Welcome to Candlelight Cottages Retreat

MELBOURNE takes its reputation as Australia's cultural capital seriously – and not just in the city.

To the east of the city and 700 metres above sea level, the tourist magnet that is the Dandenong Ranges has a culture of its own – the bed and breakfast culture.

Top of the Range, in every way, are the cottages that make up the Candlelight Cottages Collection, less than an hour from Melbourne and 45 minutes from the Yarra Valley wineries, and among the picturesque villages of Mount Dandenong, Olinda, Sassafras, Belgrave and Monbulk.

The Dandenongs are home to beautiful mountain gardens and natural forests with majestic mountain ash, tree ferns and tinkling water streams.

Candlelight Cottage (c.1880) and Cottage In The Village are 500 metres from Olinda and Mount Dandenong. A Cottage In The Forest is hidden away on its own acreage of forested land between Sassafras and Olinda.

Need a short break or a special getaway for two? Or perhaps a holiday with pets or family? Then these luxurious and romantic cottages will fulfil every wish – luxuriate in a spa bath or in front of an open fire, walk to forests and gardens, shops and galleries, or indulge in great food and wines in one of the many top-of-the-range restaurants – Wild Oak, Immerse, Credo and Ranges are just a few.

Even the famous Puffing Billy is only 15 minutes away by car.

But perhaps the best option is to stay in and hide away in your luxury cottage, enjoy a bottle of Yarra Valley wine by the open fire or in air conditioned comfort in summer.

Olinda hides one of Melbourne's "best kept secrets - Candlelight Cottages" in the Dandenong Ranges. (guest quote)

New to our Collection of self-contained cottages in the Dandenong Ranges is Clare Cottage. Perfect as quiet getaway for two, or for two couples to share. Click Here to view more of this Cottage in Sassafras or go to the Clare Cottage page of our website.



7-9 Monash Avenue, Olinda 3788, Victoria, Australia Ph: 1300 553 011, 03 9751 2464 Fax: 03 9751 0552
(some photos in this website are courtesy of Beautiful Accommodation)