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Rustic self contained cottage set in the beautiful grounds of Grayton House.

Cottage in Woodend with kitchen and balcony

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Nestled in the beautiful grounds of Grayton House, The Shack offers a romantic retreat with a luxurious QS bed, quality linen, and an open fire. Explore the country garden setting and enjoy afternoon sun by the lake or relax on your undercover verandah.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rustic self contained cottage set in the beautiful grounds of Grayton House.

With it's quaint, rustic ambience The Shack has it's own private entrance into the beautiful grounds of Grayton House. Set at the rear of the property The Shack is a fully self contained cottage with a luxurious QS bed and quality linen, full kitchen facilities and a cosy, romantic loungeroom with open fire. There is also an undercover verandah and outdoor eating area.
Guests are welcome to wander the gardens of Grayton House and enjoy the afternoon sun in the Gazebo by the Lake.
A beautiful country garden setting only a 15 min walk into the main street of Woodend, The Shack offers an ideal base for those wanting to explore the Macedon Ranges region.
A 10-15 min drive away will find you in either Hanging Rock, Mt Macedon, Trentham or Kyneton with all the choices of fine 'wining and dining' these places have to offer.
A generous breakfast hamper of locally sourced goods is included containing muesli, berries, milk, yoghurt, bread, jams and free range eggs. An assortment of teas and freshly ground coffee is also provided.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Woodend, VIC

What's nearby

  • Woodend Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Woodend Community Centre - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Woodend Children's Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Hanging Rock Reserve - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Lake Daylesford - 39 min drive - 53.1 km

Getting around

  • Woodend Station - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Victoria Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bourkies Bake House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mt Macedon Trading Post - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hanging Rock Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fox in the Chamber - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic self contained cottage set in the beautiful grounds of Grayton House. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rustic self contained cottage set in the beautiful grounds of Grayton House.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic self contained cottage set in the beautiful grounds of Grayton House.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic self contained cottage set in the beautiful grounds of Grayton House.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic self contained cottage set in the beautiful grounds of Grayton House. located?

Located in the heart of Woodend, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Woodend Golf Club, Woodend Children's Park and Woodend Community Centre. Hanging Rock Reserve and Mount Macadeon Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km). Woodend Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Georgia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Solo staycation

I had the most pleasant time in Woodend and in ‘The Shack’. It was so cozy and peaceful, perfect for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet peaceful stay

Beautiful property and wonderful quiet place to stay. Breakfast and local food much appreciated and easy location for touring the region. We’ll stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

Adorable cottage set in a very gorgeous garden not too far from Woodend. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a great property and house, and the hosts were incredible. We’ll definitely be recommending this to our mates as it was an incredible weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway

Had an absolutely beautiful stay! All the "goodies" that Alison left were so indulgent...every little thing was thought of. Stunning property and tranquil grounds. Highlight of our stay was definitely cuddles with Daisy...what a gorgeous golden retriever she is!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy weekend location

This was our second stay at The Shack - Alison is a very welcoming host and provides a lovely selection of breakfast items. The open fire is lovely - bathroom chilly so leave the door open to get heat in there - highly recommended location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute getaway

Wonderful surrounds, just enough out of town, as we like it, perfect couple sojourn.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a treat!

The Shack is a lovely, comfortable place to stay in a beautiful setting. The attention to detail means is excellent and meant we thoroughly enjoyed our weekend visit. Alison was a great host too, we hope to visit again sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quaint escape

We loved everything about this cottage and didnt want to leave to venture out for dinner because it was too cozy by the open fire. There was everything we needed and Alison couldn't have been more helpful. And the bed was amazing - we slept so well. Thoroughly recommended and we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Woodend

A beautiful cosy cottage in the heart of Woodend. Alison's attention to detail & providing everything you need for a relaxing stay. A selection of breakfast items & little extras were greatly appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of Southern France

The shack was just devine, a cosy 2-3 room bungalow with an amazing open fire, perfect for those cool autumnal evenings. The privacy was excellent, but the host is close enough by "just in case". The grounds were a delight to walk around especially with the falling autumn leaves. A perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

Beautiful ‘Shack’ with a romantic feel, ideally situated to the explore the region and set in beautiful grounds. Quiet, comfortable and well appointed. Would definitely recommend and or stay again. Alison provided a good introduction and made us very welcome. Great stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and comfy

