Texada Art Retreat

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1 bedroomSleeps 290 sq m

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Parking available
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daylesford, VIC

Lake Daylesford
‪14 min walk‬
Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre
‪17 min walk‬
Convent Gallery
‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Texada is a property conceived, designed, built and operated by well known Daylesford artists.

The buzz of our personality-laden retreat greets you with surprises at every turn. Texada blends natural beauty with contemporary design.As artist Marc Chagall said “Great art picks up where nature ends.”.

Texada is filled with thoughtful contradictions and a playful intersection of old and new.

Watch the native bird-life swoop through the trees as you relax in the heated outdoor hot tub on your deck within a private garden scattered with sculpture. Texada is located on a bird transit route and is renowned for the species of birds the property supports.

This inspired space will tempt you to extend your visit

Texada is a short 10 minute walk to the shopping, galleries and restaurants on Vincent St, and is also a short walk to the lake precinct, it is adjacent to the famous Mill Market and is on the trail head of the great dividing trail and the natural delights of the Wombat Forest.

Texada is nestled within an orchard of plum trees and ,during the spring and summer, is enveloped in foliage.

In the winter there are views to the Wombat State Forest.

There is comfortable, large, screened decking area for outside meals and relaxation.

-Large living with smart tv and kitchen area

-Separate bathroom with shower.

-King size bed in a large bedroom with smart tv.

-Galley kitchenette with full size fridge, hotplate, microwave, plunger coffee pot, full crockery, glassware, cutlery and cookware.

- Split system heating and air conditioning

- HD smart TV
- bluetooth speaker

-Complimentary drinks upon arrival

Property manager

Cherie Evans

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Hot tub

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Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Daylesford

Daylesford is home to this villa. Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa and Hepburn Springs Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Portal 108 and Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm. The Tangled Maze and Tuki Trout Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.

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What's nearby

Mill Markets - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Lake Daylesford - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Convent Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

Daylesford Station - 3 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

‪Daylesford Brewing Co. - ‬17 min walk
‪Harvest Cafe - ‬18 min walk
‪Pizzeria La Luna - ‬18 min walk
‪Cliffy's Emporium - ‬2 min drive
‪Hepburn Pizza - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Texada Art Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Texada Art Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Texada Art Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Texada Art Retreat located?

Situated in Daylesford, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Mill Markets, Three Lost Children Walk Trailhead and Lake Daylesford. Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre and Daylesford & District Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ash B.

20 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Texada was just perfect for the getaway we were after. Walking distance to so many lovely spots, and 2min drive from the town centre and the pub for dinner. The accommodation was beatiful and cosy. We will definitely recommend to others.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

8 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent accommodation in quiet area

My partner and I had a wonderful getaway. Very nice accommodation and very quiet area. Located super close to the amazing mill market and just a 20 minute walk into town, everything is easily accessible.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Niall K.

24 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great hot tub

Great property with really easy and straightforward check in. Hot tub is the star of the property, very peaceful and private. Would recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bella W.

4 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Loved our stay! The only grimaces we had were the bed wasn’t properly made on arrival & there was sand in the clothes iron provided, but only minor things. We would love to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John G.

13 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great location to wind down

My partner and I were looking for an out of the way place where we could rest before start the new year running. The property we stayed in gave us the privacy and peace we needed to recoup from a hectic year and concentrate on ourselves. Situated in beautiful central Victoria, the location gave us a chance to explore this magnificent state and visit area we would otherwise avoid.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Teena N.

12 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Hot tub best selling point

Communication between myself and host was fantastic. Property was cute but could do with some improvements. Complimentary drinks were not provided and was told it wasnt a special occasion. If you dont mind possums banging on the roof nightly you will be ok. The town surrounding the property is behind in the times but overall it was very relaxing.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Lior E.

