Family-friendly holiday rentals in Ararat

We had a very comfortable and warm weekend at this property! The cockatoos that greeted us in the morning were a lovely surprise.

100% recommend this place!

Lady Marmalade has quickly become a favourite for our annual girls trip. It’s cozy, close to the shops and a beautiful house. We look forward to our visit every year. James is a great host and very friendly and responsive.

We had a lovely stay. Check in was easy. It’s a cosy, clean and comfortable space. We loved all the wonderful art around the property. We also enjoyed the jacuzzi on the deck. It was a short walk into town and just around the corner from the Mill market. We could hear our neighbours easily but they weren’t there for the whole weekend.

Very nice little house. With all that we needed. Michelle is super kind and responsive.

Absolutely loved my time (4 nights) at Cardigan st. Comfy couches, glorious shower, wonderful location and everything you need. Really appreciated the flexibility Traci gave me around bed choice (based on my bad back.)

Spent 2 nights La Boheme. We really enjoyed our stay here. The place is in the middle of nature with plenty of wildlife. The highlight was definitely the regular kangaroos bouncy past the house. The location is perfect with plenty to do and plenty to see.

At short notice, Chris put us up for a night, had lit the fire and cooked us a delicious 2 course dinner. then in the morning, as I was on disabled scooter, Chris brought over freshly cooked breakfast. He couldn't have done enough for us.

Absolutely gorgeous cottage in a beautiful town with kind hosts. Everything was spot on for our winter escape. It was so lovely to arrive to the fire on and everything so spotlessly clean. We had plenty of fire wood to keep us toasty all weekend! It was extremely comfortable in every way. Has everything you could need. We can’t wait to come back again some time.

What a lovely place to stay! Located in the beautiful Halls Gap, close to the township and local amenities. Magnificent outdoor area which we were itching to sit on and enjoy the tranquility but Mother Nature had other ideas. None the less we had an enjoyable stay. Accomodation was neat and tidy and provided for all our needs.

Great semi isolated location with small interesting town with all requirements within 4 kms. The place is beautifully peaceful and restful. Ideal for us.

We had a wonderful time at this quaint, peaceful, well appointed cottage. We loved how the rooms were styled and the relaxed, comfortable feel of the cottage, best of all the fire was ready to be lit. We look forward to coming back again. Thanks Madeline.

10/10. From the start, Jo’s communication was extremely pro-active and informative. The space has a beautiful outlook from either of the private outdoor seating areas. Sit out and watch the sun come up, or sleep late with the blockout blinds pulled down. The fireplace made for cosy evenings and the provisions supplied were a thoughtful touch. The place was sparkling clean and the bed super comfy. Jo has created a lovely space to unwind and feel at home. Will definitely book again!

I loved my stay at this beautiful studio. It felt relaxing and calm. The views were beautiful as were the gardens that Nicola has created on the property. I highly recommend a stay here.

This was our third stay at Bet Bet Creek Homestead, we love it. Warm and cozy, well stocked kitchen, comfy bed, great yard for dog to explore and plenty of privacy, peace and quiet.

A beautiful spot in a peaceful pocket of forest. Next to main road between Trentham and Daylesford. Warm and cozy cottage. Plenty of fire supplies. Warm cozy bed. Electric blanket and wall heater. Walk in storage room in the bedroom is great for longer stays. A peaceful outlook through ceiling to floor glass plus roll down blinds. Wifi included but note no access to movies, Netflix and no dvd player. Every thing else is just perfect for short term stays. Beautiful space!

Jennifer and David’s house is a fabulous place to stay in Daylesford! The house itself is modern, clean, spacious, has excellent amenity, and special bonus features including pool, spa and sauna! Communication was easy, always prompt and informative. Will be back. Highly recommend!

Extremely comfortable apartment in a great location, just a short stroll to town and all the shops/pubs/cafes. We stayed during the Kings Birthday weekend which was cold and wet and absolutely loved the fire and how cosy it was! Would definitely recommend and will be back!

I loved Renee and Izy’s place. Perfect location (short walk onto the Main Street, and up to the Convent). The heating was great, the bed was comfy. Thanks so much.

We had a fantastic stay at Corvah House in Castlemaine with our extended family, including young children. The house was beautiful, spacious, and well-equipped, making it the perfect spot for a relaxing weekend. The highlight was definitely the pool—an absolute lifesaver on a hot weekend! With ample grass area outside too, the the kids loved it which meant we could relax too. Donna was an excellent host—her communication was fantastic, making everything smooth and stress-free. We’d highly recommend Corvah House to anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Castlemaine.