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AMHURST

View from sitting room towards Southern Ocean
AMHURST
Swim in our Bluestone fringed Lagoons
Internal view from dining area towards kitchenette
Google Earth Elevation showing AMHURST and WYTONIA.
Beach view from property

Spectacular views of the mighty Southern Ocean when you stay at AMHURST with direct access to our sandy beach, rock pools and lagoon. Stroll on the beach, curl up with a book, or just sit in peace on your own private verandah.

AMHURST on the beach.

Port Fairy, VIC [Location map...]

Up to 2 people, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Minimum nights: 1

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From $160 to $180 couple per night

Guest Reviews (24)

"A cosy cottage in a beautiful setting, looking out over a lovely beach with sheltered pools and open sea. Very friendly and informative host. Loved it and only wish we had planned to stay longer. Than..."

- Terri, -Jan '12

"It was private, the only interference was the noise from the sea, and that is wonderful. Delightful! We really enjoyed our stay and would be pleased toreturn"

- Barrie, -Jun '10

"Paradise in Victoria"

- Adi, VIC -Aug '09

"The cabin was clean, comfortable and thoughtfully equipped. The operator was polite and helpful."

- Carolyn, VIC -Feb '09

"Our stay at the Amhurst Cottage Was the most relaxing and Peaceful Holiday that we have ever had.Great view of the Ocean,the service was fantastic. Loved it.We will certainly be returning.Thank you Gr..."

- Karen, SOUTH AUSTRALIA -Jan '09

"Perfect holiday location for couples; great value"

- Carolyn, VIC -Nov '08

"Quality of accomodation- very good Value of stay- relaxing, Sea breeze was good for my breathing, perfect(in contrast to hay fever sneezing as soon as I came back in Melbourne), nearness to beach of ..."

- Pyke, VIC -Oct '08

"Spectacular view of the ocean, and direct access to the beach from the property. Lovely little cottage, very private, but still only a couple of minutes drive to the town. We treated ourselves to a ..."

- Pamela, NSW -Sep '08

"Beautiful well appointed cottage, lovely view, and graham was very welcoming. We will suggest Amhurst as a place to stay to our friends. Good value for money."

- Gillian, VICTORIA -Sep '08

"very restful"

- Colleen, VIC -Jul '08

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Cottage, Holiday house, Holiday unit, Holiday apartment, Bed & Breakfast, Self-contained apartment

AMHURST is a timber, seaside, one bedroom cottage located in the grounds of WYTONIA fronting the mighty Southern Ocean within easy walking distance of Port Fairy's main
attractions,restaurants,wharf and river.

It offers direct access to our sandy beach, rock pools and lagoon.

This self contained accommodation is perfect for couples and has:

- Open plan living and dining areas
- LCD HDTV, VCR, CD player
- Kitchenette - limited cooking facilities(microwave, refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, crockery and cutlery...it does not have an oven or hotplate)
- Queen size bed
- Separate ensuite with shower
- Electric blanket
- Gas heater
- Ceiling fan
- Off street parking
- Reverse cycle airconditioning
- All linen is provided except for beachtowels.

Complementary small quantities of consumables (tea,coffee,toilet paper etc.) are also supplied.

A room service during a stay of less than 7 nights must be booked in advance and a fee (currently $AUD50) will be charged.

Languages spoken: English(Conversation)

Locality

Port Fairy is central to a number of regional festivals:

MOYNEYANA: 24/12/2011 to 31/01/2012

TARERER: 12/11/2011 to 13/11/2011

FOLK FESTIVAL: 11/03/2011 to 14/03/2011

KOROIT IRISH: 29/04/2011 to 30/04/2011

SPRING MUSIC: 07/10/2011 to 09/10/2011

EX-LIBRIS BOOK FAIR: 09/09/2011 to 11/09/2011

PORT FAIRY SHOW: 05/11/2011

HERITAGE WEEKEND: 02/07/2011 to 04/07/2011

WARRNAMBOOL RACING CARNIVAL: 03/05/2011 to 05/05/2011

ART, MUSIC and COMEDY: 11/06/2011 to 13/06/2011

FOOD and WINE:
06/08/2011 to 07/08/2011

Port Fairy makes a wonderful base from which to explore the region.Within half hour driving time:

- Mount Eccles National Park

- Tower Hill State Game Reserve

- Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum

- Griffith Island Shearwater Colony

In addition, Port Fairy has a wealth of historic buildings (an Historic Walks Map is available from the Visitor Information Centre),an acclaimed golf course,boat trips around our bay and is home to the oldest self righting lifeboat in the world.