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to town centre

The property is close to town centre and overall good. With little upgrades it can easily become great. The roof is made of metal sheets and birds over night are disturbing. This can be easily fix with some birds spikes from bunnings. It would also be great if the TV s will have chromcast or apple TV or wifi.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

11 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy getaway

Communication with the property managers was prompt and helpful. The space itself was on the smaller side but still very functional, it is fitted out with heaters and electric blankets so staying warm wasn’t an issue, the location is good and we followed recommendations from the owners to take a nearby trail which made for a really nice walk in nature while exploring local history, would definitely recommend. The hot tub was also probably the main selling point to this accomodation and it did not let us down as it was constantly hot and ready to go. The downsides to the stay were very minimal but I will write to inform future visitors + the owners: the kitchen isn’t exactly made for cooking but does have all the necessary accessories to prepare basic food, I will suggest bringing a bread knife if thats your thing, we picked up a special loaf from the Sunday Market and struggled with the knives at the house. We also found it wasn't as private as we expected when initially booking, the owners did inform us that the property has two other cottages, and although they are pretty far apart, the trees surrounding the hot tub where we stayed are deciduous so there were no leaves on them during our stay and we could easily see others around and they could see us if used during the day, there isn’t really fencing separating the property either, at one point there was a dog in out backyard area while we in the hot tub. The booking also said there would be drinks on arrival but there was not. I didn’t follow any of these up with the owners during the stay as we were quite busy coming in and out to explore the local area, again not major issues, but potentially some things that could be done better in the future. Overall great stay, and would recommend it to anyone staying in Daylesford for a few days.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Lia B.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

13 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend away

Great location, clean, good communication. No issues

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R.

5 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Nice quite part of town not to far away from city centre, a easy walk. Love the spa, and sound of the bird while relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

William C.

23 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great short holiday

Had no problems or complaints about staying at this property. Clean house with everything we needed already there, and had a very warm clean hot tub. Would definitely go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby K.

21 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and relaxing stay

We had a great time staying at Texada Art Retreat, we ended up forgoing visiting the hot springs because we were having such a good time relaxing in the hot tub at the property! After a stressful few weeks working, this was just what we needed to unwind. Would highly recommend the property - close to everything you need in town, very clean and easy to find/check in. We hope to stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carly F.

1 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a beautiful stay and some much needed R & R in this very quite location. Highly recommend

Beautiful & peaceful location, quite and didn’t see other quests. Management were very helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

4 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway

Hot tub was perfect, easy to access and well screened for privacy. Outdoor area small but nicely decorated and very inviting. Loved the view from the windows - trees, plants and birds. A very enjoyable and relaxing weekend, thank you 💚

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brendan C.

1 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility in the heart of Daylesford

Second time we've stayed at this property and once again it left us feeling deeply relaxed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abeer M.

30 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

peaceful tranquility

it's a peaceful getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stu H.

16 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little getaway

Great spot for a quiet getaway

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

8 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing escape

Wanted to have a relaxing and unwind few days post COVID, Christmas and new year busy. This was easy to book online and the property manager was quick in reply to any questions I had before we left. Would definitely recommend this property if all you want to do is relax and unwind.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C.

31 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic place with great facilities

I wouldn't hesitate in recommending texada to any of my friends. A beautiful place to stay, just a short walk from the centre of town

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

16 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend.

Beautiful, peaceful and clean properly. Very comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

24 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome little place hot tub was great

Everything was perfect

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

troy w.

21 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and cosy

very small and cosy, hot tub is amazing

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Mick R.

1 Feb 2015

cosy weekender

great location and ideal for a break outside summer, no air conditioning nor an AM Radio to listen for weather alerts make this place a good place to avoid in summer

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Kristy w.

5 Jan 2015

Disappointed

Is a very clean little place but was very disappointed as the discription of this property is false. It does not back on to wombat state forest it backs onto someone back yard ( forest can be seen if you climb a tree and look a kilometre into the distance. The large plasma tv is not large at all is only the size of tv you would have on kitchen bench and gate leading to private back yard is broken and can't be used. After calling owner to complain that there was no drinks on arrival as promised plus all the other list of things wrong I was told they don't have a maintence man so pretty much bad luck and if look in the distance you can see forest. Was really excited for this little get away with my husband and new born baby but left feeling disappointed and stooged.

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Hosted by Cherie Evans

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