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Is this Australia's best villa? Its hard to argue with that!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 280 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Hepburn Springs, VIC
  • Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Convent Gallery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lake Daylesford
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Is this Australia's best villa? Its hard to argue with that!

STUNNING PRIVATE ESTATE LOCATED AT 190 MANNINGS ROAD, ELEVATED PLAINS

Find your sanctuary and create lifelong memories at Sahara, featuring African themed villas in a remote location offering privacy and a soul-restoring experience. Connect with nature, wildlife and wilderness up close. Immerse yourself in African artistry that celebrates the raw beauty of life and simplicity of organic textures. Capture breathtaking moments that revitalise your spirit as you explore Sahara and the delightfully eccentric Daylesford. Discover Africa without setting foot outside Hepburn Springs.

Property manager

David Penman
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hepburn

Hepburn is home to this cottage. Hepburn Springs Golf Course and Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa 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.
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Hepburn Springs, VIC

What's nearby

  • Hepburn Springs Golf Course - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Convent Gallery - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Lake Daylesford - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Daylesford Station - 7 min drive
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Daylesford Brewing Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria La Luna - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cliffy's Emporium - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hepburn Pizza - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Is this Australia's best villa? Its hard to argue with that! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Is this Australia's best villa? Its hard to argue with that!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Is this Australia's best villa? Its hard to argue with that!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Is this Australia's best villa? Its hard to argue with that! located?

Situated in Hepburn, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Laurie Sullivan Reserve, Hepburn Springs Golf Course and Portal 108. Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa and Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had an amazing stay here, beautiful views and the villa was everything they say it is. Possibly Australia's best Villa ;)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by David Penman

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Clifftop is a family business and we're extremely passionate about what we do. Our mission is to be Australia's leading provider of UNIQUE luxury accommodation. Nowadays, our daughter Chloe runs the business and leads an incredible team that is proud to offer such breathtaking and unique accommodation to you so that you can enjoy a well-deserved break and relax in ultimate comfort.

Why they chose this property

The Daylesford and Hepburn Springs area is such a truly amazing area. Its just a stone’s throw from Melbourne and is such a vibrant town with quirky shops, wineries, markets and an incredibly well know food scene that has attracted global accolades. And let’s not forget that its was voted the World’s 4th most welcoming town and one of the world’s top wellbeing destinations.

What makes this property unique

We’ve built some of the most spectacular, unique and incredible luxury accommodation in Australia. I could rave for ages, but let’s just let the awards and media speak for themselves. Victoria’s No.1 Romantic Escape 2021, Most Unique AirBNBs in Australia 2021, Most Wishlisted AirBNBs in Victoria 2021, Australia’s No.1 Unique Holiday Home 2019, Australia’s No.1 Holiday Accommodation 2019, Australia’s No.1 Romantic Accommodation 2017 Stayz, Australia’s No.1 People’s Choice 2017 Stayz, Australia’s No.1 Romantic Getaway 2017, Australia’s No.1 Interior & Design 2016 Stayz, Travel Insider’s Most Romantic Getaways in Victoria, As seen on the Today Show 2019, Domain Australia’s best Holiday Homes of 2016, Winner 2016 Master Builder’s Award, As Seen on Postcards TV Show, Showcased by Home Beautiful, Featured by the Interiors Addict, Featured in Belle Magazine, Featured by the Age Traveller, Showcased by the Courier Mail, Featured by Herald Sun Great Escapes, Featured in Ciao Magazine by Windsor Dobbin, Featured on Twitter by Melbourne, Australia, Selected as the Goldi Brand Launch Location, Selected as the Britax Product Launch Location, Showcased by the Urban List, Featured by My Domaine, Featured in the Robb Report, Featured by QANTAS, Featured in Lilly and the owl Fashion Shoot, Featured in About Space Fashion Shoot, Featured by 30 Summers

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests