Dog-friendly studio close to Daylesford - The Stoney at Hollow Log Estate - Musk Vale

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Sparkling clean bathroom with walk-in shower

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1 bathroomSleeps 215 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Fireplace
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Musk Vale, VIC

Lake Daylesford
‪8 min drive‬
Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre
‪8 min drive‬
Convent Gallery
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Dog-friendly studio close to Daylesford - The Stoney at Hollow Log Estate

Award winning Hollow Log Estate is the perfect escape for you and your dog. The spacious 23 acre property offers a mix of beautifully maintained garden areas, open paddocks and dams.

For you, there’s a tranquil setting and the choice of two superb, self-contained cottages, complete with a generous breakfast hamper, wine and chocolate. In the winter months, you might choose to curl up in front of the fireplace with a glass of wine and a good book. In the warmer months, a BBQ on the verandah perhaps? The choice is yours.

For your four-legged friends, there’s a secure 1/2 acre dog play area and walking tracks that lead right from your doorstep into the bordering Wombat State Forest. Hollow Log Estate is truly dog-friendly. Dogs are welcome across the property and inside the cottages. We appreciate that your dog is part of the family.

With Daylesford and Hepburn Springs only five minutes away, there’s a great variety of restaurants on offer, from fine dining to more casual cafes and hearty pub meals. You might pamper yourself with a spa or massage, browse the local markets or stroll around Lake Daylesford.

The Stoney is a charming, studio-style cottage made of Castlemaine stone and slate. It sleeps up to two and is perfect for a romantic getaway, or an escape for people wanting to relax with their pets. Being a studio, the space is only suitable for one dog or two small dogs.

The Stoney offers:
- Queen bed with quality linen and electric blanket
- Bathroom with walk-in shower (towels provided)
- Reverse cycle heating/air-conditioning
- Ned Kelly wood fire
- Flat screen television, radio/CD player with iPod dock
- A selection of DVDs, games and books
- Fridge, convection microwave and hotplates
- Plunger coffee and assorted teas
- BBQ and outdoor setting

Property manager

Alison Peipers

Premier Host

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Breakfast included

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Musk Vale

Located in Musk Vale, this cottage 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 looking for area attractions can visit Portal 108 and Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.

Musk Vale, VIC

What's nearby

Lake Daylesford - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
Convent Gallery - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
Mill Markets - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

Daylesford Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪Daylesford Brewing Co. - ‬8 min drive
‪Harvest Cafe - ‬9 min drive
‪Pizzeria La Luna - ‬9 min drive
‪Cliffy's Emporium - ‬9 min drive
‪Swiss Mountain Hotel - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly studio close to Daylesford - The Stoney at Hollow Log Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly studio close to Daylesford - The Stoney at Hollow Log Estate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly studio close to Daylesford - The Stoney at Hollow Log Estate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly studio close to Daylesford - The Stoney at Hollow Log Estate located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Daylesford, Daylesford & District Museum and Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre. Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens and Convent Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn W.

21 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely accommodation

We had a lovely time at the stoney cottage, very beautiful property and awesome dog play area

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

15 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little get away for us and our dog!

Fantastic place to stay for a get away with you and your furry friend. Our dog loved it, he would sit at the door waiting to go back outside to the dog play area! The property was very clean and accommodating, it was great to just relax and regenerate. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

12 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place to stay.

Had our 2 dogs and they loved the entire time. Cottage was warm and welcoming. Beautiful place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mark W.

18 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy

Beautiful little studio cottage with a lovely outlook. We had a lovely stay with our 2 dogs and were made to feel very welcome but also felt we were on our own.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bettina C.

7 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome pet holiday

This was our first holiday with our dog Archie. The Stoney cottage was charming; hosts friendly and helpful. We all had a lovely relaxing stay. We'd love to go back :)

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

10 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect mini holiday with pets

Amazingly property located a short drive from daysleford. We wanted a relaxing, quiet and beautiful place to stay with our dogs, hollow log estate delivered. Definitely would recommend to others. Thank you for making our short stay so comfortable and enjoyable. Beautiful property and we appreciated the breaky hamper :)

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenden B.

22 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil

The Stoney was a cosy stone cottage, wamed by a pot belly type log fire. It was well presented and very clean. We loved the sourdough breakfast hamper and bottle of wine on arrival. Our dog had the best time and enjoyed all the space on the property. Would recommend to anyone for a tranquil and relaxing getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaylan M.

13 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short weekend away

We were in desperate need of some time away and our stay with Ali was 10/10. The grounds were stunning at the cottage was perfect and cosy. Super pet friendly which was awesome as well. Could not recommend this stay enough! Thanks for such a ripper weekend Ali xxx

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

STEVE G., Victoria, Australia

28 April 2022

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Great stay

A beautiful property. The accommodation was clean and the open fire only needed a match to gain the fires warmth. Very quiet, close to town and various other sights. It's a B&B worth staying at.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jess T.

