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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

Kemeys Mountain Hideaway is a unique 4 star rated bed and breakfast located in the Lake Macquarie hinterland with wood fires, spa bathrooms and private lounge rooms.

In a quiet secluded valley of the Watagan Forest and set in the centre of 115 acres, Kemeys offers delightful suites that are situated in a separate wing of the rambling Australian country style home.

Suites each have a king bedroom, double spa bathroom and private lounge, DVD, CD, VCR & Ceiling fan in the bedroom. In addition the Garden Spa Suite & Tennis Court Spa Suite have kitchenette, wood fire and reverse cycle air conditioning.

A delightful romantic indulgence, floodlit at night and a peaceful oasis by day with the sounds of the forest all around.

Kemeys is at Mandalong, 10kms west of Morisset and is nestled in the foothills of the vast Watagan Mountains with its many walks, lookouts & picnic areas. It is also centrally located to explore the whole scenic area of Lake Macquarie, the Hunter valley vineyards, rugged coastal beaches & historic Newcastle.

Fifty five minutes north of Sydney on the F3 & then seven minutes to our unique property, enjoy local wallabies and abundant native birds and wildlife.

Kemeys Mountain Hideaway

Facilities include beautifully timber paneled suites with king bedroom ensuite spa bathroom and private lounge with wood fire & air conditioning. Full country breakfast included. Evening meals available 3 course from $39.00 p/p. Professional massage, by arrangement $85.00. Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

Nearby attractions : Kemeys is at Mandalong, 10kms west of Morisset and is nestled in the foothills of the vast Watagan Mountains with its many walks, lookouts & picnic areas. It is also centrally located to explore the whole scenic area of Lake Macquarie, the Hunter valley, vineyards, rugged coastal beaches & historic Newcastle. In the Watagans enjoy birding, mountain biking, horse riding, 4 wheel driving and bush walking. On beautiful Lake Macquarie you can Jett Buzz speedboat sightseeing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and walking paths along the foreshore.

Magnificent beaches and picnic areas, from the rugged beaches in the Munmorah State Recreation Area in the south, to historic Catherine Hill Bay, Caves beach with the low tide caves, the Newcastle beaches and Stockton beach in the north.

The towns and villages of Lake Macquarie include hundreds of pubs, clubs and restaurants, towns and villages including Charlestown, Glendale & Kotara for shopping malls, Belmont, Swansea, Warners Bay, Toronto & Wangi Wangi on the foreshore. Cooranbong and Avondale with the South Seas Museum and The Elephant shop. Morisset and the massive Mega Market. Historic Martinsville and Wollombi in the west.

Historic Newcastle
The emerging modern city on the Hunter River with a bustling harbour and modern eateries.

Hunter Vineyards;
40 minutes away with a myriad of amazing wineries. Tours that pick up at our door.

Golf courses of surprisingly high quality, Lake Macquarie Regional Art Gallery, Dobell House, Mandalong Aboriginal Art Gallery, Blackbutt Reserve with all the native birds and wildlife, swimming pools, ice skating.

MASSAGE : This can be : Swedish, Aromatherapy, Remedial & therapeutic, Chinese acupressure and Most forms of beauty treatment.

Rates start from $180/190 per night and $960 weekly.

Terms : Deposit and Cancellation Policy:
To proceed with bookings, a deposit of 25% of total tariff is required, however we
can hold your card number as security for the following policy.

Cancellations with more than fourteen days notice will have the deposit refunded,
with the exception of a $15.00 cancellation fee, which will be deducted.

Modification to dates is required 14 days prior to arrival date.

Cancellations within seven to fourteen days, will forfeit the total deposit.

Cancellations within four to seven days, will forfeit 50% of the total tariff.

Cancellations within four days will forfeit 75% of room tariff.

Arrivals 2pm onwards, Departures 11am or before.

Payment by Visa, Mastercard, Cash. Readers of this site can get a 5% discount on bookings if the Bed-Breakfast site is mentioned on reservation.

Guest entries over the past eleven years have shown consistent appreciation for Kemeys hospitality and two recent comments were:

Len & Laura said;
“The house, hosts & surroundings were amazing. The food divine. We liked that we could either be energetic or lounge in front of the fire, reading. It was great to regroup as husband and wife, thank you”.

Shakil says
“Like always, a wonderful time and the gourmet meals prepared to perfection!! Thank you both and see you next time”.

