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Wide Horizons

$150 to $225 per night for a couple

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Hosts: Robyn Dykes & Gary Turner

Address: 19 Juliet Crescent, Healesville VIC 3777

Tel: (+613 or 03) 5962 4119

Fax: (+613 or 03) 5962 4571

Email: widehorizons@tpg.com.au

Property Setting: Located in a semi-rural area, perched on a hilltop overlooking Healesville and much of the Yarra Valley

Hours/KMs from Melbourne: 1 hour 10 mins / 65km (Melway map 270 H11)

Nearest main town: Healesville


	Wide Horizons is one of the Yarra Valley's premier 4½ star Bed and Breakfasts where guests can enjoy fine views, a peaceful setting, elegant rooms and warm hospitality. Plan a romantic weekend, a get together with friends, or just time out to relax at this peaceful location - whether you prefer traditional B&B or cottage accommodation. The Yarra Valley stretches out below for you to explore at your leisure. Indeed these are Wide Horizons for your pleasure!

Property Description:
The purpose built bed and breakfast nestles comfortably in a predominantly natural garden setting atop a hill. Across the lawn a gazebo, complete with barbecue, provides a popular spot to linger over the magnificent views, especially at sunset.

The home has deep shady verandahs, three guest bedrooms with ensuites, and an elegant guest lounge/ dining room with open fire and bay window. Antiques and period style furniture create a sophisticated, old world ambience.

The Cottage
A separate, self-contained cottage is also beautifully furnished and presented. With two bedrooms and a spacious living area it can accommodate two couples very comfortably. Period style furniture and fittings, including a romantic fireplace, give the cottage a similar traditional atmosphere.

Special Features:
In house guests are treated to afternoon tea on arrival.
Weekend cottage guests receive a cheese platter and bottle of sparkling wine (available at other times by arrangement).
Your hosts can arrange massages, winery tours and ballooning excursions (subject to weather)

Number of Rooms: In House: 3 bedrooms. Cottage: 2 bedrooms

Number of Units: 1 cottage

Maximum number of Guests: 10 (6 in house, 4 in s/c cottage)

Bathroom Facilities: Ensuite (in house). One bathroom with spa (in cottage)

Suitable for Children: No

Disabled access: Wheelchair access

Smoking restrictions: No smoking inside

Guest Pets Allowed: No

Resident Pets: No

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

Description of Rooms/Units:

In House (pictured right)
There are three guest rooms with ensuites, electric blankets and reverse cycle air-conditioning. One room features a beautiful, four-poster queen size bed, another has a king size bed (convertible to singles) and the third has a queen size bed.
The elegant guest lounge has plush armchairs and sofas around the fireplace and is equipped with television, CD player and library.

Cottage (pictured below)
Features include private verandah, double spa with courtyard outlook, two romantically furnished bedrooms (French Provincial bed & antique canopied bed), kitchen equipped with microwave and 4 burner cooktop, open plan lounge and dining area with period style fireplace and leather chesterfield lounge suite, television, DVD and CD players, large windows with lovely garden views frequented by native birds.

Breakfast: In house guests are pampered with a delicious full breakfast in the dining room, including a cooked course from the menu. Cottage guests receive home made bread and full breakfast provisions daily to prepare at their leisure.

Dining Options: In house dinners are available by arrangement. Your hosts are pleased to cater for special occasion dinners and/or particular dietary needs. Excellent restaurants can also be reached within a short drive.

Guest BBQ Facilities: Yes

Please confirm tariff with hosts prior to reservation.

Tariff:
In House (per couple including gourmet cooked breakfast):
Midweek (Mon - Thu): $150 per night.
Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun): $195 per night

Cottage (including full breakfast provisions):
Midweek: $180 per night
Weekend: $450 for two nights for a couple (Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun). Single night if available $250 for a couple. Extra persons $60 per person per night

Minimum Stay: Two nights on weekends applies to the Cottage

Deposit: Credit Card details or 50% of tariff by cheque on booking

Cancellation Terms: Full refund with 7 days' notice. Less than 7 days' notice - deposit retained. Less than 24hrs' notice - full tariff charged

Credit Cards Accepted: Visa, MasterCard & Eftpos

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