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.

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.

Wonderful surrounds, just enough out of town, as we like it, perfect couple sojourn.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

We are a gorgeous weekend thank you

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.

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.

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.

Would stay their again

A cosy cottage on a lovely property, very quiet, only a short drive to local shops and attractions.

Unacceptable to open a gate in not good condition. No lighting in driveway.

The cottage was super cosy and relaxing! The most perfect weekend get away!

Such a gorgeous little cottage, Our host Alison was great and had equipped the cottage with everything she thought a couple staying over would like. It was lovely

We recently stayed here for our 10 year wedding anniversary and it was such a delight. The Shack has everything you need and Alison is such a lovely host. We were surprised on arrival with a bottle of champagne, chocolates and roses. Such a lovely touch. Plus a generous supply of food for breakfast which was perfect, the homemade muesli was delicious. I would highly recommend staying here for a cosy couples weekend.

Gorgeous cottage situated in beautiful garden. Very relaxing and comfortable stay and owners made me feel very welcome.

VERY SMART LITTLE COTTAGE ON THE GROUNDS OF A LARGE HOUSE WITH BEAUTIFUL GARDENS. GREAT LOCATION FOR A GREAT AREA WITH LOTS TO SEE AND DO. ALLISON WAS VERY HELPFUL AND PLEASANT TO DAL WITH. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ACCOMODATION!

Alison & Mark were so welcoming in accomodating our adult daughter’s every need when she arrived from London. Thank you for taking such great care and thinking of everything.

This property is absolutely divine. It is a cosy little cottage with all the small touches that make it amazing. The grounds were so beautiful and to be able to walk around the garden and a special show by Daisy made the weekend. Allison is a wonderful host and gave us privacy but was available if needed. We will be back.

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.

The Shack is a cosy warm and inviting perfect little quiet hideaway. It has all the mod cons while feeling like you are far away hidden from all the stresses of eveday life. Internet reception is very poor so if you are planning on working forget about it. It is purely for those who want r & r. We were greeted with a bottle of champagne and chocolates with a beautiful card wishing us a happy anniversary. Alison had stocked up with beautiful fresh bread, fruit, milk, yoghurt, eggs and snacks a plenty. Great place to snuggle by the fire and enjoy a bottle of wine and relax which is exactly what we did Thanks so very much Alison.

My partner and I had a great stay in The Shack. The cottage had everything we needed, was super cute and tidy. And Alison was the perfect host - friendly and helpful but also very respectful of our privacy. The brekkie supplies and other bits and pieces available were very much appreciated. Couldn't ask for more, thanks!

My husband I stayed at The Shack for our first weekend away with our new baby. As anxious new parents, we were looking for a cosy spot to enjoy some quiet time away from the city.The Shack was the perfect space for us, beautifully furnished, warm and inviting with the wood burning fire, fully equipped kitchen filled with delicious local and home made food (more than enough for breakfast for 2 each day) a lovely bathroom and super comfy bed. The grounds were perfect for a morning stroll through the mist around the lake, and close enough to Daylesford and Hepburn for our daytime adventures. Alison and Mark were exceptional hosts, and Daisy the retriever was an added bonus! We couldn’t recommend them more highly.Thank you for making our first family weekend away a breeze, and Jake would very much like the recipe for Alison’s amazing muesli!

My husband I stayed at The Shack for our first weekend away with our new baby. As anxious new parents, we were looking for a cosy spot to enjoy some quiet time away from the city. The Shack was the perfect space for us, beautifully furnished, warm and inviting with the wood burning fire, fully equipped kitchen filled with delicious local and home made food (more than enough for breakfast for 2 each day) a lovely bathroom and super comfy bed. The grounds were perfect for a morning stroll through the mist around the lake, and close enough to Daylesford and Hepburn for our daytime adventures. Alison and Mark were exceptional hosts, and Daisy the retriever was an added bonus! We couldn’t recommend them more highly. Thank you for making our first family weekend away a breeze, and Jake would very much like the recipe for Alison’s amazing muesli!

We had the most lovely weekend at this gorgeous cottage! Such a cute spot!

My husband, son (toddler) and I had an amazing time at The Shack. The cottage was lovely to come home to after a day gallivanting around the Macedon Ranges. The open fire was so cozy to sit beside and there was ample wood for our entire stay. We loved adventuring in the grounds, the hedges almost like mini-mazes and details like the rose garden, gazebo, long swing from an old tree, and the dam, made it very relaxing. We met Daisy, the house dog, multiple times as we mentioned to the owner we were fond of dogs, and she was super friendly and very happy to play fetch. The hamper supplied was wonderful, so much so we asked Alison for her muesli recipe when we left. There was more food than we expected: fresh berries, bread, milk, eggs, homemade muesli, biscuits, and much more. The property manager, Alison, told us they wouldn't see her or her husband (they live in the mansion on the property) unless we needed them, which was true. We did speak with both several times and they were very helpful on providing information about the local area, and both lovely, down to earth people, who were keen to make sure we were happy with our stay. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay in the Macedon Ranges and we're all counting down until our next stay at The Shack.

My husband, son (toddler) and I had an amazing time at The Shack. The cottage was lovely to come home to after a day gallivanting around the Macedon Ranges. The open fire was so cozy to sit beside and there was ample wood for our entire stay. We loved adventuring in the grounds, the hedges almost like mini-mazes and details like the rose garden, gazebo, long swing from an old tree, and the dam, made it very relaxing. We met Daisy, the house dog, multiple times as we mentioned to the owner we were fond of dogs, and she was super friendly and very happy to play fetch. The hamper supplied was wonderful, so much so we asked Alison for her muesli recipe when we left. There was more food than we expected: fresh berries, bread, milk, eggs, homemade muesli, biscuits, and much more.The property manager, Alison, told us they wouldn't see her or her husband (they live in the mansion on the property) unless we needed them, which was true. We did speak with both several times and they were very helpful on providing information about the local area, and both lovely, down to earth people, who were keen to make sure we were happy with our stay.Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay in the Macedon Ranges and we're all counting down until our next stay at The Shack.

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.