Shepherds Flat Travel Guide

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The cafe at Lavandula Swiss-Italian Lavender Farm near Hepburn Springs, Victoria takes the humble 'Ploughman's Lunch' to the next level.  Plenty of other delicious choices on the menu too.  All appear to be home-made.
Lavendula Swiss-Italian Lavender farm presents the visitor with a particularly mellow day out.  Head for Daylesford, Victoria and then meander through Hepburn Springs to find it.  Highlights include -
 - a farmhouse created by Swiss-Itailian migrants in 1851;
- a gourmet cafe using produce from the farm's market garden;
- gentle walks and farm animals (no wellies required)
- fields of sweet smelling lavender

One visit had us hooked.  We shall return the next time we have overseas visitors to stay.

http://www.lavandula.com.au/

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Castlemaine Colonial Motel and Apartments

Castlemaine Colonial Motel and Apartments

3 out of 5
252 Barker St Castlemaine VIC
The price is AU$156 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$156
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Castlemaine. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Victorian Goldfields Railway - Castlemain Station ...
7.8/10 Good! (226 reviews)
If you'd like to live the faulty towers experience, then this may be the place for you. Issues from the get-go when trying to check in, wrong phone numbers/no one on site, incorrect room/s, getting the run-around, and other guests being assigned the same room.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Castlemaine Colonial Motel and Apartments
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway Creswick VIC
The price is AU$165 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$165
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Creswick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Clean and spacious rooms, staff was amazing throughout my visit.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

RACV Goldfields Resort
Hepburn at Hepburn

Hepburn at Hepburn

5 out of 5
2 - 8 Range Road Hepburn Springs VIC
The price is AU$301 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$301
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hepburn Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa and Hepburn ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (340 reviews)
The serenity. Adults only. Room was delicious & clean. Very romantic. Staff were excellent. Bed was extremely comfortable Great big spa. Separate rain shower. Private views. Outside private balcony. Extra special treats.,

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Hepburn at Hepburn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa Villas

Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa Villas

4 out of 5
3 Forest Avenue Hepburn Springs VIC
Stay at this spa holiday home in Hepburn Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa and Hepburn ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (102 reviews)
Very well setup

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa Villas
The Cottages at Hepburn Springs

The Cottages at Hepburn Springs

4 out of 5
5-7 Forest Ave, Hepburn Springs Hepburn Springs VIC
Stay at this cottage in Hepburn Springs. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve and Hepburn ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (103 reviews)
This is the most terrible place to stay. No deep clean undertaken in ann extremely long time. Only surface clean. Cottage smelt of old fat and cooking. The bbq was unusable it was that disgusting. There was cat pee still smelling near the bed. The only good thing was the linen was clean. The owner ...

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Cottages at Hepburn Springs
Cosy cottage on rural property 10 minutes from Kyneton's restaurants.

Cosy cottage on rural property 10 minutes from Kyneton's restaurants.

Drummond VIC
Stay at this holiday home in Drummond. Enjoy a garden, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Drummond I91 Bushland Reserve and Kangaroo Creek ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (151 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay at this cosy cottage set on a beautiful rural property just 10 minutes from Kyneton.The room was spotless and very comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed. The setting is peaceful and surrounded by nature, with easy access to lakes, little country towns and to ...

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Cosy cottage on rural property 10 minutes from Kyneton's restaurants.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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It was advertised as bed & breakfast. I don’t think coffe & shortbread biscuit really counts as breakfast. But we really enjoyed our stay . I was glad l had read the online reviews and didn’t take my husbands sports car or arrive late at night .

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