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$200 to $290 per night for a couple
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Please tell your hosts you found them at GPTS |
| Hosts: Keith Tindall & Margaret Morgen |
| Address: Merrow, 21-23 Hume Lane, Mt Dandenong VIC 3767 |
| Tel: (+613 or 03) 9751 2712 |
| Fax: (+613 or 03) 9751 2713 |
| Email: merrowcottages@bigpond.com |
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Property Setting: Located in a semi rural area on the edge of the township.
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| Hours/KMs from Melbourne: 50 mins / 45km (Melway map 66 G2) |
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Merrow Cottages is designed for couples with a passion for romance and nature. There is a strong sense of the past in the tasteful, reproduction style of these not long built cottages. With the ready-to-light open wood fire and a spa to soothe away any lingering cares, the period atmosphere simply caps the romantic mood.
For those who hold nature dear, there is the added pleasure created by Merrow's ongoing forest restoration which has encouraged local wildlife back to the property, much to the delight of the owners and cottage guests. While by day you may only see birdlife, at night you can hear the antics of nocturnal animals going about their business.
Merrow Cottages - share the spirit of the Dandenongs. |
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Property Description:
These Edwardian-style weatherboard cottages reflect the charm of the 1900s with none of the inconveniences. Painted in a subtle grey, they are all but hidden in an untamed garden that is a haven to birds, possums, wombats and the occasionally sighted black wallabies. The cottages, owners' residence and garden occupy a corner of the property that was once an orchard, while the majority of the ten acre property is left to natural open forest, with tall mountain ash providing a canopy for the regenerating indigenous understorey. A rudimentary walking track provides a circuit through the forest.
The two guest cottages are quite restrained in their reproduction of Edwardian architecture, with simplified veranda fretwork outside and internal details that include elegant cornices and skirting boards, brass light switches, cloth cords for pendent lights and frosted glass lampshades. The four-poster beds are ornate reproductions but the overriding decor is reserved and positively free from twee knick knacks, doilies and old world fuss. The floors are timber, and the Blackwood kitchen and bathroom bench tops and the fireplace mantels were cut from a fallen tree on the property. Both cottages have large spas, double showers and genuine open fireplaces with stone hearths.
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| Number of Units: 2 |
| Maximum number of Guests: 4 (2 per cottage) |
| Bathroom Facilities: One bathroom in each cottage |
| Suitable for Children: No |
| Disabled access: No |
| Smoking restrictions: No smoking inside or in the forest |
| Guest Pets Allowed: No |
| Resident Pets: A cat |
| Check In/Out: In 3pm / Out 11.30am |
Description of Rooms/Units:
The Gatehouse (pictured above and below)
The larger of the two cottages has a main room with an archway that separates the bedroom from the living area. Curtains can be drawn across the archway or left open to view the living room fire from the king size four-poster bed. There are also two couches by the open fire. The room is equipped with television, DVD and CD players.
A central hallway leads to the bay windowed spa room with its large square spa surrounded by indoor and outdoor greenery, as well as cedar venetians for complete privacy. Off the hallway, on the right, is the separate bathroom with twin vanity basins, towel warmer and a double shower. Opposite is an eat-in kitchen, equipped with an upright gas stove with oven and grill, fridge, microwave and compact dishwasher. Double doors from the kitchen open onto a small deck furnished with table and chairs for two. In addition to the wood fire, the cottage has central heating.
Little Cottage (pictured right)
The more compact layout of Little Cottage has a front verandah (with table and chairs) and an entry through the galley style kitchen to the main bed/sitting room. Everything you need is arranged around the queen size four-poster bed. A window nook has a small dining table. The television occupies another corner. A two seater couch sits at the end of the bed directly in front of the open fire and a double spa is tucked into another curtained alcove. The ensuite features a double shower and heated towel rail.
Facilities include a four burner gas cooktop, microwave, bar fridge, mini dishwasher, DVD and CD players, iron/ironing board, phone, and electric heaters in main room and ensuite.
Both cottages are supplied with breakfast provisions, bathrobes, linen, quality toiletries, candles, port and chocolates. |
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| Breakfast: Breakfast provisions supplied include eggs, bacon (or vegetarian alternatives), bread, cereals, milk, juice, assorted teas and ground coffee. Special dietary needs can be discussed at time of booking and will be met where possible. |
| Dining Options: Both Olinda and Mt Dandenong are 1.5km away where there is a selection of restaurants including take away. Details are sent out with the booking confirmation advice and sample menus can be found in the cottages. |
| Guest BBQ Facilities: Portable gas barbecues for each cottage in summer |
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Please confirm tariff with hosts prior to reservation.
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Tariff: (per couple)
The Gatehouse
Weekends: $490 for two nights. Extra Thursday or Monday night - add $130
Single nights if available - Friday $260, Saturday $290, Sunday $250
Midweek (Sun-Thu): $400 for two nights. Single nights $240
$440 for Thursday combined with Friday.
Little Cottage
Weekends: $440 for two nights. Extra Thursday or Monday night - add $130
Single nights if available - Friday $220, Saturday $260, Sunday $220
Midweek (Sun-Thu): $370 for two nights. Single nights $200
$400 for Thursday plus Friday
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| Minimum Stay: Saturday nights require a two night booking, and a three night minimum applies on long weekends. |
| Deposit: 50% required on booking for single nights, or one night's tariff for longer bookings. Balance due on arrival. |
| Cancellation Terms: If a vacancy is left unfilled following a cancellation or 'no show', the deposit will be retained.
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| Credit Cards Accepted: Visa, MasterCard |
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