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

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Balcony
  • Fireplace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Refrigerator

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Woodend

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 Mount Macadeon Winery. Woodend Children's Park and Kyneton Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Woodend, VIC

What's nearby

  • Woodend Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Woodend Community Centre - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Woodend Children's Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Hanging Rock Reserve - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Watergardens Town Centre - 44 min drive - 66.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Holgate Brewhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bourkies Bake House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hanging Rock Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mt Macedon Trading Post - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Woodend Kitchen - ‬2 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 does it cost to stay at Rustic self contained cottage set in the beautiful grounds of Grayton House.?

As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic self contained cottage set in the beautiful grounds of Grayton House. on 10 April 2026 start from NZ$359, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. Hanging Rock Reserve and Mount Macadeon Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km). Woodend Station is 30 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

HOLLY L.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2026
Thanks Tim. It was lovely meeting you and Jan and I’m glad you enjoyed your stay with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire A.

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzi H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 December 2024
Hi Natalie. It was lovely to meet you and Joe and I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. You’re welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth g.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cheryl c.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy F.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2023
Thanks Guy. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Cheers Alison
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 March 2023
Thanks Peter. It was lovely meeting you both and it’s so nice to hear you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2021
It was a pleasure meeting you and Justin and I’m glad you enjoyed your stay with us. I look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin V.

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzi H.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2022
Thanks Suzi. Glad you had a lovely weekend. Good feedback re shower head and one we can easily fix by adding a new shower arm giving extra height. Thanks again, Alison
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 December 2022
Thankyou Kelly. It was a pleasure meeting you and Dennis. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay with us.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lesley G.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2021
Thanks Lesley. Glad you enjoyed your stay despite the weather and thank you for your feedback. We have recently installed a TV in The Shack now that the cooler weather has arrived.
Verified

6/10 Okay

J E.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Hi Joel Thanks for sending a review from your stay 4 months ago. I am really sorry and surprised you found the bed uncomfortable as we have never had this raised as an issue before. In fact a number of past guests have actually commented on how comfy it is. You are right about the intermittent mobile signal throughout Woodend and surrounding areas. It can also depend which service you are with. Telstra and Optus are probably the better ones. This issue has been raised by many locals in the past with our local MP.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Talya A.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

justine n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We absolutely loved it- the breakfast and cute supplies and the beautiful grounds thank you

We are a gorgeous weekend thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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Hosted by Alison Tucker

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