The Best Shops in Daylesford & Surrounds for Homewares, Vintage Finds and Boutique Fashion

The best shops in Daylesford and surrounds are dangerously good at turning an innocent browse into a full car boot. At Paradise Bookshop, a handsome old Georgian bank holds 14 rooms of new and second-hand books. The Amazing Mill Markets is a sprawling treasure trove of vintage furniture, antiques and wonderfully peculiar finds, while Villa Daylesford stocks French perfumes, beautiful ceramics and homewares you hadn’t planned on buying. Along Vincent Street, Manteau Noir has an impeccable eye for fashion, Gewürzhaus boasts more than 250 spices, herbs, salts and teas, and the boutiques of nearby Woodend are reason enough to extend the shopping trip. Even Musk has a little something up its sleeve, with a botanical apothecary on a working farm. Clear some space in the boot before you leave Melbourne.

Of course, Daylesford has its mineral springs, country pubs and gorgeous places to stay, but shopping here is a pleasure all of its own. One minute you’re looking for a birthday present, the next you’re wondering if an antique armchair will fit in the back of the car. From vintage stores and independent bookshops to fashion boutiques and gourmet providores, these are the best places to shop in Daylesford.

Best Homewares Shops in Daylesford

Villa Daylesford 

Follow your nose into Villa Daylesford, where French perfume, beautiful linens and objects from far-flung corners of the world make natural bedfellows. Browse sculptural ceramics, artisanal textiles and the boutique’s own candle collection, with fragrances inspired by the French countryside and Côte d’Azur. There’s Fragonard perfume from Grasse, homewares sourced from Europe and Japan, and lovely local finds among the shelves. Arrive looking for a thoughtful gift; leave wondering how many French linen napkins one household can reasonably own.

82c Vincent Street, Daylesford 

Around the Corner

You might want to measure your hallway before visiting Around the Corner on Vincent Street. This eclectic little antiques store has an eye for European furniture, vintage curiosities and art with personality, including beautiful old portraits and French finds. There’s something rather wonderful about bringing home a piece that’s already lived a life, particularly when it looks nothing like anything in a furniture catalogue. The real challenge? Working out how to fit that antique cabinet in the car.

5/27 Vincent Street, Daylesford

Best Vintage and Second-Hand Shops in Daylesford

The Amazing Mill Markets

A quick browse at The Amazing Mill Markets is an ambitious plan. One of the best places for vintage shopping in Daylesford, this enormous indoor market brings together more than 220 stallholders selling everything from antique furniture and retro fashion to old records, jewellery, collectables and gloriously peculiar objects you never knew you needed. There’s Victorian-era furniture, vintage glassware, beautiful old books and enough curiosities to keep you occupied for hours. When your feet need a rest, Maze Cafe & Larder is on hand for coffee and lunch. Clear the afternoon. You’ll need it.

105 Central Springs Road, Daylesford

Brick Lane Bazaar

At Brick Lane Bazaar, you can go looking for a vintage leather jacket and end up seriously considering a miniature Kombi van. Thirty specialist stallholders fill this former livestock sale yard and motor garage with retro fashion, old records, Art Deco homewares, books, jewellery and motorcycle memorabilia. There’s 1950s music playing, original livestock-themed leadlight above the entrance and a wonderful assortment of things nobody actually needs but would love to own. For vintage shopping in Daylesford, this Vincent Street institution is a very entertaining detour.

34 Vincent Street, Daylesford

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Best Clothing Boutiques in Daylesford

Buster McGee 

Daylesford has plenty of beautiful things for the home. At Buster McGee, the attention turns to the wardrobe. This independent men’s boutique has a handsome line-up of Australian and international labels, including Danish favourite NN.07, French denim from Le Temps des Cerises and relaxed staples from Mr Simple. Browse excellent knitwear, smart jackets and everyday basics, then investigate the fragrance counter, stocked with Parle Moi de Parfum, Rhizome and GALLIVANT. There’s men’s grooming from Triumph & Disaster, too. An excellent address for upgrading a wardrobe, or finding a present he’ll actually use.

Shop 16, The Rex Arcade, 47–53 Vincent Street, Daylesford

Manteau Noir

The deep-indigo walls and antique French cabinetry at Manteau Noir are almost enough to distract from the clothes. Almost. Founded by designer Victoria Varrasso in 2014, this Daylesford boutique is a treasure trove of natural-fibre fashion, including her own Violetta linen collection and Italian-made leather shoes. Browse Japanese label Ichi Antiquités, Astier de Villatte ceramics, Trudon candles, niche French perfumes and an impressive selection of Aesop skincare. There’s excellent jewellery, too, and a team who know their fabrics, fragrances and designers inside out. Good luck choosing between the linen dress and the Italian boots.

