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Cape Nelson Lighthouse Cottages

sunroom
bedroom
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kitchen
lounge
spectacular sunset at the lighthouse

The Cape Nelson Lighthouse precinct offers exceptional luxury accommodation in a spectacularly rugged location only 10 minutes from Portland.

Portland, VIC [Location map...]

Up to 8 people, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Minimum nights: 1

Availability and Pricing

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From $180 to $250 couple per night

Guest Reviews (5)

"Yes, the location was fantastic. Ticked all the boxes."

- Dean, VICTORIA -Mar '12

"A delightful getaway, away from any town. Beautifully appointed cottage with thoughtful, quality inclusions. Nearby walks, and opportunity to watch the sunset are an incentive to stay again. Cape Nel..."

- Mandy, SOUTH AUSTRALIA -Jan '12

"This was such a gem! The cottage was simply wonderful - well furnished and kept with some old world charm. Excellent choice for some private relaxing time with loved ones as it is secluded. Great for ..."

- Wai, VIC -Jan '12

"The cottages were beautifully furnished and very comfortable and private. remeber to pack the wine and cheese and cuddle up by the open fire."

- Cheryl, VICTORIA -May '11

"I thought it acutally looked better than on the website. It was great having the two cottages - we had seven people - could easily access both cottages and big enough that we could eat together in the..."

- Farrugia, VICTORIA -Jan '11

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Cottage, Boutique hotel, Serviced apartment, Light house

The Cape Nelson Lighthouse precinct houses the lighthouse that has prevented shipwrecks off the Southern tip of the Cape since the 1800's
The lighthouse is open for tours every day and a small gourmet cafe provides morning and afternoon teas as well as lunches every day.
Accommodation is available in the newly restored lighthouse keeper's cottages. The cottages are luxuriously appointed and can each house up to 2 couples.

Hello
We enjoyed our stay here very much! It is cosy and well equipped. Thank you very much! Beatrice and Peter from Switzerland

Associations

Parks Victoria

Holiday experiences

Accessible by Wheelchair AS1428, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Culinary delights, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Family Friendly, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Great view, Honeymoon, Indigenous Experiences, Luxury, Motor Bike Friendly, One Night Bookings Welcome, Romantic getaway, Walking or Hiking, Waterfront, Wedding venue, Whale Watching, Winter Holiday

Facilities

24 hour reception, Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Baby Cot, Bath, Bath towels provided, BBQ - Gas, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, Broadband internet available, Cable/Satellite TV, CD Player, Clothes dryer, Continental Breakfast Available, Continental breakfast provisions available, Continental breakfast provisions supplied, Cooked Breakfast Available, Cooked Breakfast Provided, Cooking facilities, Dishwasher, DVD, Electric stove, Fireplace, Hair dryer, Heaters provided, Internet access, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Log fires, Microwave, No smoking, Parking, Patio, Pets not allowed, Restaurant, Reverse cycle heating, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Television, Undercover or off street parking, Washing machine, Wheelchair accessible facilities

Accessible by Wheelchair AS1428

Access available for large vehicle to load/unload accessibility equipment.

Birdwatching

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

the Cape is rich in bird life; the Portland gannet colony is nearby and gannets constantly fly overhead. there are additional birdwatching sites around the area including the Fawthrop Lagoon in Portland which is 10 minutes drive from the lighthouse

Bushwalking & wilderness

Bushwalking and wilderness experiences available on-site, Bushwalking and wilderness experiences located nearby, Bushwalking maps provided, Located within a National Park.

The Cape Nelson Lightstation is located in the Cape Nelson State Park and on the Great South West Walk

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Licensed, a'la'carte restaurant on site., In-house evening meals available, Select from 3 or more main meals, Full cooked breakfast, Packed lunches available.

The site houses the cafe "Isabella's" which serves gourmet morning and afternoon tea. and lunches every day. On weekends the cafe also opens for breakfast. Meals will be provided at extra cost for guests who stay at the cottages. A fully cooked breakfast including free range eggs, bacon, toast cereal and spreads is provided for guests.

Family Friendly

Games/videos for children over 12 available, Babysitting services can be arranged

Gay & Lesbian friendly

Gay/lesbian operated, Offers a high degree of privacy, Operators well-informed of gay and lesbian-friendly activities and attractions in the area, All guests welcome

Indigenous Experiences

Indigenous experiences available nearby.

Budg Bim tours operate tours from nearby Heywood.

Luxury

Expansive views, Fine dining on site, Luxury experience

Motor Bike Friendly

Motor bike riders welcome, Motor bike parking available

Romantic getaway

Wood fire, Private living and recreation areas, Honeymoon package available, Chocolates provided on arrival.

The Cape Nelson Lighthouse is a perfect place for weddings and the "first night" stay. Packages are available on request. A spectacular place for the perfect day.

Waterfront

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

The light station is situated on Cape Nelson, one of the southernmost points in Victoria. The coast is rugged rocky and spectacular but beaches are very close to the precinct.

Wedding venue

Indoor weddings catered, Outdoor weddings catered, Group accommodation available, Church(es) nearby, Marquee weddings possible.

Small wedding parties (up to 60 standing guests)may be catered for indoors but larger parties can be accommodated in a marquee on the lawns.
Photographs are spectacular and lighthouse entry for up to 10 people is possible

Whale Watching

Whale watching possible from property, Whale watching packages available, On-shore whale watching nearb.

Southern Right whales and Humpback whales are visible from the cliffs at Cape Nelson during the winter months and during summer the enormous Blue whale can be just seen from the top of the lighthouse at times. Otherwise helicopter flights can be chartered daily

Winter Holiday

Log fire

Cape Nelson Lighthouse Cottages

Portland, VIC, Australia

Rooms and rates

$180 per night for 1 bedroom used/per cottage

$250 per night for2 bedrooms used/per cottage

Cottage 1 (Sunrise) (sleeps 4 - 2 x Queen Size Bed)

Base rate

$180.00/night 1.

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Cottage 2 (Sunset) (sleeps 4 - 2 x Queen Size Bed)

Base rate

$180.00/night.

All prices in $AUD

Availability

Cape Nelson Lighthouse Cottages will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 36 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 17.7 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 Cape Nelson Lighthouse Cottages 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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