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Nature Lovers Nook

from $220 per night

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Hosts: Julie and Jamie Edgerton

Address: 35 Woodlands Road, Tuerong VIC 3933

Tel: (+613 or 03) 5978 8021

Fax: (+613 or 03) 5978 8052

Mobile: 0408 028 296

Email: jedgerton2003@yahoo.com

Property Setting: This very secluded property is bounded by a 147 acre nature reserve located near Devilbend Reservoir in the north of the peninsula, close to premium wineries.

Hours/KMs from Melbourne: 70 mins / 65km (Melway map 152 E6)

Nearest main town: Mornington (15 mins) Frankston (20 mins)


	Nature Lovers Nook offers local and international guests an opportunity to immerse themselves in a secluded hideaway amidst a bush landscape that is home to a great diversity of the Mornington Peninsula's indigenous flora and fauna, including the unusual trunkless grass trees. Visitors are regularly thrilled by the sight of kangaroos and nocturnal marsupials, apart from the day's passing parade of birds. Wildlife or not, Nature Lovers Nook is an ultimately peaceful getaway that feels far away from everything. Sometimes it's hard to believe you're still in the neighbourhood of wineries, golf courses, bay and surf beaches and tourist spots.

Property Description:
This 10-acre property lies down an unsealed road and off a lane that otherwise leads to a little known but significant bush reserve. In recent years the area has been proclaimed a green wedge zone. The inner sanctum of the property is marked by a waist-high fence within which is the permaculture landscaped garden. An organic orchard and vegetable garden are located behind the cottage. A clutch of domestic ducks, hens and bantams provides eggs among other benefits for the veggie garden. Exotic cottage plants close to the buildings give way to Australian plant species as the gardens fan out to the boundary in ever more indigenous plantings until the garden blends into pristine native woodlands.

The largest of three cottages on the property is set up for guests on an exclusive basis. The mud brick and timber building has two very large rooms at the front; the living room and the enormous breakfast room. Both have bay windows onto the full-length verandah, which is draped in climbers and bordered by garden beds. Along the back of the cottage are the two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living room features a large open fire and has vaulted timber-lined ceilings with an overhead fan. Earthy colours and natural textures are used throughout. Aboriginal art expresses a further connection with Australia's indigenous environment.

Special Features:
Nature Lovers Nook is in a unique position to provide guests with a special Australian bush experience on the Mornington Peninsula. Woods Reserve is in a virtually hidden location, known mostly to serious bird watchers for its significant diversity of birdlife. The reserve abuts the property on two sides. Near one of these boundaries, the property has a a wetlands area that attracts birds, frogs and kangaroos. Escorted evening wildlife spotting can be organised .

Number of Rooms: 2 bedrooms

Maximum number of Guests: 4 (or 6 including futons in lounge)

Bathroom Facilities: 2 bathrooms

Suitable for Children: Unsuitable for toddlers and very young children

Disabled access: No steps to negotiate

Smoking restrictions: No smoking permitted inside or within 20 metres of cottage

Guest Pets Allowed: No

Resident Pets: Two small dogs

Check In/Out: In 3pm / Out 11am, or by prior arrangement

Description of Rooms/Units:

One bedroom has a queen size bed and the other has two singles which can be made into a king size bed. There are two bathrooms; one with a bath with overhead shower and one with a large shower.

The cottage is not classified as self-contained because there is no permanent, built-in kitchen per se. However, the Breakfast Room is equipped with a sink, a full size fridge, ample bench space and various cooking facilities such as a microwave, electric frying pan, vertical grill, individual electric hot plates, toaster, kettle and coffee plunger.

The living room is equipped with television, video, DVD and CD players. There is space heating as well as an open fire and the building is designed to stay remarkably cool in the heat of summer. Facilities available by arrangement include: barbecue; laundry equipment; phone and internet connection.

Breakfast: A full country breakfast hamper is included, for guests to prepare and enjoy at their leisure.

Dining Options: There are many excellent dining choices nearby, from highly rated winery restaurants to various cuisines offerings and casual cafés in Mornington and Frankston.

Guest BBQ Facilities: A large gas barbecue is available

Please confirm tariff with hosts prior to reservation.

Tariff: (includes full breakfast provisions)
$220 per night for two people sharing same bedroom
$60 per head per night for up to two extra persons using second bedroom
$30 per head per night for up to two more persons sleeping on futons in lounge.
Special rates apply for weekly bookings and bookings of three or more nights midweek.

Minimum Stay: Two nights preferred on weekends

Deposit: 50% on booking

Cancellation Terms: Full refund where cancellation is advised at least 7 days prior. Less than 7 days notice - deposit will be retained unless the accommodation is re-let at equivalent total tariff.

Credit Cards Accepted: Cash, cheque or bank transfer (no credit card facilities)

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