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Countrywide Cottages
  • Ferny Reach
  • A bushland setting
  • Canopy interior
  • Ferny Reach Master bedroom
  • Igloo master bedroom
  • Villa lounge
  • Igloo interior
  • animal feeding sessions
  • Happy guests
  • Recreation area
  • Animal feeding
Visit us and you'll experience why we are one of The Age Good Weekend Top Fifty-Two Weekends Away in Australia and NZ.
AAA 4 STARS Self Catering Accomodation

Fabulous pet friendly cottages

Bambra/Lorne, VIC [Location map...]
Up to 27 people, 10 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 2
Availability and Pricing
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Estimated price:
     
From $155 to $260 couple per night
Guest Reviews (14)
"The whole experience was great, the cottage was very comfortable and everything we needed was there"
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Katie, -May '11
"We had a great family holiday. The accommodation was fantastic. Our dog and children especially loved it. The dam and yabbie catching was a big hit with the kids and we couldn't fault the service. The..."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Maria, VIC -Jan '11
"Such a beautiful setting, with wildlife coming up to your door. The facilities are exceptional for families."
   Guest rating: 4/5 - Alison, -Dec '10
"We have never stayed anywhere where absolutely everything had been considered from the nets for yabbie catching to recipes on how to cook them! It was a wonderful, comfortable stay and we loved every ..."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Madeleine, VICTORIA -Dec '10
"The accommodation was perfect,we didnt need to bring anything. The setting was excellent for the children,with animals to feed and a pond to catch yabbies. Have already booked again! The Frys"
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Barry, VIC -Oct '10
"Quiet and extremely comfortable with everything and more than you need. The walks for the dogs are brilliant. Town far enough away and property excellent. If we had children they would have loved all ..."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Gael, -May '10
"Comfortable, clean and attractive cottage with thoughtful touches ( like music playing softly when we arrived), and attention to detail. Lovely, tranquil bush setting. King parrots and crimson rose..."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Pam, VICTORIA -Apr '10
"Stay was lovely and peaceful. Nobody else occuped the three other cottages which was great as we had the whole lot to ourselves and our dogs could run freely wherever they wanted. Cottage was very cle..."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Lisa, VICTORIA -Mar '10
"Wonderful, The accommodation was excellent, with quality fittings and appliances. Surroundings were beautiful and Di was very helpful with travel directions and sightseeing tips. We'll be back."
   Guest rating: 4/5 - Barbara, VIC -Jan '10
"It is the first time I have used the cabin suitable for a person in a wheelchair. The cabin was ideal for our purposes. I took my son for his first holiday in 7 years. He had a fantastic time in the b..."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Sally, VICTORIA -Apr '09
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Breathe in the fresh air and absorb the peaceful bush setting; sit back with a good book, soft music and a glass of wine. Relax by the wood fire, on the verandah or around your own private winter campfire. Don't forget the marshmallows!

Wander the bush tracks on the property or hop over the stile to gain access to the fabulous Otway Forest Park (previously Angahook State Park).

Perhaps a Pamper Package would tempt you - luscious fluffy robes, gourmet treats and champers on arrival and a one hour in-house massage - only $110 pp.

We're delighted to have you stay and will welcome you on arrival with home-made treats.

Your dogs are very welcome at Countrywide - they will love the bush tracks, a cool swim in the dam and the home made doggie treats that welcome them on arrival too!

Try your luck at catching some yabbies in our fully stocked dam. You may even catch enough for dinner.

Come and meet Sam and Norman, our very shy but delightful alpacas. We have a bundle of sheep and sometimes a hand- reared lamb or two, as well as our cute lop-eared bunnies for children to play with. Our chickens will do their best to keep up the egg supply to ensure you enjoy a taste of their wonderful free range lifestyle - eggs are 'finders keepers'.

Check out the recreation area with a pool table and dart board in the "pub" and a gas BBQ undercover in the "saddlery" next door. There's plenty of room to kick the footy or bowl a few overs.

Countrywide Cottages are close to superb wineries, excellent cafes, berry farms and of course the Great Ocean Road, the Otway Fly, beaches, waterfalls and picnic spots. With lots of great day trips to choose from, it's an excellent place to stay and far enough away from the tourist crowds to be an authentic, tranquil Australian bush experience. Fabulous!

Sit back, relax and enjoy with the security of knowing that your host lives on-site and is available for any advice or assistance to make your visit perfect.

Languages spoken: Spanish(Basic)

"Another wonderfully relaxing weekend. It's great to find such an amazing place where the whole family is really welcome, including our gorgeous dog. Hope you get the Five Paw dog friendliest accommodation award. We have certainly voted for you."

