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Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage

4.5 star property

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A wooden deck with a round table set for breakfast, including croissants, fruit, and a bottle of champagne.
A living room with a fireplace, a wooden chair, a staircase, and a large mirror.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a white armchair, a wooden cabinet, and a patterned rug.
A modern kitchen with white countertops, a built-in dishwasher, a sink, and a window with a view of greenery.
A spa room with a large bathtub, wooden window frames, and white tiled walls.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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20 Woolrich Road, Olinda, VIC, 3788
  • Place, Dandenongs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

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A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a white armchair, and a wooden dining table.

Woolrich Cottage

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, a vase with flowers, a bottle, and a potted plant.

Garden Retreat 3 nights

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, a comfortable armchair, and a wicker basket.

Garden Retreat

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Melbourne

A luxury stay in Melbourne awaits you at Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage. Within steps you'll find Dandenongs and Olinda Bushland Reserve. Highlights at this Art Deco B&B include free self-service breakfast, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .This business-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include a free manager's reception, express check-in and express check-out. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Near this 4.5-property class Olinda B&B, you'll find Dandenong Ranges National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Olinda Bushland Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Belgrave Station - 14 min drive
  • Upwey Station - 14 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Edison Bakehouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Miss Marple's Tea Room - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kallista Tea Rooms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cork On Cook’s Corner - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage

Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. A hot tub, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage. Free self parking is available.

This Art Deco Melbourne bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1920
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks and dining tables. Accommodation at this 4.5-star bed & breakfast has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Melbourne bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with DVD players. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Games
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1920
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.2 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive lockbox information
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in for Garden Retreat rooms is 2 PM and check-out is 11 AM.

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.00 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.00 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Woolrich Retreat B&B Olinda
Woolrich Retreat B&B
Woolrich Retreat Olinda
Woolrich Retreat
Woolrich Retreat
Woolrich Historic Olinda
Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage Olinda
Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage Bed & breakfast
Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage Bed & breakfast Olinda

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage?

Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage?

Yep, Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage has a free self car park.

What makes Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus Hot tubs in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Does Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary self-service brekkie is available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage?

No, Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner Jimmy and I stayed for 2 nights in Feb 2002, it was beautiful! Historic charm with modern amenities! You needn’t worry about a thing everything included for you to step right into and feel at home. Fresh local produce, bread, tea, jams yoghurt, juice, milk with breakfast basket. Woodfire, outdoor deck with stunning views, BBQ, we were visited by some friendly kookaburras which we could pet. Not to mention the huge spa between the adjoining rooms, separate bathrooms with rainwater shower head, claw foot tub and designer soaps, moisturiser etc they smelt divine! Short drive to town! Love love loved this stay! We will be back for sure! Nothing else has compared. Owners are lovely and give you so much privacy. Thank you, so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ove Woolrich

We have been coming to Woolrich for years now and we love it. If you like feeding kookaburras expect them every evening. It is so relaxing and you have access to the beautiful cloudehill gardens. It is full house with 2 bedrooms with ensuites
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent facilities, wonderful breakfast basket was waiting for our arrival, along with goodies in the refrigerator.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Caitlin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'll start with the positives as there are more than negatives! This retreat is exactly that- a retreat! Absolutely stunning roomy cottage with breathtaking views of the mountains & surrounding flora. The photographs do not do it justice! It would be perfect for a romantic getaway for a couple (or couples) or a solo trip in which you are seeking ultimate privacy and serenity. The Jacuzzi was sensational- we especially enjoyed the serene views and skylight. The host provides an abundance of breakfast and snack options free of additional cost so there is no need to bring nibbles! The premises has ducted heating throughout, so if a fireplace is not your thing you're covered. Beds have electric blankets which was a treat as we stayed in Winter. Negatives are the cleanliness of not so regularly used areas (dust). The communication with the hosts was non existent. I sent an email, left a voicemail and tried ringing the landline twice but there was no answer or reply. For this particular trip it was no big issue, however if it was an emergency situation this is not ideal. Also, I booked this accomodation as the description stated it was child-friendly and provided cots. Be warned this particular premises is NOT suitable for children under the age of 10!!! It is not baby-proofed at all, a lot of cupboards holding chinaware and antiques were in easy reach of a toddler! Having said that, I will definitely be coming back, but this time without children.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hsieh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

完美體驗!

