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The Bower

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Cosy and inviting
Master Bedroom
Bedroom
Twin Bedroom
Bush setting
A regular visitor
Veranda
Lounge
Kitchen
Veranda

A small secluded cottage on the slopes of Mt Macedon, near wineries, Hanging Rock and Woodend. Perfect for getaway weekends, wine and chocolate on arrival.

The Bower- charming cedar cottage

Mt Macedon, VIC

Up to 5 people, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Minimum nights: 2

Availability and Pricing

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From $200 to $225 couple per night

Guest Reviews (16)

"a really fantastic place to relax and stay"

- Jeffrey, -Jan '12

"The Bower was a beautiful oasis for us for two nights, the setting divine, the garden beautiful, the hamper brilliant, sitting on the deck with a chilled rose I could have been in heaven. The dogs ..."

- Barbi, -Dec '11

"The Bower is a great little winter get away. It is quiet, secluded,felt very homely and was not too far from Melbourne. It was very relaxing sitting by the fire and watching all the wildlife outside. ..."

- John, -Aug '10

"The cottage was quite nice and we generally enjoyed our stay. Unfortunately, we had to leave one day earlier due to commitments at home."

- Pascal, NSW -Jan '10

"My four sisters and I had a great time. Cottage was very clean and welcoming. Hamper and flowers were a nice touch. Kitchen had good facilities which was handy as we stayed in for most meals. Cottage ..."

- Kerry, VIC -Oct '09

"Fantastic cottage, loved being able to bring along our dog. The kitchen facilities were great and made it easy for us to cook. Thank you for the welcome basket, wine and chocolates greatly apprecia..."

- Kerith, VIC -Aug '09

"The Bower was a nice place to stay for a weekend away. Small touches were appreciated - chocolates, wine and other hamper items on arrival, books and magazines to read and board games to play. "

- Kathryn, VIC -May '09

"The location of The Bower is in a beautiful setting. The house is wonderful - every detail is carefully thought out. We loved the rosella's and the fire in the evening times was fantastic. I would ..."

- Lisa, VIC -Apr '09

"Excellent - peaceful, and a very well appointed cabin. Was nice to have a lovely place we could be with our dogs. It was the attention to the small things that made the stay most comfortable - the ten..."

- Donna, ACT -Nov '08

"A very comfortable, well equipped and attractively presented cottage. It had a lovely homely feel about it. Close to good attractions and walking areas. The combustion stove provided plenty of heat fo..."

- Godfrey, VICTORIA -Jul '08

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Enquiry response: Outstanding

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

The property is not fenced,however there is a barrier to secure the large deck.
Larger dogs would be able to jump the barrier if so inclined.

Holiday house

The Bower is located in a bush setting on Mt Macedon. It is a charming cedar cottage, with a wood burning stove and beautiful open verandah. There are three bedrooms, sleeping 5 comfortably, a lounge, kitchen and two toilets (one with shower). All beds are supplied with fresh linen and electric blankets to fight off the cold mountain nights! Surrounded by trees, The Bower provides a true break from city life and is private and relaxing.The Bower is set on an acre with no other accommodation on the property.

Locality

Nestled in the bush, the Bower is close to Hanging Rock, Woodend, Kyneton and Gisborne. There is a golf course nearby and fine dining and many wineries to enjoy! The surrounding areas offer much in the way of arts and crafts, bush walking, and birdlife.

Holiday experiences

Art & Craft, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Family Friendly, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Golf, Pet friendly, Wine Appreciation

Facilities

Air conditioning, BBQ - Gas, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, CD Player, Continental breakfast provisions supplied, DVD, Electric stove, Fans (ceiling/standard), Hair dryer, Heaters provided, Kitchen, Linen supplied, Log fires, No smoking, Pets Welcome Indoors, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Videos/DVDs Supplied

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.

The property is not fenced,however there is a barrier to secure the large deck.
Larger dogs would be able to jump the barrier if so inclined.

The Bower

Mt Macedon, VIC, Australia

Rooms and rates

Weekend 2 nights:$450
Weekdays:
2 nights: $400
3 nights: $550
4 nights: $700
Long weekends: 2 or 3 nights $600
These prices apply to 2 people.Extra people $60 per person per stay

The Bower (a whole house with no others on the property) (sleeps 5)

Base rate

$200.00/night.

$1000.00/week.

440.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

$30.00 /person /night over 2 people

All prices in $AUD

Bookings for Fri/Sat must be for both days.

Availability

The Bower will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 48 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 9.9 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 The Bower 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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