Waterside Cottage
13 Leggatt Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Fantasic artisan miner’s cottage on the lake and just a walk into Daylesford”
“Cleanliness, amenities, location, communication from host, easy check in & out …”
“Modern, spacious, clean, well stocked kitchen, excellent heating, great back dec…”
“Being spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated, this really was a home from hom…”
“Charming, very comfortable historic cottage in a knockout location”
“The cottage had a beautiful decor with super comfy beds and lovely linen”
“Tony was such a lovely host”
“Nice added touches (welcome basket of goodies, quality shower/bath soaps etc), a…”
Overview
Featuring garden views, Waterside Cottage offers accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities, around 1.9 km from The Convent Gallery Daylesford. The air-conditioned accommodation is 43 km from Ballarat Train Station, and guests can benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Lake Daylesford. The spacious holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with lake views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Daylesford, like fishing, canoeing and hiking. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens is 2.4 km from Waterside Cottage, while Kryal Castle is 37 km away. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 88 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Anuradha
solo_traveller
April 13, 2026
“Perfect stay for a weekend away”
Tony was such a lovely host. He made check-in really easy and was so calm and patient while showing us around. It honestly made us feel relaxed straight away and set the tone for the whole stay. The cottage was perfect for a little weekend reset. It was cosy, had everything we needed, and the gloomy weather just made it feel even nicer. We’d definitely come back again and would happily recommend it to family and friends <3
Paul
couple
March 17, 2026
“Great stay, would definitely recommend Waterside Cottage”
Fantasic artisan miner’s cottage on the lake and just a walk into Daylesford .
kate
extended_group
January 23, 2026
“Brilliant location& amenities, great view, communication from host, easy check in and check out. Wonderful stay Than”
Cleanliness, amenities, location, communication from host, easy check in & out - everything
Dianne
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
“Keep it quiet! The best cottage in Daylesford.”
Everything! This is our 3rd time staying in this charming cottage. Beautifully fitted out with every minor detail thought of. And of course the stunning outlook over the lake is the best in Daylesford.
Fiona
couple
December 10, 2025
“Great location , Tony was extremely helpful and the house and view stunning”
Fabulous location , view of the lake. Decor beautiful lovely touches throughout, information supplied great
Jonathan
extended_group
December 3, 2025
“Charming, historic cottage in knockout location.”
Charming, very comfortable historic cottage in a knockout location. Nice added touches (welcome basket of goodies, quality shower/bath soaps etc), and Tony the host is really helpful/ responsive. All in all a great place to stay.
Maria
extended_group
November 3, 2025
Perfect location and well appointed cottage with quality fittings
Rob
couple
October 29, 2025
“Beautiful cottage, great location and facilities. Excellent hosts!”
Modern, spacious, clean, well stocked kitchen, excellent heating, great back deck, comfortable beds.
Rosemary
extended_group
July 25, 2025
“We will be back”
Guest
family_with_children
July 11, 2025
“Keep it quiet! The best cottage in Daylesford.”
Everything! This is our 3rd time staying in this charming cottage. Beautifully fitted out with every minor detail thought of. And of course the stunning outlook over the lake is the best in Daylesford.
Tony
couple
July 6, 2025
“Great place for a getaway”
It has a really nice homely feel to it. Small and very cosy. Supplied pretty much everything you would need, which was great.
Wendy
extended_group
May 18, 2025
“The cottage was outstanding-cozy, peaceful and in a beautiful location!”
Cozy, tastefully decorated, peaceful and great location
Naomi
extended_group
May 5, 2025
“Short and super sweet stay away doing the great aussie hike!”
The decor and cosy design.,
Monica
couple
April 26, 2025
“Beautiful location and decor, this cottage was cosy, warm and inviting.”
The location was stunning, set directly on the lake, with beautiful views and yet a short walk into town. The cottage had a beautiful decor with super comfy beds and lovely linen. The kitchen was fantastic offering us snacks as a welcome gift and was set up with all we would need to cook our own meals if required. The laundry was also available to us. Games, books and magazines were also left for us to enjoy. Being spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated, this really was a home from home...we LOVED it and will be back!!!
Vivien
extended_group
April 11, 2025
The house was light and bright and in a fabulous location
Julie
family_with_children
March 16, 2025
“We had a very relaxing and comfortable stay. The cottage is in a great location and was clean, well stocked and attracti”
Great location and view. Well stocked and catered for. Quiet and comfy.
Nick
extended_group
March 10, 2025
It was just great view and had everything
Nicole
couple
January 28, 2025
“House was lovely, location and view were great.”
House was lovely, clean and cosy. Location and view were great.
Antony
couple
December 1, 2024
Great place to stay in Daylesford We were able to walk to the main street and its right on the lake so location was great.
Natalie
family_with_children
November 20, 2024
“The perfect stay to relax and unwind.”
Loved every thing about the cottage, the decor, the location, waking up to that view over the lake. The thoughtful touches and everything you could think one might need for a short break! Beautiful!
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Horse riding
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, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Heating, Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
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