What our guests say

  • Comfortable stay in great location with fantastic facilities

    Breakfast exceeded our expectations - i was thinking it would be cereal and white toast. But were surprised to have locally made crumpets and jam, with fresh eggs and bacon which we all enjoyed! Having a washing machine is always a bonus when travelling. Lots of clean linen, eg towels and robes which was lovely. My sister ended up staying one night as well as there are 3 bedrooms which made the last minute choice easy. We notified Di in the morning and she adjusted the rate easily. Nice to have that choice when you need it and there was enough food for us all to enjoy a cooked breakfast.

    There wasn't anything i didn't like about the property - it was clean and tidy and the host Di was easily reachable when we needed her and resolved our issue very quickly so we were very happy with our stay. The bed was slightly too hard for our liking - but understand that a lot of people like hard mattresses etc so not really an issue. Maria Booking.com March 2024

  • It was an incredible place to stay"

    A perfect location and even better hospitality and care from the owners!!! Was a home away from home! Sarah Booking.com Jan 2024

  • Very relaxing and enjoyable.

    It was very clean and the beds were comfortable & was well located. The breakfast provisions were very good. Richard Booking.com Oct 2023

  • Neat and clean quaint cottage very close to all the shops and restaurants in Piper Street, Kyneton

    We were very happy to have a range of breakfast foods and condiments (including gluten free by special request) available for us to use in the cottage and included in the tariff. The cottage was well located on a pretty street (a very short walk to all the lovely cafes, restaurants and shops in Piper Street), very clean, quick and easy to heat with both a gas fire and ducted heating, and well prepared with items and quality amenities for up to six guests. Very reasonably priced and perfect for our group of 3 friends wanting a bedroom each for a girly weekend away. Mary Booking.com July 2023

  • "Immaculately presented with all that we needed (and more) for our 3 night stay."

    In a perfect location to access the town's many cafes and restaurants. Highly recommend! Robyn Google June 2023

  • "A cosy winter escape"

    “The house is charming and so well fitted out with everything we requested . We didn’t have to take any food at all and the beds were so comfy and warm we didn’t want to leave.it was a lovelyexperience and one my friends and I will do again . Thank you Diane for a lovely experience.” Kerry Trip Advisor May 2023

  • Excellent location, walking distance to everything. Warm and comfortable. Excellent place to stay!

    “Isabella is a fantastic place to stay. The hosts have thought of everything and it is really like a home away from home. Lovely breakfast items provided and amazingly well stocked kitchen. All the homely comforts you could want and need. We would definitely love to stay again. Highly recommend.” Alex 10/10 Booking.com April 2023

  • Owners have thought of everything for a relaxing, comfortable and cosy stay. Great value for money!

    “Isabella at Kyneton home very central location with walking distance to shops, cafes, hotels and gardens. Comfortable, warm and cosy home with full breakfast provisions supplied. Teas, coffees and bikkies also!” Sue 10/10 Booking.com April 2023

  • Excellent location. Walk to everything.

    “Just the sweetest little house with everything you would need to have a most enjoyable relaxing time away. Well stocked cupboards and refrigerator with everything you need for breakfast. Extra pillows, blankets and towels if required. Will be staying again very soon.”Sandra Feb 2023 Trip Advisor

  • "Would love to do it again! Isabella warmed our hearts."

    I loved the personalized attention to our requirements for breakfast, and the follow up emails that made me feel welcome and attended to. The history of the house is a bonus and makes you feel like you're getting a private tour of another time. The house is beautifully presented and is a little gem of a previous era - like the outside dunny - with modern conveniences - enough not to spoil the ambiance. Very convenient location with additional parking. Miki February 2023 Booking.com

  • Fabulous location, decoration and comfort. We will be back for sure.

    The breakfast ingredients provided were outstanding. You rarely find breakfast being supplied in rentals of this nature so it was a very nice surprise. Jennifer January 2023 Booking.com

  • "Feel relaxed by country calm in lovely home"

    “Historical, clean, inviting” Rob and Diane November 2022 Booking .com

  • "Arrival instructions were great, communication with lovely owners, the cottage was stocked with the all essentials (food)"

    “Such a lovely little cottage, so beautifully furnished, spotlessly clean and homely. The location was perfect we didn’t want not to leave. Everything was perfect for us.” Sally November 2022 Booking.com

  • "Absolutely fantastic place to stay in Kyneton."