非常完美的住宿體驗,可以好好放鬆享受大自然環境,完全不受打擾的環境!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property, gardens etc are really lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cottage is beautiful and has everything you could want or need for a a few days away. Mary and Chas were fantastic hosts. They provided generous breakfast provisions including fruit, bread and lovely wine. My husband is a coeliac and it was the small touches such as gf granola and bread that we really appreciated. Not to mention the coffee machine! The open fire was ready to light when we arrived but there is ducted heating if you are not keen on the fire. I can’t recommend this place enough - you won’t be disappointed! I give it 5 stars - Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, lovely owner, very well located. We spent 2 days there, and took one to complete relaxing in the garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shihui

Awesome stay!

The place is perfect! Cosy, warm, very clean and has all the amenities you need. Mary and Ches are very attentive as well, love the little touches to make our stay the best we had! Will recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful cottage with wonderful views.

We had the most wonderful time at Woolrich Retreat and would highly recommend a stay here. The cottage has everything you need and more to enjoy a self contained stay. Everything was of a very high standard. Breakfast provisions were plentiful and of top quality. I would also recommend the antipasti platter, we were eating it for days. Mary made us feel very welcome and was a pleasure to speak with. The area is outstanding with some beautiful walks. We will definitely be going back to explore some more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable cottage in lovely surroundings.

Very comfortable cottage in lovely surroundings, in a very nice area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing & homely accommodation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Mary was very helpful & friendly. We stayed in the garden retreat which was so comfortable & clean. The celebration hamper was delicious, we would come back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice retreat in the hills

Lovely little retreat. It had everything we needed and they accommodated for our gluten free request. Only negatives were the lovely wooden floor could have been cleaner and the mattresses a bit worn with a noticeable hollow - not great for those of us with a bit of a back problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

family mini break

Awesome location with birdlife just outside. Retreat was more than expected. Just lovely. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

美丽浪漫温馨的度假之地，很完美

房子周围鲜花绿树成荫，主人给我们准备好了早饭的食材，橙子很新鲜，鲜榨出来酸甜适度，很好喝，杂粮面包太香了。房子的设计适合四到六个人住，两个卧室 三个浴室，还有一个spa室，客厅 露台 厨房布置的美好温暖(•ૢ⚈͒⌄⚈͒•ૢ)，建议多住几天，好好看看附近的花园。主人挑选的CD也不错，听着拉二钢协喝着小酒做饭太开心了
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home in the Garden of Eden

Exceeded our expectations. The Cottage is very spacious and homely. There is a big spa that we unfortunately didn't even get around to use. We felt like the only people on the mountain - it's so private. A Lyerbird sighting from the balcony in the morning was another highlight. Really enjoyed out stay including exploring the gardens. The breakfast was also sensational. Take some mozzie coils though as getting bitten can spoil the best of ambiance.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

狭山市

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

暖炉と快適なテラス

気持ちのいいロッジです。 よく燃える暖炉と明るいテラス、キッチン、寝室、浴室などどこも大変良かった。 道路からの入口の表示が２か所、手前を入ると持ち主の住宅、二つ目ががロッジです。 利用する方は間違わないように。 玄関扉には鍵が刺さってます。 安全な場所なのでしょう。 また行きたい！
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Retreat in the gardens

Lovely location in the Dandenongs itch small towns, shops, restaurants and walks nearby.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just what we needed

The accomodation is spot on, good ambience, surroundings to die for and all the finishing touches to make our stay something out of the ordinary. We'll be back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely retreat situated in stunning gardens

this is a perfect place to hibernate during the winter. The interior is very tastefully appointed with a large spa bath. The outlook onto the trees is very calming. Sitting in front of the fire (with an endless supply of wood) whilst appreciating the wonderful outlook is very restorative.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice cottage.

Loved it very cosy. Such a wonderful place to spoil yourself.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb accommodation in beautiful gardens

As soon as we arrived we felt relaxed. Superb accommodation in a very peaceful setting. The breakfast provisions were substantial. The ambience of the facilities provided a restful escape from our normal activities especially with the open fire. The property would be well worth a visit at any time of year but I could image it is stunning in Spring when all the trees are in leaf or flowering. Location is ideal for day trips around the Dandenong ranges. One night is not enough
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Courteous; Cleanliness: Lovely; beautiful and comfortable
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Would highly recommend a weekend away
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great deal; Service: Didn't need it!!!; Cleanliness: Spotless; The food was amazing