"...the theme of the cottage was great. Our daughters loved Norman and Sam [alpacas]. Thanks for the directions to the koalas. We really loved seeing them and even got to pat one!"

"Thanks!! Very good weekend. Sooooo relaxed."

What's in the area


On easy main road access just 1.5 hours from Melbourne, we are cradled in the Otways hinterland, 25 minutes inland from Lorne and the beautiful Great Ocean Road.

There are three fabulous wineries within 15 minutes drive which are open for cellar door sales and tastings. Try the delightful new cafe 10 minutes down the road, or one or two of our other old favourites 12 minutes in the other direction.

In summer months, markets abound in the area - there is bound to be one on during your weekend stay. Of course a trip to the berry picking farms are a must too.

We are only an hour from the amazing Otway Fly Tree Top Walk, the longest and highest forest canopy walk of its kind in the world. The exhilarating views of the forest's natural wonders are breath-taking.

Easy drives can be taken to popular destinations such as Lorne, Apollo Bay, the magnificent Twelve Apostles and various picnic and waterfall locations.
Nearby recreational activities include golf, surf, rock and lake fishing, horse trail riding, 4 wheel driving and bushwalking.

Cottage Facilities


Large open plan lounge/living, dining and kitchen area

Lounge/living: wood heater, reverse cycle air conditioning (heating and cooling), TV, DVD/video & a selection of DVD/video movies, CD/radio/ cassette, books, magazines and toy cupboard.

Master bedrooms: queen-size bed, electric blankets, all linen, doona,
pillows, extra blankets, clock radio

Second bedroom (Ferny Reach and Igloo): single or double bed and a set of single bunks, electric blankets, all linen, doonas, pillows and extra blankets, clock radio

Third bedroom (Villa and Canopy): two sets of bunks, electric blankets, all linen, doonas, pillows and extra blankets

Kitchen: spacious, full cooking facilities, including both microwave and gas oven & hot plates, tea/coffee making facilities, including ground coffee, coffee plunger and herbal teas, olive oil provided.

Bathroom/laundry: homemade soaps, towels, face washers, shower, vanity, hair dryer, washing machine & trough, iron and small ironing board

Toilet: separate to bathroom

On request: cots with full linen, high chairs as well as shower chair and grab bars available free of charge. Please discuss your needs with us at time of booking

Outdoor: private wood BBQ, picnic table, picnic set, private camp fire at your own cottage site

General: non-smoking accommodation. A sand pot is provided on veranda

We are pet-friendly, offering bed inside the cottage with blanket, bowls and home made doggie treats on arrival (don't worry, we provide human treats too)!

Associations


Accommodation Getaways Vic Inc
AAA Tourism
Geelong Otway Tourism
Surf Coast Tourism
Tourism Victoria

Holiday experiences


Accessible, Accessible by Wheelchair AS1428, Adult retreat, Birdwatching, Body Treatments, Bushwalking & wilderness, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Honeymoon, Horse riding, Massage, Pet friendly, Romantic getaway, Wine Appreciation, Winter Holiday

Facilities


Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Baby Cot, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Books/Magazines Supplied, CD Player, Day Spa, DVD, Fans (ceiling/standard), Faxing Facilities, Games room, Highchair, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Log fires, Massage, Masseur, No smoking, Pets Welcome Indoors, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Wheelchair accessible facilities

Accessible


Fully wheelchair accessible to Australian standard AS 1428, Shower has shower bars and a moveable shower head, Chairs are permitted in the shower, Door frames are wider to suit wheelchairs, Unimpeded wheelchair access from car parking to the property, The toilet is fitted with railings/grip bars, Toilet is big enough to fit a wheelchair.

Our property houses one cottage, the Igloo, which was purpose built for accessibility for all. We have sucessfully accommodated people requiring all levels of care. The Igloo is beautifully decorated with artifacts, images and reading material from the Canadian Arctic, where the owner spent 5 years prior to taking over Countrywide Cottages.

Specifications of the cottage include:
Bedrooms:
* Length 3.95m x 3.95m width
* Door width 850mm, door handle 1m height
* No automatic door return
* Queen bed at 510 mm height
* Distance from foot of the bed to the furniture/wall is 1450mm
* Distance either side of the bed to wall or to the other bed is 1220 - 1250mm
* Bedside lights operable from bed

Bathroom:
* Door width 850mm with door handle
* Wheel in shower, hand held shower rose, quarter turn lever taps
* Shower grab rails height 800mm
* Toilet height 440mm, 660mm front of bowl to back wall and center line of bowl to side wall 440mm.
* Toilet grab rails height 800mm
* Basin height 820mm, lever tap
* Light switches 1080mm

For more information, check the Accessibility page on our website. We look forward to welcoming you.