    “ Close to everything and wonderfully set up. Di is so thoughtful. Things like the very lavish breakfast supplies she leaves robes in the bathroom extra pillows and extra blankets are really thoughtful”. Amy August 2022 Booking.com

  • "This was a wonderful and beautifully presented house/home. "

    “The gardens were fantastic! Every detail was considered. We will definitely stay here again and also recommend to all our friends. Our grandmother, her 8 brothers and her parents lived here in Kyneton in the late 1800's “ Stephen July 2022 Booking.com

  • "Everything we could ask for and more!"

    “My sisters and I had a wonderful stay at Isabella. All our needs were taken care of and there were lots of lovely extras like the homemade jams and delicious breakfast provisions. The property manager was a delight to deal with and nothing was too much trouble. The cottage itself is perfectly situated in the heart of Kyneton. Highly recommended!” VRBO/STAYZ 5/5 Kim June 2022

  • "Just Fantastic"

    “We stayed at Isabella for 2 nights and it was a lot more than we expected. The house was very clean, comfortable and welcoming and it was nicely renovated without losing its original charm. There was an antipasto assortment and a delicious loaf of bread waiting for us on arrival too. All the instructions were easy to follow, including lighting the gas fire and even making pancakes! We really felt the high level of service received wasn’t reflected in the price and I can not recommend Isabella highly enough. We would gladly stay again. Thank you”. 5/5 224etr. Trip Advisor May 2022

  • "Beautiful property with great added touches"

    “Great communication (even calling to ask what we wanted for breakfast), easy check-in, clean and well presented property that was very comfortable and right within walking distance of everything. We really appreciated the extra touches and attention to detail, including things like teapot with tea cosy, focus on minimising waste (including food scrap bin), towel stands in each bedroom (to avoid towel mix ups with multiple guests), toiletries provided, Bluetooth music speaker, helpful labels on where to find (and how to use) things. We also really enjoyed the cosy living room with easy to use gas log fire. Would highly recommend this property to all!”

    5/5 Michelle W. VRBO/STAYZ May 2022

  • “Perfect accommodation and convenient location”

    “We stayed at Isabella at Kyneton in Autumm. We appreciated the glorious shades of leaves and it was ideal walking weather. The garden is well maintained. BBQ and umbrella as well as outdoor furniture are available. Breakfast provisions are generous and all dietary requirements are catered for. The beds are very comfortable with good quality linen and warm doonas. A gas log fire was already alight when we arrived, and fresh flowers and chocolates were pleasant additions. Towels are thick, soft and fluffy. Chemical free toiletries and detergents are also provided. A coffee machine and delicious locally sourced ground coffee, as well as various teas, jams, bread, bacon, eggs, milk and cooking essentials meant we were able to eat breakfast before setting off to explore the area. We visited Animus Gin Distillery and can recommend the service as well as the gin! We enjoyed the bakery called Grist as well. Take a stroll down Piper Street and explore the eclectic shops or walk along the Campaspe River. Isabella is furnished tastefully and in keeping with the period of the house. We thoroughly recommend this gorgeous house. Dianne was prompt to respond to emails and text messages. She even contacted us on the first day to check that all was to our satisfaction”. Water Snake Robbie Trip Advisor April 2022

  • “Very comfortable and the type of place I would be very happy to return to or recommend to others”

    .”Welcome re little things which were in the house made it very hospitable. Location was excellent. Charming house.”:Jahna Booking.com April 2022

  • "It Has Everything"

    “This house has everything you need from kitchen utensils to great DVD's. The house is spotless, beds are comfortable , back garden lovely and sunny with an umbrella and a generous breakfast provided. The location is perfect for walking around Kyneton. I would definitely stay there again” L9679AEdavide Trip Advisor March 2021

  • "Exceptional in all aspects"

    “This place has been set up as the perfect house for holiday rental. Attention to detail in all aspects of it..Jamie Feb 2022 Booking.com

  • "Very comfortable, attractively furnished." .

    “Di goes to great effort to ensure all needs are catered for. Close to shops, ample parking” Helen, Feb 2022 Google Review

  • "Very comfortable, lovely clean property."

