Daylesford and Hepburn Springs (the epicentre of ChillOut) are an easy drive from Melbourne, but why limit yourself to just a day stay? A few hours of ChillOut are never enough! Stay, play and ChillOut all weekend! Of course, if you are going to stay, you’re going to need a place to rest your weary head. With loads of events scheduled across the long weekend, a comfy pillow will be your new bestie each night (maybe). Luckily for you, the region’s accommodation caters for everyone, to your specific style, budget, and taste in scatter cushions. From perfectly restored miners’ cottages with luxe country class, styled up apartments with sunset views from the spa, to picture perfect campsites set amongst the eucalypts with friendly neighbourhood wombats, there’s something for everyone, all close to the action.
Accommodation agencies like Daylesford Accommodation – Escapes,
Dayget Retreat (formerly Daylesford Getaways) and Daylesford Cottage Directory have books bursting with boutique cottages, spacious houses, private villas, traditional B&B’s and more, and can tailor packages to suit your requirements for the festival weekend.
If you’d prefer to splurge your hard earned on ChillOut activities, and save on the accommodation, there are many affordable options. Daylesford Central Motor Inn is just a short stroll from the main street, Station Guesthouse is a traditional style B&B, with 8 ensuite rooms, opposite the Market for a hunt for vintage treasures on Sunday. Mooltan House in Hepburn Springs has five rooms and three studio apartments and is also available for whole house bookings if you’re bringing everyone!
If camping is more your style, you’re well catered for with Daylesford Caravan Park and Jubilee Lake Caravan Park offering cabins, powered and non powered caravan and camping sites. Trentham Sportsground will also be pegging out loads of sites for caravans, campervans and tents during ChillOut, (powered sites and brekky are also available).
Closer to the action, The Royal Hotel on the main street of Daylesford offers contemporary rooms with spas, funked up furnishings and decent coffee just downstairs. Mills Spa Suites in Daylesford, (just up the road from The Royal), has new self contained rooms with contemporary furnishings, sleeping up to six. Mill Spa Suites boasts an on site day spa, (Albert Day Spa) to ease away the aches after a night of dancing. Pendower House B&B (a two minute walk into the centre of Daylesford) is a beautifully refurbished 1880s home, with a classic country feel. 65 Main (in the heart of Hepburn Springs) is a heritage house with a big and bright, modern and fun personality. 65 Main has five rooms, plus communal living areas, perfect for couples or groups. Down the road is Grange Bellinzona, elegant hotel style accommodation, Bellinzona has an indoor pool, spa and sauna for guests. Balconies Daylesford is a boutique B&B set in three acres of picture perfect gardens, with nine bedrooms, and an indoor pool. Tucked away in the trees, the award winning Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa and Wellness Retreat offers boutique traditional Japanese rooms, and luxurious spa treatments.
With so much jam packed into the ChillOut program this year, it’s almost a shame you won’t get to spend much time at your accommodation… But when you wake up on Day two in town, ready to kick off a big day at ChillOut, you’ll be rapt you decided to stay… and rapt you’re so close to some of the most outstanding breakfasts and life saving coffees this country has to offer… If you’re staying overnight, don’t forget to pack your appetite!
For more information contact the Daylesford Visitor Information Centre 03 5321 6123 and they’ll help you find that perfect place to chill out after ChillOut.
65 Main Guesthouse
65 Main Rd. Hepburn Springs. 3461
www.65main.com
03 5348 1826
It’s your key to the best spa country has to offer as you discover HOT SPOTS that only a local would know. Perfect accommodation for solo travellers, couples and groups.
Balconies Daylesford
35 Perrins St. Daylesford. 3460
www.balconiesdaylesford.com.au
03 5348 1322
Situated in 3 acres of superb parkland, Balconies Daylesford is a 9 Bedroom, 4 & 1/2 star boutique bed & breakfast offering style, comfort & unique hospitality.
