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Cedar Country Retreat - Country style luxury

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Halls Gap, VIC
  • Popular LocationThe Pinnacle20 min walk
  • Popular LocationHalls Gap Estate6 min drive
  • Popular LocationHalls Gap Zoo6 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cedar Country Retreat - Country style luxury

Cedar Country Retreat has a warm country feel, with all of the modern amenities. It has been recently renovated with a brand new bathroom and updated kitchen, but still retains its rustic charm.

Nestled in the heart of Halls Gap and only a short ten minute stroll to the famous "Coolas Ice-Creamery", this beautifully styled property offers you more than just accommodation, but a home away from home.

All of our guests receive a complementary bottle of local wine and chocolates, as well as the beautiful "VIVE" body products. We have two split systems on WIFI which we turn on prior to our guests arrival, ensuring the house is cosy and warm in the winter and cool in the summer. We also have a coonara wood fire heater ready to light on your arrival. Strictly no flame candles, however we do provide several remote control flameless candles for the romantics at heart.

The three beautifully appointed bedrooms are all located upstairs and can comfortably sleep six people. Each room has its own personality, with sweeping mountain views from every room. The master bedroom has a queen size bed with a romantic setting and a deck looking east across Mount Ida with the west window looking out towards the Pinnacle. Nothing better than waking up to the sunrise over the mountain. Bedroom two, which we've named "the Flying Scotsman" has more of a masculine feel, with a queen size bed and reading nook with chair for those relaxing winter days, simply enjoying the view to the mountains, or reading a good book. Bedroom three has two single beds, again looking across to Mount Ida. Also upstairs is a large bathroom with over-the-bath shower and toilet.

Downstairs, we have a new bathroom with beautiful French tub, large shower, toilet and a new front-loader washing machine. The bright downstairs kitchen has been fully revamped with new appliances, family size fridge, dishwasher and beautiful porcelain sink. This kitchen has everything you need, including a coffee machine and good selection of tea, coffee and hot chocolate.

From the kitchen into the dining and living room, comfy sofa and chairs, TV and stereo, with a selection of DVDs and CDs.

A large over-sized dining table easily accommodates a group of six for meal times, playing board games or cards. Several magazines, books and board games are also available to fill in the time when you're done with exploring and just want to spend some time indoors.

Lots of interesting things to look at throughout the house giving it its own quirky personality.

Outside, we have table and six chairs as well as a barbeque. Also available is a chiminea (only for use in the cooler months).


Please note: due to all of the bedrooms being upstairs and the outdoor deck also being upstairs, our property is not suitable for young children.

For your information, we have two security cameras installed at our property. One is located on the carport looking at the driveway, the other is located under the carport looking at the keysafe. These are for the security of our property only.

Property manager

Ashley & Vicki Dreier

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking not allowed in the house or on the decks

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Not suitable for children under the age of 6

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Halls Gap

Located in Halls Gap, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Venus Baths and the Botanic Gardens Trailhead and Fyans Creek Loop Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grampians National Park and Fyans Creek Bushland Reserve. Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre and Halls Gap Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre - 14 min walk
  • Venus Baths and the Botanic Gardens Trailhead - 15 min walk
  • The Pinnacle - 20 min walk
  • Halls Gap Estate - 6 min drive
  • Halls Gap Zoo - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Stawell Station - 31 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 170 min drive

Restaurants

  • Livefast Cafe - 14 min walk
  • Spirit of Punjab - 4 min walk
  • Paper Scissors Rock Brew Co - 12 min walk
  • Halls Gap Hotel - 5 min drive
  • Pomonal Estate - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Country Retreat - Country style luxury pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cedar Country Retreat - Country style luxury?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cedar Country Retreat - Country style luxury?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cedar Country Retreat - Country style luxury located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre and Venus Baths and the Botanic Gardens Trailhead. The Pinnacle and Fyans Creek Loop Trailhead are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picturesque retreat in the heart of Halls Gap
This pretty cottage was perfect for our family Easter weekend with plenty of living space, three cosy bedrooms, a well stocked kitchen and a sunny outdoor veranda. Everything was spotlessly clean, the beds were comfortable and there are three reverse cycle air conditioners as well as a wood fireplace which would be nice in the cooler weather. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing retreat
We had such a lovely stay here. The house is beautifully presented and well stocked with all the basics. After a morning hiking in the drizzle, this was the perfect place to then curl up in front of the fire with a bottle of wine. Very conveniently located, and Vicki and Ashley were very responsive in all communications. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danni S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Short Stay
From the moment we unlocked the front door you could see the effort made to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. Small touches like the extensively packed hot drink rack with tea, coffee and hot chocolate, The well stocked fireplace with plenty of extra wood for the cooler nights, the bottle of wine and chocolates were a nice touch. A spacious living area for the entire family, kitchen with those essential items you need and comfortable bedrooms. Thank you so much Ash and Vicki for hosting our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Lovely house with every detail thought of.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cedar Country Retreat
Very impressed with the well appointed property didn't want for anything. Such a warm, cosy, clean place to stay with great views snd proximity to town. The wine znd chocolates were a welcome touch. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and beautiful house!
The house was perfect and so beautifully decorated we just loved it the minute we opened the door, it was better than we even expected from the photos. It feels really homey and with both the fireplace and split systems it was so nice and warm. All bedrooms are so gorgeously decorated that even tossing a coin to pick which room was a hard decision! Location was perfect for all of our activities and only a short drive for anything else. The house was also spotless and both bathrooms are nice and big. Ashley and Vicki were great hosts and always in contact if needed. I highly recommend Cedar Country Cottage and would definitely stay again if we came back to Halls Gap.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natasha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
Welcoming environment. Comfortable and homely. Great place to stay and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway
We were two couples and had a couple of lovely nights at this cottage. The cottage was extremely comfortable and well-appointed, perfect base for exploring the Grampians and we really enjoyed our evenings around the fire. Communication was great throughout, we'd love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lynne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family catch up
Perfect place for catching up with family after many Covid delays. Great location as well
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eugene d.

Liked: Cleanliness
That's what's we mean with "hyggelig".
"Hyggelig" mean cosy in Danish and reflects that warm, snuggly feeling where you disappear on the couch, watch the fireplace, and enjoy a hot chocolate or wine. Besides all the good stuff of Halls Gap and its surroundings, this is how you are supposed to celebrate life and enjoy its good moments. Australia should have many more of these types of homes and ditch the harsh white lights, cold floors, and big leather, stubby-holder couches neatly surrounding the omni-present tv-set. Big thanks to the owners who did a brilliant job! PS: One note, It would be really customer focussed if the check-out time would have been 12pm instead of 10am. That felt as being kicked out only to entertain the local cleaner.