ACCOMMODATION MOUNT PROSPECT VIC

Escape to an elegant Victorian Homestead of Abergeldie Bed and Breakfast (cira 1860), and surround yourself with antique filled rooms, open fires, lush gardens and warm hospitality. Stay in one of the garden view ensuite rooms or the romantic cottage. Breakfast is served daily, with evening meals by prior arrangement. Abergeldie is a working sheep, cattle and cropping property, on 500 hectares in the fertile Central Highlands region of Victoria. From the moment you breathe the air on the peaceful farm, you will begin to relax. Abergeldie's five hundred hectares and fine historic homestead have belonged to the Toose family for five generations. Come and stay and share in its warmth and character. Enjoy a fully cooked breakfast of local produce in the dining room. Stroll in the rambling country garden. Wile away the time exploring nearby Clunes and Creswick, Maldon and Avoca. Yield to the indulgences of the Daylesford area. Whether you decide to stay in the courtyard cottage or in an ensuite room in the homestead, a warm country welcome will be yours. Dogs allowed in cottage by prior arrangement....

Tuki Retreat offers a romantic getaway for couples with the stone cottages with open fires and corner spas in the bathroom. They are self-contained so you can self cater and the tariffs include self-serve breakfast provisions for each morning. Tuki Trout Farm is open daily for trout fishing and you can catch your own lunch or experience the licensed restaurant. Tuki is open to the public every day from 11:00am till 6:00 pm. The restaurant is available at other times for birthday parties and weddings, conferences and corporate events. Tuki offers spring water, panoramic views and an opportunity to reconnect and reinvigorate in a sustainable healthy environment.

Overwrought have been producing unique Australian metalwork for over eight years and have recently opened their own sculpture garden and gallery. Their gardens feature rustic metal sculpture and the gallery showcases local and interstate artists. Set on the plains of the Central Victorian potato growing district of Blampied, Overwrought offer the visitor a tranquil spot to sit by the pond and enjoy the ambience of the Australian countryside. Only eight minutes from Daylesford, toward Ballarat. Overwrought are easy to find and have ample parking for cars, coaches and caravans. On your next visit make sure to meet the artists who create the beautiful work on display - and say hello to the friendly alpacas too....

Have a great family fun day at The Tangled Maze. Get lost in the large and unusual botanical maze just bursting with flowers. Mystery trails, puzzles and plenty of space for kids to burn up that unspent energy. Try a challenging game of mini golf or enjoy a leisurely game of bocce, giant chess, quoits or naughts and crosses to keep those busy minds occupied. Rain hail or shine the whole family can have fun in the indoor activity centre on the synthetic ice rink or indoor ropes course. Getting lost is only half the fun at The Tangled Maze....

Located in Blampied, The Swiss Mountain Hotel was established in 1865 and is one of regional Victoria's oldest licensed hotels and the oldest weather board hotel in Victoria. Now owned and operated by the Frangos Family, whose style and sophistication in Daylesford has become iconic, the aim is to revive the town of Blampied and get visitors and locals to call in for a pint or two in a Historic location that deserves to be kept alive!...

Heatherington Cottage is a stylish, self contained country cottage on a 300 acre Poll Hereford cattle property. Private but not isolated. Provisions for cooked breakfasts for the first two days of your stay, then continental for any remainder. The well equipped kitchen also has a variety of teas and filter coffee plus a complimentary bottle of wine. The property can comfortably accommodate one couple or two couples, or two singles as each of the two queen size bedrooms has an ensuite with spa bath, shower and individual room heating. The rooms are configured differently, with one open-plan ensuite. The living area has a cosy wood fire, reverse cycle air-conditioning and ample supply of DVDs and magazines. It opens onto the rear deck with gas barbecue, outdoor dining, laundry and views over the farm and rolling hills. Extras which can be arranged include in-house massages and romantic packages, barbecue packs and cheese plate of local produce. Please see the website for more details. ...

Located just a short drive from Daylesford, Rutherford Park Country Retreat is a group accommodation centre situated in picturesque countryside, with uninterrupted 100 kilometre views over the surrounding farmland to the hills beyond. With its quiet and private rural setting, Rutherford Park has been catering to the needs of personal development retreats, music rehearsal, conferences and various other community organisations for over 25 years. Rutherford Park offers guests a range of meeting rooms, large split level dining room, en suites to all accommodation rooms, a large deck with fire pit, tennis/basketball courts and a large lawn area with volleyball. With air-conditioning to the main meeting room and central hydronic heating throughout the entire facility, Rutherford Park is a great destination all year round. Rutherford Park prides itself on catering good wholesome country style meals of generous proportions. Guests with special dietary requirements are also happily catered for (with prior notice). Rutherford Park is located 15 minutes from Daylesford, 30 minutes from Ballarat, 80 minutes from Tullamarine Airport and 90 minutes from Melbourne's city centre....