Wombat Forest Country Retreat

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

Elegant Country House in Trentham East: Wombat Forest Country Retreat offers a serene country house experience in Trentham East, Australia. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Living Spaces: The retreat features one bedroom, a living room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, a terrace, patio, and outdoor dining area. Convenient Facilities: Free on-site private parking is available, along with bicycle parking for cycling enthusiasts. The property is highly rated by guests for its excellent facilities and comfortable accommodations. Nearby Attractions: Located 59 km from Melbourne Airport, the retreat is close to Macedon Train Station (23 km), Sunbury Train Station (47 km), The Convent Gallery Daylesford (31 km), Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens (32 km), and Lake Daylesford (33 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jan
Australia Australia
“Accommodation was light and spacious. Lots of things provided in the kitchen and books, games and cds.”
Michael
Australia Australia
“Warm and comfortable. Well fitted out with everything we needed and more.”
Mcgowan
Australia Australia
“Beautiful western view of the sunset, perfect for stargazing. We came here for a clear view of the stars and planets and we had it in spades! The accomodation was clean, comfortable, well stocked and had great info on where to go for local produce.”
Peter
Australia Australia
“It was clean and spacious, and a having a full kitchen made it very attractive. Everything was well organised, and the furniture comfortable. For me, the critical issue is the bed, and I found it very comfortable and I slept quite well.”
Chris
Australia Australia
“Quiet, back to nature, friendly owners who shared their garden, including a veggie patch, and provided privacy.”
Susan
Australia Australia
“Great kitchen with lots of equipment. Nice aspect looking out to the forest.”
Ashleigh
Australia Australia
“What is there not to like. This farm stay was everything we wanted and more. We took our 18 month old who loved the chickens and wandering through the market garden. Plenty of land to run around and set up for a picnic. House had everything we...”
Panagiota
Australia Australia
“The location and surroundings were wonderful. It was so peaceful and a lovely getaway. I would stay even on a rainy day as it would be nice to just sit in with the family and watch a movie on Netflix with no interruptions from anyone.”
Dacey
Australia Australia
“Friendly host. Very comfortable. Bright & light. Lovely view.”
Adele
Australia Australia
“Generous sized living areas, well equipped kitchen, relaxing garden setting, great book and DVD collections.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Sibastian and David

9.7
Host review score
Sibastian and David
★idyllic country views★tranquility★vibrant bird life★explore the surroundings★ Welcome to Wombat Forest Country Retreat! The Retreat offers idyllic country views and perfect location to explore the surroundings. A comfortable and modern country retreat on a rural property. Large, light and airy open living space with views out over farmland, forest and water. The Retreat has a fully equipped, spacious kitchen and covered back deck with outdoor furniture. The Retreat provides 1 bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. There is an additional king-size day bed in the lounge, so up to 4 people can be accommodated, all sharing the single ensuite bathroom. The Retreat is attached to the main building, it has separate guest driveway, parking and a private entrance. There are no shared internal areas. There is a large grassy backyard which backs on to 3 acres of magnificent trees and ponds that you are free to explore. We do however ask that guests do not enter the adjoining market gardens without permission.
We are a well-travelled couple living the country life in Trentham East. Since we took on this property in 2015, we've been lucky enough to share this beautiful part of Victoria with guests. We have also been working toward our goal of self-sufficiency and establishing a market garden. If you see us out and about working on the gardens - feel free to say g'day! We are always happy to have a chat if you want to know more about the gardens, surroundings and things to do around here.
Trentham East is located in an idyllic rural setting between the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Springs surrounded by farm lands and bordering the Wombat State Forest. Open green pastures, towering forests and wonderful country lanes abound. In the vicinity are Trentham Falls (spectacular after rain), Diggers Garden of St Erth (with established gardens, nursery and cafe), and the historic township of Blackwood (nestled in amongst the forest trees). In terms of food, you might want to explore Trentham's ever-popular Red Beard Bakery (with 'real' sourdough and spontaneous tours of their original Scottish oven), the famous Du Fermier run by chef Annie Smithers (better make your booking early!), and the charming local pub The Pig and Whistle (just 15 minute walk up the road). You can also easily drive to Daylesford, Kyneton and Woodend. Most towns around have a weekend market at least once a month. There is a tourist information centre in Woodend if you are stuck for ideas.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,Chinese

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House rules

Wombat Forest Country Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 01:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
AUD 45 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Wombat Forest Country Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.