Cara
7 Leggatt Street
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Why people book this hotel
“The location was perfect”
“Location”
“Very cute, comfortable cottage overlooking the lake”
“Great location with flexibility to change beds from queen to single which suited…”
“The cottage was clean, peaceful, and comfortable”
“Was clean and tidy with all the things you could want for your stay”
“Hosts were great”
Overview
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Cara is situated in Daylesford. It is set 44 km from Ballarat Train Station and offers a 24-hour front desk. The holiday home also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with lake views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Daylesford, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Cara has a barbecue and a garden, which can be enjoyed by guests if the weather permits. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Lake Daylesford, The Convent Gallery Daylesford and Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 88 km from Cara.
Traveller reviews
Monique
extended_group
March 2, 2025
Nice
Suzanne
couple
January 29, 2025
“Cute cottage with a lake view”
We enjoyed sitting on the back verandah and looking over the lake, listening to the cockatoos. The cottage is lovely and has everything we needed to cook some meals and stay in. Stephen
Marnie
extended_group
January 23, 2025
“Best place I've stayed in.”
The cottage was clean, peaceful, and comfortable. Loved how both bedrooms had their own bathroom. The location was perfect. Hosts were great.
Naomi
extended_group
January 21, 2025
“Great little cottage. Perfect for a weekend getaway.”
Location
Jillian
solo_traveller
January 12, 2025
“Communication was horrendous, lots of emails with lots of instructions- all while travelling and could not read. 4 unre”
Quaint and nice location
Robyn
extended_group
January 8, 2025
Had a disabled friendly tag however steps into bathroom and into main room not disable friendly
mcglone
couple
December 25, 2024
“Great cottage stay”
Location was great with a beautiful view of the lake. Lovely cottage with all the amenities needed.
Deborah
family_with_children
December 20, 2024
“A cute, comfy cottage by the lake.”
Very cute, comfortable cottage overlooking the lake. Perfect location for walks and shopping. Loved the 2 bathrooms and kitchen/dining facilities with everything necessary to self-cater. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Kay
extended_group
December 11, 2024
“Ok”
Didn't have hair dryer which was advertised and windowsills had a lot of dead flys and ants
Amanda
extended_group
November 29, 2024
“Great location to explore Daylesford and its surrounding area.”
Great location with flexibility to change beds from queen to single which suited our group needs. Was clean and tidy with all the things you could want for your stay. Loved the deck where you could look over the lake.
Shalini
family_with_children
November 7, 2024
“Beautiful cozy home with all required amenities for a relaxed holiday.”
Clean, cute little place, all required facilities, very close to lake and main city Center.
kathryn
extended_group
October 13, 2024
“relaxing cosie and peaceful”
The location was amazing. Very relaxing looking out at the water. A lovely walk around the lake very pretty.
Char
family_with_children
September 30, 2024
“Great location but facilities to be improved”
No shampoo, no hair dryer, no dishwasher, a broken bedroom door
David
family_with_children
September 11, 2024
“Daylesford delights in the comfort of Cara.”
Delightful little cottage, steeped in history but well renovated for contemporary comfort. Fantastic location with lake views and an easy walk to Boathouse Restaurant and lake walks.
Elizabeth
extended_group
July 16, 2024
“This is the perfect location to escape the hustle and bustle of life.”
I love its location and the cafe nearby is an added bonus.
Melissa
extended_group
July 9, 2024
“Cosy, comfy, great character and location”
Cosy, comfortable, fireplace, great location Quirks and character Little touches, eg. Bits & bobs in the kitchen, firewood
Carolyn
solo_traveller
June 30, 2024
I sent a message to the property management detailing all the issues that I had, because I didn’t want to leave a bad review. It’s now been four weeks and I haven’t had any response, so they’ve left me no choice. I won’t go into any of the details, but, very bad customer service.
Elizabeth
couple
June 16, 2024
“A pretty cottage with lovely views of the lake and a beautiful town to explore”
Annette
couple
June 8, 2024
“Great area but not clean.”
Location is amazing.
Adam
family_with_children
May 20, 2024
“Beautiful location and very quaint. Will definitely stay again.”
Loved the ambience and location of the cottage. Would have loved to have stayed longer.
Facilities
Accessibility
Toilet with grab rails
Activities
Tennis court, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Mini golf, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast), Bingo
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Indoor fireplace, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Facilities for disabled guests
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide sources, Smoke alarms
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Private check-in/check-out, Grocery deliveries, Express check-in/check-out, 24-hour front desk, Tour desk
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