Title: The Art Retreat-5 minute walk to Daylesford, quiet and tranquil - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=113252520&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Art Retreat-5 minute walk to Daylesford, quiet and tranquil Apartment in Daylesford with kitchenette ## Photo gallery for The Art Retreat-5 minute walk to Daylesford, quiet and tranquil ![1 bedroom, internet, bed sheets - The Art Retreat-5 minute walk to Daylesford, quiet and tranquil (Daylesford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113260000/113252600/113252520/9f9ae415.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, internet, bed sheets - The Art Retreat-5 minute walk to Daylesford, quiet and tranquil (Daylesford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113260000/113252600/113252520/4d261b70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Art Retreat-5 minute walk to Daylesford, quiet and tranquil (Daylesford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113260000/113252600/113252520/01ea0049.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Art Retreat-5 minute walk to Daylesford, quiet and tranquil (Daylesford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113260000/113252600/113252520/279cdee7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster - The Art Retreat-5 minute walk to Daylesford, quiet and tranquil (Daylesford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113260000/113252600/113252520/b3ab2878.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Art Retreat-5 minute walk to Daylesford, quiet and tranquil provides a garden and more. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Art Retreat-5 minute walk to Daylesford, quiet and tranquil Tucked away in a beautiful garden sanctuary “The Art Retreat” is an intimate one bedroom hideaway for two, on a blue ribbon block a stone’s throw from the main street of Daylesford and all the delights it has to offer, but quiet and private as though deep in the country. In winter you’ll be toasty and warm in the Art Retreat – with underfloor and reverse cycle heating, cosy flanellette sheets, a winter weight quilt, top of the line electric blanket and thick warm coverlets, along with hot chocolate, and a range of teas and coffees. Snug as bugs in a rug. Nestled in an incredible garden behind the owner’s art studio, this little gem is thoughtfully decorated and provides an ever-changing vista through the seasons. You can enjoy the garden view from the four-poster bed with its luxurious pillow-top premium bedding, sample a local wine in your own private courtyard, or relish a frothy hot chocolate in front of the ethanol fire while you watch the native birds gambol about in the beautiful old trees. The owners of this lovely little hideaway live on site but will happily leave you to yourselves or say hello if you pass by. The Art Retreat is equipped with a coffee pod machine, toaster, microwave, and lovely selection of artisan teas in the charming kitchenette. Nip up to the Sunday markets for local jams or the Wombat Gardens Café to grab some beautiful sourdough bread from Dairy Flat Farm, or find some local ales, ciders, wines or spirits at an award winning local vineyard or distillery to enjoy while you’re here. Only a few minutes’ walk from Cliffy’s, Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens, the Convent, and the culinary delights of the main street and Lake Daylesford, it’s the perfect little pad for exploring Daylesford on foot, and the off-street parking means you can leave your car behind with no misgivings. The Art Retreat is just that – a retreat from the everyday. Nestle in like a pair of hibernating wombats or flit in and out like the honeyeaters you’ll see in the garden. Either way you’ll be rejuvenated by a stay here. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Microwave - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34660000/34651500/34651421/d5ee1d62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quince Cottage- relax, unwind and rejuvenate Daylesford - Kitchen - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Fireplace 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=34651421&PinnedHotelID=34651421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22740000/22731300/22731223/2923e0c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kurrajong Retreat - (a private retreat for individuals and couples) Hepburn Springs - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 35 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=22731223&PinnedHotelID=22731223&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66200000/66200000/66199982/d6607ed1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Suite 1 + Lakeside Retreat + Spa Bath Daylesford - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=66199982&PinnedHotelID=66199982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60210000/60207500/60207408/d6e6e120.