1/27 Vincent Street, Daylesford

Harry & Me

Named after founder Amanda Fontanella’s grandson, Harry & Me has been dressing Daylesford’s fashion-loving crowd since 2012. The Vincent Street boutique mixes European labels with Australian design, from American Vintage’s beautifully soft basics and Indi & Cold’s linen separates to Campomaggi leather bags and accessories. Handcrafted jewellery, niche perfumes and a few lovely surprises round out the collection. There’s a distinctly European sensibility here, and plenty for anyone who appreciates interesting clothes without chasing every new trend.

83–85 Vincent Street, Daylesford

The Farmers Wife

Chandeliers, vintage armoires and a dress rail that could occupy your entire afternoon. The Farmers Wife is the handiwork of Bec Mason, whose background in interior design shows throughout this Vincent Street boutique. Browse feminine prints from Binny, beautiful POL knitwear, Zoe Kratzmann separates and colourful pieces from Lollys Laundry, alongside Fable England jewellery, fragrances, candles and gifts. What began as a little Creswick shop in 2015 has become a family affair, with Bec’s daughter and granddaughter now part of the business, too.

26 Vincent Street, Daylesford

Best Bookshops and Record Stores in Daylesford

Daylesford Records

A record shop with an owner who knows his music and isn’t shy about talking about it? We’re sold. Daylesford Records is the work of local vinyl enthusiast Luke Cameron, who turned his enormous personal collection into a shop filled with rare first pressings, vintage records and new releases. The Howe Street store also stocks old-school turntables, amplifiers and speakers, including beautiful 1970s and ’80s equipment. Have a dig through the crates, ask Luke what’s arrived lately and prepare to reconsider the size of your record collection.

8/11 Howe Street, Daylesford

Paradise Bookshop

Fourteen rooms of books. An entire afternoon could disappear in here. Housed in a handsome old Georgian bank on Vincent Street, Paradise Bookshop is a Daylesford institution, with twelve rooms devoted to second-hand books alongside new releases, beautiful art and design volumes, comics, sheet music, puzzles and vinyl records. Upstairs, velvet reading chairs and a fireplace provide a rather excellent excuse to start your latest purchase before you’ve even paid for it. The shelves are gloriously eclectic, and there’s every chance you’ll find a long-forgotten favourite alongside something you never knew you wanted to read.

46 Vincent Street, Daylesford

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Cliffy’s Emporium

Back in 1955, Cliffy Hauser sold everything from groceries and tobacco to the occasional kitchen sink from his Raglan Street general store. Seven decades later, Cliffy’s Emporium remains a Daylesford institution, although these days you’re more likely to leave with local honey, artisan cheese, pâté and a bottle of regional wine. Original timber counters, towering shelves and faded Bushell’s and Cadbury Cocoa signs preserve the shop’s history, while fresh produce, preserves, specialty groceries and beautiful kitchenwares keep the providore humming. Pull up a stool for breakfast, then stock up for dinner back at your cottage.

30 Raglan Street, Daylesford

Gewürzhaus Spice House

If you’ve ever bought a new spice and planned an entire dinner around it, Gewürzhaus on Vincent Street is going to be trouble. There are more than 250 spices, herbs, salts, peppers and teas to explore, alongside over 100 signature blends milled in Melbourne. Lift the lids, have a smell and scoop your favourites, from Citrus Furikake to the much-loved Roast Vegetable Salt. Your spice cupboard may never recover, but dinner will be all the better for it.

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47 Vincent Street, Daylesford

Best Daylesford Shops for Bath, Beauty and Gifts

The Convent Shop

You don’t ordinarily visit a 19th-century convent to shop for jewellery, but Daylesford has a few surprises up its sleeve. Set high on Wombat Hill, The Convent Gallery houses seven exhibition spaces, a beautifully restored chapel and six acres of gardens. Once you’ve had your fill of art and architecture, make your way to the ground-floor gift shop. Individually crafted jewellery, local pantry treats, organic body products, candles and an intriguing assortment of religious keepsakes make for a rather eclectic shopping experience. And there’s always time for coffee and cake at Bad Habits Cafe.

7 Daly Street, Daylesford

Frances Pilley

Frances Pilley sells traditional Syrian Aleppo soap by the kilogram, which tells you something about how seriously this Daylesford shop takes bath time. Made with olive and laurel oils, the beautiful old-fashioned soaps sit alongside French Marseille varieties, argan oils, colourful cotton hammam towels and fragrances from Mistral. There’s a handsome selection of shaving essentials, scented candles and home fragrances, too. It’s a wonderful hub for beautiful, useful gifts, although nobody would blame you for keeping the lot.

