at Hepburn springs was cancelled less then and hour before our booking, however we were able to arrange madsages and facials at a day spa in town. We made the mostbof the cafes and restaurants in town and were not disappointed, Betel Boy getting our top votes.