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A Loft In The Mill

Loft in The Mill's Streetscape
King Arthur Suite's King Bed,Double Spa,LogFire & C/yard
Hathaway Suite Lounge with Crackling Log Fire
Loft Suite Lounge with Gas Log Fire,18 Candle Chandelier
Loft Suite's Master Bedroom with Queen 4 Poster Bed
Herb Garden Suite with Log Fire & Private Courtyard
Calico Suite's Sun Drenched Courtyard with Umbrella
Calico Suite's Queen Bed & Double Spa Ensuite Bathroom
Attic Suite's Queen Canopy Bed with Log Fire at Foot.
Tudor Suite
Victorian Suite's Queen Size Four Posted Bed
Loft In The Mill & Carriagehouse under Snow

Award winning 4½* B&B accommodation in the heart of Olinda Village. Magnificent bluestone English Mill and Carriage House, walk to excellent shops, gardens and restaurants of Olinda. Range of suites to suit all styles and budgets. Yarra Valley nearby.

A Loft in The Mill Boutique Hotel/B & B featuring a Bluestone 19th Century Replica English Flour Mill & Carriagehouse

Olinda, VIC [Location map...]

Up to 32 people, 11 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 1

Availability and Pricing

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Estimated price:

From $120 to $330 couple per night

Guest Reviews (9)

"The atmosphere was lovely, very homely"

- Liz, NSW -Jul '11

"The moment we arrived at the property we knew we had made the right choice! The Loft in the Mill was certainly the most beautiful and memorable place we ever stayed in. If not for the equally beautifu..."

- Ruaidah, -Oct '10

"helpful and friendly staff. Great facilities for a family of 6. We attended a wedding and enjoyed a day at Puffing Billy."

- Cheryl, -Jul '10

"Absolutely fabulous. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. It was beyond my expectations and nothing was a hassle for them. The quality from the bedsheets, towels, soaps, shampoo etc was a..."

- Maree, NSW -Feb '10

"My wife and our three children had a magnificent time. Nothing was to much trouble for the helpful and friendly staff. The accommadation was A1.Truley a very enjoyable experience.Paul,Paula,Matthew,Lu..."

- Paula, VIC -Sep '09

"We were greeted at reception by a friendly happy bunch of ladies, who welcomed us, offered some DVD s, gave us our breakfast provisions and showed us our cosy clean room. The tudor room had everythin..."

- Gail, VIC -Jun '09

"very romantic,and very convenient"

- Zhu, V.C -Sep '07

"Fantastic, the room was comfortable and well appointed. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The location is amazing with everything you could possibly want within walking distance."

- Gareth, ACT -Mar '06

"The quality of the accommodation was great! Service was very kind and courteous. Facilities were all working fine."

- Jonny, VIC -Dec '05

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Accreditation and awards for 'A Loft In The Mill':

Holiday house, Boutique hotel, Inn, Motel, Bed & Breakfast, Self-contained apartment, Serviced apartment, Spa, Chalet

Winner of various awards (including Victorian Tourism Award for Best Hosted Accommodation Venue), A Loft In The Mill features 4½ star accommodation, we offer a range of suites to suit all styles and budgets. Each luxurious privately entranced suite has its own character and uniquely individual décor.
We offer a range of facilities, including: luxurious double spas, crackling log fires, heated floors, Opulent 4 poster beds, private courtyards & balconies, in-house massage & a Day Spa nextdoor(Olinda Health), 400 free DVD's for guests use at reception, even a free stretch limo transfer to Skyhigh Restaurant every night of the week bar Saturday to take in 200 km of views across Melbourne. All suites have ensuites and kitchenettes.

Languages spoken: Australian(Conversation) English(Conversation) Fair Dinkum Aussie(Conversation) Japanese(Conversation) Pidgin English(Conversation)

AWARDS

WINNER
Vic Tourism Awards 1998 and 1999
Best Hosted Accomm.
Dandenong Ranges Tourism 2000
Best Tourism Operator
Dandenong Ranges Tourism 1998, 1999 and 2000 Best Large Accomm.
2010 Leader Newspaper Local Favourite - Winner Category Melbourne's Hotel Favourites
2011 Yarra Ranges Sustainability Award
FINALIST
Vic Tourism Awards 1997
Best Hosted Accomm.

Locality

Loft In The Mill is perfectly located in the middle of Olinda Village: walking distance to boutique shops; lovely gardens, galleries and tearooms; and quality restaurants(16 within a 2 kilometre radius from the property). Mount Dandenong Village is 800 metres to the north and Sassafras Village is two kilometres to the south, all at the top of the lush Dandenong Ranges. A short distance away is the local golf course, and William Ricketts Sanctuary. 15 minutes away is Puffing Billy Railway or the Yarra Valley’s numerous wineries.

Property

Winner of various awards (including Victorian Tourism Award for Best Hosted Accommodation Venue), Loft In The Mill is a magnificent bluestone replica of an old flour mill with adjacent stone carriage house.

