Family Friendly
Portacot available, Plastic crockery and cutlery available for children,
Games/videos for children under 5 available, Games/videos for children between 5 and 12 available,
Games/videos for children over 12 available, Fenced/safe outdoor play area
* Our garden is large and secure with plenty of room to run around, ride a scooter or a two wheeler.
* We have DVDs, colouring books and textas, story books and other toys.
* We have a supply of plastic plates, cutlery and glasses for children.
Cottage, Holiday house, Self-contained apartment
Bells is pet, child and family friendly - indoors and out. Safe secure fencing makes it an ideal beach holiday location.
Self catering kitchen, gas and microwave cooking, family size fridge, plenty of equipment to cook up a feast after a day at the beach. Two local supermarkets stock everything you need for a relaxing holiday.
Two QS beds with electric blankets, two single beds with extra blankets. Six people can sleep in 3 bedrooms. One QS room has TV/DVD and a good range of movies. A porta cot is also available for babies.
Linen option: You can choose to bring your own sheets, towels and pillowcases or we can make up the beds with our linen - $20 per QB and $15 per SB, per stay.
The dining area has oodles of space with seating for six. All seasons are catered for with a cosy gas log fire for cooler nights, reverse cycle airconditioning and ceiling fans for summer.
Relax in the spa bath after a day out, with bubbles in the water, and maybe bubbles in a glass!
Books, magazines and word puzzles are supplied for your holiday enjoyment along with a 66cm LCD TV/ DVD, radio/CD player in the living room..
There's an automatic washing machine in the laundry and outdoor clothes line. These facilities will take care of any laundry needs during your stay. Two clothes airers are provided for your convenience.
Outside is a warm shower for a quick wash down after a day at the beach - for family or pets!
Cook a meal on the portable BBQ, eat with family and friends at the large outdoor setting on the sunny verandah or relax with a coffee or glass of Bellarine wine and read the local papers! Wineries, many with cellar door sales, are close to Bells.
Complimentary refreshments on arrival. Wide range of local tourist information, childrens books, games and toys, buckets and spades for the beach.
Your pets can snuggle up on their personal bed. Drink and food bowls, treats and toys ready and waiting.
Languages spoken: English(Conversation)
* What a beautiful place. Lovely and clean, well appointed, great extras like toys, hair dryer, first aid kit, tea and coffee. And being able to bring the dog was a bonus!
* Great house, close to beach, a holiday for us and our dogs.
* A very welcoming holiday house in a great location with our every need anticipated. Beautifully presented, lovely happy colour scheme, comfy bed and two toilets... what a bonus. Our dog couldn't wait to start exploring both the house and garden.
We are close to:
Shops, restaurants and cafes offering the best food, coffee and shopping in the local area.
For a family day out try putt-putt golf at amaze'n'games mini golf, visit Adventure Park Geelong and The Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre. Ocean Grove has lots of parks and playgrounds and the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve is easily accessible, off Grubb Road.
Begola Wetlands is 400 metres from Bells By The Beach Holiday House.
The Bellarine wine region is becoming THE place to visit for the best in cool climate wines. The Bellarine Taste Trail is another exciting experience for all fresh food and wine lovers.
Ocean Grove is approx 25 minutes from Geelong. Avalon Airport is 45 minutes away along the M1 freeway.
Melbourne International Airport is around 1.5 hours drive from Bells By The Beach Holiday House.
We are easy to find.....
at 24 Roditis Drive, Ocean Grove
enter from Derek Court.
Melways ref: 484 C12
Associations
Geelong Otway Tourism, Bellarine Peninsula Tourism
Holiday experiences
Beach, Close to Public Transport, Eco-friendly, Family Friendly, Pet friendly, Shopping, Wine Appreciation, Winter Holiday
Facilities
Air conditioning, Baby Cot, BBQ - Gas, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Bus nearby, CD Player, Continental breakfast provisions available, Cooking facilities, DVD, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Gas stove, Hair dryer, Heaters provided, Iron and ironing board, Kitchen, Lake nearby, Laundry facilities, Level access, Lock up garage parking, Microwave, No smoking, Parking, Pets Welcome Indoors, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Reverse cycle heating, Secure parking onsite, Spa Bath, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking, Vacuum system, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Walk to the shops, Washing machine
Beach
Less than 5 minutes drive to the beach, Some beach gear provided - see description for details.
* The beach is an easy 400 metre walk, past the Begola Wetlands where water and other bird species visit during the warmer months.
* Ocean Grove beach is one of the safest and longest beaches in Victoria. The sand is soft and white, rock pools appear at low tide; surfing is a popular attraction.
* The Barwon River is 2 kilometres away, with safe swimming at low tide, rock pools at the entrance and fishing from the bank of the river.
* We have buckets and spades for children to use on the beach.
* Dogs are allowed on beaches - check out City of Greater Geelong information in our compendium.
Close to Public Transport
Public transport within 10 minute walk, Bus service.
* Greater Geelong's new improved bus network includes extra services from Ocean Grove to Barwon Heads and Geelong, and around the Bellarine Peninsula. Contact www.transport.vic.gov.au for more information.
Eco-friendly
Recycling facilities available.
* Recycling bins collected fortnightly.
* Rain water tanks to water the lavender garden.
* Water-saving shower and toilets.
Family Friendly
Portacot available, Plastic crockery and cutlery available for children, Games/videos for children under 5 available, Games/videos for children between 5 and 12 available, Games/videos for children over 12 available, Fenced/safe outdoor play area.
* Our garden is large and secure with plenty of room to run around, ride a scooter or a two wheeler.
* We have DVDs, colouring books and textas, story books and other toys.
* We have a supply of plastic plates, cutlery and glasses for children.
Pet friendly
Cats are permitted, 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.
* We have a separate 'pet room' at the rear of the connecting garage.
* Pets can sleep in the 'pet room' if their owners are happy with this option.
* There's a large dog bed with blankets, and a padded pet basket for small dogs or cats.
* We also provide clean fresh towels so pets can enjoy a day at the beach then a brisk rub-down after a warm shower.
* Visiting pets enjoy treats, chewy balls and toys to play with; a spare walking lead is provided for your convenience.
* There are clean bowls for food and water, doggie-doo bags and extra water bowls in the garden.
* Please check out the pet information from the City of Greater Geelong regarding dog by-laws and animals on the beach.
* We definitely welcome guide dogs and hearing dogs!
* We are more than happy to have cats and dogs at Bells! We love 'em all!
Wine Appreciation
Winery tour available as part of accommodation package, Winery tours available nearby.
* Please ask us about winery tours around the Bellarine Peninsula and on The Bellarine Taste Trail!
Winter Holiday
Indoor spa.
* After a day exploring the Bellarine Peninsula, snuggle up and keep warm and toasty in your QS bed and electric blanket.
* Enjoy a relaxing spa bubble bath after your day out.
* Relax near the gas log fire with your snacks, wine, coffee or tea.
* If watching TV doesn't seem really exciting, choose a DVD from the selection, read a book or flick through a magazine.
* Ask about our Winter specials - choose from Breakfast at Bells with continental breakfast provisions, or our delicious Soup and Rolls for Lunch special.