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Daylesford Taxi and Castlemaine Taxi: Reliable Transport with Wallan Kilmore Taxi

If you’re in Daylesford or Castlemaine and need a reliable, comfortable, and affordable ride, Wallan Kilmore Taxi is your go-to service. Whether you're exploring the natural beauty of Daylesford’s mineral springs or the historic charm of Castlemaine, our taxis are available 24/7 to provide you with a seamless travel experience.

Why Choose Wallan Kilmore Taxi?

Wallan Kilmore Taxi takes pride in offering timely and efficient taxi services in Daylesford and Castlemaine. Our drivers are not only professional and friendly but also have in-depth knowledge of the local area, ensuring that you get to your destination quickly and safely. Whether you’re booking a Daylesford taxi to visit the renowned Hepburn Springs or a Castlemaine taxi to explore the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens, we ensure that your journey is comfortable and stress-free.

Affordable and Transparent Pricing

At Wallan Kilmore Taxi, we believe that quality service should come at a fair price. Our transparent pricing ensures there are no hidden fees, making us a top choice for locals and tourists alike. Whether you’re traveling a short distance or need a long-distance trip, we offer affordable rates that fit your budget.

Easy Booking Process

Booking a Daylesford or Castlemaine taxi is simple with Wallan Kilmore Taxi. You can easily book through our website, call us, or use our mobile app for added convenience.

Need a taxi in Daylesford or Castlemaine? Book your ride with Wallan Kilmore Taxi today for a comfortable and reliable travel experience!

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Death in Daylesford

UnCovered review by Pam Saunders, ACLS Mays Landing Librarian

The waiting is over! After seven years, there is a new Phryne Fisher mystery to revel in: several mysterious goings-on, some involving deaths and others not, all the interpersonal twists and turns of Phryne’s household menagerie of folk who would otherwise have slipped through society’s cracks, two critters, and her diverse friends, and the background details of life in 1920s Melbourne (Australia) and environs.

Phryne travels to Daylesford with her trusted companion Dot for a country sojourn at the invitation of a somewhat mysterious retired Captain Herbert Spencer, who runs a retreat for Victoria’s shell-shocked WWI veterans and hopes for Phryne’s monetary support. Any thoughts of relaxation soon depart, however, as a murder occurs at a local Highland Games which bears similarities to a prior and then subsequent death. And then there is the matter of a spate of disappearances – local married women who have disappeared without a trace over a period of some years.

Meantime, back home in Melbourne, Phryne’s three wards become involved in solving the mystery of the drowning death of their schoolmate, along with Dot’s fiancé police Sergeant Hugh Collins, socialist taxi-drivers Bert and Cec, and household butler and housekeeper Mr. and Mrs. Butler.

Phryne ties up all the various mysteries with her usual panache and returns home to be regaled the adventures of her brood as she observes their growing maturity and social consciences to match her own.

Fast-moving but complicated, and studded with humorous prose (a police officer’s five-o’clock shadow is described as looking “as if he had just gone three rounds with a cheese-grater and been defeated on a technical knock-out”), this latest entry in the series will delight both series fans, fans of the Australian TV shows based on the books, and newcomers alike. This is the twenty-first novel in the series, and while having read the previous titles helps in understanding the characters’ relationships, one can start here without reading those that came first – although be forewarned that Phryne can be very addictive and you may find yourself binge-reading from the beginning.

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Bruern Cottages & Daylesford Farm – A Perfect Cotswolds Weekend

When you think of the British countryside, the Cotswolds is one of the most picturesque areas to visit. With beautiful Cotswolds villages and towns to explore and some of the best pubs in the UK, it’s popular throughout the year. Bruern Cottages, luxury self-catering accommodation near Kingham, Oxfordshire is a great base from which to explore nearby Daylesford Farm and current holders of EnjoyEngland’s Gold Award for quality. Let’s take a tour…

Bruern Cottages

This collection of 12 luxury Cotswold cottages is located in the grounds of Lady Astor’s Bruern Abbey, in the little village of Bruern. It’s close to Kingham, Chipping Norton and Burford yet easily accessible from London. Arriving outside Cope Cottage, we admired the honey coloured stone building. The noise and stress of London seemed a long way off already! We stepped through one of the cottage’s three entrances and were immediately impressed with the spaciousness of the living space. There was a huge lounge with a dining area, bookcases and comfy sofas. The dining table extends to accommodate large groups and for that reason, Cope is often hired as an entertaining space by people renting the other cottages. Our favourite feature was the log fire, which was mesmerizing to watch whilst enjoying a cup of tea. There are plenty of logs stacked up on the side of the cottage so definitely make the most of it!

