Victoria

Each region in Australia is known for something in particular and in Daylesford Victoria you will find lots of day spas. In fact, it is a small village that is nestled deep inside the day spa country in this area. You will find heritage when you go to the bed and breakfasts in Daylesford as they reflect the time when people used to go to spas as a pastime.

Just as in the past people came to this area to rest and relax while they rejuvenated in the mineral springs. Today, people come for the same reason and but now they can also shop, take part in many activities and have a wonderful bed and breakfast to stay in.

Accommodation in Daylesford

Although you could stay in hotels, a more quaint way to explore the area is to stay at one of several Daylesford b&bs for a taste of the real country area. You could stay at the Cherry Tree Cottage of Daylesford which is in the middle of the town. They provide a wonderful way to soak in one of the claw foot tubs.

You also can explore shops that are in walking distance from the Cottage. When you wake up in the morning, try the big ranch combo complete with port and chocolate. You can have it served in the fresh air on your private balcony, weather permitting.

For another type of experience stay at the Pendower House B&B which is a restored Victorian home. Enjoy the luxury suite that comes with a spa and modern amenities. However, you will want to check out the view as you will see lovely gardens. This Daylesford b&b will serve you a four course breakfast in the morning, which is included in the tariff.

Things To Do

There are so many things to see and to do here that it will be difficult to pack all of it in within a few days.

Going on right now through the first two weeks in October is the Tesselaar Tulip Festival where you can tiptoe through the tulips into a nice picnic spot where you can smell the flowers, experience the beauty and indulge yourself in wine tasting.

Also going on through the same period is the Fringe Festival which you will not want to miss. This is 19 days of events that include art, theater, cabaret, circus, music and much more. You will find this in Melbourne as well.

Starting October 30 and going through November 3, you will find the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz. This is exciting if anyone is into music because it attracts both local and international talent. You have the opportunity for wine tasting and you can go for a whole week or a weekend. Either way you will enjoy the festivities here.

When you stay at a bed and breakfast Daylesford, you will find it to be relaxing and fun so enjoy!

Waratah Brighton is a traditional Bed & Breakfast set high up on Brighton Hill amongst landscaped gardens. The house dates back to circa 1880, when it was a market gardeners cottage supplying the city with fresh produce.

Today Waratah Brighton B & B is a combination of the original period charm and modern luxury living. The interior is richly furnished with eclectic antiques, modern furniture and original artworks.

The tranquil landscaped gardens encase a large oasis swimming pool as well as a hydro spa house.

Waratah Brighton is the perfect Bayside retreat for non-smokers only. No more need to travel to Germany, Italy or France you have it all here in the middle of Bayside Brighton, Melbourne.

Facilities:

Luxurious 4½ star AAAT rated contemporary double-bed rooms with a queen size bed, ducted heating and reverse cycle air-conditioning, large LCD TV, DVD, CD player with radio, en-suite bathrooms, shower and toilet. Rooms have sliding door that opens to a private small courtyard with a French outdoor table and 2 chairs.

• Pool & Spa
• Extensive Gardens
• Quiet Location
• Butlers kichen with Minibar
• Full Breakfast
• Bath
• Coffee Machine
• Fireplace
• Flowers
• Laundry
• Licensed

Nearby Attractions: What To Do? Novice historian? A gourmet? An activity enthusiast? Yachty? Self proclaimed shopaholic? No matter what you are looking for, staying at Waratah Brighton opens up the myriad of wonderful things Bayside has to offer. Here’s a snapshot of what you can do while staying in Brighton.

Visit the famous Dendy Beach for a swim and walk along the colourful and iconic row of 82 bathing boxes that date back to the 1860’s. Keep going along the beach towards the city and you’ll arrived at the equally famous Brighton Baths, where you can enjoy a bite to eat or just have a drink while sitting at the waters edge, watching the sailing boats come and go from The Royal Brighton Yacht Club.

The walking and bike track on the Brighton Beach foreshore extends in both directions leading you along the bay’s edge to places like colourful bohemian St Kilda or in the opposite direction along the famous coastal art trail, stop at green point park to enjoy the best views of Melbourne City and then continue towards Black Rock where you can see the wartime relic, HMVS Cerberus, as she rests in the crystal clear shallow waters. For the gourmet and the shopping enthusiast, Church Street is where you want to be to soak up the bayside café latte ’scene’ and atmosphere. Only a 10min walk from Waratah Brighton, Church Street has an enviable mix of fine dinning restaurants and cafes, exquisite fashion and retail stores, entertainment, beauty therapy day spas and hairdressers.

Ride the train for one stop towards the city and hop off at North Brighton train station and you’re on Bay Street. Here you will find an eclectic mix of retail stores, restaurants and business as well as the much-loved arthouse Palace Cinema Complex.

To get to the City it is only an 18 minute train trip from Middle Brighton train station located on Church Street or a 25 minute drive by car.

