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Tuki Retreat

$150 to $260 per night for a couple

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Hosts: Jan and Robert Jones

Address: "Stoney Rises" Smeaton VIC 3364

Tel: (+613 or 03) 5345 6233

Fax: (+613 or 03) 5345 6377

Email: info@tuki.com.au

Property Setting: Surrounded by a pastoral landscape.

Hours/KMs from Melbourne: 1 hour 45 mins / 150km (Melway map 526 K2, VicRoads 58 H6)

Nearest main town: Ballarat (40km)


	Tuki Retreat offers a unique rural setting with panoramic views, tranquillity and a chance to unwind. What could be more enticing than a soak in a spa by scented candlelight, the comfort of a crackling fire, the peace and quiet of a still country night, snuggling into a big traditional bed with plenty of fluffy pillows… and that's just the first night… Tuki Retreat for relaxation or romance or both!

Property Description:
Stoney Rises is a sheep station dating back to the 1850's, which today runs a commercial flock of Tukidale sheep, and operates the well known trout fishery and restaurant.

In this vast rural landscape, Tuki Retreat's stone cottages have been built in the colonial style with verandahs front and back. Views from the cottages stretch across the Loddon-Campaspe valley to distant horizons. The cottage interiors have natural, exposed stone and timber walls, timber lined cathedral ceilings and slate floors. A large stone fireplace dominates the central living area and a big comfy couch is the spot to ease back and relax in warm glow from the fire. The cottages are fully self-contained with kitchen facilities and deck chairs are provided for use on the verandah or by the lake. The spa cottages have a few additional luxuries such as a corner spa.

Special Features:
Tuki's Licensed Restaurant is open daily from 11am till 6pm. A fresh batch of trout is smoked every week. Smoked trout pate and pasture fed lamb are also produced at Tuki.
Guests can fish for trout and have Robert prepare your catch for dinner.
In-house massages can be arranged.

Function / Conference Facilities:
The restaurant is available for social functions, weddings, parties and Christmas functions.

Number of Units: 6

Maximum number of Guests: 12

Bathroom Facilities: Ensuite

Suitable for Children: Over 6 years

Disabled access: One step at front and back of cottages

Smoking restrictions: No restrictions

Guest Pets Allowed: To be advised

Check In/Out: In 2pm / Out 11am

Description of Rooms/Units:

There are four cottages with corner spas and two cottages with ensuites with showers. All cottages have televisions and clock radios, while the spa cottages also have DVD and CD players.

Beds are king size or queen size. Towels, robes and toiletries are provided.

Kitchens are equipped with two-burner stove, microwave, small fridge, toaster, kettle, coffee plungers and a basic selection of cookware, crockery and cutlery.

Breakfast: Breakfast provisions are supplied for you to prepare and enjoy in the privacy of your cottage, including lamb sausages, bacon, free-range eggs, cereals, conserves, organic juice, tea and plunger coffee.

Dining Options: Tuki's Restaurant is open daily 11am to 6pm. Evening meals can be served to cottages by arrangement. An excellent selection of restaurants can be found in nearby Daylesford (20km)

Guest BBQ Facilities: Yes

Please confirm tariff with hosts prior to reservation.

Tariff:
Per couple per night, including breakfast provisions
Weekend: Lakeside stone cottage $180. Stone spa cottage $260
Midweek: Lakeside stone cottage $150. Stone spa cottage $215

Minimum Stay: Two nights on weekends

Deposit: Credit Card details or cheque for $50

Cancellation Terms: Less than 48 hours notice - $50 charge

Credit Cards Accepted: All credit cards accepted

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