Saplings lodge sits among stately red gums and babbling Minnow creek, yet is centrally located to wine regions, hiking and gorgeous hills towns. The city is deceptively easy commute by car, bus or train or stop and enjoy the tranquility of the garden frequented by busy birds and a snoozy koala.
A sprawling and newly renovated mid-century gem, the lodge delivers a luxurious stay whilst oozing hip charm. Enjoy space to unwind amongst curated era art and furniture in an entertainer with it all.
The House
A grand driveway winds up to a beautiful wood slat double carport, sensitively designed to the architecture of the home. A treat for travellers, ample additional car parking is provided suiting a camper trailer, caravan or third car.
Follow the blue stone paver path filled with Thyme to the deep eave front porch. Take a seat and while away the day with garden views over Minno creek, new native plantings and Cordon steel garden art.
A vintage Spanish style carved front door leads the way into a home where the owners love of Persian carpets, edgy Australian art and curated furniture becomes immediately obvious.
Past a lovely Tasmanian Oak slatted room divider, a mid-century cane setting share views over the garden with a stunningly upholstered lounge which doubles as comfy bed for lucky 7! An accompanying cocktail bar with accruements makes this the perfect spot to enjoy the afternoon sun.
Dinner for six, plus a high chair, is perfect at a Tasmanian Oak table with comfy padded chairs. A chef's dream, the large attached kitchen sports large bench tops, ample storage and is fully stocked with almost every kitchen item and mod con a family could want. The crockery, a fetching mix of vintage Royal Doulton art deco pink stripe and a chocolate brown set, marries stylishly with antique copper kettles to give a modern rustic feel you'll feel instantly at home in.
Through to the enormous lounge room, large french leather Arthur G couches and original Indigenous Art suggest lazy days reading a good book with sipping a freshly brewed coffee. Its a family space great for watching the garden activity, a spot for special moments like being beaten by the kids at board games and for sneaky cuddles!
Doubling as an office, the space has a solid large desk and printer the professional will enjoy as they can close the space off for privacy.
All bedrooms enjoy lovely garden and creek views that make it very hard to get out of bed! Oozing quiet luxury, each bed is dressed lovingly in beautiful percale, designer linen and a choice of soft or firm pillows to assure a sound nights sleep. Beautiful wool blankets, ducted heating and fans mean you will be at the perfect temperature year round and the extensive storage is perfect for long term guests.
The double bedroom Master can easily cater for a cot or two while the Owl Room features a lovely oversized peacock chair for settling down for quiet time away from the action.
The standard sized 'Giraffe Room' is a relaxing retreat for a couple or a play area for kids, with a vintage doll rocker and giant reading pillow.
With views over the large backyard, the patio is the perfect spot for an afternoon spent with friends over a bottle of wine. Let your chef whip up a storm on the family sized Weber Q and serve up to a hardwood table and chairs with comfy cushions,
A lovely kidney shaped lawn with a gentle slope is the perfect spot for the kids to pitch a tent and camp under the stars. We are sure there is a fairy garden amongst the greenery so its time to explore. A fire pit patio, ready by winter, will make the perfect spot for toasted marshmallows and toasty toes! What more could you ask of a family holiday than all of this?