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| from $395 per night for a couple |
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| Please tell your hosts you found them at GPTS |
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| Hosts: Gary and Vicky King |
| Address: 137 Manby Road, Narbethong VIC 3778 |
| Tel: (+613 or 03) 03 5963 7150 |
| Email: relax@woodlandscottages.com.au |
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Property Setting: Located in temperate rainforest, north of the Black Spur.
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| Hours/KMs from Melbourne: 1.5 hours / 80km (Melway map X912 S1) |
| Nearest main town: Healesville |
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Woodlands Rainforest Retreat lies hidden amidst beautiful, precious rainforest in the mountains on the edge of Victoria's famous Yarra Valley. This Australian Tourism Award winning property offers a rare combination of genuine privacy, indulgent luxury and nature based experience.
Discover the ultimate secret destination for couples at Woodlands Rainforest Retreat |
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Property Description:
Travelling through the Black Spur, with its soaring mountain ash forest, is a fitting prelude to this magical hideaway. The four self-contained bungalows are immersed in pristine rainforest. Each one is located in its own secluded setting on this 16-hectare native woodland property. They have been architect designed to marry with their surroundings while offering the physical and aesthetic pleasures of luxury accommodation. Just as a 'hide in a nature reserve provides a concealed vantage point to observe wildlife undisturbed, these bungalows adopt a similar approach to their environment. Through the huge windows and from the deck of each bungalow there are beautiful scenes of fern gullies in the dappled light of the high canopy - a world inhabited by endearing native animals and birds. A private bushland lake and the babbling flow of Hermitage Creek add to the contemplative beauty.
The bungalows have been crafted using local materials such as the radially sawn, yellow stringybark exterior cladding, polished mountain ash floorboards and myrtle beech benches. The large brick chimney anchors the structure, in counterpoint to the sections of glass which serve to draw the bushland into the interior and float the roof in mid air as it were. The open plan, split-level interior, captures wonderful height and space.
When night falls, a wood fire burning in the open fireplace is conducive to contentment and romance, just like everything else here. Adjoining the bedroom is a 'spa room ' where a huge, oval, therapeutic-quality spa is set into the heated, tiled floor. A bi-fold glass wall opens onto the large deck and the outdoor environment.
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Special Features:
Gourmet Food Service
So you may fully enjoy the delights of fireside dining in winter or alfresco dining on the deck in the warmer months, quality, fresh, chef-prepared meals, with detailed reheating instructions, can be delivered to your bungalow. Choose from a complete three course meal, a platter of local delicacies, or a gourmet barbecue pack.
Massage
Fully accredited local massage therapists can provide aromatherapy relaxation massages for two simultaneously, in the comfort of your bungalow.
Wildlife Experience
Being secluded amidst a temperate rainforest guests have a front row seat to spy native animals and birds going about their usual activities - perhaps an echidna ambling along the forest floor, a wallaby grazing, a possum on its nightly foraging. The most attentive observer may even spot a platypus cruising the lake.
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| Number of Units: 4 |
| Maximum number of Guests: 2 per bungalow |
| Bathroom Facilities: Ensuite |
| Suitable for Children: No |
| Disabled access: No |
| Smoking restrictions: No smoking inside |
| Guest Pets Allowed: No |
| Check In/Out: In 4pm / Out 12 noon |
Description of Rooms/Units:
Each bungalow is furnished with a luxurious king size bed set in a box bay window area, a comfy sofa in front of the fire, and a hand crafted dining table and chairs by the full length windows.
The spa room has floor to ceiling glass walls that overlook the surrounding fern gully. One whole side opens up onto the elevated deck. The spa itself has high pressure air blower and heated water jets. The room also has the usual ensuite facilities including a separate shower. Quality towels, bath robes and toiletries are all provided.
A large brick open fireplace is the centre piece of the living area which is also equipped with reverse cycle heating & cooling. There is a blue ray based surround sound home theatre system with ipod dock. Sound is also piped into the spa room.
A kitchen is integrated into the open plan living area. It is fitted with a ceramic cooktop, large convection microwave oven, medium size fridge and dishwasher. A coffee grinder ensures freshly ground coffee. A large barbecue is under cover on the deck.
Undercover car parking is provided at the front door to each bungalow.
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| Breakfast: The welcome breakfast hamper of local produce includes; free range eggs, wood fired sourdough bread, locally made jams, gourmet juice and fair-trade organic coffee beans. (The Cooked Breakfast Indulgence is available at additional cost). |
| Dining Options: Enjoy a delicious meal in the privacy of your Bungalow (see "Special Features" above for details) or dine out at the now famous Black Spur Inn nearby or further afield at one of the Yarra Valley's many exciting restaurants within 20-30mins drive. |
| Guest BBQ Facilities: Each bungalow has its own barbecue under cover. |
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Please confirm tariff with hosts prior to reservation.
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Tariff: (per couple, includes breakfast hamper)
Weekends (Fri-Sun): $930 for two nights. $510 for a single Friday or Sunday night.
Saturday Night Indulgence - $1025 (includes champagne supper & late check out
Midweek (Mon-Thu): $435 for one night. Multiple nights $395 per night
Midweek and weekend luxury packages including meals, massages etc. are also available.
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| Minimum Stay: Special minimum stay packages apply for public holiday/long weekend periods |
| Deposit: 50% at time of booking or within 2 working days if deposit is being sent by mail. If credit card is not used for payment a credit card authorisation or security deposit of $300 is required. Balance is payable 14 days prior to arrival. |
| Cancellation Terms: With 60 days' written notice - transfers or refunds are available less a $30 fee. Less than 60 days - $80 fee. Less than 30 days - no refund unless the vacancy is refilled. Less than 7 days/ non arrival/ early departure - full tariff charged. |
| Credit Cards Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex |
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