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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.
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/
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway Creswick VIC
The price is AU$171 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
AU$171
4 Feb - 5 Feb
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
Always clean and staff are friendly

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

RACV Goldfields Resort
Castlemaine Colonial Motel and Apartments

Castlemaine Colonial Motel and Apartments

3 out of 5
252 Barker St Castlemaine VIC
The price is AU$175 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$175
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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! (218 reviews)
Very good place for our short stay.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Castlemaine Colonial Motel and Apartments
Hepburn at Hepburn

Hepburn at Hepburn

5 out of 5
2 - 8 Range Road Hepburn Springs VIC
The price is AU$286 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
AU$286
11 Feb - 12 Feb
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! (337 reviews)
Everything was excellent staff room cleanliness etc thanks

Reviewed on 24 Jan 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (101 reviews)
Mikato, Erin, Chloe were wonderful. Mikato truly deserves an award for stand out kindness, and customer professionalism. Well done to hotel management for such brilliant hires.

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (102 reviews)
Steps need repairs, bathroom could be updated, but it was clean and comfortable and we would stay there again

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

The Cottages at Hepburn Springs
Sparkling Cabin Springs

Sparkling Cabin Springs

Creswick VIC
Stay at this golf cabin in Creswick. Enjoy a garden, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Calembeen Park and Creswick Museum are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (245 reviews)
Fantastic host, wonderful location, perfect getaway to relax and unwind. Beautiful swimming lake to cool down.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Sparkling Cabin Springs
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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