28 Vincent Street, Daylesford

Best Shops Near Daylesford in Hepburn Springs, Musk & Woodend

Enki Apothecary & Farm

It’s rare to find a shop where the garden and laboratory are part of the same address. At Enki Apothecary & Farm in Musk, founder Jesse Leith and his team grow, harvest and distil botanicals for their collection of essential oils, organic skincare and herbal extracts. Browse the small-batch creations, then settle in for ceremonial cacao, organic coffee or herbal tea at the elixir bar. There’s a new tea room, too, for anyone who fancies a longer afternoon in the countryside.

135 Curry’s Road, Musk

Think Alike Store

If your idea of country-town shopping involves linen tea towels and scented soaps, Think Alike Store in nearby Woodend has other plans. This independent boutique has a fabulous eye for colour, interesting silhouettes and clothes with a little attitude. Browse Damson Madder’s offbeat checks, Kowtow’s organic-cotton staples, Barcelona label LAAGAM and sculptural footwear from Miista. Then there’s BAGGU for bags, Maison Balzac for beautiful glassware and plenty of jewellery to get distracted by. One of those shops that can derail a perfectly innocent Sunday drive.

100 High Street, Woodend 

Woodend General

At Woodend General, it’s entirely possible to develop strong opinions about butter dishes. Sisters Ange and Lou have filled their High Street store with beautifully useful things, from colourful Jones & Co ceramics and Bonnie & Neil textiles to Kinto drinkware, Burgon & Ball garden tools and Merry People boots for muddy Macedon Ranges mornings. Add gorgeous cookbooks, candles, jewellery and excellent gifts for people who are notoriously difficult to buy for. Shopping for little ones? Their sister store, Little General, is across the road.

84/88 High Street, Woodend 

Best Shops in Daylesford: FAQs

What is the main shopping street in Daylesford?

Vincent Street is the main shopping strip in Daylesford, and many of the town’s best boutiques sit within an easy walk of each other along it. Highlights include Paradise Bookshop, spread across 14 rooms in a Georgian bank building, Villa Daylesford for European homewares and botanical perfumes, and Manteau Noir for slow fashion in natural fibres. Frances Pilley, The Farmers Wife, Brick Lane Bazaar, Gewürzhaus Spice House and Around the Corner are also on Vincent Street, so it’s easy to cover in an afternoon.

Where can I find vintage and second-hand shops in Daylesford?

The Mill Markets on Central Springs Road is Daylesford’s best-known spot for vintage, with stallholders selling collectables, retro fashion, antiques, homewares, jewellery, rare records and glass art, plus an in-house cafe for a break between aisles. In town, Brick Lane Bazaar on Vincent Street gathers more than 30 stallholders selling second-hand finds such as retro lava lamps, reworked Levi’s and antique clocks, alongside locally made soaps, candles and sweets. For European antiques and art, Around the Corner on Vincent Street is worth a visit, though it opens on Fridays and Saturdays only.

What are the best homewares shops in Daylesford?

Villa Daylesford and Around the Corner are the standout homewares shops in Daylesford, and all three are on Vincent Street. Villa Daylesford stocks sculptural ceramics, artisan textiles, botanical perfumes and candles sourced from Japan to the Mediterranean. eCasa is run by owners Jo and Robin, who source linens, cutlery and decor directly from artisans across France, Italy, Spain and Denmark. Around the Corner pairs European antiques and art with homewares, while The Farmers Wife mixes elegant homewares with preloved pieces. Just outside the region’s main towns, Woodend General specialises in organic linens and hand-thrown ceramics.

Where can I buy local produce and gourmet food in Daylesford?

Cliffy’s Emporium on Raglan Street is a favourite Daylesford providore. Originally a 1950s general store, it now pairs a cafe serving coffee and breakfast with shelves of fresh local produce and specialty groceries, including pâté, preserves, honey, cheese and wine. For keen cooks, Gewürzhaus Spice House on Vincent Street stocks more than 250 spices, salts and teas, and you can scoop your own custom blend to take home. The gift shop at the Convent Gallery on Daly Street also sells local produce alongside homewares, books, body products and keepsakes.

Are there good clothing boutiques in Daylesford?

Daylesford has a strong mix of independent fashion boutiques. Manteau Noir on Vincent Street focuses on ethical slow fashion in natural fibres, selected by owner and designer Victoria Varrasso, alongside niche perfumes and Aesop skincare. The Farmers Wife, also on Vincent Street, stocks linen shirts and cashmere knits next to preloved pieces. For menswear, Buster McGee on Howe Street carries labels including Bellroy, Original Weekend and Parle Moi de Parfum.

Shopping is only one part of a weekend in Daylesford. Plan the rest of your stay with our guide to the best Daylesford accommodation, then map out your days with our rundown of the best things to do in Daylesford.