World-class golf courses such as the Royal Melbourne and Kingston Heath Golf Clubs are only a short car trip from Waratah Brighton

Rates Nightly: from $225 to $ 315

Rates Weekly: from $1,575

Seasonal Discounts: Yes

Terms & Conditions

Smoking:
Waratah Brighton B & B has a strict ‘non smoking’ policy in the entire house and garden. Our B & B is a non smoking environment and accommodation. We cannot cater for any person with a smoking habit. Should a guest disregard our non-smoking policy, a fee of AU$200 will be impossed and taken from the credit card to meet the cost of cleaning and sanitation to restore the accommodation to its original condition.

Pets:
Waratah Brighton B & B cannot accept and accommodate pets.

Rates/ Tariffs
All rates are quoted in Australian Dollars and inclusive of 10% GST. Tariffs are per night per room and include a breakfast at the formal or informal dinning areas unless otherwise stated.

Number of guests:
Each room can accommodate two adults. Waratah Brighton B & B will not allow any additional guests or visitors to enter or stay on the property other than the number of guests specified in your booking and confirmed by us.

Children on property:
All rooms at Waratah Brighton B & B have been designed for Adults only. Waratah Brighton Boutique B & B is not a suitable accommodation for children because of its design features.

Etiquette:
The use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited in common areas where it can interfere with other guests comfort.

Day Spa Experience/ Packages:
Our Day spa experience are performed by a 3rd party Ripple Day Spa - the day spa that comes to you! Your massage session/ packages time includes a brief consultation, all day spa treatments and your massage. ( Hydro therapeutic spa is not incl. and at extra costs).  All prices are subject to change. All prices are per person.
We understand that sometimes things need to change. Cancellation policy is that you need to cancel with less than 24 hours notice, a cancellation fee of AU$50 will apply for each massage booked and balance will be refunded in form of a gift certificate only.
Less than 4 hours notice off cancellation no refund is given. If more than 24 hours notice is given, than a refund in form of a gift certificate for the full amount will be forwarded to you. Ripple does not take tentative bookings. All bookings need to be confirmed by credit card or cash.

Deposit and Full payments:
For telephone bookings a non-refundable deposit of 10 % of total accommodation charge is to be paid immediately by credit card to secure the booking. Balance must be paid latest at check in time. For a one night booking we charge 100% at time of booking with 10 % being non-refundable. For online bookings a 100% payment is required with 10% being non-refundable.

Identification: Photo ID and credit card must be presented upon check in.

Cancellation: 10% charged, or one night charged if less than 48 hours notice or no show.

Check in time is from 2.00 pm – (14.00 hours) to 6.00 pm (18.00 hours). Please advise accurate check in time the day before arrival by sms / e-mail or call. Arrival times after 6.00 pm (18.00 hours) need to be pre-arranged with hosts. Strictly no check in after 22.00 hrs without previously arranged written agreement.

Check out time is 11.00am (11.00 hours)

Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, Travellers Cheque & Cash

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Waratah Brighton Boutique Bed and Breakfast
Phone +61 (0) 3 9 592 0501
http://www.waratahbrighton.com.au

If you are staying on the Mornington Peninsula one of the great places to stay is in a Sorrento bed and breakfast. This is one of the most beautiful places on the peninsula.

Sorrento is actually outside Melbourne Victoria and is on the western tip of the peninsula. There is a big transformation it makes in the summer from a very quiet little village to an area frenzied with tourists as they come to enjoy the area as a summer resort town.

There are a variety of scenic walks you can do, ferry rides, historic buildings and you can even watch the dolphins. This is a great place if you want to get away and have some fun.

When you are there, staying at a bed and breakfast in Sorrento may be just the ticket if you want to have a romantic time or just get away from the city. There is a variety of accommodation from the traditional b&b in Sorrento to small apartments. As an example, the Bilinga B & B and Cottages give you the quiet you need and plenty to do for both you and the kids.

You’ll stay in a cottage and the kids will have a park they can play in while you relax in the scenic views as you relax on the beach. You can visit art galleries, the children maze or a local restaurant for gourmet food.

If you are more into a traditional stay, a good example is the Dougal’s Bed & Breakfast. This is a Victorian home that sits in the middle of many fabulous gardens. In the summer you can take your breakfast in the garden or you can take it in your room. In the wintertime, you can cosy up to a fire.

You will find lots to do in Sorrento and the surrounding towns. Central to the reason why people head here is because they have many natural attractions of interest. One of the most popular things to do here is the Dolphin tours. This is where you can get up close and personal with the dolphins and seals from around the island. You can just watch them from the boat or you can actually swim with them. This is an experience that many people say you will never forget.

If you enjoy fishing and want to make it part of your trip, you will definitely find Sorrento as a great place to go fishing. You can hire a charter near the same area where you take the dolphin tours. Here you will find shrimp and speckled sea trout, red bass, mackerel and many other varieties of fish; you can fish from shore or from the boat.

Depending on when you go to your bed and breakfast in Sorrento Victoria you will find many events happening. In the summer you will find the Crafts market that happens the fourth Sunday of every month. You will find local crafts and produce for great prices. In January, you will be encompassed in the Art Festival and you will find great pieces of famous work by global artists.

