Dandenong Ranges Accommodation in The Dandenongs

MIDWEEK - Monday to Thursday nights

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A MID-WEEK GETAWAY - 2 nights

Includes two nights accommodation, full breakfast provisions.

Twilight Cottage	$520	Cottage in the Forest	$520
Clare Cottage	$490	Candlelight Cottage	$520

COME UP FOR AIR! - 3 nights mid-week

Three nights accommodation (Mon-Thurs and discounted), full breakfast provisions, bubbly and a box of chocolates. Fresh mountain air complimentary!

Twilight Cottage	$780	Cottage in the Forest	$780
Clare Cottage	$780	Candlelight Cottage	$780

WEEKEND - Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights

(min. 2 night weekend bookings please)

WEEKEND ESCAPE - two nights for yourselves!

Two nights accommodation, full breakfast provisions for your stay, bubbly to enjoy by the fire or in your spa bath. Perfectly relaxing.

Twilight Cottage	$630	Cottage in the Forest	$630
Clare Cottage	$598	Candlelight Cottage	$630

WEEKEND INDULGENCE - 2 nights

This package includes two nights accommodation in your chosen cottage, generous full breakfast provisions, a bottle of bubbly to enjoy with your partner, a box of chocolates and an indulgent couples massage.

Twilight Cottage	$845	Cottage in the Forest	$815
Clare Cottage	$845	Candlelight Cottage	$845

WHAT ABOUT A REAL BREAK??

A SHORT BREAK - 5 days mid-week

(Sunday to Thursday)

The package includes five days of peace, full breakfast for the first 2 days and a bottle of bubbly. You are then left in peace to self-cater. (We do not provide service of the cottage in this package, but it can be arranged at a cost of $40 if required).

Twilight Cottage	$1100	Cottage in the Forest	$1100
Clare Cottage	$1000	Candlelight Cottage	$1100

BLISS - 6 days (2 nights over a weekend)

Just pick up your loved one - a bag of clothing, warm jacket, scarf and woolly hat (for winter) and come up to the mountains for 6 blissful days together. Breakfast is provided for the first 2 days and a bottle of bubbles to celebrate your time together. Includes 6 nights self-contained cottage accommodation, breakfast provisions and bubbly. (We do not provide service of your cottage in this package but it can be arranged at a cost of $40 if requested).

Twilight Cottage	$1350	Cottage in the Forest	$1350
Clare Cottage	$1250	Candlelight Cottage	$1350

A PROPER HOLIDAY

(including 1 weekend) - 7 days

Imagine your short drive from Melbourne and seven days of totally quiet time for yourselves, indulging in long walks, fresh mountain air, local foods and shopping, visiting gardens, wineries - or doing nothing by curling up with a book and each other for the absolute rest you deserve. Includes: 7 nights cottage accommodation, breakfast for the first two days of your stay and a bottle of bubbly. (We do not provide service of the cottage in this package, but it can be arranged at a cost of $40 if required).

Twilight Cottage	$1500	Cottage in the Forest	$1500
Clare Cottage	$1400	Candlelight Cottage	$1500

GIFT VOUCHERS

These Gift Vouchers can be sent by mail or email to you or your gift recipient. $10 extra for Express Post.

You choose your cottage and number of days and the Gift includes generous full breakfast provisions and a bottle of Yarra Valley sparkling wine and all charges. Prices are per couple.

1 night Monday to Thursday $270 (Twilight, Candlelight, Cottage in the Forest) (Clare $255)

2 nights Monday to Thursday $530(Twilight, Candlelight, Cottage in the Forest) (Clare $485)

2 night weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday) $640(Twilight, Candlelight, Cottage in the Forest) (Clare $598)

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CHEESE & FRUIT PLATE - $65 for two

A very special Cheese and Fruit Platter and biscuits - ready for you to enjoy in the privacy of your cottage. Perfect with some chilled white or red wine form the minibar.

GOURMET PLATTER - $80 for two

Deliciously prepared for you by the chefs at Ripe in Sassafras, this is an antipasto platter of a mix of cheeses, smoked salmon, cold meats, olives and other delectable items for you to eat with some crusty bread in the comfort and privacy of your cottage. Perfect for the evening you arrive!

THE LOVERS RETREAT - $190

A bottle of chilled "bubbly" waiting for you in your cottage
A platter of antipasto treats with crusty bread - enjoy by the fire
Breakfast provisions for your first day
Breakfast of one of Dandenongs Cafes on the morning of your checkout
Entry to Cloudehill Gardens in Olinda - enjoy a stroll after breakfast

(not available Cottage in the Forest, but Antipasto platter is available for $80)

BARBEQUE PACK - $60

Choose from marinaded free range chicken breast OR 2 tender porterhouse steaks OR gourmet sausages and tasty lamb loin chops. Your choice of meat is provided to you with a hearty potato salad, crisp seasonal salad and crusty bread. All ready for you in your cottage.

