The Tennis Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! Do you enjoy playing tennis on your vacation? I do, and when I travel I often try to find a nice hotel that has a court on site. To save some time, I've put together this list of hotels and resorts with tennis courts in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges. I hope you will like it!
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1 Hidden Valley Resort Wallan, Australia
Resort. Set in Wallan, 48 km from Melbourne Zoo, Hidden Valley Resort offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the various facilities are a bar and a tennis court. The accommodation features room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a fridge, an oven, a kettle, a bath or shower, free toiletries and a desk. The resort provides some units with lake views, and the rooms are equipped with a balcony. Guest rooms feature a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. At Hidden Valley Resort you will find a restaurant serving Australian cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a children's playground. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 47 km from Hidden Valley Resort. Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 216 AUD.
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2 The Lancefield Lodge Lancefield, Australia
Hotel. The Lancefield Lodge features a fitness centre, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Lancefield. Among the various facilities of this property are a bar, a tennis court and barbecue facilities. The hotel has a sauna, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel all rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a patio with a garden view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. The units will provide guests with a fridge. The Lancefield Lodge offers a continental or gluten-free breakfast. You can play billiards, table tennis, and darts at the accommodation. Macedon Train Station is 32 km from The Lancefield Lodge, while Sunbury Train Station is 38 km away. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 50 km from the hotel. Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 149 AUD.
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3 Eastern Hill Creswick Creswick, Australia
Resort. Situated in Creswick, 19 km from Ballarat Train Station, Eastern Hill Creswick features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a tennis court. Located around 19 km from Her Majesty's Ballarat, the resort with free WiFi is also 19 km away from Regent Cinemas Ballarat. The property is allergy-free and is set 16 km from Mars Stadium. At the resort, all rooms are equipped with a balcony. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Eastern Hill Creswick also boast a garden view. At the accommodation, rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Eastern Hill Creswick offers a barbecue. Guests at the resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Creswick, like hiking, fishing and cycling. Ballarat Golf Club is 21 km from Eastern Hill Creswick, while Kryal Castle is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 108 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 8.4
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4 Daylesford Art Motel Superior Suites Daylesford, Australia
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Located at the east end of town, just a short walk from the Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens sits the Daylesford Art Motel Superior Suites.
The motel-style suites offer luxe boutique accommodation situated across the road from the iconic Farmers Arms Hotel.
The property boasts modern bathrooms with rain-head showers, flat-screen TV and Netflix access.
All suites include free WiFi, free on-site parking, free tea and espresso coffee station.
All rooms feature luxurious king-size beds or 2 king single beds (upon request), large soft cotton towels and luxury cotton linen.
All the suites are fitted with state of the art climate-control systems to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the Daylesford summer heat.
Each suite is individually decorated. The Art Suites walls feature works from current exhibiting featured artists and offer a spacious and homely design. All suites include bespoke pottery and crockery pieces by local artists, which can be purchased on-site.
When you stay at the Daylesford Art Motel Superior Suites, you can enjoy a large range of cafes, galleries and attractions nearby. You can go to the wonderful Wombat Hill House, visit renowned artist David Bromley’s sprawling warehouse gallery space, sample award-winning liquors & Gins at Herbal Lore or sip hot chocolate in an old country house at Daylesford Hot Chocolate Co. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 283 AUD.
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5 Cleggett Estate Gisborne, Australia
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Nestled on 10 acres of property with a private lake (subject to rainfall) and jetty, Cleggett Estate boasts a tennis court, a fitness centre and a golf driving net. The accommodation features a sauna and a terrace with mountain views. All bedrooms and communal kitchen/dining areas are air conditioned.
Cleggett Estate is within a 7-minute drive from Gisborne town centre and Gisborne Aquatic Centre. It is within a 10-minute drive of Gisborne Golf Club and within a 20-minute drive of Hanging Rock. Melbourne Airport is a 30-minute drive, and Melbourne city centre is a 50-minute drive from Cleggett Estate.
Guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen, BBQ facilities and an outdoor dining area. It has a common dining and lounge area with a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. It offers laundry facilities and a private bathroom with free toiletries.
Set amongst lovely gardens, guests can enjoy a range of activities including tennis, lawn bowls, and supervised archery. The games room offers billiards, air hockey and table tennis. For a fee, guests can be driven in a Chrysler 300C to local points of interest such as Mt Macedon, Hanging Rock and the surrounding areas. Guests can also enjoy a trip on the bay in a Riviera SportsCruiser boat, subject to weather conditions.
A bar fridge and tea and coffee making facilities are provided in the room. Your continental breakfast provisions include bacon, eggs, bread, tomatoes, mushrooms, fruit juice, milk, cereals, condiments, tea., coffee and seasonal fruits.
Guest review score 9.6,
rooms from around 210 AUD.
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6 The Sebel Creswick Forest Resort Creswick, Australia
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Located in the heart of Hepburn Shire, The Sebel Creswick offers fully-equipped apartments featuring luxurious and modern amenities.
The beautiful yet functional apartments are equipped with a wide range of amenities to provide you with the privacy, convenience and freedom of a home. Furnished with a fireplace and bathtub in the bedroom, the apartment is luxurious and romantic at the same time.
The Sebel Creswick is situated close to the historic town of Creswick. It is only a 20-minute drive to Daylesford and 10 minutes’ drive to Ballarat. The region where the hotel is located offers many places to explore, such as mineral springs, wineries, historic towns and cultural attractions. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court.
Guest review score 8.9
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7 Cleggett Estate Holiday Cottage Gisborne, Australia
Apartment. Featuring mountain views, Cleggett Estate Holiday Cottage offers accommodation with a fitness centre, a garden and a terrace, around 14 km from Macedon Train Station. This property offers access to a pool table, ping-pong and free private parking. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. à la carte and continental breakfast options are available every morning at the apartment. Staff at Cleggett Estate Holiday Cottage are available to provide information at the 24-hour front desk. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy tennis on site, or hiking in the surroundings. Sunbury Train Station is 26 km from Cleggett Estate Holiday Cottage. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 37 km from the apartment. Guest review score 9.8
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8 Madam Saddler - On Fraser Clunes Clunes, Australia
Villa. Boasting city views, Madam Saddler - On Fraser Clunes features accommodation with a garden, a restaurant and a tennis court, around 35 km from Ballarat Train Station. The air-conditioned accommodation is 32 km from Mars Stadium. The villa features 1 bedroom, a kitchen with fridge and oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a washing machine. A flat-screen TV, Blu-ray player and DVD player, as well as a CD player are available. A barbecue is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of the villa. Ballarat Golf Club is 33 km from Madam Saddler - On Fraser Clunes, while Her Majesty's Ballarat is 35 km from the property. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 126 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 9.8
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9 LACROIX - DAYLESFORD Daylesford, Australia
Holiday home. Offering garden views, LACROIX - DAYLESFORD is an accommodation located in Daylesford, 1.7 km from The Convent Gallery Daylesford and 1.3 km from Lake Daylesford. The air-conditioned accommodation is 42 km from Ballarat Train Station, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. This holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms equipped with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy fishing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens is 1.8 km from LACROIX - DAYLESFORD, while Kryal Castle is 37 km away. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 87 km from the accommodation. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 10.0
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10 Locarno Cottage Hepburn Springs, Australia
Holiday home. Featuring garden views, Locarno Cottage features accommodation with a balcony and a kettle, around 4.9 km from The Convent Gallery Daylesford. Set 48 km from Ballarat Train Station, the property offers a garden and free private parking. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. A terrace is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of the holiday home. Lake Daylesford is 5.8 km from Locarno Cottage, while Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens is 6.1 km away. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 90 km from the accommodation. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 9.9
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11 Kurrajong Retreat Hepburn Springs, Australia
Villa. Boasting a garden, a terrace, and barbecue facilities, Kurrajong Retreat offers accommodation in Hepburn Springs with free WiFi and garden views. Featuring free private parking, the villa is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and fishing. The air-conditioned villa consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are featured in the villa. Ballarat Train Station is 48 km from the villa, while The Convent Gallery Daylesford is 5.1 km away. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 91 km from Kurrajong Retreat. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 9.8