Dayget Retreat ( Formerly Daylesford Getaways)
123 Vincent St. Daylesford. 3460
www.dayget.com.au
03 5348 4422
Dayget Retreats has a portfolio of over 180 of the most stylish self contained villas and cottages in the region, each chosen for their flair, style and distinction.
Daylesford Accommodation Escapes
94 Vincent St. Daylesford. 3460
www.dabs.com.au
03 5348 1448
Specialists in Daylesford Accommodation, we are locally owned and operated offering personal, knowledgeable and friendly service every day of the week and online 24 hours.
Daylesford Caravan Park
3021 Ballan Rd. Daylesford. 3460
www.daylesfordvictoriacaravanpark.com.au
03 5348 3821
Situated in the Spa Capital of Australia. Nestled in quiet botanical parkland with giant redwoods. Short walk to the lake & shops.
Daylesford Central Motor Inn
54 Albert St. Daylesford. 3460
www.daylesfordcentralmotorinn.com
03 5348 2029
Centrally located in the heart of Daylesford Victoria and just 300 meters to the main street. Your hosts, Allan Cunliffe and Steve Young welcome you to clean, comfortable and affordable accommodation.
Daylesford Cottage Directory
16 Hepburn Rd. Daylesford. 3460
www.cottagedirectory.com.au
03 5348 1255
Affordable, quality, self-contained cottages in Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. Old fashioned country hospitality and value for money. We make you feel right at home.
Daylesford Royal Hotel
27 Vincent St. Daylesford.3460
www.daylesfordroyalhotel.com.au
03 5348 2205
Accommodation for a romantic getaway or a short break from daily life, the Daylesford Royal Hotel offers the ideal luxury accommodation in Daylesford for your particular holiday desire.
Grange Bellinzona
77 Main Rd. Hepburn Springs. 3461
www.grangecc.com.au
03 5348 2271
Elegant heritage style, spacious accommodation and warm hospitality. Unwind in its indoor pool, spa and sauna or relax in the comfortable guest lounges.
Jubilee lake Holiday Park
151 Lake Rd. Daylesford. 3460
www.jubileelake.com.au
03 5348 2186
Jubilee Lake Holiday Park offers a range of accommodation including self contained cabin, powered & un-powered sites.
Mills Spa Suites
12 Camp St. Daylesford. 3460
www.millsdaylesford.com.au
03 5348 4337
The Mills Spa Suites are fully self-contained luxury one & two bedroom suites, which can sleep up to 6 people. Right in the heart of town with an onsite Day Spa.
Mooltan House
129 Main Rd. Hepburn Springs. 3461
www.mooltan.com.au
03 5348 3555
In a garden setting with its eye-catching hedge Mooltan Guest House has 5 bedrooms and 3 studio apartments. Available for whole house bookings.
Pendower House
10 Bridport St. Daylesford.3460
www.pendowerhouse.com.au
03 5348 1535
Chill Out in the Heart of Daylesford. All rooms have private ensuites. Only a minute walk to the main street to enjoy cafes, wine bars, groovy shops and all the fabulous ChillOut events.
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat
7 Lakeside Drive. Hepburn Springs. 3461
www.shizuka.com.au
03 5348 2030
Award winning Shizuka Ryokan, Australia’s renowned Japanese Guesthouse, features welcoming hospitality, traditional accommodation, delicious cuisine, luxurious spa treatments & holistic wellness & health treatments.
Station Guesthouse Daylesford
15 Raglan St. Daylesford. 3460
www.stationguesthouse.com.au
03 5348 1591
Quality bed and breakfast: 8 Room manor, ensuites and common lounge featuring open fires; Opposite Sunday market and tourist railway.
Trentham Sportsground Camping
Falls Rd. Trentham. 3458
0425 618 297
Offering great camping facilities for caravans or tents during ChillOut weekend, in the quiet & picturesque village of Trentham only 20 minutes from Daylesford. Limited powered sites $20 per night, un-powered sites $10 per night. Optional cooked breakfast available 8-10am each morning.