Description

There is a selection of seven retreats, each has its own features however all are fully self contained with double spas, lounge, bathroom, central heating, high definition LCD TVs with accompanying DVD/CD player and a fully stocked kitchen with generous hot and cold breakfast provisions. Check-in is from 3pm and a standard late check-out is offered of 12pm. Tariffs are inclusive of a generous English breakfast hamper for each day of stay (with free range eggs, bacon, tomatoes and baked beans), locally baked breads, cereals, jams, organic yoghurt, fruit, juice, plunger coffee and a selection of herbal and black teas. Also provided is quality linen, towels, fluffy robes and slippers, beautiful toiletries, complimentary port and chocolates, a DVD library, books and magazines, bird seed (the most beautiful birds will land on your balcony for a feed) and the option of in-house massage (extra charge). The ARNICA SUITES are are two supremely cosy and beautifully appointed suites, each with a double spa, timber panelling, decorative cornicing, fully self contained timber kitchen and private courtyard. The LUXURY RETREATS range includes the Sunset Suite, the Barn Cottage and Arnica Loft Retreat. The BARN COTTAGE is a very private and charming country style two storey cottage, tucked away behind a picket fence, with forest views, a romantic loft bedroom, polished timber floors, a double spa in the living room, air conditioning, gas log fire, private balcony and BBQ. The SUNSET SUITE is a sophisticated attic style suite with stunning views of the Melbourne city skyline, a four poster bed and silk canopy, a double spa in the living room (perfect to sip bubbles and be mesmerized by the city light views), air conditioning, gas log fire and private balcony with telescope and binoculars. ARNICA LOFT is a brand new and spacious retreat boasting a gorgeous upstairs loft with king bedroom and balcony, double spa and separate bathroom and WIR. Guests enter into the lounge with stone gas log fireplace, freshly polished floor boards and period timber panelling adjacent to a brand new kitchen with dining room. The PREMIUM RETREATS include Arnica Manor and Coorabell Retreat. COORABELL RETREAT COTTAGE is a Barn newly converted into a stunning cottage with every conceivable luxury. Situated on a private corner of the property the cottage features ceiling to floor windows that take full advantage of the surrounding forest views, huge double spa, high definition 42” LCD TV (that you can watch from the spa) and surround sound music system piped throughout the cottage, an upstairs bedroom with king size bed and separate sitting area, modern new kitchen and appliances, real log fire, air conditioning and private courtyard. ARNICA MANOR is a large, private and fully self contained and fully refurbished retreat that is nothing short of breathtaking. This magnificent main building was built during the 1930’s and used as a weekend retreat. The main living area has been elegantly furnished and features stunning parquetry floors, 12 foot stone fire place, exposed beams, leadlight windows throughout indicative of the era and huge picture windows that frame the outside views. The gorgeous country timber kitchen has all the modern amenities but maintains the original Aga stove built into the chimney as a showpiece. The retreat has a fully self contained timber kitchen with dishwasher and a separate dining area. There are laundry facilities with a washing machine and dryer and quaint bathroom with double spa.

Features

Arnica Views is located on the summit of the beautiful Dandenong Ranges offering stunning views of the Melbourne city skyline. Less than an hour's drive from Melbourne and away from the noise of the main road, Arnica Views is set amidst two acres of magnificent 75 year old English gardens, offering splendour throughout every season. Each retreat is self contained with double spas and includes robes and slippers, port and chocolates, LCD flat screen TVs with accompanying DVD player and DVD library. To really relax book, the property has a dedicated therapy centre, Arnica Therapies, where guests are invited to book in for a therapeutic relaxation massage.

Pricing

Starting from $175 per evening midweek - check website for pricing.