Self-Contained Cottage Accommodation at Porcupine Ridge Estate, Daylesford for Holiday and Weekend Getaways in the Heart of the Macedon Ranges.
Self-Contained, family and pet-friendly, cottage accommodation in the Daylesford-Hepburn Springs region near the Wombat Forest and the heart of the Macedon Ranges, Central Victoria.
The Daylesford-Hepburn Springs region in the Macedon Ranges is the perfect weekend getaway.
Close to Melbourne yet a world away offering fine dining, cafes and galleries, historic rambling gardens and period streetscapes, beautiful lakes and waterfalls …Daylesford is in the heart of the famed mineral springs and spas region of Central Victoria.
Indulge in a weekend retreat at Porcupine Ridge Estate, a historic property on five acres of gorgeous gardens. We have self-contained cottage and barn accommodation for families.
Our cottages for two or the barn for four on the edge of the Wombat State Forest will serve as the perfect base to explore the Daylesford-Hepburn region and Macedon Ranges wineries, trails, antique shops, galleries and fine dining. Explore the Wombat Forest trails, sample local wines or browse local antiquities. Whether for a romantic weekend retreat or family getaway, we can help you plan your Daylesford weekend getaway.
1160 Porcupine Ridge Rd Daylesford, VIC, 3460 Australia
porcupineridge.kullen@gmail.com • 0419363854
Local Wining and Dining
Relax, unwind and indulge in all that Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges has to offer. Indulge in wonderful seasonal fare and great wine, served in congenial gastropubs, rustic trattorias, vineyard eateries and funky cafés. Follow your appetite to the region that takes indulgence to another level, with wonderful seasonal fare, great wines and a pristine country backdrop. Here we'll attempt to keep you up to date with foodie events and great wineries to visit. There is so much to try in the … Read more...
Our Gardens
Drive out north of Daylesford 11.6 kilometres along Porcupine Ridge road and you will find the garden of Porcupine Ridge Estate at Porcupine Ridge. Along the signposted road, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of Victoria's Central Highlands and then you will enter this interesting garden through a large dry-stone wall and copse of young oak and plane trees. Five acres of formal garden surround a large bluestone homestead built 130 years ago. From the garden are spectacular mountain views over a 360 degree horizon and the surrounding Upper Loddon State Forest is a Flora Reserve of significant interest. During early spring, an abundance of wildflowers can be seen here and the forest flora is, apart from the garden, worth seeing. Gardens with Views Being set on the northern slopes of the Great Dividing Range, the garden has the advantage of high elevation. Rich volcanic soil combined from a reliable rainfall and good drainage makes an ideal environment for … [Read More...]