Kemeys Mountain Hideaway
Phone 02 4977 2525

http://www.kemeys.com.au

Nestled on the flanks of Mount Buckaroo, the Mudgee Homestead Guesthouse is a stunning, purpose-built, Federation-style guesthouse ideally situated on 40 acres only 5 minutes from town.  The homestead looks like a classic Queenslander – a beautiful, elevated house beneath a red iron roof, wrapped in a wide, sweeping veranda which majestically overlooks the Mudgee Valley.  Guests are rewarded with the areas most spectacular panoramic views of the distant hills and surrounding vineyards.

The guesthouse boasts seven delightful guestrooms each of which are unique.  What they share is an inviting, romantic decor, private ensuites, and French doors that open to the veranda which is just the place for watching kangaroos graze in the mornings or the sun set over the hills and vineyards in the evenings.

The guesthouse features two guest lounges.  The Fireside Lounge is decorated in a rich Federation-style colour scheme and furnished with overstuffed couches surrounding the open fireplace – perfect for curling up with a good book and a glass of port.  Downstairs is the newly constructed Billiard Room which has been designed in the style of an old Australian shed.  Clad in corrugated iron and recycled timber, the room features a billiard table, darts, chess board, plasma screen and a bar, perfectly suited for watching the big game with a group of friends or challenging your partner to a game of snooker.

In addition to the delightful, leisurely breakfasts, a highlight of any weekend stay at the guesthouse is the chef-prepared Saturday evening meal.  Enjoy pre-dinner drinks and canapes on the veranda (or the bar downstairs in cooler months), followed by a three course meal of elegant fare served in the formal dining room. To finish off the experience, port, coffee and chocolates are offered in the lounge.

Whether you are looking for a relaxing getaway with family or friends, or simply a place to unwind, the Mudgee Homestead Guesthouse offers you unparalleled views, superb cuisine, attention to detail and quality service.  Come experience what a refined weekend in the country is all about.

The luxury guesthouse includes a full breakfast and the room amenities include air conditioned rooms, bath, cable TV, fireplace and fridge.

Facilities include :

• 7 rooms with ensuites
• Formal Dining room
• Fireside Lounge & Library
• Billiard Lounge
• Sweeping Verandah with spectacular views over the valley and vineyards
• Large BBQ area with wood-fired pizza oven
• Tea Room w/ fridge
• Wireless Internet Access

Visit nearby attractions :

• wineries & wine tours
• art galleries
• museums
• golfing
• bushwalking
• markets
• shopping
• fine dining
• historical walks
• antique stores
• canoeing
• river cruises
• helicopter tours
• cheese factories
• honey & mead tasting
• lavendar farm

Rates start from from $220 per night and seasonal discounts may apply.

Booking terms and conditions

Please note that due to the nature of our business, we must adhere to the following schedule of loss in the event of a cancellation.

Thank you for your understanding.

Should you need to cancel your reservation:
30 or more days before your scheduled arrival date : Full refund of deposit minus a 10% administration fee.

15-29 days before your scheduled arrival date : 50% of the deposit will be forfeited

8-14 days before your scheduled arrival date : 100% of the deposit will be forfeited

7 days or less before your scheduled arrival date : Full tariff will be charged

Payment Options : Visa, Mastercard & Cash

Reviews include

“the ideal place to unwind”
The Sunday Telegraph

“….A terribly easy, and sumptuous, place to come “home” to, with quality service at every turn.”
Australian Gourmet Traveler Wine

“This would have to be one of Mudgee’s best addresses.”
The Sun-Herald

The Mudgee Homestead Guesthouse
3 Coorumbene Court Mudgee NSW 2850 Australia
Phone (02) 6373-3786

http://www.mudgeehomestead.com.au

Cloudlands Bed and Breakfast is located in Katoomba Blue Mountains and is a fully self-contained, historic cliff-top Retreat, with private access to scenic walks through our rambling escarpment garden.  Stroll to major attractions such as The Three Sisters, galleries, cafes, restaurants, Blue Mountains Chocolate Company.  Catch the Trolley Bus to go further! Easy access to both Katoomba and Leura shopping villages

Tariffs include mainly  organic, locally-sourced products and produce for self-catering breakfasts, gift-boxed handmade natural toiletries, artisnal chocolates from the Mountains’ famous Paragon Restaurant, fresh flowers throughout.

Cloudlands is perfect 4 star accommodation for small groups:  family reunions, birthday celebrations, yoga and retreats, girls’ weekends. Ask about free upgrades to our packages such as WOMEN’S R & R,  YULEFEST, JUST FOR THE GIRLS.

