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

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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

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
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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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Located in Woodend, this cottage is in the city centre. Gallery 40 and Lauriston Press are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Woodend Golf Club and Holgate Brewhouse. Woodend Children's Park and Kyneton Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling and ecotours nearby. Visit our Woodend travel guide
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Woodend, VIC

What's nearby

  • Woodend Golf Club
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Woodend Community Centre
    1 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Holgate Brewhouse
    2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Woodend Clock Tower
    2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Woodend Children's Park
    2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Authentic Zest Loving Food
    16 min drive
  • Holgate Brewhouse
    2 min drive
  • Mt Macedon Trading Post
    13 min drive
  • Bourkies Bake House
    3 min drive
  • Hanging Rock Cafe
    8 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. Woodend Clock Tower and Holgate Brewhouse are also within 2 miles (3 km). Woodend Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 52 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage on a lovely property. The fireplace is perfect for a winter weekend. Alison is lovely and she's designed the stay to feel like she's hosting a friend. Warm, welcoming and generous. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Shack is hard to beat in terms of a quiet rustic but luxury retreat. Hosts are wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at The Shack. A perfect country retreat for two in peaceful, beautiful grounds but close to town. Alison is a super host. We loved all the breakfast provisions.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Lovely three night stay in very comfortable, well appointed quiet cottage. Excellent breakfast items provided - homemade muesli, berries, and much more. The WiFi didn't work in the cottage, which was a pity as the mobile reception is also spotty.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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