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Como Cottages

from $175 per night for a couple

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Hosts: Brett and Melinda Dillon

Address: 1465 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Olinda 3788

Tel: (+613 or 03) 9751 2264

Mobile: 0419 599 505

Email: comocottages@bigpond.com.au

Property Setting: Located in the heart of Olinda amidst lush, established gardens and within strolling distance of the village centre.

Hours/KMs from Melbourne: 50 mins / 45km (Melway map 66 H6 & 66 J8)


	Looking for a magical getaway? The enchanting Como Cottages have everything you need. Sip champagne in a spa for two or snuggle in a canopied four poster bed. For the perfect romantic evening you can even dine by candlelight in front of an open fire in the privacy of your own cottage. With two larger cottages at another nearby location, if you are a family and can't get a few nights off from the children, why not take them too, or go as group with a few friends. Girls weekends are a hoot! Only a short stroll from your cottage and you can explore the charming village of Olinda or wander through the National Park forest.

Property Description:
In a typically beautiful Dandenongs garden of rhododendrons, ferns and Japanese maples, you will find this enchanting and romantic accommodation. The self-contained cottages are all free standing and nestled into private pockets of the property while retaining a village-like atmosphere. Heritage colours and the simple, distinctive architecture, characteristic of the "Hills" (Dandenongs), renders an engaging, 'bygone era' feel to the place. Just stroll through the garden and you'll come across old curios and even an old red telephone box - with a working phone!

Inside each of the cosy private cottages, there's plenty more old-world character - but definitely not the "lace and doily" kind. However, you will find period furniture and antique, cast iron farmhouse and four-poster style beds with lightweight, sheer canopies. Wood fires, mostly open, are another important romantic feature and you can choose from a deep cast iron claw foot bath (2 cottages) or a double spa (2 cottages). Mills Cottage is two storeys and a favourite for honeymooners.

The cottages at the main site are strictly suitable for couples, but nearby there are another two cottages that can accommodate 4 and 6 guests. The two-bedroom Lavender Cottage is also two storeys making it just as popular with honeymooners even though it can accommodate an extra couple downstairs. Then there's Cotswald, the largest cottage with 3 double bedrooms, as well as a full size kitchen and private garden.

Function / Conference Facilities:
The cottages can be hired on a day rate basis for small meetings.

Number of Units: 6

Maximum number of Guests: 19

Bathroom Facilities: 1 bathroom in each cottage

Suitable for Children: Two of the cottages are suitable

Disabled access: No

Smoking restrictions: No smoking inside

Guest Pets Allowed: No

Resident Pets: No

Check In/Out: In 1pm or 2pm / Out 11am or 12 noon

Description of Rooms/Units:

Como Cottage features a canopied antique iron bed, open fire place, corner spa, timber decked courtyard and a bay window dining/ kitchen nook.

Forget Me Not Cottage is a bright, cosy attic with city views from the bed and the front balcony. It has a glass fronted combustion wood fire by the bed, a claw foot bath and a wonderful glass conservatory style lounge.

The Garden Cottage features an antique iron four-poster bed, open fire place, claw foot bath and wide balconies overlooking the garden.

The two-storey Mills Cottage has winding Victorian staircase, antique iron four-poster, glass balcony with views of city and garden, double spa, open fire place.

Lavender Cottage has a romantic attic style bedroom, balcony and bathroom with double spa upstairs. Downstairs is the lounge with open fire place, leather Chesterfield suite, a second double bedroom with a brass bed, and a kitchen with a bay window.

Cotswald Cottage has three double bedrooms, double spa, lounge with Chesterfields and an open fire place, full kitchen, piano, verandah and private garden.

Each cottage is equipped with electric blankets, television, DVD, CD player, wood fire and gas, kitchen facilities (gas Kooka stoves and microwave), outdoor table and chairs, candles, incense, toiletries and a selection of games (cards, chess, Monopoly, Twister, Cluedo).

Breakfast: Generous breakfast provisions are supplied for guests to enjoy at their leisure. Included are bacon, eggs, baked beans, bread, milk, cereals, yoghurt, jams, tea (loose and Twinings selections) and coffee (Moccona and plunger).

Dining Options: There are a dozen good restaurants in Olinda and Mount Dandenong within easy walking distance; Ranges, Credo, Wild Oak, Snooty Fox, Kelly's, Pizza, Fish & Chips, Chinese, Indian and others.

Guest BBQ Facilities: Most cottages have barbecues

Please confirm tariff with hosts prior to reservation.

Tariff: (per couple, includes breakfast provisions)
Weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun):
Single storey cottages $220 per night. Two-storey cottages $260. Cotswald Cottage $290
Midweek (Mon-Thu):
Single storey cottages $175 per night. Two-storey cottages $195. Cotswald Cottage $195
Extra person charge $50 per person per night

Minimum Stay: Two nights on weekends

Deposit: 50% on booking

Cancellation Terms: Less than 3 days' notice - deposit retained

Credit Cards Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex

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