As the day comes to an end and you are watching the sunset, it is a great time to go back to your Sorrento bed & breakfast for some rest and renewal for another day.

The Yarra Valley is home to dozens of wineries and secluded bed and breakfasts where you can go to relax and unwind. Many bed and breakfast in the Yarra Valley have all that you need for a relaxing and pleasant stay.

The Yarra Valley is a unique place to go and it is just a mile outside of Melbourne and it is famous for its many vineyards. Yarra Glen is where to go if you want exquisite food and wine for a romantic evening or family affair. In other words, the Yarra Valley is all about wine.

When you are looking for quaint and comfortable accommodations then a staying at a bed and breakfast in the Yarra Valley is a must. You can choose from a variety of different styles and accommodation. One place you might like to stay is The Loft at Windsong which is in the area of the valley where Dandenong ranges and Yarra Valley come together. You will find roses and irises in the gardens that surround it. You will find peace and quiet here with a full breakfast served in the sunroom.

If you like the idea of staying in a cottage, the Sanctuary Park Cottages may be just what you are looking for and many people liken it to a rural sanctuary. The cottages have a weathered look and you have natural surroundings around the grounds no matter where you go. Facilities are provided in your cottage for breakfast.

When you stay in a Yarra Valley bed and breakfast there are many things to do locally in Yarra Glen. You can hop a ride on the Yarra Valley Railway for rides on old fashioned trains and trolley cars. If you go in October, particularly on Halloween you can ride the ghost train. Sugarloaf Reservoir Park is a great place for a picnic or a nature walk. Watch out for the eastern grey kangaroos or black-tailed wallabies that you will see throughout the park.

If you are going to stay in a b&b for a couple of weeks you might try a trip to the Historic Barn on the third Sunday of the month so you can buy fresh produce, fruits, vegetables, homemade breads and more. This can add a homey touch to your Yarra Valley experience.

There are a variety of wine tasting opportunities and generally any event you go to will have wine as a part of it. In February for Valentine’s Day you can enjoy the Grape Grazing Festival. This is something that is held all over the area at the local wineries bringing together food, wine and fun. The Festival starts on February 9 and continues until February 18.

If you go in October, travel along the Warburton Highway as the sheds of 15 wineries are opened for two days. During this time you can enjoy food, wine, music and entertainment. This is an annual event held during the second weekend in October. There is more to do during this time than you can imagine.

As you prepare for your bed and breakfast in the Yarra Valley you will find that there is so much to do that you will want to plan at least a longer or repeat stay to enjoy.

Recommended Yarra Valley bed and breakfast accommodation :

Kiltynane Estate
510 Yarra Glen – Healesville Rd Tarrawarra Vic 3775
Phone 03 5962 1897

Kiltynane Estate in the Yarra Valley offers central self contained cottage apartments, situated on this magnificent vineyards and winery with rolling pastures, biodynamic vineyards, beautiful native gardens and animals to enjoy.  360 deg views change as the hours of the day change.

Each apartment is one bedroom with fully equipped kitchen, European bathroom with spa bath and a living area with vaulted ceilings and cosy open log fireplace for winter romantic stays.  The sofa in the living room folds out to a sofa bed so two singles can have separate sleeping or an additional person.

The architecture is by renowned Melbourne architect Ivo Krivanek, invoking the ambience of a French Provincial country residence.  Local stone and natural finishes are a feature.  Furnishings include collected provincial pieces from travels.

Guests can enjoy walks around the biodynamic/organic vineyards and enjoy the natural plantings of vegetation for beneficial insects and local birds and wildlife.  In the winery, you are welcome to visit and learn about the artisan way of wine making – going back to the grassroots of natural wine making which made some wines world renowned.

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We offer great discounts for longer stays and encourage you to consider Kiltynane Estate as a base to travel from.  Melbourne CBD is only 50 min drive,  the beach is only 1 hour, snow is 1 hour and mountain exploring is nearby.  Further discounts are offered for longer stay self catering.

Midweek and Weekly  Discounts available – quoted rates are for weekend.  Email us for a quote.

Rating : Country Hospitality with Full Breakfast

Amenities :

• Air Conditioned
• Bath
• Fireplace
• Fridge
• Kitchen
• Licensed
• Spa

Facilities :

• Free WiFi available for email
• DVD/CD library
• Cellar Door
• Vine and Wine Tours available on site.
• Tour Desk – we can arrange hot air ballooning, massages,  winery tours, golf,  meals etc.
• Gift Vouchers available for Great Getaways and Stayz.

Nearby :

• Yarra Valley Wineries
• Tarrawarra Museum of Modern Art
• Healesville Sanctuary
• Healesville
• Yarra Glen

Rates per Night : $230.00
Rates per Week : $1050.00

Terms : 50% deposit on booking.  The balance is payable on departure.  Deposit is refundable if 14 days plus notice in writing is given prior to booked arrival date.

Payment Options : Visa, Mastercard, Travellers Cheque, Cash

Kiltynane Estate
Phone 03 5962 1897
http://www.kiltynane.com.au