australian
PLACES
| MELBOURNE & SURROUNDS Mornington Peninsula, Mt Macedon, The Dandenongs, Yarra Valley | ||
| 6 accommodation places reviewed and highly recommended: | ||
| pic to come | DANDENONG RANGES - Observatory Cottages are a two minute walk from top of Mt Dandenong. These fantastic cottages are perfectly romantic for couples, under new owner they are in pristine order - everything supplied and all comforts, breakfast, gardens, spa bath - and so close to the city from $220 P 03 9751 2436 |
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| pic to come | BARWON HEADS - Seahaven Village has near new suites for couples or families, fully self-contained, some with spa, verandah, BBQ facilities, all comforts and just around the corner from main street shops, beach, and the famous Barwon Heads wooden bridge. . Sea Change anyone? Self-catering. from $165 P 03 5254 1066 |
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| pic to come | OCEAN GROVE - Ti-Tree Village has 23 one & two br cottages only 200m from the beach. open fires, a/c, restaurant at weekends. Take the kids, or pick a romantic spa cottage. fr $140 r/o (03)5255 4433 FULL REVIEW... |
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MORNINGTON PENINSULA Hilltonia Homestead is at Rye, opp the hot springs. Themed cottages are the go here - s/c, spa, private & romantic.or 2 poolside suites. cottages fr $250 B&B (03)5985 2654 | |
| pic to come | YARRA VALLEY - Yering Gorge Cottages, not far from the outer eastern suburbs, Yering Gorge is a hideaway by the upper reaches of the pristine Yarra River surrounded by wide open countryside and forests. Fabulous views to the ranges, Self-contained cottages with the lot inc welcoming bubbly, spa, breakfast goodies. BBQ deck, riverside walks. P 03 9739 0110 | |
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YARRA VALLEY - Araluen Lodge B&B, near Yarra Glen now has three near new luxury self-contained villas with every indulgence for guests - king bed, spa, kitchen all very close to wineries, restaurants, beautiful countryside. Brekky ingredients included, head to a good local restaurant for dinner, hot air balloonig. The lodge's in-house king bedrooms are still good, too. phone 03 5965 2013 read FULL REVIEW... | |
| also visited and worth considering: | ||
| CAPE SCHANCK LIGHTHOUSE has 3 family-size s/c cottages and 1 suite. Not super-luxury but upgraded &very comfy; be sure to book whole cottage. lighthouse tour, scenic walks. BLB. (03)5988 6184 | KANGAROO GROUND Grovedale Olives has only two sensational, spacious s/c suites in French-inspired house in olive grove with far-ranging mountain views .Brekky basket inc. (03)9712 0089 | |
| SORRENTO Eastcliff Cottage has 3 luxurious suites in lovely stone house, plus a garden cottage. All essentials for great escape. 400m to Sorrento shops; full brekky inc.. (03)5984 0668 | QUEENSCLIFF HOTEL heaps of olde-worlde seaside charm - heritage sitting rooms, restaurant, beach, museum, shops, ferry. Choose ensuite room, or suite. Stay for dinner. (03)5258 1066 | |
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