Boasting 4 ½ star accommodation, we offer a range of suites to suit all styles and budgets. Each luxurious suite has a private entrance, its own facilities, and uniquely individual décor.

We offer a range of facilities, including: large double spas, crackling log fires, romantic four poster beds, private courtyards, in-house massage, even a self contained cottage! All suites naturally have their own ensuite bathrooms and kitchenettes.

Associations

Hotels Motels Association of Australia
Dandenong Ranges Tourism Association
Tourism Victoria

Holiday experiences

Accessible, Accessible by Wheelchair AS1428, Art & Craft, Birdwatching, Body Treatments, Bushwalking & wilderness, Close to Public Transport, Cultural Experiences, Executive rental, Family Friendly, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Golf, Great view, Honeymoon, Horse riding, Hot Air Ballooning, Indigenous Experiences, Luxury, Massage, Motor Bike Friendly, Museums and Galleries, One Night Bookings Welcome, Romantic getaway, Shopping, Sports Training, Unique and Unusual, Valentines Day, Wedding venue, Wine Appreciation, Winter Holiday

Facilities

Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, ATM, Baby Cot, Balcony, Bath, Bath towels provided, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Books/Magazines Supplied, Broadband internet available, Bus nearby, Business Centre, CD Player, Clothes dryer, Conference facilities, Continental breakfast provisions available, Continental breakfast provisions supplied, Cooked Breakfast Available, Cooking facilities, Courtyard, Day Spa, Dishwasher, DVD, Electric stove, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Faxing Facilities, Fireplace, Hair dryer, Hairdresser, Heaters provided, Highchair, Internet access, Iron and ironing board, Kitchen, Lake nearby, Laundry facilities, Level access, Linen supplied, Log fires, Massage, Masseur, Meeting/Banquet facilities, Microwave, No smoking, Parking, Patio, Pets not allowed, Restaurant, Room service, Secure parking onsite, Seniors Card Accepted, Spa Bath, Stairs, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Tour desk, Train nearby, TV with teletext/caption functions, Undercover or off street parking, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Walk to the shops, Washing machine, Wheelchair accessible facilities

Accessible

Fully wheelchair accessible to Australian standard AS 1428, Step or lip exists to the entry door, 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.

King Arthur Suite located on the ground floor is wheelchair suitable. We also have a shower chair for the shower and we have threshall ramp from the external courtyard entrance into the suite, which has polished slate floors.

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..

King Arthur Suite located on the ground floor is wheelchair suitable. We also have a shower chair for the shower and we have threshall ramp from the external courtyard entrance into the suite, which has polished slate floors.

A Loft In The Mill

Olinda, VIC, Australia

Rooms and rates

Tariffs for 2 people,$60 per extra adult,$30 per extra child.
Hathaway Suite-Double Spa,Wood Fire,Queen Four-poster bed,slab floor heating,Balcony,LCD TV/DVD/CD-Midweek $240,Weekend up to $330
King Arthur Suite-Double Spa,wood fire,King bed,Courtyard,LCD TV/DVD/CD-Midweek $240,Weekend up to $330
Herb Garden Suite-Double Spa,wood fire at foot of Queen bed,Courtyard,slab floor heating,LCD TV/DVD/CD-Midweek $185,Weekend up to $280
Attic Suite-Double Spa,wood fire at foot of Queen bed,LCD TV/,DVD/CD & Record Player-Midweek $185,Weekend up to $280
Loft Suite-Double Spa,Queen four poster bed in Master Bedroom,separate lounge with Gas Log Fire,Second Loft Style Bedroom with two King Size Single Beds,Full Kitchen,can sleep up to 6 people,LCD TV/DVD/CD-Midweek $240,Weekend up to $330
Calico Suite-Double Spa,Queen size bed in master bedroom,separate lounge with divan that folds out into another Queen Size Bed,can sleep up to 4 people,slab floor heating,airconditioned,Courtyard,LCD TV/DVD/CD-Midweek $185,Weekend up to $280
Tudor Suite-Wood fire at foot of Queen size four poster bed,slab floor heating,LCD TV/DVD/CD-Midweek $155,Weekend up to $260
Victorian Suite-Queen four poster bed & private ensuite bathroom,slab floor heating,air conditioned,LCD TV/DVD/CD-Midweek $120,Weekend up to $180
All tariffs include light continental breakfast.Cooked breakfast vouchers at $15 per head per morning for Ranges Restaurant situated opp. Property can be arranged.

Attic Suite (sleeps 2 - Attic Suite – Tucked away to the rear of the Carriagehouse, you can get away from everything and enjoy the double spa, log fire and record player with 60 albums(or bring your own collection if you like). Also has a garden deck with romantic outdoor setting for two surrounded by evergreen trees and foliage opposite the entry and lit underneath by an old Carriagelight. 32 Inch LCD TV, DVD )

Base rate

$185.00/night.

$280.00/weekend-night.

$1200.00/week.

470.00/weekend.

