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 aplacas. 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.

Country Wide 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.

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.

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 (Beach House 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 Castle): 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: home made 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)!

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Geelong Otway Tourism
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Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Baby Cot, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Books/Magazines Supplied, CD Player, Day Spa, DVD, Fans, Faxing Facilities, Games room, Highchair, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Log fires, Massage, Masseur, No smoking, Pets Welcome Indoors, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Wheelchair "independent access" AS1428

The Castle
3 bedroom cottage, sleeps 8.
Bedroom 1: Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed.
Bedroom 3: Two sets of single bunks.

The Mexican Villa
3 bedroom cottage, sleeps 8.
Bedroom 1: Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed.
Bedroom 3: Two sets of single bunks.

The Igloo
2 bedroom cottage, sleeps 6.
Bedroom 1: Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Double bed and set of single bunks
Purpose- built for independent wheelchair access, with ramp entry, widened doorways, a wheel in shower, under-bench access to laundry and cooking facilities and gas fired wood heater.

The Beach House
2 bedroom cottage, sleeps 5
Bedroom 1: Queen bed
Bedroom 2: single and set of single bunks

All cottages are fully self-contained with every attention to detail. Kitchens are very well equipped with microwaves and full sized ovens and fridges. You will find all the little extras here - fabulous herbal teas, coffee plungers, iron and ironing board, hairdryers etc.

Specials
Off peak mid week special rates: 4 nights Sun - Wed or Mon - Thurs inclusive $400 - $500 per double, $25 extra per person per night

Pamper packages - welcome gourmet treats and champers, fluffy robes and one hour in house massage for only $110 pp

Now offering Back to Nature packages including a canoe trip on Lake Elizabeth to see the elusive platypus - call us for details.
Valid to: 31 Oct 08

A 25% discount applies to all bookings made in the month of September for any dates.
Valid to: 30 Sep 08