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| from $165 per night for a couple |
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| Please tell your hosts you found them at GPTS |
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| Hosts: Gretha and Tim Edwards |
| Address: 603 Steels Creek Road, Steels Creek VIC |
| Postal Address: PO Box 467, Yarra Glen VIC 3775 |
| Tel: (+613 or 03) 5965 2013 |
| Fax: (+613 or 03) 5965 2358 |
| Email: enquiries@araluenlodge.com.au |
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Property Setting: Located in a rural and bushland setting, surrounded by hills and overlooking the valley.
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| Hours/KMs from Melbourne: 55 minutes / 60 km (Melway map 266 K1) |
| Nearest main town: Yarra Glen |
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Araluen Lodge is a distinguished property, ideally located close to the area's major wineries and also not far from the Valley's other attractions such as Healesville Sanctuary, galleries and antique shops. |
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Property Description:
The exterior walls of Araluen are constructed of locally quarried stone, giving it a very distinctive mountain lodge character. This is enhanced with soaring timber lined ceilings and beams in almost every room.
On entering the lodge, the foyer area flows through to a guest lounge with a wood fire set in front of a feature stone wall and surrounded by comfortable couches. Across from the lounge is the guest dining room with individual table settings where breakfast is served. A curved wall of large picture windows overlooks the gardens and countryside bathed in the morning light. Behind this section of the lodge is a dedicated wing where the guest bedrooms are located. The rooms enjoy a northerly aspect with a hillside forest outlook. Two of the rooms have atrium style sitting areas and all have french doors to the outside. It has been decorated throughout with refined flair and a sense of European elegance.
Perched on the hillside a short distance from the lodge are the beautiful self-contained villas Omahroo (completed in 2009) which benefit from sweeping views and a distinctly contemporary interior with a feature fireplace, original artwork and a generous balcony.
A third new villa, Ananda, is located by the swimming pool.
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Special Features:
Special packages can be arranged with local ballooning operators, winery restaurant dining and tasting tours, and massage treatments.
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Function / Conference Facilities:
Small conferences up to 15 people can be accommodated
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Recreational Facilities:
Swimming pool
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| Number of Rooms: 4 guest rooms in the lodge |
| Number of Units: 3 villas |
| Maximum number of Guests: 14 |
| Bathroom Facilities: Ensuite |
| Suitable for Children: By arrangement |
| Disabled access: No |
| Smoking restrictions: No smoking inside |
| Guest Pets Allowed: No |
| Resident Pets: Dog (outside) |
| Check In/Out: In 2pm onwards / Out 11am |
Description of Rooms/Units:
The Lodge Accommodation (pictured below)
There are four individually styled, king suites in the lodge. Each suite has its own ensuite and a sitting area with television. The elegantly furnished rooms are spacious and receive north light through glass doors. Two of the rooms have glass-roofed bay windows.
Villa Accommodation (pictured right)
The self-contained villas sleep two people only. The king size bed has silk covered doona and pillows. The ensuite features a luxurious double spa bath, separate shower, heated floor and towel rails with large plush towels.
The Villas are equipped with a large LCD television with DVD player and a Bose Ipod sound system, internet, a music library, wine fridge and full kitchen with Espresso machine.
Bi fold doors open onto the front balcony, while there is also a very private back verandah with a water feature. The tariff includes a bottle of Yarra Valley Wine, chocolates by Kennedy & Wilson, fresh fruit and locally sourced breakfast provisions.
The Omahroo Villas, of which there are two, have sweeping valley views. Ananda Villa has double doors opening onto a verandah with pool garden views.
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Breakfast: A leisurely continental breakfast is served in the guest dining room, using local produce, i.e. apple juice, homemade yoghurts, variety of breads, continental meats etc
The Villas are supplied with provisions to make a gourmet cooked breakfast. |
| Dining Options: Dinner packages are available with either De Bortoli winery restaurant, or Eleonore's fine dining at Chateau Yering. Please contact Gretha and ask for the special dinner options. |
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Please confirm tariff with hosts prior to reservation.
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Tariff: (per couple, includes breakfast)
King Suites:
Weekend (two nights) $450
Midweek (Monday to Thursday) from $165 per night
Villas Omahroo:
Weekend (two nights) $580. Friday or Sunday single night $295.
Midweek (Monday to Thursday) from $275 per night.
Villa Ananda:
Weekend (two nights) $550. Friday or Sunday single night $280.
Midweek (Monday to Thursday) from $240 per night. |
| Minimum Stay: Saturday bookings must include a second night stay |
| Deposit: 20% non refundable to secure booking |
| Cancellation Terms: With 7 days' notice - deposit may be transferred to another date |
| Credit Cards Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex |
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