Marwood
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3 | AU$550 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
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5 | AU$420 | 234 | 234 | 234 | 234 | 234 | 234 | 234 | 234 | 234 | 234 | 234 | 234 | 234 | 234 |
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3 | AU$420 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 |
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An exclusive wilderness wonderland "Relax for a few days and don't worry about how you look. At Marwood you can be as reclusive as you want." This is the invitation that this unique hillside retreat set beside the glorious Grampian Ranges extends to you. Amid a springtime alive with wildflowers or witnessing Nature's stark winter drama, at Marwood you can be however you feel — reclusive, adventurous or pampered. Marwood's award-winning Villas and Water Pavilions — all self-contained — are only metres from the Grampians National Park and near the highland village of Halls Gap. In the grounds you'll see possums, wallabies and many varieties of birds. Marwood was built with privacy in mind. Your porch is stacked with logs for an open fire and your bathroom of polished granite has double showers, plus piles of thirsty white towels. You'll wake to birdsong and your choice of breakfast on your patio or a la carte in the restaurant. Don't miss a four-wheel-drive tour of the Grampians accompanied by an expert bushman who will take you to areas so untouched that you might feel as though no-one has trod there before. Come late afternoon, light your fire and stretch out in your double spa, followed by a soothing massage. Your perfect Marwood day concludes with a gourmet dinner for two in the candlelit restaurant. Marwood’s Milan Room is a small intimate and romantic restaurant, open from 8 am to 9.30pm. daily. During the darker months the interior lighting is from the log fire and candles while the small lake and the landscaped bushland outside are floodlit so that diners can view the many nocturnal animals in their natural setting. During the summer, dinner on the patio by the lake is popular; they even provide gourmet picnic dinners on the lawns across the lake. A romantic and relaxed setting for a great meal Chef's Profile Ian Martin is an eclectic lover of all things food and wine. He previously ran and operated a small restaurant in Halls Gap for over ten years before opening Marwood with his partner. He specialises in simple tastes and flavours with a mixture of Mediterranean and Asian influences, using fresh local seasonal produce. Now with Chef Dave Wainwright Marwood has risen to a higher level still and Dave's menus are complemented by an excellent range of local Grampian wines as well as some of Australia’s best. Key feature: The Grampians National Park An amazing eco experience Within the Park are spectacular mountain ranges, Stringybark forests and Red Gum woodlands, deep gullies with cascading waterfalls and an annual profusion of spring wildflowers. In October the heathlands become a quilt of colour with displays of Grampians Boronia, Blue Pin-cushion Lily, Grampians Parrot-pea, Grampians Thryptomene along with many other herbs and shrubs. The Park has over 800 indigenous plant species, twenty of these, including the Grampians Gum and Grampians Parrot-pea, are found nowhere else in the world. The Grampian birdlife is prodigious, with over 200 species recorded. The open shrubby woodlands support many nectar-feeding varieties as well as colourful lorikeets, honeyeaters, parrots and the endangered red-tailed black cockatoo. Exposed heathlands support smaller birds such as wrens, robins, fantails and whistlers, whilst the tall open forests are home to hollow-dependent species such as the Barking Owl and Powerful Owl, often heard at dusk. Throughout the lowlands a large population of emus is found. The Grampians National Park boasts over 40 mammal species, including kangaroos, possums, bandicoots, gliders, echidnas and koalas. Of note are populations of Red-necked Wallabies and Grey Kangaroos as well as an increasing number of Black Wallabies. The aborigines are known to have been in the area for up to 40,000 years, and there is an astounding concentration of Aboriginal rock art sites in the Grampians – more than anywhere else in south-eastern Australia. For getting amongst it all there are lots of driving and walking possibilities such Reeds Lookout, the Balconies, Boroka Lookout, MacKenzie Falls and Zumstein picnic ground or walking in the Wonderland Range. |
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Water Pavilion
Marwood's two water pavilions with the sound of a bubbling brook and private courtyards, offer a unique touch of the mystic of India with its bright red & stub orange columns or, with its Lapis blue & silver columns, a touch of ancie Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults. The following bedding is provided:
Cancellation Policy:
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Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
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Five-night Stay
Totally individual, private, luxurious Marwood offers six individually decorated rooms, hand made terracotta and slate tiles, granite bench tops, huge sofas, Real log fires, forged dining tables, matching chairs, bedside tables. King beds. Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults. The following bedding is provided:
Cancellation Policy:
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Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
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Three-night getaway
Totally individual, private, luxurious Marwood offers six individually decorated rooms, hand made terracotta and slate tiles, granite bench tops, huge sofas, Real log fires, forged dining tables, matching chairs, bedside tables. King beds. Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults. The following bedding is provided:
Cancellation Policy:
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Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
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Tuscan Villa
Totally individual, private, luxurious Marwood offers six individually decorated rooms, hand made terracotta and slate tiles, granite bench tops, huge sofas, Real log fires, forged dining tables, matching chairs, bedside tables. King beds. Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults. The following bedding is provided:
Cancellation Policy:
No Cancellations or Changes
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Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
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Business FacilitiesFax and email facilities and wireless broadband available |
| Check In |
1400hrs |
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| Check In Instructions |
