Escape to the country in the Dandenong Ranges

 

 

 

 

Managed by Valley Ranges Getaways, this sweet cottage sits on a large property. The owners live in the main house, up the hill from you.
Turn up the meandering driveway to reach your cottage, an intriguing welcome to your getaway. This quintessential country cottage offers fresh, light Hamptons-style decorations in a spacious and luxuriously appointed self-contained cottage.
You will love this property only 5 minutes from Sassafras and Olinda Villages and the lovely walks of the Dandenongs.
The front veranda welcomes you into the open plan living room with a wood burning fire (and air-conditioning). Push back the plantation shutters for views to the gardens and paddocks - you'll know you are really on holiday!
The king size bed is adjacent to the living room and can be closed off by sliding plantation doors if you choose - or simply enjoy the space and light and views out the windows.
A beautiful bathroom offers you an indulgent deep slipper bath, a walk in shower and beautiful window - again with Plantation shutters you can open up the windows and your loved one can pass you a glass of bubbly while you loll in the bath! Perfect!
The hallway hides a full laundry ready for you if required and this leads you into the beautifully equipped kitchen with a built in bench seat, lovely dining table, and full cooking facilities, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine too. From here you can also wander onto the back veranda where chairs are placed for you to enjoy your time in the morning sun sipping your coffee.
A breakfast hamper for the first morning is included in your stay, so no need to go anywhere, just hide away!
Wifi? Of course - although do note that internet and phone reception in the Dandenong Ranges can be unstable and please understand we have no control over that. If you rely on wifi please bring a backup modem..
Television of course. Total peace and privacy - absolutely. You will love this country cottage - and only 5 minutes from Sassafras village and all the lovely walks of the Dandenongs.
You'll have exclusive access to this charming cottage/cabin, parking space. The paddocks are on the owner's property - the owner's home is further up the hill/driveway.
During your stay our friendly team is available by agoda message, or you can phone 9am-5pm daily.
Kallista - organic providore, Kallista Deli, Kallista Tea rooms, Epoch toy store
Olinda:
Olinda Cellars, try the wine-tasting on Friday nights
Olinda Café, Ranges Café and Dudleys are all good casual eats
Forest Lounge for more formal dining
Mangana, Istanbul Treasures and Herbicious Delicious for gorgeous gifts
Nourish Day Spa - try some pampering
Soap Opera - a sensory delight, aromatherapy products at their best
Mt Dandenong/Lower Olinda Village
Tea Leaves - every loose tea or coffee bean you can imagine; take some home!
Ripe or Fortnums for great coffee and light meals
Miss Marples for devonshire tea
Geppettos Toy Shop, modern and vintage toys
Sassafras Sweet Co (Sassafras and Olinda), go nuts - it's the best lolly shop ever!
Soak - beautiful candles, soaps and toiletries
Visit the many parks and gardens, like Cloudehill (paid entry), Dandenong Ranges Botanical Gardens, Alfred Nicholas Gardens, William Ricketts Sanctuary, George Tindale Memorial Gardens and the Dandenong Ranges National Park are all free entry.
Wedding venues abound - Tatra, Lyrebird Falls, Marybrook Manor, Poets Lane and Nathania Springs are all a short drive away.
You get the most out of a stay by having a car to get around, and it takes only a few minutes to half an hour to visit most locations in the Dandenong Ranges.
Contact the office for details of a private tour/transfer company operating in the area.
WiFi access is included although do note that internet and phone reception in the

 

Escape to the country in the Dandenong Ranges classifies itself as a 4 star hotel.
N.B. Please note that the star ratings are interpreted generously by the hotels in many countries.

 

N.B. Please note that these are considered correct at the time of publishing, but may no longer be available. If any of the facilities are absolutely essential for you please check when booking. Please do not assume that all are included in the room rate.