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Arda Cluggen - Near Daylesford

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Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Lake
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
NZ$517
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
guildford, VIC
  • Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Convent Gallery
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Lake Daylesford
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Sleeps 13
  • 4 Single Beds, 2 Double Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Crib
Price is NZ$517 avg per night,

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About the area

Guildford

Located in Guildford, this farm stay is in a rural area. Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa and Hepburn Springs Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Daylesford Sunday Market and The Mill Castlemaine. Travelling with kids? Consider Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm and Portal 108. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Convent Gallery - 11 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 12 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Lake Daylesford - 13 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Daylesford Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hepburn Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rubens - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Heritage Bellinzona - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Virgin Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Arda Cluggen - Near Daylesford

*** Single night bookings will incur a surcharge of $70. An additional payment charge will be added for 1-night bookings once booking is made. ***

The standard price is $480 per night for 2 or more nights.

Named after an Irish village in County Cork, Arda Cluggen is a double storey double mud brick home that welcomes up to 10 or more guests for a cosy inviting retreat.

Situated high up on 200 acres of rolling hills, it commands stunning views of the surrounding countryside. It is the perfect place for you to relax with family and friends and well behaved pets!

Solid timbers, a Coonara wood heater and large open fire make for a welcoming and homely retreat in the winter months. Slate floors and spacious living areas also make for a comfortable destination in warmer months.

Arda Cluggen is very close to many attactions:
Close to Limestone Track Winery
5 minutes: to Mt Franklin, Chocolate Mill, Guildford Vineyard & Cellar, Guildford Local Store.
12 minutes to: Hepburn Springs, Lavendula (Lavender farm), Cricket Willow - home of the cricket bat.
15 minutes to Daylesford, Castlemaine and Newstead.

The property:
Take time out to enjoy to enjoy 200 acres of natural surrounds.

For the more energetic guests, take a walk through the adjacent property (that belongs to us), listen to the frogs as you walk past the dams and up to the shack. Take in the view, and then descend to the 100 acres on the far side of the property.

On warm days the more daring may fancy a dip in the dam. If not, why not try your hand at yabbying in one of the 9 dams!

Alternatively relax on the verandahs and see if you can spot the eagles. Kangaroos may visit during the day, but at dusk hundreds hop from the state forest into the far paddocks to graze.

At night, enjoya barbecue, watch the sun set and marvel at the stars on a clear night.

PLEASE NOTE: 2 night bookings are preferred and cost $480 per night. 1 night bookings are considered but will cost $550 per night. In addition there is a HomeAway/stayz service fee.

The house sleeps 10 people in beds. We have 3 x stretcher beds to make up 13 people.

Property manager

Susan Allen

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well behaved pets welcome on request
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Arda Cluggen - Near Daylesford pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Arda Cluggen - Near Daylesford?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arda Cluggen - Near Daylesford?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Arda Cluggen - Near Daylesford located?

This family-friendly Guildford farm stay is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Kennedy Gully Streamside Reserve, Franklinford Streamside Reserve and Jim Crow Creek Streamside Reserve. Franklin I6 Bushland Reserve is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Arda Cluggen - Near Daylesford Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Trevor L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A room with a view.
What solitude and what a view to Mt Tarrengower.There is stacks of space inside. Outside; if the kids want to cut loose and burn off energy after the confines of the suburban backyard, then choose Arda Cluggen.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Antje J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway with the family
The property at Arda Cluggen is fantastic! The house is great, and the property is fun to explore. We would thoroughly recommend this as a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super home for all age groups
House was great. We were are able to spent time together comfortably whilst still having our own space. Host was amazing to deal with. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a private getaway
Stayed with a group of 10 friends. We loved walking around and exploring the property including swimming in one of the dams and finding kangaroos. Very well equipped kitchen made it feel like a home. Great to have the BBQ and decking to enjoy outside under the stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation for big families / friends
Large house with good facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family home
Better than we expected! Lovely house for our group of 12, 4 families, including 4 children Great amenities, lots of space, we loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
What an amzing place to stay. Very private, big fridges and comfortable beds. Plenty of room for 8 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

randall e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway
Perfect accommodation to explore nearby region with family or friends
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamsheed A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A bit untidy, but beautiful location
The house was a bit untidy with cobwebs and dust everywhere. We also found a lot of spiders and other insects inside the house, one spider jumped out of the blanket when we got into it. The house leaked when it rained, and flooded the bathrooms both downstairs and upstairs. A few lights weren't working either. Bed and blankets were dusty and one of the pillows had dirt on it. The games room was nice and cozy, but the games were all missing pieces. Unfortunately for us, there was a hailstorm on our first night and it damaged our car heavily as it was parked in front of the house as there was no covered parking. Acknowledging this is no one's fault.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and comfy
Great place to stay with a large group. Not fancy but really well set up and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely long weekend in a well equipped house
Our family group of six adults and six children (aged 7-15) had a lovely long weekend stay at Arda Cluggen. The photos don’t do it justice! The house had everything we needed. We loved the views and space. We hope to return for another relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful winter escape
Enjoyed our getaway, 5 friends, one bedroom each, home cooked meals and games in front of the beautiful fireplace. Amazing views out the massive windows, a great escape for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pavi A., Canberra, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Arda Cluggen
Our stay at Arda Cluggen was fantastic! Sue was incredibly accommodating and very helpful throughout. The house was clean and tidy, very well set up, and incredibly comfortable. The surrounding land is equally beautiful, lots of area to explore and appreciate. So gorgeous, we were sad to leave! Would highly recommended staying at Arda Cluggen, you wont regret it! Thanks Sue for hosting us! 5/5 stars!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Evan
Fantastic country property, lovely house and really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teena C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful. Tranquil. Great indoor spaces for 5 separate adults.
Ideal for a group of people needing separate areas (eg. bedrooms & bathrooms).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belynda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Arda Cluggan
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was cozy and had everything we needed and there is so much to see and so on the area. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Adele W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A bit expensive for one night
Enjoyed the quiet surroundings Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely farm house living
Great location close to Daylesford on big acreage with Australian wildlife all around. Great facilities for a family get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A group 9 of Orienteers over 60 years.
There was a lack of hanging places for towels and clothing for 7 of our friends who were not lucking enough to have the master bedroom. There was only 2 towels for drying dishes and the one yellow green sponge got ruined when we cleaned the BBQ.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monika L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
This house was a perfect spot for 3 families to get together. Enough room to sleep everyone, plenty of space outside for kids to run around on. The house had such amazing character and felt so homely. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda W., Victoria, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best holiday for a long time!
The photos for this property do not do it justice. It had everything we needed for the family to ensure a wonderful weekend away. Sue was fantastic along the way in booking the property and providing all that we needed. If you want to see some of regional Victoria, then this is the place for you. Close proximity to both Daylesford and Castlemaine with lots of things for the family to do. Would highly recommend to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darcy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and impressive house
Couldn't have been better. Comfortable and beautiful. We were all very happy with our winter stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Varin C., Melbourne Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family
Wonderful two storys country home. Comfortable beds, large kitchen. Nice shower. Surrounded with trees and hillside view. Close to Mt.Franklin and vineyard.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022