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12 Bluegums Retreat Hepburn Springs, Australia
Holiday home. Boasting a garden, a terrace, and barbecue facilities, Bluegums Retreat provides accommodation in Hepburn Springs with free WiFi and garden views. Featuring free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and fishing. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Blu-ray player and DVD player, as well as a CD player are provided. Ballarat Train Station is 48 km from the holiday home, while The Convent Gallery Daylesford is 5.1 km away. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 91 km from Bluegums Retreat. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 9.6
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13 The Garden Loft at Poets Lodge Daylesford, Australia
Holiday home. Located in Daylesford, just 44 km from Ballarat Train Station, The Garden Loft at Poets Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, a terrace and free WiFi. Featuring free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and fishing. The holiday home with a balcony and garden views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include The Convent Gallery Daylesford, Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens and Lake Daylesford. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 86 km from The Garden Loft at Poets Lodge. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 9.6
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14 Aurora Cottage Hepburn Springs, Australia
Holiday home. Boasting garden views, Aurora Cottage features accommodation with a terrace and a patio, around 48 km from Ballarat Train Station. This holiday home has a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The Convent Gallery Daylesford is 4.9 km from the holiday home, while Lake Daylesford is 5.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 90 km from Aurora Cottage. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 9.4
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15 Tarilta Cottage Hepburn Springs, Australia
Holiday home. Boasting garden views, Tarilta Cottage offers accommodation with a balcony and a kettle, around 48 km from Ballarat Train Station. This holiday home has a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. A terrace is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of the holiday home. The Convent Gallery Daylesford is 4.9 km from Tarilta Cottage, while Lake Daylesford is 5.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 90 km from the accommodation. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 9.4
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16 Astley Cottage Daylesford, Australia
Holiday home. Nestled down some steps through a garden, you will find Astley Cottage, situated on a half acre and featuring free WiFi. Free secure parking is also available. Guests staying at Astley Cottage for a 4-night stay between Sunday to Thursday will receive a continental breakfast basket. Other stays can purchase either continental or full breakfast baskets at an additional cost. Some starter wood for the fire is supplied, however extra bags of wood are available for an additional charge. Your covered verandah offers a Weber BBQ and overlooks the beautiful gardens. Astley Cottage is a short walk from shopping and dining on Vincent St. It is a 5-minute drive from the popular Hepburn Springs Reserve and the Daylesford Museum and Historical Society. There are a variety of walking tracks nearby. This air-conditioned country-style cottage features a small kitchen, a dining setting and a living area with leather recliners. A flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod docking station and a Nespresso coffee machine are provided. Daylesford aromatherapy toiletries are provided. Nestled down amongst the beautiful cottage gardens you will find Astley an olde worlde cottage situated on an half acre providing both free WiFi & secure garage parking. This air-conditioned country-style cottage has a wonderful wood fire & features a small kitchenette. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 240 AUD.
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17 Jacks Garden Cottage at Poets Lodge Daylesford, Australia
Holiday home. Featuring garden views, Jacks Garden Cottage at Poets Lodge provides accommodation with a terrace and a balcony, around 44 km from Ballarat Train Station. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to free WiFi and a patio. The holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy hiking and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Popular points of interest near Jacks Garden Cottage at Poets Lodge include The Convent Gallery Daylesford, Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens and Lake Daylesford. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 86 km from the accommodation. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 450 AUD.
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18 Alexander Cottage Daylesford Daylesford, Australia
Holiday home. Located in Daylesford, 43 km from Ballarat Train Station and 600 metres from The Convent Gallery Daylesford, Alexander Cottage Daylesford provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a balcony, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, fishing and cycling. This holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. Lake Daylesford is less than 1 km from the holiday home, while Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens is a 10-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 87 km from Alexander Cottage Daylesford. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 339 AUD.
