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Zelman Cottage - Love, Art & Music in Hepburn Springs

Zelman Cottage - Love, Art & Music in Hepburn Springs

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Overview of Zelman Cottage - Love, Art & Music in Hepburn Springs

4.7 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Check out the area

HEPBURN SPRINGS, VIC
  • Popular LocationHepburn Bathhouse & Spa8 min walk
  • Popular LocationHepburn Mineral Springs Reserve9 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Daylesford5 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)84 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 3

Toilet

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Zelman Cottage - Love, Art & Music in Hepburn Springs

Victor Zelman's father, Alberto, a prominent musician from Austria moved to Australia in the early 1870's and established himself as a pivotal figure in the Australian classical music scene. After marrying his wife Harriet, also a musician, and having four boys, they became much-loved figures in the growing classical music scene. One son, Alberto (Junior) went on to found The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, whilst another, Victor, also an accomplished musician, went on to establish a stellar career as a landscape artist, with a number of small paintings and etchings located in public galleries the likes of, National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of Victoria, and The Art Gallery of NSW

A prominent Melbourne figure, Victor first became interested in the Hepburn Springs area when he married into the Borsa family who had property throughout the district. His new wife Clara and Victor built a holiday cottage and painting studio around 1910 and enjoyed holidays spent with the Italian residents of the area. They moved there permanently in the 1940s when Victor painted a frieze in the lounge room of his home, a beautiful landscape piece still there today.

Zelman Cottage is now again a holiday cottage. A sensitive refurbishment has been undertaken to keep the frieze intact and present the cottage in a neutral and calming palette. Not much has changed except the addition of modern luxurious bathrooms and beautiful furniture and linen.

Three bedrooms sleep six, with lovely entertaining areas to the back looking out onto the beautiful gardens that the Zelman's tended to and loved spending their time in. A north-facing deck is there for entertaining in the summer and a cosy wood heater is situated in the lounge where you can sit with a glass of red wine and study the work of the hand-painted frieze and imagine days gone by.

This is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in a place of historical significance and stay in a cottage where so much art, music, love and big conversations took place under the ownership of, Victor Alexander Zelman, Australian Artist, 1877 -1958.

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Amenities

Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 smoke detector

About the area

Hepburn Springs

This holiday home is located in Hepburn Springs. Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa and Hepburn Springs Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hepburn Regional Park and Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve. Portal 108 and Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Portal 108 - 3 min walk
  • Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa - 8 min walk
  • Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve - 9 min walk
  • Convent Gallery - 4 min drive
  • Lake Daylesford - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Daylesford Station - 8 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • Harvest Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Cliffy's Emporium - 4 min drive
  • Frangos & Frangos - 4 min drive
  • Lake House - 4 min drive
  • Winespeake Cellar + Deli - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Zelman Cottage - Love, Art & Music in Hepburn Springs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Zelman Cottage - Love, Art & Music in Hepburn Springs?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Zelman Cottage - Love, Art & Music in Hepburn Springs?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Zelman Cottage - Love, Art & Music in Hepburn Springs located?

Situated in Hepburn Springs, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Portal 108, Hepburn Regional Park and Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa. Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve and Hepburn Springs Golf Course are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

4.7

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4.7/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.7/5

Location

4.7/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/5 Good

Grace Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy place
What a lovely place for staying overnight while visiting Daylesford and Ballarat. The beds are comfortable, the electrical blankets are helpful, the sunroom at backyard is bonus. Like the fire place the most, sitting next to that and chat with friends. What a wonderful experience. Just a little suggestion about the house number marked near the letter box, hopefully it could be more visible and clear.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

5/5 Excellent

Sue H., UPWEY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week at Zelman
From the minute we entered this lovely cottage, we were taken by the warmth of the decor and quaint design. The front lounge is comfortable and homely with gorgeous heritage windows, fireplace, comfy couches and an upright piano, keeping in with the music themed history of Zelman Cottage. The large country styled kitchen and dining area easily accommodated 4 adults for meal times and board game activities with lovely outside views of the garden. The front master bedroom was huge and most suitable for my 83 year old mother, with a lovely modern ensuite. Upstairs was cosy and well appointed for 3 adults with a lovely modern bathroom. The electric blankets were a welcome addition and a must for winter time in Hepburn! The ducted heating made living here very comfortable for the week and check in was easy with excellent communication before arriving. The front garden steps up from the driveway were challenging for an aged person with mobility issues, but we solved this by them accessing the house, via the front garden path from the nature strip which was all one level.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

5/5 Excellent

Chloe G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

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