Accessible by Wheelchair AS1428


Fully wheelchair accessible to Australian standard AS 1428, Shower has shower bars, chair, moveable shower head, Door frames are wider to suit wheelchairs, Unimpeded wheelchair access from car parking to the property, The toilet is fitted with railings/grip bars and large enough to fit full size wheelchair..

Our property houses one cottage, the Igloo, which was purpose built for accessibility for all. We have sucessfully accommodated people requiring all levels of care. The Igloo is beautifully decorated with artifacts, images and reading material from the Canadian Arctic, where the owner spent 5 years prior to taking over Countrywide Cottages.

Specifications of the cottage include:
Bedrooms:
* Length 3.95m x 3.95m width
* Door width 850mm, door handle 1m height
* No automatic door return
* Queen bed at 510 mm height
* Distance from foot of the bed to the furniture/wall is 1450mm
* Distance either side of the bed to wall or to the other bed is 1220 - 1250mm
* Bedside lights operable from bed

Bathroom:
* Door width 850mm with door handle
* Wheel in shower, hand held shower rose, quarter turn lever taps
* Shower grab rails height 800mm
* Toilet height 440mm, 660mm front of bowl to back wall and center line of bowl to side wall 440mm.
* Toilet grab rails height 800mm
* Basin height 820mm, lever tap
* Light switches 1080mm

For more information, check the Accessibility page on our website. We look forward to welcoming you.

Pet friendly


Small dogs (less than 11 kg) are permitted, Medium dogs (11 kg to less than 34 kg) are permitted, Large dogs (34 kg or heavier) are permitted, Pets are permitted inside, Secure, fully fenced running area, Food and water bowls provided, Bedding/sleeping area provided, Other domesticated animals reside at the property.

We are proud of our 5 Paws Rating for Best Pet Friendly accommodation received in 2008. We provide cosy beds with blanket, bowls, home made doggie treats and furniture covers for the couch potatoes. Bushwalks from your door, leading up to the Otway Forest Park and a dam full of yabbies ensure there are plenty of fun options for your pet. There is a fully encloseable verandah out front of each cottage to keep your pet secure if needs be.

Rooms and rates

Stnd w/end: $220 - $240 dbl/n, $30 extra per person per night
Off peak (weekdays): $155 - $175
Peak: nightly $240 - $260 dbl/n,$30 extra per person per night
Peak: weekly $1400 - $1540dbl, $30 extra per person per night
Ferny Reach (sleeps 5 - Master bedroom with Queen bed, and a single bed and set of bunks in the second bedroom)
Base rate
  
$155.00/night.$220.00/weekend-night.$1050.00/week.440.00/weekend.
2 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Labour Day 2012 rate
09/03/2012 - 11/03/2012
$240.00/night.$240.00/weekend-night.
3 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
March holidays 2012 rate
30/03/2012 - 14/04/2012
$240.00/night.$240.00/weekend-night.$1400.00/week.
2 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Easter 2012 rate
05/04/2012 - 08/04/2012
$240.00/night.$240.00/weekend-night.$1400.00/week.
4 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Queens Birthday 2012 rate
08/06/2012 - 10/06/2012
$240.00/night.$240.00/weekend-night.
3 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
June/July holidays 2012 rate
29/06/2012 - 14/07/2012
$240.00/night.$240.00/weekend-night.$1400.00/week.
2 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Sept holidays 2012 rate
21/09/2012 - 06/10/2012
$240.00/night.$240.00/weekend-night.$1400.00/week.
2 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Cup weekend 2012 rate
02/11/2012 - 05/11/2012
$240.00/night.$240.00/weekend-night.
4 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Christmas holidays 2012 - 13 rate
21/12/2012 - 24/01/2013
$240.00/night.$240.00/weekend-night.$1400.00/week.
2 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Australia Day 2013 rate
25/01/2013 - 27/01/2013
$240.00/night.$240.00/weekend-night.
3 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Igloo (sleeps 6 - Master bedroom with Queen bed, and a double bed and set of bunks in the second bedroom )
Base rate
  