    “I would say well loved…a beautiful old home.” Helen Feb 2022 Booking.com

  • "Everything about Isabella is amazing"

    “The owner Diane was a pleasure to deal with and nothing was too hard. Her home is spotless and everything you could possibly need has been thought off, down to bandaids, antiseptic cream and bath robes. The breakfast items provided are wonderful along with the fresh fruit. The beds are comfortable and location is superb. I would would recommend this place to anyone intending to go to Kyneton. Everything was wonderful” Josephine Feb 2022 Booking.com

  • "Perfect Stay"

    “Visited Kyneton with my husband for a wedding. Isabella is located in a great location very close to the center of town, yet very quiet and private. We found our stay to be very relaxing and comfortable. It was very hot during our week in Kyneton, but the house stayed cool, we only needed to use the air con occasionally. We were thankful for the generous food platter, fresh fruit, bread, milk, bacon & eggs etc… It felt like home away from home. Thanks Dianne” .Anne W. Feb 2022 Trip Advisor

  • "Excellent The host was outstanding"

    “The accommodation was excellent. The communication with the owner was thorough and welcoming. There was attention to small details like leaving 2 chocolate bowls at both ends of the couch, asking our specific requirements for breakfast and even coffee.” Leah Jan 2022 Booking.com

  • “Extraordinarily comfortable Victorian cottage”

    “It’s difficult to fault this property. The owners take great pride in making this gorgeous cottage feel like home. They have overlooked nothing! Their thoughtful attention to detail make this cottage feel very special and a wonderful place to rest, regenerate and simply enjoy its many comforts. Situated midway between a state-of-the-art swimming pool and Watts Fresh, a locally owned upmarket fruit and vegetable retailer , it’s my heavenly holiday destination.”Caroline Dec 2021 Booking.com

  • "Wonderful stay with all we wanted and more."

    “I stayed with a group of friends and Isabella's was just fantastic. Great location, beautifully and thoughtfully appointed. Comfy beds, great heating options (I don't have an electric blanket at home, so a real treat!), and tasty breakfast supplies.”—Kerry Dec 2021 Trip Advisor

  • "Lovely Weekend Away"

    “Really cosy, welcoming and excellent location. Attention to detail was exceptional. Highly recommended. Will definitely stay again. The breakfast was yummy. It’s really close and within walking distance to the local shops and restaurants.” Simon Nov 2021 Trip Advisor

  • "Comfort at the heart of Kyneton"

    “Had a delightful short stay at Isabella at Kyneton. Every comfort and convenience had been thought of and provided by our friendly and generous host and the location was perfect for walking to all the highlights, historic and culinary, of the town centre.” FarAway on Trip Advisor July 2021

  • "Beautiful cottage in the centre of town. "

    “Comfortable beds, good heating, plenty of hot water, large rooms, all the comforts of home. Off street parking. Great value for money. “Mike on Booking.com Nov 2021

  • "Isabella was a warm welcoming cottage."

    “Absolutely everything you needed was provided. it was a case of unpack & relax, An ideal stay for families, couples & small social groups. It was central for most of the Macedon Ranges especially the woollen mills . Being a knitter/crocheter it was like Alladins cave.”Duncan Booking.com May 2021

  • "Doing our bit"

    “As we are not prepared to risk planning interstate holidays we have decided to spend our money helping out our fellow Victorians. And what a great decision it was. A beautifully renovated old home with absolutely no creature comfort overlooked. Lovely and cosy and warm for a couple of cold winter days and a short walk from friendly and welcoming shops and excellent eateries, loved it! “Peter Pow Trip Advisor July 2021

  • “Isabella was a warm welcoming cottage"

    “Absolutely everything you needed was provided. it was a case of unpack & relax, An ideal stay for families, couples & small social groups. It was central for most of the Macedon Ranges especially the woollen mills . Being a knitter/crocheter it was like Alladins cave.” Duncan May 2021 Booking.com

  • "Excellent, relaxing accommodation. "

    “Very homely and peaceful. Packed with all the extras (breakfast, snacks etc) for a Very enjoyable stay. Highly recommended” Chris on Google March 2021

  • "Beautiful house"

    “This house was everything we expected. Clean with everything we required - breakfast supplies, wine to purchase, fresh towels & chocolates to consume. Within easy walking distance to all the shops we needed and the Irish pub for dinner. Quiet tree lined street. Highly recommend for any occasion.” Clean Sadie Trip Advisor May 2021

  • "Isabella at Kyneton - a lovely home away."

    “We recently spent two very comfortable night at Isabella at Kyneton. When we had to cancel an earlier booking at the last minute due to a family illness, Dianne very graciously allowed us a full credit on our rebooking - a gesture consistent with the impeccable standards reflected by everything about the property. Kyneton is a lovely town to which we're likely to return and Isabella is a wonderful base from which to enjoy it.” Darylem Trip Advisor April 2021

  • "Great Place"

    “We spent 4 nights at Isabella. It was a lovely place which easily met all our needs Very welcoming and comfortable It was in a good location to walk to shopping or to eat We based ourselves there and explored Kyneton and surrounding district Highly recommended. “ Inspire33647801217 Trip Advisor Apr 2021