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Cow Bell Cottage - Trentham, Retreat, perfect for Families, Bikers, and Foodies.

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Exterior
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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Trentham, VIC
  • Place, Domino Trail Alternate Trailhead
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Daylesford
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cow Bell Cottage - Trentham, Retreat, perfect for Families, Bikers, and Foodies.

This new 2 Bedroom modern farm house, is perfect for a relaxing peacful getaway. Short walk from the center of Trentham and a 5 minute walk to the state forest. Stunning srroundings and an abundance of wildlife including kangaroos wombats and native birds. All at your doorstep.
Trentham is just a short drive to Dalesford, Kynton, Woodend and Castlemaine. Plenty to see and do. Hiking, biking, noshing, grazing, drinking, or thinking, the options are endless at Black Cow Cottage.

Trentham is the proud winner of Australian Tourism Tourism Town Award.
https://www.toptourismtowns.com.au/tiny-tourism-town/2025/trentham-vic

Trentham is one happening hamlet. Nestled on the edge of the Wombat State Forest, this charming town boasts a goldrush-era streetscape and is a popular weekend getaway. Tucked away in Victoria’s central highlands, it's just over an hour northwest of Melbourne. Here you will be warmly welcomed by the locals as you discover boutique stores, charming country pubs, vibrant art galleries, and top-notch food and wine experiences. Located on Dja Dja Wurrung Country, it’s a destination full of natural beauty, from the spectacular Trentham Falls to the lush Domino Rail Trail.

The local resteraunts and pubs are amazing if you just want a pizza or dine at the famous Annie Smithers restaraunt De Furmier (bookings essentail)

The house features a Nook Elite Infrared two-person sauna is designed for relaxation and rejuvenation, offering a compact sanctuary for individuals or couples. It features high-performance carbon mica panels for efficient, low-EMF far infrared heat, promoting therapeutic warmth and detoxification. The sauna is crafted from 100% Canadian Hemlock wood, includes chromotherapy (light therapy), it offers features like internal audio with Bluetooth connectivity.

For bike riders, interested in Gravel Trails and Mountain Biking we have some of the best trails in Victoria literally on our doorstep. The 93 km Woodend, Wombat SF, Lederderg Track Gravel Loop goes right past our gate. There are plenty of shorter or even longer trails you can take if you have the stamina.

Trentham is the proud winner of Australian Tourism Tourism Town Award.
https://www.toptourismtowns.com.au/tiny-tourism-town/2025/trentham-vic
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Domino Trail Alternate Trailhead. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna and a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Domino Trail Alternate Trailhead and a few minutes from Trentham Golf Club
As a guest of Cow Bell Cottage - Trentham, Retreat, perfect for Families, Bikers, and Foodies., you'll find a sauna, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Cow Bell Cottage - Trentham, Retreat, perfect for Families, Bikers, and Foodies. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reita M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a restful retreat. A quiet road, fresh flowers for us. Everything spotlessly clean. A delightful cottage with all mod cons. Mornings you're greeted by the beautiful black Angus cows next door. Heart of the town a peaceful walk away. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage is of a high Standard. I would recommend staying at Birch College 100%. You will not regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anh H.

Liked: Cleanliness
So clean and very very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHERRYN J., Geelong

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely warm home, everything needed. Loved the extras such as games, had a lot of fun with bean bag toss!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Trentham Weekend

Relaxing home
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anh H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous!

A fantastic stay, great hosts, charming home. Immaculately clean and comfortable. Heating & cooling throughout. Mike was thoughtful enough to lay out a game of corn in the hole he had made for your young girls to play. They were very happy as were we with the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Trentham Travels

An excellent property that was very quiet, very clean and very relaxing. A most pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Country Getaway

Beautiful property. New and clean with great amenities and easy check in. Loved the heated bathroom floor! Walking distance to town for shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous house

This house is gorgeous, spotlessly clean , warm and cosy, it is well appointed, has comfy beds and everything you could wish for. A short stroll into town, but far enough away to enjoy the peaceful surrounds. A very comfortable house
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect winter retreat

We absolutely loved our mid-winter stay at Black Cow Cottage, with the pre-warmed house and welcome note/gift pack on arrival setting the scene and a reflection on what great hosts Mike and Nicole were/are. The house is set in a nice quiet spot, and has a lovely feel, with a fully equiped kitchen and large and cosy living/couch setup easily accomodating 4 adults/2 kids. Would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A., Prahran

Liked: Cleanliness

Return Stay 5 Stars

This was our second time staying here, we loved it the first time and loved it even more this time. House has everything you need for a fab stay. Its super clean, warm, comfortable and cozy. Its a short easy walk to town, which has everything you need. Trentham is a beautiful small town, with all the charm of Daylesford, without the crowds. We were surprised at how many local attractions were close by. We drove to Daylesford, which was 15 minutes away. Mike suggested a local driver, who was great. He dropped us off and picked us up from Red Hare and Passing Clouds Wineries. We had a weekend of fun, food and wine. Cant wait to come back....again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Black Cow Cottage

Stayed over the Easter Weekend which was the coldest in 80 years. The cottage was really nice and toasty warm. It was clean and tidy and great place to come back to after roaming around the country side.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

This property is everything it says it is. Beautiful setting with all the privacy you want. Very clean and welcoming. All the amenities you would need. Comfortable beds. The host checked with us to see if there was anything we needed and gave us great suggestions on where to eat and local places to see. The town of Trentham is very charming and the locals made us feel at home. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Modern house with all that you need

We stayed here for a long weekend with our teenagers and we loved the house. Was very comfortable, from the under floor heating in the bathroom to the beautiful open plan dining, kitchen & lounge area. We had all that we needed. Would highly recommend this place. Thanks to our hosts Mike & Nicole.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A., Prahran

Liked: Cleanliness

WOW.

Black Cow Cottage Exceeded Expectations! I am a bit of clean freak and I can tell you this place was spotless. The host Mike was super friendly and was very responsive. He had made sure the heaters had been switched on prior to our arrival and the house was super cosy. The kitchen is huge, and had everything we needed, everything was great quality. The house has a great vibe and is furnished beautifully. It's an easy and quick walk to Trentham, lots of Kangaroos on the way. Would highly recommend staying here, can't wait to come back. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022