Book some rural time in the magical hamlet of Vaughan!
Secluded, historic Hillside Goldfields oasis (now with Wifi!)
Vaughan is a tiny former gold mining village with natural springs, set conveniently inbetween Daylesford and Castlemaine and bordered by Castlemaine Heritage Park all around. Wolf Gully is setup thoughtfully for your ultimate rural weekend or short getaway and even has a private running Gully in the wet months. Right off the deck! Enjoy a beautiful hillside outlook of our private land and beyond. A large, lovingly fenced front area for pooch play with covered patio and lush green grass. Set down the end of a secluded lane from the street, Wolf Gully is surrounded by birds (and sometimes, possums).
The vibe of Vaughan is simple. Stress free stay curated especially for doggies. Expansive views. Golden hillsides with the Goldfields track all around and the Loddon banks at the end of your driveway. Crisp doggy friendly linen and the same thoughtful touches as Hepburn to tug at your heartstrings. Vaughan caters for up to 3 people (not suitable for groups - please see Hepburn Springs as a larger cottage). The cottage is almost off grid with exception of power and is best suited to eco-conscious dwellers. It features a Queen master room and a double bed in the separate room if required for the odd stay. Your dogs will love zooming around, stretching their legs in an idyllic setting with carefully fenced off ditches and creek. And you’ll love knowing you actually don’t need to be anywhere but here if you wish. Enjoy the doggy smack-down arena and expansive, safe grounds for ball play and sunsets. Experience the view from the newly laid patio (or deck) with your own private hillside everywhere you look. Soak in the history of the cabin who was until recently owned by the same family for 100 years! The original outdoor dunny and cooker now quirky artwork adding to your view. WHO DOES IT SUIT? For potential guests, yes you can absolutely be from the city. We were once! I love showing people rural Vaughan. But it IS rural. It's a house yard but you'll get the occasional possum (unless you ask us to leave Mika with you). Some random sounds, BYO mosquito protection and fly armour. We can't pick Vaughan up and put her in central Daylesford. So anyone is very welcome to stay here but it's best suited to those who love nature and will immerse themselves in the country.
Have a cider and beautiful meal at the doggy friendly Guildford pub 5 minutes away. Visit the famous Wesley Hill (Chewton) market with an 8 minute drive through the magical hills on Saturday morning. Bring back your platters and RELAX. Phone reception is pending your provider but we have unlimited simple WIFI so wifi calling can be popped onto your phone for access. Internet speed 25MBPS. Being almost fully off grid (connected power) take advantage of the DVD player, board games, books, fresh rainwater, woodheater and nearby Goldfields track. Or use it as a place to spring from to your favourite restaurant, knowing your doggies are safely enclosed. Doggy provisions - we provide bedding and bowls for up to 2 dogs - 3 permitted, just BYO extra. Photos are casual and raw as the cottage and grounds are everchanging.
AMENITIES
Incredible outdoor living
Expansive shaded deck and undercover patio
1 Queen and 1 Double
Master Queen and connected cabin double
Updated amenities
Dishwasher, in-house laundry, new bathroom with rainshower, double electric oven
Secluded from road
Gravel driveway with private self check-in
Almost off grid
Connected power with rainwater tanks and pumps
Amazing Views
Endless hills and private rural outlook
VIPs and coupon holders, your Hepburn code is good here!
- Local wine, fresh milk and dog treats provided
- All linen provided
- Doggy friendly beds on request
- Early check-in from 1pm
- Check-out by 10am
- *Additional people up to 4 charged at $25 per person per night
- *Public holiday weekends attract a surcharge and minimum 3 nights
- Local wine, fresh milk and dog treats provided
- All linen provided
- Doggy friendly beds on request
- Early check-in from 1pm
- Check-out by 10am
- *Additional people up to 4 charged at $25 per person per night
- *Public holiday weekends attract a surcharge and minimum 3 nights
- Complimentary small goods hamper
- The ONLY option that does not incur public holiday surcharges
- All linen provided
- Doggy friendly beds on request
- Early check-in from 1pm
- Check-out by 10am
- *Tariffs for 3-4 people attract an additional $25 per night per person.
- Local wine, fresh milk and dog treats provided
- All linen provided
- Doggy friendly beds on request
- Early check-in from 1pm
- Check-out by 10am
- *Additional people up to 4 charged at $25 per person per night
- *Public holiday weekends attract a surcharge and minimum 3 nights