A short journey along a quiet winding road leads you to your Hepburn Springs Retreat, upon your arrival it will instantly become apparent why return guest refer to it as Hepburn’s Hidden Gem. With its modern rustic décor, solid timber floors throughout, large open fire place, romancing fleur de lis, walls of sage and earthy tones it creates a sense of calmness which is complemented with a fusion of 19th century French and Australian antiques and vintage objects invites to a harvest; share food and laughter and uncork a bounty for those you love. Open the French doors and you will find yourself on larger wrap around deck where your backdrop is the Wombat State Forest, descend the stairs and explore your private 1.6 acres of established gardens with their European influence that connects with the Swiss Italian heritage of the area. Immerse yourself in your environment by ambling around the garden that is filled with grape vines, fruit orchard, tumbling roses, cottage garden and your own private olive grove you will quickly understand why its Hepburn's Hidden Gem. Sit quietly in the garden and enjoy the sounds of Kookaburras laughing in the treetops, watch the Honey-eater birds go about their business, and wait for the Kangaroos to arrive for there evening feed. This modern rustic family house is a short 3-minute drive from Daylesford or Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa. It provides accommodation for up to 6 people in 3 bedrooms that offers a unique experience throughout the seasons, from the Autumn colours of the onset of Winter, the open fire for the depths of Winter, Spring with its abundance of flowers new foliage and mothers attending their offspring and Summer with its balmy nights spent on the large deck. Kookaburra Ridge……. more to experience House Facilities Bathrooms Hair Dryer, Separate Shower, Toilet, Vanity Upstairs bathroom as a large two person Spa Bedrooms Bedside Lamps, Electric Blankets, Linen & Towels Provided Upstairs bedroom has a wall mounted TV Entertainment CD Player, DVD Player, TV - Flat Screen Heating/Cooling Air Conditioning- Split System (heating & cooling), Fireplace - Open Wood Fire, Heating - Electric Panel Heaters Kitchen Nespresso Coffee Machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Cooktop Refrigerator, Crockery, Cookware, Cutlery & Glassware, Electric Kettle, Toaster Laundry Clothes Dryer, Washing Machine, Iron & Ironing Board Outdoors BBQ - Gas, Decking, Outdoor Setting Location 1.5 Km from Hepburn Springs Spa, coffee shops and restaurants and 2 Km from the township of Daylesford and lake Daylesford