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Ripplebrook Cottages

$200 to $275 per night for a couple

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Hosts: James and Cynthia

Address: 1855 Westernport Road, Ripplebrook VIC

Tel: (+613 or 03) 5627 6114

Mobile: 0429 953 771

Email: ripplebrookcottages@bigpond.com

Property Setting: Located in a peaceful rural environment in West Gippsland's rolling countryside.

Hours/KMs from Melbourne: 1 hour 10 mins / 98km (Melway map 628 A7, VicRoads 96 E5

Nearest main town: Drouin (16km) / Warragul (24km)


	Wind your way down the lane to your private country getaway, step onto your verandah, taking in the picturesque rural views, prepare to unwind and relax… then be amazed when you walk through the front door of your cottage to all that awaits you! Ripplebrook Cottages are positively romantic and luxurious. Your hardest decision will be whether to remain hidden away in your luxury retreat or take a leisurely drive in the country to experience all on offer in Gippsland's famous Gourmet Country.

Property Description:
These secluded cottages have been built on a 40-acre farm, "Jindy Park", where the rich pasture is dotted with contented cattle and horses and the rolling hills host scatterings of graceful gum trees. The view stretches beyond the valley landscape to the not too distant Dandenong Ranges and as far as the alps of Baw Baw National Park in the northeast.

There are two neat cottages sited well away from the main road in a peaceful setting, reached via the lane that winds its way through the centre of the property. Landscaped pockets along the lane feature native plants and quaint farm implements.

Both cottages are constructed in timber, with colorbond roofs and large verandahs. Inside they have polished timber floors, timber ceilings and are of the studio style open plan design. But the similarity stops there.

The Miners cottage has a timber ceiling with exposed beams, a timber kitchen with stone bench top and a hardwood floor sourced from Gippsland. It is decorated and furnished in warm tones of green and rust to create a serene, cosy atmosphere.

Leena Cottage has a timber lined cathedral ceiling with a wooden dormer window (containing the clue as to how this cottage was named) and golden baltic pine floor boards. The décor here favours a bold combination of deep reds and creams. Dominating the room is an opulent king size four-poster bed draped in organza and subtle fairy lights. The spa also occupies a prominent position in the room.

Special Features:
By advance arrangement Ripplebrook Cottages can organise the following:
- drop off and pick up service to/from local restaurants and train station
- massages in the privacy of your cottage
- fruit & cheese platters, barbecue hampers

Number of Units: 2

Maximum number of Guests: 2 per cottage

Bathroom Facilities: Ensuite

Suitable for Children: No

Disabled access: Yes

Smoking restrictions: No smoking inside

Guest Pets Allowed: No

Resident Pets: 2 cats (Drr Drr & Bernstein, 1 labrador (Dee Dee) housed well away from guest cottages. Horses and cattle.

Check In/Out: In 3.30pm - 6.30pm / Out 11.30am (earlier / later times by arrangement)

Description of Rooms/Units:
Leena Cottage (exterior pictured right, interior pictured below) has a more modern country style interior. Its location on top of a ridge gives it panoramic views of the entire valley and distant mountains.

The Miners (interior pictured above and right) is located at the end of the lane, in sheltered seclusion, nestled into the side of a hill and surrounded by scattered gum trees. Inside and out offers a cosy feeling with a more rustic interior design featuring a country style bed. There are 180-degree views from the spa of the rolling countryside.

Both studio cottages are appointed with a king size bed, double spa, gas log fire, flat screen LCD television, DVD and CD players and reverse cycle air conditioning. The lounge sofa can be converted into a double bed for extra guests if needed. The ensuite features a double shower. The kitchen is equipped with a small fridge, compact dishwasher, microwave, breadmaker and full size stove with oven. Laundry facilities include washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board.

Breakfast: Country style breakfast provisions supplied include eggs, bacon, sausages, tomatoes and mushrooms. Cereals, bread, jams and juice can be found in the fridge or pantry.

Dining Options: Fine dining restaurants to casual cafés and hotels are available in nearby towns of Drouin, Warragul and Jindivick. Or bring your own supplies to cook in your cottage kitchen or barbecue outside.

Guest BBQ Facilities: Each cottage has a barbecue on the verandah through the warmer months.

Please confirm tariff with hosts prior to reservation.

Tariff: (per couple, includes breakfast provisions)
Weekends (Fri-Sun, Public Hols): $275 per night
Midweek (Mon-Thu): $200 per night
Occupancy is limited to 2 persons per cottage

Minimum Stay: Two nights minimum stay. Three nights over Easter.

Deposit: 50% to secure booking. Balance on arrival.

Cancellation Terms: 14 days notice - full refund. Less than 14 days notice - deposit forfeited unless the vacancy is refilled.

Credit Cards Accepted: Visa, MasterCard

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