About this space:
Indulge your senses at this beautiful Glenfern English Cottage B&B - a historic, elegant, and sunny mountain home in a private eucalyptus and pine tree garden setting.
Heated Pool, BBQ, and lots of rainproof and comfortable sittings just relax and enjoy the fresh air. This private space provided the warm touch of English Decor with a modern twist.
This space is simply the Home away from home, near the beautiful Dandenong Mountains.
Indulge in the senses at our Glenfern English Cottage – a historic, elegant and sunny mountain home in a private eucalyptus and pine tree garden setting. Make use of our Pool, BBQ area, and covered sittings. A warm touch of English décor with a modern twist. Brand new kitchen with many useful appliances. Bringing light and a fresh wake up all year round. A/C and shady trees to keep you cool in summer. Electric fireplace and hydronic keep you warm in winter. Property is located close to two train stations 10 minutes walk to each and bus stop.
- Wine Bottle on Arrival and Continental Breakfast provided.
- Cooked Breakfast can be organised on request.
- Cheese or Antipasto Platter, Dips and Bread, Fruit Platter can be organised on request.
Walking distance of about 45min to Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (1000 Steps) and the same distance to Puffing Billy, this spacious holiday cottage offers privacy and beautiful views of the garden from every window.
A short distance drive to all tourist destinations that Mount Dandenong have to offer:
- Villages of Mount Dandenong and Sassafras.
- William Ricketts Sanctuary.
- National Rhododendron Gardens
- Situated in the Sherbrooke Forest, you’ll find Grants Picnic Ground.
- Emerald Park Lake and towering Mountain Ash.
- Around half an hour away from SkyHigh.
- SkyHigh Gardens & Maze.
- Why not visit Yarra Valley with about 40 minutes drive.
Each bedroom has access into a lovely garden for fresh morning air and you can walk to the creek, meet and greet our friendly dogs, chooks and goats (fenced), you can also walk around our fruit orchid and veggie patches.
Please note the house sits between two courts that are accessible by a small gravel pathway. The rooms are located through some steps and stairs, not wheelchair or disability-friendly.
Features include:
- Old English with modern twist furnishings and character.
- Wifi.
- Hydronic Heating.
- Gas Fireplace.
- Reverse Cycle A/C.
- Flat Screen TV.
- Fully set-up Kitchen (induction cooktop, fridge, microwave, air-fryer/oven, sandwich maker, toaster, kettle, and coffee machine, teapots (we provide tea and coffee, plates, cutlery, small table with chairs to fit 4 people).
- Pool.
- BBQ area with covered sitting.
- Queen Bed.
- Single Bed.
- Option for one more bedding arrangement.
- 1 portable cot & 1 high chair.
- Child Friendly.
- Private pathway and steps through.
Sleeps 3-4-
Bedroom Configuration:
Bedroom 1: 1 x Queen Bed.
Bedroom 2: 1 x Single Bed.
Living Room: 1 x Retractable Bed.
Quality Linen Provided:
*** The base price includes 4 guests and extras above this are charged at $45 p/p, p/n ***
Rules:
-NO PETS
-NO SMOKING IS PERMITTED INSIDE THE PROPERTY
-This property is located in a quiet residential area and is NOT suitable for parties or disruptive loud group gatherings (Fines will be administered)
-Guest access
-Via coded Key Safe outside. Key safe code and check-in instructions are emailed on request 7 days before arrival or meet by the host on arrangement.
Other things to note:
All bedding and towels are provided for your stay.
Please bring all personal items you need and all food items.
Guest access:
Meet and Greet by Host. You'll have the entire inside space to yourself and only share it with those you're travelling with.
The back garden is large, fenced and exclusively available to guests.
To comply with enhanced cleaning recommendations (Airbnb) we take extra care, leave a cleaning day between all bookings, use medical standard disinfectant for all surface cleaning and provide medical-grade hand sanitiser.