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Codrington Gardens

Our 1910 First Class Passenger Train Units
Paradise on the Shipwreck Coast
Train Carriage master bedroom
Train Carriage Living Room
Settlers Cottage Master Bedroom
Cottage hallway with antique furniture
Restaurant - comfortable & romantic
Courtyard for those balmy summer days
Gardens and flowers abound

Experience a holiday with a difference in our wonderful Train Carriage Unit or Country Cottage. Unique, nostalgic, memorable, a true feel of a bygone era in travel with all the comforts that 4 star accommodation can provide.

TRAIN CARRIAGE & COTTAGE B&B

Codrington, VIC [Location map...]

Up to 34 people, 13 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 1

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Dogs are gods on the property but we have a few doggie rules for them to obey as we have domestic pets, alpacas, peacocks and wildlife that roam the property.

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From $110 to $200 2 persons per night

Guest Reviews (47)

"Truly unique accommodation, we stayed in the Overland, simple, but cosy and comfortable. The gardens were amazing, food even better, management helpful and friendly. Our pooch had a ball. Have raved a..."

- Danielle, VICTORIA -Feb '12

"Accommodation for our group of seven was very good and very obliging owners, excellent for us. We stayed in the Cottages but Rail Carriages also looked well set up. Restaurant was great and very ..."

- Pamela, VICTORIA -Oct '09

"Simple but comfortable accommodation in a vintage train carriage as expected from the descriptions and price. Dinner was simple and tasty, breakfasts were delicious with great coffee, free range eggs..."

- Gillian, VIC -Sep '09

"A very comfortable and pleasant place to stay, but very basic. Unique accommodation, lovely gardens, good food but a bit on the expensive side. Dogs made welcome which was a bonus. "

- Janeece, VIC -Aug '09

"Wonderful Alice-in-Wonderland like gardens full of hide-away-nooks and interesting focal points. The train carriages are a cosy experience with the original detailing preserved as much as possible to ..."

- Eiryn, SA -Jul '09

"The rooms were good sizes and furnished nicely. There was a very good library and video/dvd collection available. Overall, it was a nice place to stay. Three stars."

- Rae, VICTORIA -Jul '09

"We booked at Codrington Settlement as part of a short Great Ocean Road holiday. It was our wedding anniversary and I don't think we could have chosen a better venue. Having arrived mid afternoon, we w..."

- Suzanne, SA -Feb '09

"Overall an extremely memorable and pleasant experience. The accommodation in the train carriage was unique and very adequate. The Gardens were beautiful with so many nooks and crannies oozing their ow..."

- Peter, SOUTH AUSTRALIA -Dec '08

"Accommodation in a train carriage was a unique experience. Clean and comfortable. Lovely rural setting. Good for dogs however we were asked to keep the dog on a lead while in the garden which we woul..."

- Paul, SA -Oct '08

"Wonderful night at Codrington. Thanks for the Birthday Cake Jeff, it was yummy."

- Brenda, TAS -Sep '08

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Accreditation and awards for 'Codrington Gardens':

2009 Finalist TakeABreak Unique Holiday Accommodation

2008 Finalist TakeABreak Best Places to Stay

2007 Finalist TakeABreak Best Places to Stay

Romantic getaway

This property is marked as Romantic getaway, but no specifics have been provided by the operator.

Holiday apartment, Bed & Breakfast, Farm stays, Health retreat, Walking Tours

A resort style B&B complex with accommodation available in Train Carriage Units (RACV 3.5 star) and Country Cottages where you will be surrounded by beautiful & Tranquil gardens & rural settings.

Enjoy a relaxing holiday amid 3.5 acres of magnificent gardens, water features and courtyards.

Our pets are very friendly and include peacocks, sheep, alpacas, cats & one very friendly Whippet.

Be SPOILT and enjoy sumptuous breakfasts and evening meals prepared by your own chef.

Geoff will prepare great meals for you at very reasonable prices and we are fully licensed.

Sit back - relax - enjoy a novel experience and take away great memories.

The property is central to national parks, beaches, lakes & the many other local attractions & towns.

Dogs are very welcome on the property and are most welcome to enjoy their holiday staying in the units with our guests.
There are a few easy doggie rules to be obeyed.