Best of all, you can enjoy the sheer bliss of doing absolutely nothing!

Property

AMHURST is located with WYTONIA and SHEOAKS on 10 acres of land with the Southern boundary being the mighty Southern Ocean.Peaceful and spectacular yet within easy walking distance of Port Fairy's main attractions our property is ideal for communing with nature.

Associations

Port Fairy Tourist Association
Member

Holiday experiences

Adult retreat, Art & Craft, Beach, Birdwatching, Body Treatments, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Great view, Heritage Trail, Honeymoon, Massage, Motor Bike Friendly, One Night Bookings Welcome, Romantic getaway, Scuba diving, Waterfront, Whale Watching, Windsurfing/Kitesailing, Winter Holiday

Facilities

24 hour reception, Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Balcony, Bath towels provided, BBQ - Gas, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Broadband internet available, CD Player, Continental Breakfast Available, Continental breakfast provisions available, DVD, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Hair dryer, Heaters provided, Iron and ironing board, Kitchen, Linen supplied, Massage, Masseur, Microwave, No smoking, Parking, Patio, Pets not allowed, Reverse cycle heating, Seniors Card Accepted, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, TV with teletext/caption functions, Undercover or off street parking, Walk to the shops

Adult retreat

Property not suitable for children, Tranquil and quiet with no interruptions, Privacy from other guests in living and activity areas.

Suitable only for adults, no provision is made for more than 2 people in a queen bed at this property.

Art & Craft

Art and Craft experiences located nearby.

Port Fairy has an active art and craft (including glass blowing) movement

Beach

This property is beachfront, Less than 5 minutes walk to the beach, Less than 5 minutes drive to the beach, Beach views.

We own to the mean high water line of the Southern Ocean so part of the beach sand is privately owned by ourselves for the use of our guests.

Birdwatching

Bird-watching available on-site, Bird-watching available nearby.

Our property is on the wild ocean front of the southern ocean.
Birdwatching hides are available within a 15 minute walk of our property.

Body Treatments

Body treatments available on-site through mobile service, Body treatment services located nearby.

A mobile massage therapist is available on site and the day spa is located within a 3 minute drive.

Fishing

Fishing spots available nearby, Local fishing knowledge available, Located on waterfront, Located less than 5 mins walk to water, Located less than 5 minute drive to water, Boatramp within 5 minute drive, Boat storage/parking available onsite.

Our property is located on the ocean front, our southern boundary is the ocean.
The Moyne river boat ramp is located within 5 minutes drive.

Gay & Lesbian friendly

Offers a high degree of privacy, All guests welcome.

We welcome all guests and respect their privacy

Heritage Trail

Heritage buildings nearby.

Port Fairy has over 50 National Trust listed buildings and has a designated heritage trail to follow

Motor Bike Friendly

Motor bike riders welcome, Motor bike parking available, Property is located on a sealed road.

Our parking area is 400 metres from the public road and our driveway is sealed

Romantic getaway

Accommodation just for two, Romance package available, Private living and recreation areas, Honeymoon package available.

We respect the privacy of our guests.

Scuba diving

Scuba diving available nearby, Scuba diving gear available for rent nearby.

Scuba diving is organised in Port Fairy but freelance diving may be done at our front door.

Waterfront

Accommodation within 50 metres of waterfront available, Absolute waterfront, Expansive water views.

Our southern boundary is the mighty Southern Ocean.

Whale Watching

Whale watching possible from property, On-shore whale watching nearb

Windsurfing/Kitesailing

Windsurfing and/or kitesailing available on site, Windsuring and/or kitesailing equipment available for hire nearby, Popular windsurfing and/or kitesailing spots nearby.

Our property fronts the Southern Ocean.

Winter Holiday

Winter activities available nearby detailed below.

Our property has great views from inside of the raging Southern Ocean making this a pleasant way to view the power of nature in Winter.

AMHURST

Port Fairy, VIC, Australia

Rooms and rates

$160 per night
$1120 per week
Longer terms by negotiation.
Long weekends may have minimum stays and/or surcharges.
The Christmas-New Year period (20/12/11 to 31/01/12) has a minimum stay of two nights or a surcharge is applied (currently $AUD30).

Check In Time: 2pm.

Check Out Time: 10am.

AMHURST (sleeps 2)

Base rate

$160.00/night.

All prices in $AUD

Availability

AMHURST will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 1.3 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 AMHURST 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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