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious Hilltop Studio, only 10 minutes walk to the main street of Daylesford Daylesford - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Breakfast available - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=60207408&PinnedHotelID=60207408&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90230000/90221900/90221890/45492c98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Daydream Cottage Daylesford - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=90221890&PinnedHotelID=90221890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39680000/39674800/39674714/a3593be0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Stables Daylesford \~ Incredible Property! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 67\_186 ## About the area Daylesford is home to this apartment. Central Springs Mineral Reserve and Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Daylesford Spa Country Railway and Portal 108\. Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm and The Tangled Maze are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. [Visit our Daylesford travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Daylesford.dx553248635359172746) [View more Apartments in Daylesford](https://www.expedia.ca/Daylesford-Apartments.d553248635359172746-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.34379%2C144.14670&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rWO5QWDHZX8nafQQQvOyzXh_NDg=) Daylesford, VIC ### What's nearby - ![Goldfields featuring a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966073/e125aa87-0a81-4094-aeac-a5020aa66341.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Convent Gallery 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![Lake Daylesford featuring a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633895433578/d6d63e26-7ec0-447b-b31d-bbbef22dd78a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Daylesford 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Daylesford Sunday Market 9 min walk \- 0.8 km ### Getting around - Daylesford Station 12 min walk - Bendigo, VIC (BXG) 69 min drive ### Restaurants - Wombat Hill Cafe 8 min walk - Daylesford Brewing Co. 5 min walk - Cliffys 9 min walk - Harvest Cafe 9 min walk - Daylesford Hotel 7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Art Retreat-5 minute walk to Daylesford, quiet and tranquil pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is The Art Retreat-5 minute walk to Daylesford, quiet and tranquil located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Art Retreat-5 minute walk to Daylesford, quiet and tranquil Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### MALI F. Oct 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Super cosy, beautifully decorated little retreat. We walked to everything in town and fell into the big comfy bed of a night feeling happy and relaxed. Lovely private garden outlook and quiet and unbeatable location. Friendly and respectful hosts. I would highly recommend The Art Retreat. ##### MALI F. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter C. Apr 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Art Retreat We had a problem locating the place as it wasn't on Google maps. Managing the door code in poor light and pouring rain was a bit difficult. View of TV from the bed was obscured by bed poster. Small table was unstable. Having said that, all equipment was state of the art, towels superb, underfloor heating very welcome, torch for the night and even ear plugs a nice touch. ##### Peter C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhianon B. Aug 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely little property to stay at. Peaceful place and the owners are lovely. ##### Rhianon B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark W. Oct 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely - nestled into a surrounding flowerful garden.All my needs met. Peaceful, private and restful. ##### Mark W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma A. Aug 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy I absolutely loved my stay, and it was in the perfect location. It felt very safe and had everything that I needed. The couple living in the main house were extremely lovely and helpful, but also kept to themselves. I will definitely be back! ##### Emma A. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline Dec 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This was a beautiful mini retreat in a superb location. It is a rustic and quaint interior with full private amenities in a very clean and cosy space surrounded by a tranquil and gorgeous garden. A definite positive alternate to a motel. The owners Jess and Ali respected full privacy though certainly were helpful and approachable if needed. Ali's art work is to be admired. Jess's local knowledge was shared willingly . The owners focus however is on ensuring you feel uninterrupted surrounded by nature, being comfortable embracing all that Daylesford and its surrounds offer. The location was less than a five minute walk to the main street so made outings to cafes/ restaurants shops places of art and a fabulous gin bar (recently opened by Daylesford Spirit Distillery) as well as nature walks easy to navigate (a slight hill back to walk). There is full access to a private car space and driveway that ensures a complete sense of security. Plenty of tea, coffee,milk, linen and the heating and cooling was perfect. A nice little fire place that the owners can light if requested. For those who might stay at this accommodation reading the history inside the welcome information is revealing. If you like clean, full privacy and a central and gorgeous location without the clinical and unpredictable feel of a motel then this is a prime choice. Thank you so much for Ali and Jess - you have created a tranquil and enjoyable place to stay in beautiful Daylesford. ##### Jacqueline Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Shearwater Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Shearwater-Hotels-Shearwater-Resort.h11114220.Hotel-Information) > > [Glamping at Truffle Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Gretna-Hotels-Truffle-Lodge.h22239606.Hotel-Information) > > [Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Pullman-Port-Douglas-Sea-Temple-Resort-And-Spa.h1772601.Hotel-Information) > > [Paddle Steamer Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Swan-Hill-Hotels-Paddle-Steamer-Motel.h9625042.Hotel-Information) > > [Sunnymead Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Aireys-Inlet-Hotels-Sunnymead-Hotel.h90009189.Hotel-Information) > > [Twin City Motor Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Albury-Hotels-Twin-City-Motor-Inn.h17507416.Hotel-Information) > > [Southern Ocean Villas](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Campbell-Hotels-Southern-Ocean-Villas.h6219777.Hotel-Information) > > [Majestic Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Horsham-Hotels-Majestic-Motel.h9629207.Hotel-Information) > > [Ingenia Holidays Murray Bend](https://www.expedia.ca/Cobram-Hotels-Time-Out-Holiday-Park.h10374932.Hotel-Information) > > [Convent at Koroit](https://www.expedia.ca/Koroit-Hotels-Convent-At-Koroit.h100863453.Hotel-Information) > > [Mallacoota's Shady Gully Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Mallacoota-Hotels-Mallacootas-Shady-Gully-Caravan-Park.h9624222.Hotel-Information) > > [Freshwater Creek Cottages and Farm Stay](https://www.expedia.ca/Freshwater-Creek-Hotels-Freshwater-Creek-Cottages-And-Farm-Stay.h9625187.Hotel-Information) > > [Boulevard Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Stanthorpe-Hotels-Boulevard-Motel.h7073631.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sands Torquay](https://www.expedia.ca/Torquay-Hotels-The-Sands-Torquay.h72097761.Hotel-Information) > > [Echuca Moama Holiday Accommodation 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Echuca-Hotels-Echuca-Moama-Holiday-Accommodation-3.h30291171.Hotel-Information) > > [Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers](https://www.expedia.ca/Forge-Creek-Hotels-Despatch-Waterfront-Retreat-Secluded-Lodges-Perfect-For-Nature-Lovers.h110863714.Hotel-Information) > > [Beachfront Resort Torquay](https://www.expedia.ca/Torquay-Hotels-Beachfront-Resort-Torquay.h6424587.Hotel-Information) > > [Rodney Motor Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Mooroopna-Hotels-Rodney-Motor-Inn.h76537111.Hotel-Information) > > [Stoney Creek - On Morses Creek Road](https://www.expedia.ca/Bright-Hotels-Stoney-Creek-On-Morses-Creek-Road.h29447256.Hotel-Information) > > [Nhill Oasis Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Nhill-Hotels-Nhill-Oasis-Motel.h4496256.Hotel-Information) > > [Wonderland Cottages](https://www.expedia.ca/Halls-Gap-Hotels-Wonderland-Cottages.h45548089.Hotel-Information) > > [Bon Accord](https://www.expedia.ca/Sale-Hotels-Bon-Accord.h91074635.Hotel-Information) > > [The Matador](https://www.expedia.ca/Sale-Hotels-The-Matador.h15616204.Hotel-Information) > > [Daysy Hill Country Cottages](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Campbell-Hotels-Daysy-Hill-Country-Cottages.h8680705.Hotel-Information) > > [Motel Wellington](https://www.expedia.ca/Albury-Hotels-Motel-Wellington.h9625672.Hotel-Information) > > [Grange Burn Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Grange-Burn-Motel.h481883.Hotel-Information) > > [Overlander Hotel Shepparton](https://www.expedia.ca/Shepparton-Hotels-Overlander-Hotelmotel-Shepparton.h9628632.Hotel-Information) > > [The Blyth Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Blyth-Hotels-The-Blyth-Hotel.h19639111.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lydoun Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Chiltern-Hotels-The-Lydoun-Motel.h94862813.Hotel-Information)