The bedroom has a real wow factor, with a magnificent canopy bed and soft furnishings from Nina Campbell, Colefax and Fowler and Osborne and Little. The double-height oak beamed ceiling adds to the attraction. There’s a door to one of the cottage’s two private patios and an en-suite bathroom stocked with Elemis, Neal’s Yard and White Company toiletries. Inside a vintage wardrobe you’ll find fluffy towelling robes, perfect for lounging by the fire.

Little Touches

Before our stay, we’d received confirmation by email with details on how to get to Bruern and instructions for those arriving outside of reception working hours. They’d mentioned that we’d receive a welcome pack but we weren’t expecting one quite so lavish as this…it included Champagne Heidsieck & C° Monopole , Paddock Farm organic sausages and bacon, Bensons apple juice, Godsell’s Single Gloucester cheese, Cacklebean free-range eggs, cereal, Cotswold Gold rapeseed Oil, Country Markets preserves, fresh bread, Holmleigh Dairy butter and milk.

Yet perhaps the best surprise of all was this deliciously moist lemon drizzle cake! It’s made by local baker Victoria Wills, the owner of the Chipping Norton Tea Set.

Facilities at Bruern Cottages

Where do I start? From a gorgeous heated indoor pool with a sizeable outdoor terrace and sun loungers, to a fully equipped gym, the leisure facilities are fantastic. There’s also a spa room adjacent to the pool where treatments can be booked in advance. Next to our cottage, we discovered a large games room with a snooker table, board games, tourist information brochures, film DVDs, a table tennis table, piano and table football.

There’s also a huge collection of adult and children’s bikes and helmets that guests can borrow for free as well as lots of facilities for younger kids. With a children’s playroom, toy bikes and separate play house, it’s an enclosed space where they can run around safely whilst the grown-ups relax. Some of the larger cottages even have their own croquet lawns and football pitches!

Bruern is well known for its gardens and whilst it was a bit rainy when we visited, it was still a pleasure to stroll among the old walled garden. We’ll just have to return when the wisteria is out in force.

Dotted around the grounds you’ll find apple trees, vines and a stream as well as more flowers in the cutting garden, where the flowers that decorate the cottages are grown.

After a dip in the pool, we headed out to one of the best Cotswold inns, The Hare at Milton-under-Wychwood. The famous Wild Rabbit pub at Kingham is also close by and we’d suggest a reservation as it gets very busy. Like the Wild Rabbit, The Hare is a favourite of Giles Coren and we can certainly see why. The decor is stunning, with lots of hare pictures adorning the walls. They were actually donated by the villagers, happy to see their pub that had been closed for years getting a new lease of life. The food is exceptional, with a sea bass stuffed with goats’ cheese and sweet potato being a stand out dish.

Of course, if you prefer to stay in your cottage then the friendly concierge at Bruern can arrange a private chef to come and cook dinner for groups between 2-20 people. They can also arrange a taxi to and from any local restaurant such as Soho Farmhouse, a 20 minute drive away. We enjoyed tea and cake in our front patio garden and were also keen to use the barbecue one evening, so despite the drizzly weather Paul rustled us up a steak from Daylesford Organic Farm Shop.

Daylesford Organic Farm

A mere five minute drive from Bruern Cottages, Daylesford Organic Farm Shop is a lovely place. There’s a butcher, baker, grocer, dairy section and a fantastic new flower shop as well as a huge selection of garden items and clothing. We picked up some gorgeous blue and white serving plates as well as organic meat for our evening meal.

The fruit and vegetables are picked from Daylesford’s market garden, then sold in the shop and served in their award-winning restaurants. We tucked into griddled flat-iron chicken and pizza washed down with fresh juices before heading back to Bruern.

Other Things to Do in the Cotswolds

There are many other interesting things to do near Bruern, including the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Bourton-on-the-Water with its Model Village, Cotswold Motor Museum and Toy Collection as well as the Dragonfly Maze. Bicester Village isn’t far away if you fancy some designer outlet shopping, or there are many good Cotswold walks around the property.

Final Thoughts on Bruern Cottages

These luxury cottages are such a haven that you won’t want to leave. When considering where to stay in the Cotswolds, the flexibility of Bruern Cottages is a real draw, as the 12 cottages can sleep from 2-14. They’re also the only luxury Cotswold holiday cottages that welcome guests like a hotel, from one night to up to 8 weeks. It’s very safe for children as most of the cottage gardens are enclosed and far from the road, and great for multi-generational get-togethers or for groups of friends. No wonder over 80 per cent of guests are returning visitors!

Have you ever visited the Cotswolds?

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