6 July 2020

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Perfect as always!

Second stay in the Stoney did not disappoint! Everything was perfect for our two nights, the breakfast provisions, the wood fire, the bed linens, all lovely and cosy. So much so, we only ventured out a couple of times the whole weekend!

10/10 Excellent

Anika D.

11 June 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our little farm stay

We had such a fantastic stay at Alison's property. Our dog, Lachlan, was in absolute heaven running around the large dog friendly property. We sat near the fire at night, played chess, cooked breakfast with Alison's beautiful breakfast box, and we were very close to town. Highly recommend - we will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Riloshnee S.

20 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pet friendly, well appointed clean & cosy studio, close to local attractions

Thank you for a lovely stay on your beautiful property. We had a wonderful time with our two dogs. The enjoyed running free on the property and were mesmerised by the sheep and ducks! They loved the treats you left for them. The breakfast hamper was generous. The raspberry jam was very tasty! Great place, we will definitely come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

David E.

2 January 2020

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Pretty cottage with a view

We have been three times and plan to come again. Perfect for us and our dog. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

27 December 2019

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Christmas Laughs

My wife and I just wanted a quiet Christmas as our family have left home, we thought this cabin sounded perfect for us and our 2 dogs and all went well till we were woken on Christmas morning by loud laughter it turns out Kookaburras do not respect Christmas day, they also serenaded us of an evening and following mornings. Christmas in Australia.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 November 2019

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November getaway

Great location for a getaway on a well cared for property. Our dog enjoyed the open space to run around. Would be more than happy to stay here again

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

MITZI E.

12 October 2019

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Lovely place!

Very cosy and the views were astonishing. Our four-legged son Juanito and four-legged daughter Lupita had the time of their lives in the doggy areas ☺

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roberta E.

3 October 2019

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Absolute heaven !

This property was beautifully presented and appointed. We were so impressed with how each element was carefully and thoughtfully considered. Our puppy Charlie loved it too. The vast open spaces to run abut and great walks in the area. Returning back to the Stoney we could all warm up to the pot belly, simply soak up the views and enjoy ambiance. We couldn't recommend this property more...thankyou very much Ali !

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

5 September 2019

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Everything we could have hoped for

Stoney at Hollow Log was absolutely perfect and is a delight for both dogs and humans. It was fantastic not to have to worry about my dog Frankie running away as the property was fenced and she had a lot of space to run. The dog bath was also a nice touch! We would definitely love to stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

2 June 2019

Little winter getaway

Absolutely gorgeous cottage. Wildlife surrounded the property. Peaceful with everything you need for a second to none country escape. Beautiful experience for us and our dog. Quality rite down to the beautiful soap loved it. Thank you

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Violetta K.

1 June 2019

A hidden, relaxing gem

This place was simply stunning! We stayed in the Stoney cottage with our pet lab and we all loved it. The cottage is so small, but so beautiful inside, and the gardens outside simply stunning. The fenced play area for dogs was great, and we were able to leave her inside, when we had to go out. We'll definitely be returning here!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

24 May 2019

Tranquil and gorgeous

Lovely cosy cottage. Clean as a pin and oozing with character and charm. Awesome hosts too :)

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kylie M.

11 May 2019

Cosy getaway

This was the first time we have taken our dog with us on holidays so we were delighted when we arrived at The Stony Cottage. A lovely quiet location with plenty of room for our dog to roam in the fenced exercise yards.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jayden M.

6 May 2019

Perfect for pets!

Could not have asked for more from The Stoney cottage. It's warm, cosy and well equipped. The yard is perfect for dogs, with a huge off leash area. The host Ali was lovely, and the homemade jams and relishes available were a fantastic touch. Can't wait to go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula V.

13 March 2019

Perfect perfect perfect!!

Beautiful stone cottage in a fantastic and quiet location. Ali and Lisa were so lovely and helpful. The breakfast was fresh and delicious, and we cannot wait to return! Our dogs loved the property just as much as we did, especially the fenced exercise yard! :) Thank you so much

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trish N.

19 February 2019

Excellent retreat for adults and their pets :)

The cottage is gorgeous and in a lovely location. Very small, but met all our requirements more than adequately. Our lab thought it was amazing and I'm sure would have happily stayed forever. The doggy area is well fenced, so we could truly sit and relax while he just ran and explored. Alison was lovely - very welcoming and helpful. Will definitely be back:)

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Alison Peipers

Tree-changers Ali and Lisa took over Hollow Log Estate in 2013, having stayed as guests in the past. They and their spoodle Tully, look forward to welcoming you to their special property.