$60.00 /person /night over 1 people

Calico Suite (sleeps 4 - Calico Suite A bright cosy suite for between 2 and 4 people with double spa, separate lounge with additional Queen size bed that folds out from the divan, kitchenette and entered from your private sunny courtyard with romantic cast iron outdoor setting. 32 Inch LCD TV, DVD )

Base rate

$185.00/night.

$280.00/weekend-night.

$1200.00/week.

470.00/weekend.

$60.00 /person /night over 2 people

Hathaway Suite (sleeps 3 - Hathaway Suite - One of our most elegant rooms, with Four poster Queen Size bed in a sunken bedroom. You can sit in the luxurious double spa )

Base rate

$240.00/night.

$330.00/weekend-night.

$1500.00/week.

540.00/weekend.

$60.00 /person /night over 1 people

Herb Garden Suite (sleeps 2 - Herb Garden Suite A Queen Size Canopy bed with French doors opening onto your own private courtyard with romantic cast iron outdoor setting positioned to take in the sunset. A crackling log fire at the foot of the bed may create the ambiance, or simply luxuriate in your Victorian Style Wing Back Chairs or Luxurious double spa in one of our most popular suites. LCD TV, DVD )

Base rate

$185.00/night.

$280.00/weekend-night.

$1200.00/week.

470.00/weekend.

$60.00 /person /night over 1 people

King Arthur (sleeps 2 - King Arthur Suite – Go on treat yourself like royalty, you deserve it. This suite has a mediaeval feel, with its slate floor and dark exposed beams. While providing all the modern luxuries of King size bed with a 4 posted Black king size spa at the foot of it, crackling log fire, slab floor heating underneath and French doors opening onto your private courtyard positioned to take in the sunset and complete with romantic wicker style outdoor setting and shade umbrella. LCD TV, DVD )

Base rate

$240.00/night.

$330.00/weekend-night.

$1500.00/week.

540.00/weekend.

$60.00 /person /night over 1 people

Loft Suite (sleeps 6 - Loft Suite – The whole top floor to yourself. Enjoy the space, style and comfort of our largest suite with Luxurious double spa in the separate bathroom, Four poster Queen size bed in the Ralph Lauren Wallpapered Master bedroom, mezzanine level Loft Style sleeping quarters or second bedroom with your choice of either 2 King size single beds or a King Size bed. The Open Plan Lounge features a mix of Limestone and Black Dadoed walls with Ralph Lauren Striped Wallpaper above same, a Gorgous Gas Log Fire surrou)

Base rate

$240.00/night.

$330.00/weekend-night.

$1500.00/week.

540.00/weekend.

$60.00 /person /night over 3 people

Tudor Suite (sleeps 2 - Tudor Suite An intimate suite with 4 poster bed, crackling log fire, kitchenette, heavy exposed beams, whitewashed walls and garden deck with romantic outdoor setting for two surrounded by evergreen trees and foliage opposite the entry. 32 Inch LCD TV, DVD )

Base rate

$155.00/night.

$260.00/weekend-night.

$990.00/week.

420.00/weekend.

$60.00 /person /night over 1 people

Victorian Suite (sleeps 2 - Victorian Suite – A romantic, cosy room with lace draped 4 poster bed, kitchenette, dining setting with table and ensuite for the budget conscious yet fastidious guest. 32 Inch LCD TV, DVD )

Base rate

$120.00/night.

$180.00/weekend-night.

$840.00/week.

310.00/weekend.

$60.00 /person /night over 1 people

Carriagehouse (sleeps 8 - The Carriagehouse. A 3 bedroom, 2 storey 30 sq Bluestone House featuring Queen Size Beds in two bedrooms and a King Size Bed that can split into two King Size Single Beds in the Master bedroom, luxurious double spa in the bathroom, open plan lounge and formal dining areas with open Log Fire, heated floor and glassed conservatory suitable for conferencing/entertainment, a full kitchen, laundry, can sleep up to 8 people with the addition of two single folding beds available on the property. 42 Inch LCD TV, D)

Base rate

$550.00/night 1.

$750.00/night 2.

$0.00/night 3.

$0.00/night 4.

$0.00/night 5.

$0.00/night 6.

$0.00/night 7+.

2 nights min.

$94.00 /person /night over 6 people

All prices in $AUD

Deals

Two Nights Midweek Between Monday and Thursday in the following Suites: Hathaway, King Arthur or Loft Suites and pay only $420.
Two Nights Midweek Between Monday and Thursday in the following Suites: Herb Garden, Attic or Calico Suites and pay only $340.
Two Nights Midweek Between Monday and Thursday in the Tudor Suites and pay only $280.
Two Nights Midweek Between Monday and Thursday in the Victorian Suite and pay only $200.

Free Stretch Limousine Pick Up and Return to Skyhigh Restaurant for your dinner meal available every night of the week except Saturday and Sunday night.
Valid to: 31 Dec 15

Availability

A Loft In The Mill will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 72 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 5.3 hours)

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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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