Just drive up through the gate posts (no gates), up the drive and pull up at the front door. After a warm welcome from the hosts you will be shown to your own private villa |
| Check Out |
1100hrs |
| Getting There |
250 km west of Melbourne just off the Western Highway to Adelaide; through Ballarat, Ararat and Pomonal. |
| Parking |
Secure off-street parking - the only people who lock their cars in Halls Gap are those who come from the city! |
| Things To Do |
Magical romance Living in a luxurious Tuscanesque villa amidst friendly Grampians National Park wildlife is only one of many wonders that make Marwood such an exquisite destination for newly weds. Entering through the stone gate-posts, the lingering smell of lavender, the stunning colours of native flora and the front door flanked by conifer trees immediately bring you and your love to another world. The privacy of your honeymoon Villa decorated with Egyptian and Indian touches embraced by mature native gardens awaits you. Pass the lily pond at the front door and enter your sanctuary together. Light your log fire and wallow in your double spa together followed by a soothing afternoon massage. Breathe in the fresh mountain air while sharing a glass of chilled Chardonnay on your private patio. Enjoy the restful sound of the many birds. Watch the sunset while preparing for a candle light dinner for two specially created by Marwood's on site chef of distinction. Wake up together to a symphony of bird song and enjoy the forest views from your bed while the aroma of freshly baked bread, discreetly delivered to your door, permeates the air or wander down to the lakeside for an individually prepared a-la-carte breakfast. It might be hard to leave the privacy of Marwoods Villa but there is much more to be discovered. Share the spectacular scenery of the rugged Grampians mountain range while hiking. Walk to the to top of the Wonderland Range and discove the picturesque Victoria Valley. Or learn about Australia’s greatest cool-climate wines together as you follow the Great Grape Touring Route. A pure organic native pampering Each Marwood Villa has a huge dual action spa-bath and massage is available in your room by prior arrangement. Marwood’s masseur also operates a day-spa centre about 7 km away which offers an exciting and unique range of spa treatments that tap into the naturally powerful qualities of the Australian environment. Combining ancient indigenous medicines and massage techniques with aromatherapy, colour therapy and herbalist principals, the treatments will positively enrich, nourish and cleanse, protect and pamper. All Li’ Tya (of the earth) treatments utilise exquisitely pure and organic native Australian flora, earth, sea minerals and plants. Wilderness adventure and relaxation Marwood guests can select from a whole range of outdoor activities: from simply visiting the many scenic vantage points throughout the Grampian National Park to more active adventures. Choose from abseiling, animal spotting, birdwatching, canoeing, flyfishing for trout, photography, rockclimbing as well as bushwalking. Or guide a canoe along the winding Wimmera River for a different perspective of this astounding landscape. Mt Arapiles, near Horsham, is reputed to be one of the Australia’s premier climbing and abseiling areas – it has an extraordinary array of cliffs, pinnacles and bluffs and over 2,000 designated climbs of every grade. Local adventure companies offer a variety of climbing and abseiling courses designed to take guests to new heights. The Aboriginal culture is an integral part of the Grampians. This mountain range has the greatest concentration of Aboriginal rock art in South Eastern Australia, with the indigenous people having occupied the area for up to 40,000 years. A visit to the Brambuk Aboriginal Culture Centre is a journey into the spirit of this land. An executive retreat ideal for planning sessions Marwood is a great place for executives to combine serious business with relaxation and outdoor adventure. At Marwood a company will gain peace and privacy along with wonderful service for that all-important executive meeting. And the Grampians offers a real playground for adventure pursuits. Meld the executive team together by undertaking an abseiling adventure on the cliffs directly in front of Marwood – a great way of developing trust and camaraderie. Or play golf at the local 9-hole course or travel to Horsham for one of Australia’s best 18-hole championship rounds. Or simply go on a team walk and discover why the Grampians is renowned as an eco experience par excellence. Wild game of golf! Marwood is only 3km away from the country-style 9-hole Halls Gap Golf Club. The Club is a unique experience, with Mount Difficult towering in the distance and wildlife such as emus, wallabies, kangaroos and plentiful birds making it a “back to nature” experience. Popular with Marwood guests is Stawell Golf Club – an 18-hole par 71 course that is only 25 km away. It is 5840m in length and features good grass greens and tight fairways. Its natural bushland setting also attracts an abundance of wildlife. There is a driving range and putting green, and cart and club hire are available. There is also Aradale Golf Club, 40 km east of Marwood. It is a flat, 9-hole par 72 course, 6228m in length with a creek flowing through it. Green fees are inexpensive and carts and clubs can be hired. It features driving range, a bistro and a clubhouse with facilities. For the more serious golfer, Horsham Golf Club is 80 km away and is reputed to be one of the best golf courses in Australia. At 5895m length par 71 man’s course or 5173m par 72 for ladies it is a renowned sand belt course. It features a new clubhouse and the pro shop has an extensive choice of golfing goods. Hanging from a rope can really be fun! Set in the beautiful Grampians National Park, Marwood is a luxurious basecamp for innumerable adventures. The Grampians boasts some of the most accessible and exciting rock climbing and abseiling experiences in Australia. There are over 2,000 designated climbs for all levels of climbing experience – from a Grade 3 all the way up to 33! Serious climbers from all over the world come to the Grampians to experience some of the best sandstone climbing in the world. Described as one of Australia’s most spectacular day walks, Mt Stapylton to Hollow Mountain will leave guests breathless. For this extraordinary walk you must strap on a harness, as rockclimbing, abseiling and navigating crevasses are all part of the adventure. On four-wheel drive tours visit aboriginal cave painting sites – the area is literally the largest concentration of Aboriginal rock art in South Eastern Australia. Local operators can put together special packages for executive groups and provide expert, accredited programs and supervision for small groups. |
