Springbank - Great Places to Stay - *Nilma North (near Warragul)

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Springbank

$145 to $190 per night for a couple

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Hosts: Kaye and Chris Greene

Address: 240 Williamsons Road, Nilma North VIC 3821

Tel: (+613 or 03) 5627 8060

Fax: (+613 or 03) 5627 8149

Mobile: 0437 350 243

Email: enquiries@springbankbnb.com.au

Property Setting: The lush West Gippsland countryside near Warragul and Yarragon is the setting for this small rural property.

Hours/KMs from Melbourne: 1 hour 20 mins / 105km (Melway map 628 B7, VicRoads 96 H4)

Nearest main town: Warragul


	Springbank is the kind of charming, elegant country home that calms the soul, allowing guests to experience a serenity far removed from the relentlessly frenetic pace of city life. As a property that is steeped in history, Springbank has character and interest beyond its immediate qualities of being a relaxing and refreshing rural retreat. Enjoy the beautiful countryside of West Gippsland, savour the gourmet produce for which the region is noted, and stay at Springbank Bed & Breakfast for its welcoming country ambience. (AAA Tourism 4.5 STAR rated in 2006)

Property Description:
The Victorian cottage-style homestead was built around 1892 on a dairy property of 160 acres. In those early pioneering days it became a prize Jersey stud. Today the property is a manageable 20-acre hobby farm running Hereford and Angus stock, and the timber homestead has been renovated and extended in sympathy with its original character. Over the years, the cottage garden has grown too, with mature trees providing shade and structure as well as framing the rural vistas beyond the garden perimeter. The traditional verandah at the front of the house is the preserve of guests; the Evison Room has its own private entrance off the verandah. Guests are equally welcome to share the large deck off the family room or seek out the secluded lower garden deck.

The home is elegantly furnished with antiques and charming period details complemented by a muted colour scheme of pale yellow, cream, fawn and white. There is accommodation for two couples in the main house, with breakfast served in the family room. The more formal Batema Suite has a beautiful brass bed, an ensuite and a separate lounge with an open fire. The more casual country style Evison Room (pictured above) has a quaint sitting area outside on the verandah and a large private bathroom with a traditional claw foot bath.

Accommodation for two is also available in the separate studio style cottage that was once the cream room of the original dairy complex. This cottage incorporates corrugated iron and natural timber as interior features to add a rustic character to the none the less luxurious furnishings. With an ensuite and a kitchenette, the creamery cottage can be a completely private hideaway.

Special Features:
Springbank is not only somewhere to indulge in a lavish cooked breakfast (if they wish, cottage guests may upgrade to breakfast served in the house for a small extra charge), but dinner is also something to consider.
With prior notice, your hosts can prepare a three course set menu, featuring local seasonal produce, served in the formal dining room; candlelit by the open fire for the full romantic effect.
Local wines are available at reasonable prices.
On weekends and through summer it is also possible to enjoy a more casual dinner cooked outdoors, including Italian style pizzas, fish or beef roast done in an authentic clay oven (for 4 people minimum).
Even more casual, try a platter for two with local cheese, meats and fruit.
Check prices with your hosts, who are also happy to help with booking local restaurants and will transport you there if required.

Number of Rooms: 2 in-house rooms

Number of Units: 1 cottage for two

Maximum number of Guests: 6

Bathroom Facilities: House: 1 ensuite & 1 private bathroom. Cottage: ensuite

Suitable for Children: No

Disabled access: No

Smoking restrictions: No smoking inside

Guest Pets Allowed: No

Resident Pets: No

Check In/Out: In 2.30pm / Out 11am

Description of Rooms/Units:

Main House
The Batema Suite has two rooms (lounge and bedroom) and a full ensuite. The Evison Room has a large walk in robe and a huge period style bathroom with a romantic claw-foot bath and a large shower rose overhead.
Both guest rooms have queen size beds with quality linen, electric blankets and reverse cycle air conditioning. Guests are welcome to use the family room which is equipped with a wood fire, air conditioning, television, DVD and CD player.
Access is also available to tea and coffee making, internet, fax, ironing and laundry facilities.

Cottage (pictured right)
The cottage has a queen size bed, a couch in front of the slow combustion wood fire, reverse cycle air conditioning, television, CD player, ensuite, kitchenette, mini bar and barbecue outside.

Breakfast: Breakfast (8.30-9.30am) for guests in the House is a delicious feast including a cooked course, often incorporating seasonal specialties. Cottage guests receive continental breakfast provisions with yoghurt, fresh & stewed fruit, muffins and toast.

Dining Options: Springbank is licensed and dinner is available by arrangement (see Special Features above). Nearby Warragul (10 mins) offers a range of restaurants and cafés.

Guest BBQ Facilities: Yes

Please confirm tariff with hosts prior to reservation.

Tariff:
In House
- includes cooked breakfast Weekends (Fri-Sun & public holidays): $190 per couple per night ($150 single)
Midweek (Mon-Thu): $165 per couple per night ($130 single)

Cottage
- includes continental breakfast Weekends (Fri-Sun & public holidays): $165 per couple per night ($130 single)
Midweek (Mon-Thu): $145 per couple per night ($120 single)

Minimum Stay: Two night minimum during Easter and Christmas/New Year

Deposit: Credit Card details required on booking

Cancellation Terms: At the discretion of the owners:
Within 3 days - 25% of tariff. Within 24 hours - 50%. Non arrival - 100% charged.

Credit Cards Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Eftpos

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