Proudly a member of Responsible Travel and The Good Travel Company. 5 Green Star Rating Eco-Hotels of the World.

Facilities include 4 bedrooms, 3 toilets , two bathrooms, open plan kitchen and dining area, sheltered verandah to have lazy breakfasts and watch the birds,  atmospheric oak-paneled loungeroom with open fire, claw foot bath.

Nearby attractions include the Three sisters, bushwalking, birdwatching, adventure sports, Vihara Buddhist Centre (open for morning and evening meditations), Lilianfels for High Tea, Rooster French Restaurant, Solitary Restaurant, Blue Mountains Chocolate Company, gardens, golf, Katoomba and Leura shopping villages.

Rates from $295 nightly / from $1,790 weekly. Seasonal discounts apply.

TERMS: Non refundable deposit of $200 confirms booking. Children stay strictly by arrangement.

Readers of this site can ask for a 5% discount on bookings. Simply confirm that you found Cloudlands via the Bed-Breakfast.com.au web site.

Cloudlands
World Heritage Blue Mountains
www.cloudlands.com.au
Ph 02 4782 7376
Hosts: Anne Elliott and Ron Bradford
Member Responsible Travel and The Good Travel Company.
5 Green Star Rating Eco-Hotels of the World
Visit “Henley” our chookhouse.  Collect fresh, free-range eggs for your breakfast!

As you might expect, the Blue Mountains region is one of the most beautiful places to visit in New South Wales. It is an area that is deeply entrenched in history and a place that has more activities for the traveler than you can imagine.

Blue Mountains was founded by Admiral Arthur Phillip a naval British admiral. At the time, he was the governor of New South Wales and he named the area Carmarthen and Lansdowne Hills. Later it was named Blue Mountains because the mountains actually look blue from a distance.

When you want a comfortable stay at a bed and breakfast in the Blue Mountains can be very cozy and breathe taking. One wonderful place to stay is Kookaburra Cottage Bed & Breakfast because it is small, quiet and sits within several plush gardens. The breakfast is fantastic because you get a breakfast pack of cold and hot food that you can prepare in your room at your leisure.

Leura is a small village in the Blue Mountains that is very popular. If you want quaint accommodation that is somewhat private, you will want to try the Peartree Cottage Blue Mountains bed and breakfast. It is a traditional cottage with a warm atmosphere and is ten minutes from Leura’s visitor center.

When you want to explore the area there are many restaurants, shopping and activities to choose from. Nearby in Lilianfels you can feast on Australian cuisine at Darley’s or have a more casual experience at Tre Sorelle which stands for Three Sisters. The scenery here is great for weddings or a romantic getaway. A Blue Mountains bed and breakfast can be a superb way to get reacquainted with someone you love.

There are so many things to do in this area that you won’t have a problem finding something to do. Nearby are the Wentworth Falls and Katoomba. You can also take tours of Wentworth Falls and Katoomba. These two areas are for hikers and they have a variety of hikes you can take depending on whether you are an experienced hiker or a beginner. You can do walks on the cliff tops and rock climbing.

Another must see place to explore is Megalong Valley because it has natural beauty to see. Megalong was named by the aboriginals and means valley below the cliffs which is exactly where it is located. This is a place to go when you want to have a quiet picnic or hike in the bush lands.

Anytime of the year that you visit a bed and breakfast in the Blue Mountains you will have lots of events to attend. Many are art festivals or botanical extravaganzas that include music and natural creations. An example is the Devouring Dinosaurs & Monstrous Muttaburrasaurus Quest that is located at the Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens. Here you will have fun for the entire family as you go through the garden, learn about the dinosaurs of Australia and watch as they emerge from hidden places.

If you are a writer or musician, a good time to visit a Blue Mountains bed and breakfast is in October for the Songlines Festival. You can hobnob with world famous creative people and listen to a concert in Jenolan Caves. This is an experience that many people say you shouldn’t miss; and don’t forget to stay for the closing called Floating World.

There are plenty of fun and interesting museums that you can visit while you’re here – a Purse Museum – which females would surely love, the New South Wales Toy & Railway Museum or the Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum which are steeped in history and make a great outing.

Recommended bed and breakfast accommodation in the Blue Mountains :

Cloudlands
World Heritage Blue Mountains
www.cloudlands.com.au
Ph 02 4782 7376
Hosts: Anne Elliott and Ron Bradford
Member Responsible Travel and The Good Travel Company.
5 Green Star Rating Eco-Hotels of the World
Visit “Henley” our chookhouse.  Collect fresh, free-range eggs for your breakfast!