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Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages

Luxury adults-only cottage, walk to Dandenong Ranges National Park

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Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages

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Overview of Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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Explore the area

Map
21-23 Hume Lane, Mount Dandenong, VIC, 3767
  • Popular LocationDandenong Ranges National Park6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSkyHigh Mount Dandenong4 min drive
  • Popular LocationOlinda Falls6 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)68 min drive

Space details

1 bathroom, sleeps 2
100 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 King Bed

Room options

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The Gatehouse Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 100 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is AU$332
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Melbourne

A luxury stay in Melbourne awaits you at this cottage. Within steps you'll find Dandenongs and Dandenong Ranges National Park within a 10-minute stroll. .Accommodation features an LCD TV, a DVD player and a hairdryer. A fridge and a stovetop make in-room dining convenient. Nice touches to enhance your stay include premium bedding, dressing gowns and free toiletries. Housekeeping is not available.
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What's nearby

  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 6 min walk
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 4 min drive
  • Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens - 4 min drive
  • Olinda Falls - 6 min drive
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne Belgrave Station - 13 min drive
  • Belgrave Station - 13 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Prosperina Bakehouse - 8 min drive
  • Pig & Whistle Tavern - 16 min walk
  • Skyhigh Dandenong - 3 min drive
  • Miss Marple's Tearoom - 7 min drive
  • Pie in the Sky - 4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages

Luxury adults-only cottage, walk to Dandenong Ranges National Park
Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Melbourne cottage is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
This cottage offers 2 accommodations with complimentary dressing gowns and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with DVD players.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • DVD player

Climate control

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping

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)

General

  • 2 rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; to check in, go to 361 -363 Mount Dandenong
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of AUD 200.00 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

Merrow Cottages House Mount Dandenong
Merrow Cottages House
Merrow Cottages Mount Dandenong
Gatehouse Cottage Merrow Cottages Mt Dandenong
Gatehouse Cottage Merrow Cottages
Gatehouse Merrow Cottages Mt Dandenong
Gatehouse Merrow Cottages
Gatehouse Merrow s Mt Dannong
Garden At Fern Falls Cottages
Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages Cottage
Gatehouse Cottage at Merrow Cottages Mt Dandenong
Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages Mount Dandenong
Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages Cottage Mount Dandenong

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages?

Yep, Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages has a free self car park.

Does Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages family-friendly?

No, Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages?

No, Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 96 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A haven for couples in love
Our stay was for our anniversary, my birthday and Valentines day combined. What an amazing experience we had. First of all Emelia and Karen were amazing with our booking and directions as well as tips on where to dine. The atmosphere when we entered the cottage was awesome. Greeted by nature sounds and scents. Gorgeous hardwood floors and spotlessly clean rooms we could not have been happier. A huge four poster bed and double spa room was to die for. They truly have thought of everything and we have vowed to go back yearly. Highly recommended for couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm, Vermont South

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was charming, well appointed with a lovely garden and a pleasant ambience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jess, Melbourne VIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute, quiet cottage close to everything Mt Dandenong has to offer, great for a bit of R&R. 10/10 would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cottage convenient to Maria Island ferry
This was a good value for a nice clean room. The staff person w waa s also very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappoinment
We have stayed in many hotels around the world and I have never been negative about any of them. You get what you pay for and we always take that into account. This place however was a huge disappointment considering the price paid. We only booked it because of its proximity to a wedding we attended. When we arrived there were no staff, we had no idea how to access our room and there were keys that you had to know the code to before you could use them. We rang a number but was told she no longer managed the place,rang another number, which was not answered. There had been no communication to us via txt, email etc. When finally we were rung back we were told to go back to Sassafras to checkin. The checkin place was in a shipping container with no signage and we were asked to pay a bond. At this point we had half an hour to get to the wedding. Finally when in the tiny room in the house we noticed the glass shower in a corner of the room. Luckily the toilet had a tiny tiny room of its own. Even what should have been a lovely view was marred by what looked like a heap of rubbish! Even the so called breakfast was not on the premises but back in the town. Luckily that was good. We were told that the place had been sold and was in transition between owners . My advice to the new owners would be to sack the current management company and do it themselves or get someone better. We made the wedding just! Very disappointing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Phil , Gippsland, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Cosy Cottage in the Dandenongs
We had a very enjoyable over nite stay in Forest Edge Cottage, which was a Free Upgrade from the Deluxe Spa Suite that we had booked. Everything had been thought of to make our stay as comfy as possible, even the fire was set ready to light when we arrived there. I thought it was a shame the fireplace was a bit smoky-it made the room smell of smoke (but maybe the wood was a bit damp) although it burnt quite well anyway. The bed was comfortable, plenty of hot water for the Spa and very Private bush type setting. We would recommend Merrow Cottages to anyone who needs a quiet getaway - it was Excellent !!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Mark, Melbourne

So disappointed
My wife and I stayed in the deluxe spa suite for the last part of our honeymoon... to say we were disappointed is an understatement. The room smelled of smoke and as soon as we tried to light the open fire we realised why.. the wood was wet so wouldn't light properly and smoke started billowing into the room as the fire damper wouldn't stay open. The bath robes & towels didn't smell too clean, there were no organic products in the bathroom as stated, plenty of candle holders but no candles which didn't really matter anyway as there were only 2 dead matches !! .. and the list goes on . Things like kettle didn't work, fridge wasn't cold for champagne not even a bin to put rubbish in...... I must say the bed was comfortable. We paid a premium price after reading all the positive reviews and expected far more for the price. We feel we received just common motel facilities at the premium price. It seems that since the owners went overseas and put the property on the market and in the hands of agents, everything has gone downhill. The special things that make it an experience have all gone. It's a real shame as it's a beautiful property in lovely surroundings but we won't be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
FIVE STARS! Just loved the place! Enjoyed walking in the bushes as well!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Tanvi, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place for a weekend getaway
We ended up booking this last minute for the weekend and enjoyed our stay. It was comfortable and close to Sky High Mount Dandenong.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

2/10 Terrible

Michelle A

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not happy Jan!
The room was not what you see on the photos on their website. Toiletries are to be reused by all people staying there (Not small bottles for single use). No heat control in room so we had to put up with the temperature they set it for. Had to park quite a distance from the room. Photos showed a open fire in the lounge but this was not in all cottages. The shower was in the same room as the bed. No privacy at all. Would not go back there to stay again. Would not recommend to our family or friends either.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017