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The Burrow at Wombat Bend

$160 to $230 per night for a couple

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Hosts: Sue Forrester and Bill Molyneux

Address: 200 Beachs Lane, Dixons Creek, VIC 3775

Tel: (+613 or 03) 5965 2011

Fax: (+613 or 03) 5965 2033

Mobile: 0419 504 974

Email: theburrow@hotkey.net.au

Property Setting: Surrounded by farmland, vineyards, natural bushland, and close to the forested hills of Paul Range.

Hours/KMs from Melbourne: 1 hour / 65km (Melway map 610 Q12, VicRoads 79 H3)

Nearest main town: Yarra Glen


	The Burrow at Wombat Bend Relax ~ it's natural. Close to Nature, not too far from Town. Wombat Bend has evolved into a beautiful Australian country haven for remarkable native plants, birds, small creatures and its owners of course. At night the only sounds are the frogs calling in the billabong, and the occasional duck talking to its neighbour. The Burrow B&B allows a couple of guests at a time to stay and experience the wonders of this quiet haven in their own private, self-contained 'home away from home', if only for a short while. But even a peaceful, contented, relaxed day or two at Wombat Bend is worth more than the sum of its minutes.

Property Description:
Wombat Bend is a five-acre property, set in a small valley just east of the Melba Highway, ten minutes drive north of Yarra Glen.

In a quintessential Australian landscape, a quiet parkland of shady eucalypts, acacias and a prolific variety of native flora, nestle two discrete dwellings. Both are built in mudbrick and timber. One is home to the owners and the other is the cosy guest cottage known as The Burrow. All sight lines lead the eye to the tranquil billabong at the heart of the property. It is abundantly evident, from the water's edge to the treetops, this environment is a bountiful paradise for indigenous birdlife.

Entry to the The Burrow is through its own private carport, leading to the verandah which surrounds the cottage. The covered verandah is the place for spending time, whether it be watching the sunset over the water, breakfast on a sunny morning, or just relaxing most any time of day.

The welcoming interior contains many heirloom pieces of cedar furniture and personal treasures of the owners, which contribute to the sense of 'home', a feature consistently noted by guests. The warm timber walls of the lounge room are hung with many botanical art paintings, and book-filled shelves offer hours of browsing. A colour theme of blue and white accessories echoes pure country simplicity in the chinaware, checked curtains and tablecloths.

The down to earth, homespun character of the cottage is apparent in the bedroom also. The room's mudbrick walls are rich in texture and finished in soft cream, as well as rendering a luxurious quiet to the space.

Snug is a good word to describe the The Burrow, even so it is spacious by many standards especially for two people, with ample windows to maintain the closeness to the landscape.

Special Features:
Guests are encouraged to connect with the landscape, whether strolling around the billabong, feeding or photographing the birds, learning about their environment and the habitat that has been created at Wombat Bend. The property also cultivates personal relaxation and stillness, with comfortable cane lounges under the shady trees in summer, or in winter, catching the northern sunshine on the verandah.

The forest nearby invites walks through the quiet bushland where wildflowers and occasional kangaroos and wallabies are seen, especially in winter and spring.

A complimentary bottle of De Bortoli sparkling wine, with fruit and cheese, awaits guests on arrival.

Number of Rooms: One bedroom

Maximum number of Guests: 2

Bathroom Facilities: Ensuite

Suitable for Children: Unsuitable for young children due to billabong and resident pets

Disabled access: Yes

Smoking restrictions: No smoking inside

Guest Pets Allowed: No

Resident Pets: Four Airedale Terriers (occasionally more, due to owners conducting Airedale Rescue work)

Check In/Out: Flexible check in and out times by arrangement (where they don't affect other bookings)

Description of Rooms/Units:
There is one bedroom with a queen size bed that has quality linen, doona and blankets. Ample clothes hanging space is provided, together with cedar chests for other items of clothing. Adjoining the bedroom is a bright and airy ensuite, with shower and toilet fitted with disabled assistance handrails. Quality towels, soaps and other toiletries are included. Hot water is plentiful, although as supply is from tanks, guests are encouraged to use water responsibly.

The spacious main living room incorporates lounge, dining and kitchen areas, with glass doors to verandah. There are ramps and steps between the verandah and ground level. The lounge is equipped with a reverse cycle air-conditioner, television and CD player, and furnished with comfortable armchairs, a sofa and daybed.

The kitchen has a gas stove, oven, microwave, fridge and a breakfast bench. Cornish chinaware and quality cutlery are there to be used and enjoyed. The pantry is well stocked with basic items for the convenience of guests, plus ground coffee and varieties of tea, sourced from the Yarra Glen tea specialists.

Breakfast: Guests receive a full basket of locally produced breakfast provisions including nutritious cereals, fresh fruit and juice, yoghurt, Yarra Glen breads, homemade preserves, farm fresh eggs and bacon, with seasonal additions supplied as available.

Dining Options: The region is endowed with ample restaurants, wineries, bistros, cafés and take-away outlets within easy driving distance; Dixons Creek (5 min), Yarra Glen (10 min), Healesville (15 min) and Yea (25 min)

Guest BBQ Facilities: Yes

Please confirm tariff with hosts prior to reservation.

Tariff: (includes breakfast provisions)
Weekends (Fri, Sat, Sun):
$230 for one night (for up to two people)
$360 for two nights (for up to two people)
Midweek (Mon - Thu):
$220 per couple for one night ($195 for one person)
$320 per couple for two nights ($285 for one person)

Three nights or longer, tariff on application

Minimum Stay: Two nights on weekends from Sept through Dec and all Public Holidays. Three nights minimum at Easter.

Deposit: 50% deposit to confirm booking

Cancellation Terms: Full refund available with two weeks' notice or more, otherwise deposit retained.

Credit Cards Accepted: Visa, MasterCard

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