Imagine relaxing when you arrive at Candlelight Cottages Retreat after a busy work week or an exhilarating day exploring and experiencing the beauty of the Dandenong Ranges or Yarra Valley. At your fingertips an array of delicious light food to have at your leisure. Add to that a chilled glass of white wine or a full bodied red wine (available in your cottage at a moderate cost) - a delightful meal to enjoy in the privacy of your special retreat!
A GOURMET PLATTER - $80 for two
A selection of beautiful cheese, cold meats, antipasto delights such as plump marinated olives, sweet semi-dried tomatoes - all served with a crusty loaf of bread. The platter is prepared for us by "Ripe" in Sassafras and is seasonally influenced and changes daily.
CHEESE AND FRUIT PLATTER - $65 for two
A selection of cheeses, seasonal fruits, crusty bread and/or crackers - delicious!
SNACK PLATTER - $20 for two
A trio of dips served with olives and crunchy biscuits – perfect to nibble with your favourite beverage.
$5.50 each
The most sublime handmade ice cream (a choice of the day). Served with a spoon each, YUM!
Barbecue's are available in Candlelight Cottage & Twilight Cottage & Clare Cottage. The BBQ pack can be cooked on the stove in Cottage in the Forest.
BARBECUE $60
You are welcome to bring your own food or ask us to arrange a 2 person BBQ pack and salads for you. (See Gourmet Packages on our website).
Candlelight Cottages has a liquor licence and offers a Mini Bar selection of Yarra Valley wines. You are welcome to bring your own wine if you prefer. Alternatively, Olinda Cellars (www.olindacellars.com.au) has a wonderful selection of boutique wines, spirits and beer and Ross will be happy to help choose something unique to try.
A new offer for guests of Candlelight Cottages is to speak with Josephine Horn of The Wine Advisory. Josephine has a background in wine making and she will talk with you and help to find some delightful wines which she can then arrange to have delivered to your cottage ready for your stay. This is a very special service available just for you. www.thewineadvisory.com.au Ph 1800 834 119. A private wine tasting can also be arranged.
More wonderful packages are available on our website – please go to the Packages section