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Frogsong Cottages

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Frogsong Cottages
Continental breakfast with a view
Cosy wood stove for wintry days
Self catering kitchenette:fridge,microwave,cooktop...
5 acres of native bush gardens to ramble in
Lake Eildon from Mountain Bay
Enjoy a glass of wine from your private deck
modern well equipped bathrooms
Queen beds

* Strawbale cottages in 5 acre landcare setting near Goughs Bay . Lake Eildon & Mount Buller scenery & recreation .Spacious double & family accommodation: *Wheelchair access *Midweek Special - 3rd night free . Quality In house c

Winter break in high country eco haven

Mountain Bay, VIC [Location map...]

Up to 12 people

Availability and Pricing

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From $120 to $140 couple per night

Guest Reviews (6)

"hosts friendly and amenable."

- Richard, -Apr '12

"Enjoyed the personal approach of the owner & the solitude of the accomodation. "

- Wendy, -Apr '12

"We had a very relaxing time. Maggie prepared a lovely breakfast basket for us. The muffins on Sunday were delicious."

- Diana, -Apr '12

"We had a great time,it was a beautiful place and maggie was very friendly....loved everything about that place and especially the sunday muffins"

- Neha, -Apr '12

"We found our host Maggie very friendly and had some very nice treats awaiting us when we arrived. It was a lovely place to stay and was great to have somewhere so relaxing and cool to come back to aft..."

- Jan, -Jan '12

"Maggie. she was wonderful and accommodating. loved the fruit and especially the muffins"

- Sylvia, -Jan '12

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Cottage, Bed & Breakfast, Self-contained apartment

Frogsong cottages are a brand new holiday accommodation, 2km from Goughs Bay and Lake Eildon, in the foothills of the High Country.
Guests enjoy comfortable winter and summer holidays in owner built local strawbale and earthen render cottages in a 5-acre native setting.
Come and enjoy the Lake, Rivers and Mountains at their tranquil best.
Frogsong cottages provide an eco-sustainable Landcare haven from which to explore Lake Eildon & Mount Buller scenery, national parks and activities. Winter sports abound: Cross country, downhill skiing and snowboarding at Mt Buller or Mt Stirling or bush walking, fishing, horse riding & cycling. The bustling town of Mansfield is only 15 mins away, offering a range of interesting eateries, shopping and markets, and shuttle access to Mount Buller and Stirling, along with snow equipment hire and purchase.

Frogsong cottages are spacious to suit the needs of families or friends (sleeps 4/5 or 2/3 on Queen, Double & single beds). Each cottage is fully self-contained, with kitchenette, cheerful wood burning heaters in the lounge area that looks through north facing french windows onto private decks. As well as the passive solar heating that this provides, solar panels provide hot water and power, while the strawbale walls keep the living spaces insulated against heat and cold.
All linen, towels, tea and plunger coffee is provided with self prepared continental breakfast including a house-made loaf and muffins on Sunday mornings.
An attractive grassed and shaded BBQ area is available for our guests informal use, along with 5 acres of native open grass and bushland for onsite rambling. Or BBQ at Gough Bay's Picnic Point, a gentle ramble around Mountain Bay, Gough's Bay and the swimming spots at local rivers & creeks
TARIFF: Family Units: $140 per couple nightly. Double: $120 per couple nightly.
Extra guests: $20 per night
Children, 0 - 6 yrs: No charge
Check in: from 2pm Check out: 11 am
Onsite parking.

