Daylesford Hotels

Central Springs Inn: Convenient location

The Central Springs Inn is located right on the Midland Highway and within easy walking distance to Vincent Street and that entire street has to offer in the way of shopping and eating.

The Inn consists of 3 main buildings: A historic and National Trust preserved former Gentleman’s Guesthouse built in 1865, the former Provender Store (see photo) now the restaurant, and finally a modern 2 story motel style block.

We stayed in a standard suite which had all that would be expected in a motel – queen sized bed with electric blankets, comfortable couch, plenty of space, tea/coffee, toaster, iron and ironing board, large flat screen TV and a generous sized bathroom. Room was air conditioned and a necessity for the central highlands of Victoria, well heated. Perhaps my only criticism is the dingy bedside lighting, although easily overcome by removing the light shade.

Breakfast is available in the Provender Store Restaurant, a pleasant sun filled room with an open fireplace. All you can eat buffet continental breakfast is $13 and for an additional $2, a hot freshly cooked breakfast in addition to the buffet is available.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Address: Cnr Howe and Camp Sts Daylesford
• Phone: (03) 5348 3134
• Website: http://www.centralspringsinn.com.au/
• Related to: Budget Travel, Family Travel, Road Trip
• Written April 26, 2010

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Shizuka Ryokan: Japanese Country Spa Retreat

Tuki Farm: Open fire, cosy cottage.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Written September 24, 2007

Tuki Farm

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Musk Manor: Manor style house at Musk

This place is very attractively furnished and does have a manor type feel about it, even though the exterior is quite modern.

Unique Quality: Great gardens, quite symmetrical at times. Quite a rural outlook, but not miles from anywhere.

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Related to: Road Trip
• Written December 18, 2006

Musk manor from the outside

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Falls Cottage, Koroocheang (on the same property): Cottage near the falls

Less expensive than the main Falls house, quite simple by comparison, but the bedrooms are still tastefully done. The surroundings are more plain.

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Related to: Road Trip
• Written December 18, 2006

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The falls at Koroocheang: Koroocheang B & B in the countryside

There are 2 houses on the property, quite some distance from each other (I think we went by car between the 2 to have a look).

Unique Quality: The main house is huge, double storey, and surrounded by gardens and paddocks, and just a few minutes walk to the Koroocheang Falls (which are on the property).
There's even a spa outside on the front decking, and another one inside.
The decor is quite stunning, with a spiral staircase in the centre of the lounge, which has an almost middle eastern feel to it with all the colorful scatter kitchen. Expensive but stunning, is my take on this one. Ideal for a large group of friends (10-12 people I think it will take).
Outside, with all the paddocks and the dams & waterfall, there's a very rural feel.

The Falls cottage is much smaller, single storey (see next tip)

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Address: Koroocheang
• Related to: Road Trip
• Written December 18, 2006

outside of the house, facing the dam.

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The Signal Box (beside 'end of the line' carriage): Restored railway signal box

On our B & B day inspection tour, we only had a look at the outside of this unique B & B as there were guests inside at the time.

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Related to: Road Trip
• Written December 18, 2006

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End of the Line: restored train carriage B & B

On another of my Daylesford Visitor Information familiarisation tours.... this restored train carriage was very impressive, with many features restored to be as close to the original.

Really something out of the ordinary with many nice touches (including bath duck, pictured!)

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Related to: Road Trip
• Written December 18, 2006

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Spa & Fire: Guest House

Several rooms have spas. Some of the rooms are a little basic, but the place is quite old, hence the smallish rooms and traditional passageway down the centre of the house, but there's one particular bedroom and one bathroom that more than make up for it in the romance department - the bedroom with the 4 poster bed, and a bathroom which has not only a spa, but a fire on the other side of the room as well (see photo 2 & 3)

Unique Quality: One slight disadvantage is that though the rooms have their own ensuites, there's no cooking facilities, and 1 common room with tea/making facilities only... but still good for a night or two as there are so many choices for eating out in Daylesford.

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Phone: (03) 5348 1482
• Related to: Romantic Travel and Honeymoons, Budget Travel
• Written November 18, 2006

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