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$245 to $325 per night for a couple
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Please tell your hosts you found them at GPTS |
| Hosts: Fleur Featherstone & Neal Gregory |
| Address: 630 Buckland Valley Road, Buckland VIC 3740 |
| Tel: (+613 or 03) 5756 2000 |
| Fax: (+613 or 03) 5756 2500 |
| Email: villagusto@bigpond.com |
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Property Setting: Located in the valley on the eastern flank of Mount Buffalo National Park.
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| Hours/KMs from Melbourne: 3.5 hours / 325km (Melway map 622 F9, VicRoads 49 G5) |
| Nearest main town: Bright (10 mins) |
Property Description:
Provenance is a term that springs to mind with this extraordinary property conceived in the tradition of the great villas of northern Italy. It not only applies with respect to the ingredients that pass through the restaurant cucina, it points to the remarkable extent of imported contributions to the buildings and gardens. Italian cast iron fountains, classic urns and decorative wrought iron work are complemented by traditional Tuscan garden design with its terraces, low walls, distinctive cypress spires and numerous terracotta planters. The building and landscape architecture feature beautifully crafted stonemasonry and muted, Tuscan pink render.
The central feature of the main building is "The Great Room" which has a massive curved wall with two tiers of windows through which magnificent Mount Buffalo National Park appears, at quite close range, looming beyond the Tuscan style gardens. The restaurant tables, with handmade chairs from The Veneto, are arranged by the windows. Classic leather sofas and arm chairs are parked around the open fire - in fact there are two open fires. A charming terrace just outside beckons in warm weather.
The Deluxe accommodation wing offers views similar to the Great Room from each suite. Italian porcelain, artwork, tapestries, 17th century antiques, marble and handmade furnishings are integral to the luscious interior design. The suites are individually named and styled after a colour, with Cioccolato (Chocolate), the Grande Suite, naturally being the most sumptuous. The Grande Suite and the Deluxe Suites have the added indulgence of spa baths.
The more recent Cabina Suites comprise a set of three suites in a separate building overlooking the garden and the Valley. They share a Jacuzzi on the deck, while inside they are furnished to the same high level as the Deluxe Suites. Lastly, the Standard Villa Rooms are a slightly more modest alternative with pleasant views and beautifully finished interiors.
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Special Features:
Villa Gusto has an intimate 25 seat Restaurant catering for both in-house and outside quests. Dinners can expect the best local produce, matched with an extensive local and imported wine list. The Restaurant serves a five course degustation menu based on Italian l'osteria style cuisine, from regions such as Toscana, Lombardia, Emillia Romagna, Calabria, Apulia and Sicily. Farm gate vegetables, local game, poultry and cheeses are supplemented with free range eggs, vegetables, fruits and herbs grown on the property. Accomplished chefs, Neal Gregory and John Spencer, produce a unique degustation menu each night of the week.
The Villa also has its own cosy, in-house Cinema, where guests can make a selection from the large collection of movies. Among them are many Italian favourites, as well as international blockbusters.
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Function / Conference Facilities:
Villa Gusto is available to host business conferences and product launches. Companies such as BMW, Porsche and Mercedes Benz have held media launches at the Villa.
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| Number of Rooms: 9 bedroom suites |
| Maximum number of Guests: 18 |
| Bathroom Facilities: Ensuite |
| Suitable for Children: No |
| Disabled access: No |
| Smoking restrictions: No smoking inside |
| Guest Pets Allowed: No |
| Check In/Out: In 2.30pm / Out 11am |
Description of Rooms/Units:
The Grande Suite (Cioccolato) has a king size bed and a lounge area with television. There is a superb ensuite with wall to wall marble and a spa bath. The suite opens onto a marble balcony with its own private garden.
The Deluxe Suites (Limone, Rosso, Bianco) have queen size beds, ensuites with spa baths, and marble balconies.
The Cabina Suites (Mellanzane) are separate from the main Villa. They overlook the garden and beyond down the Buckland valley. Built into the deck in front of the Cabina is a six person Jacuzzi. The suites have queen size beds and ensuites with showers.
The Standard Suites (Verde, Arancia) have king size beds, and ensuites with marble tiled shower and twin vanity. The rooms open onto personal balconies with valley views.
All suites have coffee & tea making facilities and a bar fridge. |
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| Breakfast: A full gourmet breakfast is included in the room rates. Start with your selection from the Continental Buffet spread, followed by hot course served to your table. |
| Dining Options: The Villa Gusto Restaurant offers a magnificent five course degustation experience. |
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Please confirm tariff with hosts prior to reservation.
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Tariff:
Standard suite (2): $245 per room per night
Deluxe suites (3) and Cabina suites (3): $285 per room night
Grande suite (1): $325 per night
Set five course Degustation Menu $70 per person.
Note: Accommodation bookings over a Friday or a Saturday night must be accompanied by a dinner booking |
| Minimum Stay: Two nights preferred on weekends |
| Deposit: 50% to secure a booking |
| Cancellation Terms: The deposit is non-refundable however given 14 days' notice a booking may be transferred to another available date. |
| Credit Cards Accepted: Visa, MasterCard |
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