Thu 23rd Feb
Max 26
Mostly sunny. Winds westerly and light.
UV Alert from 9:50 am to 5:10 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]
Fri 24th Feb
Min 13 Max 30
Sunny. Light winds tending northwesterly up to 20 km/h during the morning.
Sat 25th Feb
Min 18 Max 31
Sunny. Winds northerly averaging 15 to 25 km/h.
Sun 26th Feb
Min 20 Max 29
Mostly sunny. Winds northerly averaging 20 to 25 km/h.
Mon 27th Feb
Min 20 Max 25
Cloudy. Rain and the chance of a thunderstorm later in the day. Winds north to northwesterly averaging 25 to 35 km/h tending west to southwesterly 20 to 25 km/h during the evening.
Tue 28th Feb
Min 13 Max 19
A shower or two during the morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. Winds south to southwesterly averaging 15 to 25 km/h.
Wed 29th Feb
Min 10 Max 19
Partly cloudy. A possible shower during the morning. Light winds.
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    Wild Patch Retreat

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    Description

    Wild Patch Retreat offers modern luxury accommodation a short stroll from the Olinda township, at the top of the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Set on the property of Wild Patch Chocolates, you'll be pampered with hand-crafted Belgian chocolates or you can wander down the path to our commercial kitchens and learn to make your own chocolates! Perfect for couples, families or friends to relax and enjoy luxurious accommodation on a truly beautiful property. 'Chocolate Studio' is a separate, self-contained modern studio for couples or two singles and 'Chocolate Retreat' is a large three bedroom house for up to six adults. Designed for you to relax and rejuvenate, with everything you'll need for a midweek break or weekend getaway with your partner, family or a group of friends. Recently opened in 2011 and already getting rave revues by our guests impressed with the beauty, detail and all the extras being offered with their accommodation that make it a unique experience (hand-made chocolates, home baked bread, exotic chickens to feed and more). 'Chocolate Retreat' is north-facing with a huge front deck along the full width of the house, large feature windows in every room, doors onto the deck from the lounge and master bedroom and views into the tall trees. Cosy wood fire as well as central heating, large deep bath and separate shower, and a beautiful rear deck built around a massive Mountain Ash. 'Chocolate Studio' also features large picture windows, a private rear deck, full modern kitchen, wood fire and reverse cycle airconditioning.

    Features

    Wood fires Deep bath (in 'Chocolate Retreat') Complimentary Belgian chocolates made on site at Wild Patch Chocolates Beautiful gardens with huge Mountain Ash trees Located in a quiet 'no through road', only a 2-3 minute stroll to Olinda Village Lots of wild life including exotic chickens to feed

    Pricing

    'Chocolate Studio' from $210 per night mid week, $450 two-night weekend 'Chocolate Retreat' from $310 per night mid week, $350 per night weekend (per couple, plus $60 each per extra adult, up to six adults)

    Inclusions

    Full provisions for hot and cold breakfasts Complimentary gourmet hand-crafted Belgian chocolates from Wild Patch Chocolates Specialty breads made in the Wild Patch kitchens Robes and slippers Environmentally-friendly body products In-house wireless broadband internet

    Current Specials

    Accommodation and Chocolate Making packages available that immerse you in the tastes, aroma and sights of a commercial chocolate kitchen and give you a hands-on experience of making your own chocolates.

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    Wild Patch Retreat

    • 13 Nicholson Street
    • Olinda
    • VIC
    • 03 9751 2576, 0438 443 389
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