Languages spoken: Chinese(Conversation)

Our guests always come back to enjoy the hospitality, reasonably priced accommodation and the wonderful food.

"Best strawberry pancakes in Australia"
"Rack of Lamb was to die for"
"Wonderful grilled garlic and chilli prawns"
"Home cooking at it's very best with the nicest hosts I have ever met"
"What a great stay - nothing was too much trouble"

Locality

On the Shipwreck Coast & Central to the historic towns of Port Fairy, Portland, Bridgewater, Warrnambool, Hamilton & many smaller villages.

Beautiful lakes and beaches minutes from our door with picnic grounds, bush walks and great fishing.

Geoff can give you tips on where the fish are biting.

For the golfer - Port Fairy Golf Course is rated in the top 20 public golf courses in Australia. A true test of ability on a windy day with the ocean only a slice away.

Mt. Gambier and the wine trail only 1.5 hours comfortable drive.

Property

6 acres of pristine beauty on the Shipwreck Coast.

A gardeners paradise with a huge variety of birds including Finches, Honeyeaters, Flycatchers, Wrens and many more. Visiting Echidnas, Koalas and Wallabies.

Relax in the courtyard & enjoy a wine or home cooked meals. A romantic and relaxing holiday.

Meals are personally prepared and you can enjoy a wonderful evening meal without leaving the property.

Some of the standard menu items include:
Full Cooked Breakfast including bacon, sausage, grilled tomato & grilled breads $15
Home made chicken schnitzel $21
Beef Burgandy $22
Buffalo Cheese brushetta $18
Baked lamb racks $31
Garlic and chilli prawns with pasta $28
and of course -
Strawberry pancakes $12
Orange crepes $13

A selection of beers $6, Bottles of good quality wine from $20, Spirits $6

Associations

Port Fairy Tourist Association, Shipwreck Coast Tourist Association

Holiday experiences

Art & Craft, Beach, Birdwatching, Body Treatments, Bushwalking & wilderness, Culinary delights, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Eco-friendly, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Golf, Great view, Heritage Trail, Honeymoon, Luxury, Massage, One Night Bookings Welcome, Pet friendly, Romantic getaway, School Group, Swimming Activities, Unique and Unusual, Valentines Day, Walking or Hiking, Wedding venue, Whale Watching, Winter Holiday

Facilities

24 hour reception, Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Baby Cot, Babysitting, Balcony, Bar, Bath towels provided, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, Bus nearby, Business Centre, Conference facilities, Continental Breakfast Available, Cooked Breakfast Available, Cooking facilities, Courtyard, DVD, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Faxing Facilities, Heaters provided, Highchair, Lake nearby, Linen supplied, Lock up storage, Massage, Masseur, Meeting/Banquet facilities, Microwave, No smoking, Parking, Pets Welcome Indoors, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Restaurant, Reverse cycle heating, Secure parking onsite, Seniors Card Accepted, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, TV with teletext/caption functions, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Wheelchair accessible facilities

Body Treatments

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

Eco-friendly

Building designed along eco-lines, Bio-cycle or equivalent waste system., Ecological information and activities on site

Whale Watching

On-shore whale watching nearb, Whale watching tours available nearby

Codrington Gardens

Codrington, VIC, Australia

Rooms and rates

"Overland" Train Carriage $130 per night for 2 guests - additonal persons $20 each. Dogs welcome to stay in the unit.

"Bondi Express" Train Carriage $180 per night for 2 guests using 1 bed - has 2 bedrooms each with queen bed & fold out bed settee in lounge. Additional persons $20 per bed. Dogs welcome to stay in the unit.

"Settler Cottage" $160 per night for 2 guests, has fold out queen bed in lounge additional $20 for linen. Dogs welcome to stay in the unit.

"Olive Tree Cottage" $180 per night for 2 guests using 1 bed, has 2 bedrooms each with queen bed.

"Station Master Lodge" $110 per night.

"Gooseberry Cottage" $180 per night for 2 guests using 1 Bed, has 2 bedrooms, one with Queen and one with 2 single beds, fold-out futon in lounge.

Overland First Class Carriage (sleeps 4 - Queen Bed in bedroom, lounge room has a quality fold out Queen Futon.)

Base rate

$130.00/night.