The Ancient Mariner Retreat

Summary:
The Ancient Mariner Retreat is located in Cape Woolamai, on Beresford Drive opposite the nature reserve that leads to the beautiful Colonnades surf beach!
The Ancient Mariner is accessed through a gate that leads to your private court yard.
On entering the retreat you step into a fabulous, newly renovated private studio apartment
located at the front of the main house. This has plenty of light flooding through the large
picture windows that are overlooking the Banksia trees in the court yard.

The Space:
Watch the Wattlebirds and Black Cockatoos in the trees! The retreat has 5-meter ceilings
and a stunning polished concrete floor with underfloor heating. There is an elegant modern
bathroom. The Ancient Mariner is fitted out with bespoke antique furniture, barn doors, and a central grand double-sided wood fire!
The studio apartment has an alluring antique four-posted bed and gorgeous linen for a cozy night's sleep. Fresh flowers and lush green plants
adorn the relaxing space here a glass of complimentary port awaits you!.

There is a television with free to air and streaming channels, including Netflix. Free WIFI is provided for you during your stay.

There is a kitchenette equipped with a a Sunbeam Mini Barista coffee machine, toaster, kettle, microwave, electric fry pan, fridge/freeze, rice cooker, crockery, and all utensils.
Provisions for your stay include a supply of freshly ground coffee, 6 coffee pods, teas, and milk.
There is a BBQ and an outdoor table set in the courtyard, for you to enjoy those warm
summer nights having a glass of wine on the deck! An outside shower is there for you to use
after a day on the beach!
The new bathroom has a shower, toilet, and free-standing bath, all with beautiful fittings.
bath towels and bathmats are provided.
Please note beach towels are not provided.
The retreat is only suitable for adults. It is accessed by a key safe for self-check-in.
Philip Island is a beautiful island full of many different species of birds and wildlife.
There are gorgeous cliff-top walks and numerous unspoiled beaches all over the island for you to explore.
The island is a fabulous surfing location, one of the main surfing beaches is only 500 meters stroll from the retreat!
Our hearts are to provide our guests with an extra special experience.
The Ancient Mariner is unique, it is a twist of antique and modern, a touch of class, creating a romantic atmosphere for you to be able to relax and feel refreshed, restored, and rejuvenated!
We hope you have a wonderful time staying with us and we look forward to welcoming you
back again!

Guest Access:
Guest have access through a lockbox with code sent out two days prior check-in.

Other Things to Note:
The property has a driveway with parking for up to 1 vehicle.

Please note that the fireplace pictured in the photos does not have a safety gate, we only supply a starter kit for the fire, for any longer use guests will have to purchase extra at own expense

If you want to stay active during your holiday, in partnership with Phillip Island Gym we are offering 30% on Casual and Week Passes. Use our code on request.

For a quick wash/dry of clothes, we offer 15% discount at Phillip Island Laundromat. Code on Request.

We hope you have lots of laughter and fun times during your holiday! However, as this home is in a residential area guests must be mindful and keep noise to a minimum, especially during nighttime hours.

Interaction with Guests:
The host is available through the platform or by phone in emergencies