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19 Coventry Cottage - Sleeps 15 Blackwood, Australia
Holiday home. Set in Blackwood, within 47 km of Macedon Train Station and 37 km of The Convent Gallery Daylesford, Coventry Cottage - Sleeps 15 offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and a garden. Featuring free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and fishing. This holiday home is fitted with 6 bedrooms, a kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens is 37 km from the holiday home, while Lake Daylesford is 38 km away. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 76 km from Coventry Cottage - Sleeps 15. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 559 AUD.
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20 Croft Cottage Hepburn Springs, Australia
Holiday home. Located in Hepburn Springs, 46 km from Ballarat Train Station and 3.7 km from The Convent Gallery Daylesford, Croft Cottage offers free WiFi, a garden and air conditioning. The holiday home, set in a building dating from 1915, is 4. 6 km from Lake Daylesford and 4.9 km from Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens. The holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. Hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Kryal Castle is 41 km from the holiday home, while Mars Stadium is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 89 km from Croft Cottage. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 248 AUD.
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21 Darcy's Cottage on Piper Kyneton, Australia
Holiday home. Featuring garden views, Darcy's Cottage on Piper provides accommodation with a patio, around 33 km from The Convent Gallery Daylesford. Set 28 km from Macedon Train Station, the property offers a garden and free private parking. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy a continental breakfast. A terrace is available on site and fishing can be enjoyed within close proximity of Darcy's Cottage on Piper. Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens is 33 km from the accommodation, while Lake Daylesford is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 64 km from Darcy's Cottage on Piper. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 350 AUD.
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22 Bidwell Cottage Daylesford, Australia
Holiday home. Boasting garden views, Bidwell Cottage provides accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities, around 1.7 km from The Convent Gallery Daylesford. The air-conditioned accommodation is 42 km from Ballarat Train Station, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. Featuring a DVD player, the holiday home has a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. Hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Lake Daylesford is 1.3 km from the holiday home, while Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 87 km from Bidwell Cottage. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 8.8
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23 Bonnie Brae Cottage Hepburn Springs, Australia
Holiday home. Boasting garden views, Bonnie Brae Cottage offers accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities, around 3 km from The Convent Gallery Daylesford. The air-conditioned accommodation is 46 km from Ballarat Train Station, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. Featuring a DVD player, the holiday home has a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surroundings. Lake Daylesford is 3.8 km from the holiday home, while Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens is 4.1 km away. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 89 km from Bonnie Brae Cottage. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 302 AUD.
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24 Bodhi Daylesford, Australia
Holiday home. Located 4.1 km from The Convent Gallery Daylesford in Daylesford, Bodhi provides accommodation with air conditioning, a wood log fireplace and free WiFi. The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with shower. A toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. The holiday home offers a barbecue. Guests can also relax in the garden. Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens is 5 km from Bodhi. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 92 km from the property. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 8.7
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25 Loose Leaf Cottage Kyneton, Australia
Holiday home. Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Loose Leaf Cottage is situated in Kyneton. Set 28 km from Macedon Train Station, the property offers a garden and free private parking. The holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. The holiday home features a barbecue. The Convent Gallery Daylesford is 32 km from Loose Leaf Cottage, while Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens is 33 km away. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 64 km from the accommodation. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 310 AUD.
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26 Oliver's potting shed Daylesford, Australia
Holiday home. Offering garden views, Oliver's potting shed is an accommodation located in Daylesford, 43 km from Ballarat Train Station and 1.2 km from The Convent Gallery Daylesford. This holiday home features a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The holiday home consists of 2 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a living room. A flat-screen TV is provided. A terrace is available on site and both fishing and canoeing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the holiday home. Lake Daylesford is 800 metres from Oliver's potting shed, while Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 87 km from the accommodation. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 350 AUD.
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