Languages spoken: Australian(Basic) English(Basic) Irish(Basic)

Locality

LOCAL WINERIES within 15 mins drive
*Delatite Winery *Kinloch Winery *Buller View
BOUTIQUE BEERS Jamieson Brewery
6 boutique beers on tap
ACTIVITIES
Year round Hiking on many bush tracks in the foothills of the mountains.
Horse riding at Merrijig and Barwite.
Cycling, Boating, Fishing and Trail bike riding
Olive Groves, Berry & Cherry Farms
Entertainment for all the Family at:
Mansfield Armchair Cinema
Mansfield Zoo, Botanic Gardens
Scenic Flights
Local theatre group productions
Farmers Markets every 3rd Sat of the month
“Made in Mansfield” – featuring local artists and crafts people

Associations

Delatite Landcare group, Goughs Bay Progress Association

Holiday experiences

Accessible by Wheelchair AS1428, Body Treatments, Bushwalking & wilderness, Canoeing & Kayaking, Eco-friendly, Family Friendly, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Horse riding, Snow Skiing, Walking or Hiking, Water sports, Winter Holiday

Facilities

Balcony, Bath, Bath towels provided, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, CD Player, Continental Breakfast Available, Continental breakfast provisions available, Continental breakfast provisions supplied, Cooking facilities, Courtyard, DVD, Electric stove, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Heaters provided, Kitchen, Lake nearby, Level access, Linen supplied, Log fires, Microwave, No smoking, Parking, Patio, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Secure parking onsite, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Wheelchair accessible facilities

Accessible by Wheelchair AS1428

Fully wheelchair accessible to Australian standard AS 1428, Door frames are wider to suit wheelchairs, Unimpeded wheelchair access from car parking to the property, Access available for large vehicle to load/unload accessibility equipment.

Body Treatments

Body treatment services located nearby

Bushwalking & wilderness

Bushwalking and wilderness experiences located nearby, Bushwalking maps provided, Located near a National Park.

Close to Lake Eildon, Mt Stirling & Mt Buller National Parks

Canoeing & Kayaking

Less than 5 minutes drive to water.

Frogsong Cottages is less than 5 minutes drive from Lake Eildon at Goughs Bay. There are several boat ramps for easy access to the Lake with its many creeks and inlets. Goughs Bay has a well placed Boat Club, and a delightful BBQ area at Picnic Point, complete with safe inlet for canoe access playground and toilet facilities.

Eco-friendly

Building designed along eco-lines, Building made from ecologically friendly materials, Bio-cycle or equivalent waste system., Solar powered accommodation, Bio-diverse setting, Recycling facilities available.

Strawbale cottages built by owners from local & on site materials to permaculture and sustainable design. (Info and photos available) On 5 acre high country property that includes native regeneration, alongside fruit and vegetable gardens. Lake Eildon and Mount Buller activities nearby including bush walking, cycling, wineries, horseriding, farmers markets etc. Solar power / hot water, tank / dam water, wood heaters.

Family Friendly

Games/videos for children under 5 available, Games/videos for children between 5 and 12 available, Games/videos for children over 12 available

Fishing

Fishing spots available nearby, Local fishing knowledge available, Located less than 5 minute drive to water, Boatramp within 5 minute drive

Gay & Lesbian friendly

All guests welcome

Horse riding

Horse riding available nearby

Snow Skiing

Located 45 minutes from Mt Buller & Mt Stirling. Shuttle services / chain hire available to snowfields from Mansfield (15 mins by road).

Winter Holiday

Winter activities available nearby detailed below.

45 mins from Mt Stirling & Mt Buller; downhill & cross country ski-ing & snowboarding.

Frogsong Cottages

Mountain Bay, VIC, Australia

Rooms and rates

Frogsong Cottage 1 (sleeps 4 - Queen Bed, Double Bed, Single Bed)

Base rate

$140.00/night.

$140.00/weekend-night.

$840.00/week.

$20.00 /person /night over 2 people

Frogsong Cottage 2 (sleeps 4 - Queen Bed 2 Single Beds)

Base rate

$140.00/night.

$140.00/weekend-night.

$840.00/week.

$20.00 /person /night over 2 people

Double unit 1 (sleeps 2 - Queen Bed)

Base rate

$120.00/night.

$120.00/weekend-night.

$720.00/week.

240.00/weekend.

Double unit 2 (sleeps 2 - Queen Bed)

Base rate

$120.00/night.

$120.00/weekend-night.

$720.00/week.

240.00/weekend.

All prices in $AUD

Availability

Frogsong Cottages will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 12.7 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 Frogsong 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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