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Quince Cottage
bed and breakfast - inn
- Number of bedrooms
2 - Number of bathrooms
2 - Number of floors
1 - Sleeps
4
| Pets - No | Smoking - No | Wheelchair - No |
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Property description
Relax in luxury. Quince Cottage is situated on two acres with over an acre of fruit trees, lovely grounds and gardens and exquisite views of Watervale and the surrounding vineyards. It is equipped with the best of everything.
An original 1920's sandstone cottage has been painstakingly renovated to the highest possible standards. Quince consists of a gourmet kitchen and dining area, double size lounge room with open fire, two Queensize bedrooms, the master with en-suite. The main bathroom has a spa and secret garden. There is a large front verandah, rear patio with BBQ, and garage.
The kitchen is has every thing you could possibly need, stainless steel fridge, dishwasher, under-bench oven, and cook-top, range hood microwave oven, etc. The crockery is high quality china, Stanley Rogers cutlery, European glassware, stainless steel Miska pots and pans, Mundial Knives, the works.
There is a luxury spa bath that looks into a secret, and completely private, Japanese garden. The spa is set in a giant window which protrudes into the enclosed garden, this allows for a glass roof, so guests can sit in the spa and contemplate the sun or the moon. In the secret garden there are large trees, illuminated by pin lights, a running water pond with a Japanese water feature, white stones and everything to create a peaceful and romantic setting (very Zen)
There are two large bedrooms with large fitted robes, plenty of hanging space and storage areas. The beds are antique, black metal, Victorian and Queensize.. The linen is all first class, Sheridan and above.
The furnishings are a mixture of antiques and Australian crafted new pieces. Original art adorns the walls, mostly by local artists.
In the lounge there is a large wood fired combustion stove, The lounge suite is high quality leather and is very comfortable and welcoming. In addition to the traditional games and books, there are all the creature comforts, such as a Panasonic 72cms TVC with a VCR/DVD a Sony stereo and CD. There is also a small library of Movies, CD's and tapes.
There is a fully equipped laundry, with top level equipment, Washers, dryers, irons, etc.
A vine-covered pergola covers the paved courtyard, patio area. There is a teak outdoor setting, with a market umbrella, and a BBQ. This area overlooks a beautiful garden and is both private and very attractive. There is large verandah at the front of the house and this is a perfect spot to sip local wine and watch the sun set over the Watervale valley.
Guests can stroll through an acre orchard of apple, pear, cherry, and Quince trees that are on the property.
Quince Cottage is fully air-conditioned and has ample undercover guest parking.
Quince Cottage is in Watervale and is walking distance from three wineries (four if you don't mind a 15 minute walk) a local shop and post office, a beautiful nursery and coffee venue, an antique store and the Watervale Hotel.
It has great views, and is very private and quiet.
Property amenities
Furnishings/Luxuries: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Beach Access, Beach Chairs, Beach Front, Beach Towels, Beach Umbrella, Ceiling Fan(s), Cook, Fireplace, Heating
Appiliances: Blender, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Dryer, Food Processor, Full Refrigerator, Grill/BBQ, Hair Dryer, Iron, Ironing Board, Microwave, Stove, Toaster
Electronics: Alarm Clock, Big Screen TV (36" or larger), CD Player, DVD Player, Stereo, TV, VCR
Recreation/Activities: Biking Nearby, Games/Toys for Kids, Golf Nearby, Hiking Nearby, Historic Area Nearby, Horseback Riding Nearby, Hot Tub, Playground Nearby, Restaurant Nearby, Shopping, State/National Park Nearby, Tennis Nearby
Transportation: Covered Parking/Garage, Reserved Parking
Activities: Golf
Rates
200 - 340 AUD
/day
Rates details: The two-day rate at Quince Cottage is $390.00. This price includes some quality local wine (Pauletts Cabernet Merlot/Shiraz or Annies Lane Riesling). Also, we provide free range eggs, tomatoes, local bacon along with cereals, juices, jams, biscuits, and a few surprises, etc.
Additional information
Close to wineries, the village of Watervale, beautiful walks and trails, spectacular views, etc.
Owner Information
Name: Neil Ruff
Telephone: 03 9696 6924
Fax number: 03 9696 6923
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