The property, now called Merricks North Retreat, is centrally located on the Peninsula and while seeming hours away, is only one hour from Melbourne; while being close to towns such as Mornington and Mt Eliza. The retreat is just minutes from world-class wineries as well as beaches and is surrounded by rolling hills and fertile farmland. The closest winery is at Jackalope hotel, just a few hundred metres as the crow flies. Here you will find a wonderful cellar door, fine dining restaurant, casual restaurant and cocktail bar open to visitors and a local favourite.
Merricks North Retreat was formerly an operating cherry farm and carried the name Cherry Dale for many years. One of the old cherry trees still remains and produces fruit to this day. Over more than 20 years, the owners have lovingly renovated the cottage into today's modern farm-house and have placed big emphasis on entertaining that works in both summer and winter.