Such a beautiful place to spend the weekend. The cottage had everything we needed. The breakfast supplies were well thought out, beautifully presented and delicious and made our weekend so much easier. Nearby are so many great places to visit that it’s such a convenient place to base yourself. I couldn’t recommend highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An welcome oasis

We loved our stay at Alison and Mark's property. Restful, private space to just read and disengage from our lives for a few days, yet within easy reach of the town and surrounding townships. We really enjoyed the quality and nice touches in the cottage, from the complimentary snacks (more considered and extensive than I've encountered in other properties) and breakfast supplies to the fittings in the cottage. We'd definitely consider returning for another restful weekend away and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay

We've just come back from a fantastic stay at The Shack in Woodend. It was a lovely little cottage that was very charming and very comfortable. It was very clean and had everything you could want for a great getaway. The owner Alison has thought of it all; from the stocked fridge filled with fresh eggs, milk, fresh berries, yummy bread, homemade muesli and little bakery treats. There is an open fire which was welcome as it was a freezing weekend in Woodend. The grounds of the place are lovely too, and you are able to walk around and explore. We would highly recommend this place and we hope to be back to stay ourselves very soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic experience

My husband and I had a great time at The Shack. Alison was prompt and communicative in the lead up to the stay and we found the property exactly as advertised. We really appreciated the breakfast and snack options, and also our interactions with the resident golden retriever, Daisy! (Who was also very obedient and could be contained if that was an issue for others!) We loved the coziness of the fireplace and will certainly try to come back in warmer months when we can make use of the outside area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely weekend hideaway

We had a lovely weekend in this cute cottage - especially enjoyed the log fire and the beautiful breakfast items that Alison left for us. My only difficulty was not being able to stand under the shower to wash my hair as it was a fixed shower head that was quite low. Would highly recommend though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate A., Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Romantic Getaway

Amazing cosy cottage with full kitchen, separate bathroom and very comfortable queen bed. The provisions provided by Alison are more than ample for a couple. Various breakfast options including fresh bread, eggs, milk, yogurt and several cereals. Plus snack options. Could not fault anything. Meeting Alison and husband was an added bonus. Alison left extra special birthday wishes for my partner as she knew that’s why we were having our weekend stay. Highly recommend staying in The Shack.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil retreat

We had a wonderful stay at The Shak, it was the cutest space, with absolutely everything to make our stay so comfortable. The breakfast hamper and treats were next level, and the bed adorned with quality linen, was so comfy. A beautiful bunch of red roses on the kitchen table just reminded me of home, they were just stunning. We would highly recommend a stay at this beautiful space in an enchanting garden, can't forget to mention Daisy, the dog, she will come over for a cuddle if you are a dog lover, or not if you aren't. Thanks Alison and Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Lesley G., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded cottage on a large property

Cosy cottage with lovely fresh produce for breakfast. Comfortable bed. Despite the bad weather we enjoyed our stay exploring the area. I was surprised to find that the Shack didn’t have a TV as it is not something I would check for. Being a very cold weekend it would have been nice to watch in the evening by the open wood fire. Poor internet connection.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

J E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely gardens and host

Pleasant location and hosts and the only negative thing to say is the bed was uncomfortable. I don't know if its just because we have a really comfortable mattress at home and have got far to used to that level of comfort, but it made sleeping difficult unfortunately and without sleep it tarnishes the shine of all other things. And it doesn't even cost much to get a good mattress like Sleeping Duck etc these days so it's an easy problem to rectify, and we enjoyed everything else. Would have given 5 stars otherwise. Please be aware also there is limited mobile signal in the surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Talya A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, tranquil cottage in a great location close to surrounding towns

We had a great time staying in the shack, it was very clean, had a beautiful ambience to the room with a lovely fireplace and limited mobile connection so really great to switch off. Alison was a lovely host, she prepared a generous breakfast hamper and was very welcoming. I would love to stay again and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

justine n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We absolutely loved it- the breakfast and cute supplies and the beautiful grounds thank you

We are a gorgeous weekend thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay will book again!

The property had a great feel like being in a Tuscan villa in Tuscany. The hostess was lovely. Thankyou for your generous items for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The shack was a gorgeous little getaway. Alison went above and beyond. The welcome basket was beautiful and stocked full of goodies. Place was clean and had everything we needed. The back gate made it very private and was very easy to use. Perfect couple retreat. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022