Tist's Cottage

This beautiful historic stone cottage and land farmed by the Swiss Italian Gervasoni family circa 1870’s is situated in the ancient landscape of Dja Dja Wurrung country. You will enjoy peace, quiet and privacy in this extraordinary natural environment and respectfully restored & elegant space. The cottage is a beautiful place to relax & retreat, read, cook & eat. It's situated on 100 acres on the edge of the Wombat State Forest. Only 20 min from Daylesford and 25 min to Castlemaine. The space The stone cottage has been reovated to offer two bedrooms with antique furnishings and modern comfort, a modern bathroom and kitchen. You are welcome to use the wood fire AGA or simply use the induction cooktop or barbeque outside in the stone entertaining area where you will enjoy al fresco dining on warm summer nights. Pantry provisions include milk, olive oil, vinegars, s&p, butter, coffee & tea plus a loaf of bread from local bakers. A seperate sun room set off the dining room is the perfect place to lounge with a good book or relax after another memorable dinner. Cool in Summer with the stone construction and in winter there’s a marvelous central wood fireplace at the heart of the home. Whether you are seeking relaxation or adventure, this remarkable property invites you to experience the best of Central Victoria’s rich history and extraordinary natural beauty. Guest access This property is completly self contained and off grid. You will have the whole place to yourself for long walks, bike rides or swimming in the dam. Other options could include horse agistment for your stay or massage and yoga sessions which can be organised with your host ahead of time. We will contact you after booking with check-in and key-collection details. Check-out is at 11am on your day of departure. Other things to note A friendly note on off grid living: This property embraces the ethical principles of leaving a light footprint on the environment while simultaneously achieving comfort and the convenience of internet access. Heating & Cooling: We invite you to experience the comfort & charm of the central wood fireplace, which is the very heart of this home. There are electric blankets on both beds as well as down doonas to ensure your comfort throughout the night. Cooling isn’t required in the summer because of the stone construction and airflow throughout the home. We invite you to embrace the charming and romantic ambiance provided by our wood fireplace. Ample wood, kindling and firelighters are supplied. Water: All of the water on this property is collected in rainwater tanks. Water is a precious resource in the country so we respectfully request you shower once a day and limit the duration. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we share the goals of sustainability. Seasonal Outdoor Fires: You are welcome to have an outdoor fire in the fire pit by the alfresco eating area out of fire season. but we cannot guarantee there will be wood prepared for this fire. There is plenty of wood that you can gather from around the property. Please do not use the wood from the cottage or AGA as it is cut specifically for that use.