$155.00/night.$220.00/weekend-night.$1050.00/week.440.00/weekend.
2 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Labour Day 2012 rate
09/03/2012 - 11/03/2012
$240.00/night.$240.00/weekend-night.
3 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
March holidays 2012 rate
30/03/2012 - 14/04/2012
$240.00/night.$240.00/weekend-night.$1400.00/week.
2 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Easter 2012 rate
05/04/2012 - 08/04/2012
$240.00/night.$240.00/weekend-night.$1400.00/week.
4 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Queens Birthday 2012 rate
08/06/2012 - 10/06/2012
$240.00/night.$240.00/weekend-night.
3 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
June/July holidays 2012 rate
29/06/2012 - 14/07/2012
$240.00/night.$240.00/weekend-night.$1400.00/week.
2 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Sept holidays 2012 rate
21/09/2012 - 06/10/2012
$240.00/night.$240.00/weekend-night.$1400.00/week.
2 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Cup weekend 2012 rate
02/11/2012 - 05/11/2012
$240.00/night.$240.00/weekend-night.
4 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Christmas holidays 2012 - 13 rate
21/12/2012 - 24/01/2013
$240.00/night.$240.00/weekend-night.$1400.00/week.
2 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Australia Day 2013 rate
25/01/2013 - 27/01/2013
$240.00/night.$240.00/weekend-night.
3 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Villa (sleeps 10 - Two master bedrooms with Queen beds, and a smaller third room with two sets of bunks - beds for 8. Includes a sofa bed to house two extra if needed.)
Base rate
  
$175.00/night.$240.00/weekend-night.$1190.00/week.480.00/weekend.
2 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Labour Day 2012 rate
09/03/2012 - 11/03/2012
$260.00/night.$260.00/weekend-night.
3 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
March holidays 2012 rate
30/03/2012 - 14/04/2012
$260.00/night.$260.00/weekend-night.$1540.00/week.
2 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Easter 2012 rate
05/04/2012 - 08/04/2012
$260.00/night.$260.00/weekend-night.$1540.00/week.
4 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Queens Birthday 2012 rate
08/06/2012 - 10/06/2012
$260.00/night.$260.00/weekend-night.
3 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
June/July holidays 2012 rate
29/06/2012 - 14/07/2012
$260.00/night.$260.00/weekend-night.$1540.00/week.
2 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Sept holidays 2012 rate
21/09/2012 - 06/10/2012
$260.00/night.$260.00/weekend-night.$1540.00/week.
2 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Cup weekend 2012 rate
02/11/2012 - 05/11/2012
$260.00/night.$260.00/weekend-night.
4 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Christmas holidays 2012 - 13 rate
21/12/2012 - 24/01/2013
$260.00/night.$260.00/weekend-night.$1540.00/week.
2 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Australia Day 2013 rate
25/01/2013 - 27/01/2013
$260.00/night.$260.00/weekend-night.$1540.00/week.
3 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Canopy (sleeps 10 - Two master bedrooms with Queen beds, and a third, smaller room with two sets of bunks. Includes a sofa bed to house two extra if needed.)
Base rate
  
$175.00/night.$240.00/weekend-night.$1190.00/week.480.00/weekend.
2 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Labour Day 2012 rate
09/03/2012 - 11/03/2012
$260.00/night.$260.00/weekend-night.
3 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
March holidays 2012 rate
30/03/2012 - 14/04/2012
$260.00/night.$260.00/weekend-night.$1540.00/week.
2 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Easter 2012 rate
05/04/2012 - 08/04/2012
$260.00/night.$260.00/weekend-night.$1540.00/week.
4 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Queens Birthday 2012 rate
08/06/2012 - 10/06/2012
$260.00/night.$260.00/weekend-night.
3 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
June/July holidays 2012 rate
29/06/2012 - 14/07/2012
$260.00/night.$260.00/weekend-night.$1540.00/week.
2 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Sept holidays 2012 rate
21/09/2012 - 06/10/2012
$260.00/night.$260.00/weekend-night.$1540.00/week.
2 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Cup weekend 2012 rate
02/11/2012 - 05/11/2012
$260.00/night.$260.00/weekend-night.
4 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Christmas holidays 2012 - 13 rate
21/12/2012 - 24/01/2013
$260.00/night.$260.00/weekend-night.$1540.00/week.
2 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
Australia Day 2013 rate
25/01/2013 - 27/01/2013
$260.00/night.$260.00/weekend-night.$1540.00/week.
3 nights min.$30.00 /person30.00 /child /night over 2  people
 
All prices in $AUD

Deals


Off peak mid week special rates: 4 nights Mon - Thurs inclusive $540 per double in 2 BR Ferny Reach or Igloo, $600 per double in 3 BR Villa or Canopy, $30 extra per person per night

Now offering Back to Nature packages including a canoe trip on Lake Elizabeth to see the elusive platypus - contact us for details
Valid to: 31 Dec 12

Availability

Countrywide Cottages will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 10.4 hours)

Please note that sometimes your computer's spam filter or your ISP may inadvertently block the operator's response email. If you do not receive a prompt response, taking into account that  Countrywide Cottages may not be able to contact you after hours, you should check your 'junk' mail folder or contact the property with the details we will send in your confirmation e-mail.

The telephone number and contact details for this property will be emailed to you once your enquiry/booking has been sent.


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