(Note: there is no BBQ at Cottage in the Forest, but you can enjoy the same meal by cooking it in your full kitchen)

SNACK PLATTER OF DIPS - $20

Three dips served with olives and crunchy biscuits – just the thing to enjoy with your choice of beverage when you arrive.

LOVER'S PICNIC LUNCH - A Deluxe Hamper - $35 per person

Let your tastebuds be totally indulged!

They even supply the picnic blanket!

Yarra Valley ham with Tasmanian tasty cheese baguette with tomato chutney and gourmet salad leaves or Roasted Lilydale free range chicken baguette with aioli and basil pesto, an individual sweet slice per person and petit fours. A mixture of Australian cheeses, dried fruit and crackers. A bottle of Sparkling with fresh local strawberries.

THIS OPTION YOU NEED TO ORDER YOURSELVES: To order your Lovers' Picnic Lunch:
Ph: (03) 9751 0443 before 10:00am.

Lovers’ Picnic Lunches can be collected from Café Vireya situated within the National Rhododendron Gardens. Please note due to seasonal produce and availability, items may be replaced with a similar or higher quality product, this will be determined at our Chef’s discretion.

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RELAX, RETREAT, REVITALISE

We have Balance Therapies offering you in-house massages and beauty treatments to maximize your relaxation time away – here are some of the most popular choices.

One hour massage	$110 ($140 / 90 mins)
Couples massages for one hour	$210 ($270 / 90 mins)
Two half-hour massages	$110 ($145/90 mins)
The above massages can be booked online when you book with us at Candlelight Cottages. For more treatments and package options see below and ask us to arrange these for you – you deserve a little bit of pampering!

Balance Therapies now have a Day Spa just 500 mtrs from Candlelight Cottages in Monash Avenue, Olinda. Some options for beautiful treatments at the Day Spa are (*means the treatments are also available in your cottage):

MASSAGES

• Pregnancy Massage * $60 min $110 (90 min $145)
• Aromatic Hot Towel Treatment * 60 min $120
• Stress Buster 30 min $80
• Hot Stone massage 90 min $180

SCRUBS

• Back treatment 60 min $130
• Bamboo Body Polish 90 min $170
• Organic Coffee Body Scrub 90 min $170

BODY WRAPS

• Back treatment 60 min $130
• Bamboo Body Polish 90 min $170
• Organic Coffee Body Scrub 90 min $170

HYDROTHERAPY SPA

Hydrotherapy Bath 20 mins $50 – choose from:

• Therapeutic Salt Bath
• Mandi Susu Rose Bath Soak
• Aromatherapy Bubble Bath

PACKAGES

Foot bath, facial & massage 90 min $170

Retreat Facial, massage & aromatic hot towel treatment 2 hours $230

Escape A facial, hot towl treatment, hot oil wrap & massage 2.5 hours $270

Recharge Dead Sea mud wrap & massage 2 hours $240

Ultimate Indulgence – Dead Sea mud wrap, contour wrap, massage, facial 2.5 hours $280 (add a pedicure 3.5 hours $370

Sole Revival – Facial, massage, pedicure 2.5 hours $250

DAY PAMPER PACKAGES

Enjoy the privacy of the relaxation room, log fire, private garden and outdoor deck. Combine treatments with lunch, morning/afternoon tea – a real opportunity to relax!

30 min Back massage, 30 min facial, 30 min pedicure with morning or afternoon tea $200

1 hour massage, 1 hour facial and lunch $250

2 hour package and lunch $260

The day of DECADENCE! 90 min treatment, lunch and 90 min treatment $350 (add pedicure $420)

Of course, there are treatments for hands and feet and Waxing and Tinting – men and women – please ask.

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DINING OPTIONS - so much to choose from!

Café de Beaumarchais, Sassafras – 9755 1100 (7 days) A touch of Paris in Sassafras – delightful!

Café with a Vue at Olinda Golf course, Olinda www.olindagolfclub.com.au. 9751 1399. (Open 7 days). Wonderful views at the golf club – delicious meals and cakes! Enjoy a glass of wine and relax.

Coonara Springs Restaurant www.coonarasprings.com.au 9751 1043 (Friday, Saturday lunch & dinner, Sunday lunch). A gracious c.1890 restaurant in a beautiful garden setting.

Cream of Sassafras www.creamatsassafras.com.au 9755 2388. (7 days) Fabulous choice of deli & pantry items, Saskia Beer products, handmade chocolates, scrummy ice creams. Ask to have a picnic basket made up and watch for the Pirianda dinners through the website.

Credo Restaurant Olinda www.credorestaurant.com.au 97511844 (7 nights, 2 days)

Deli Platter, Mt Dandenong 9751 1044. (7 days) Delicious pantry items, beautiful cakes, gourmet rolls – perfect picnic choices & great coffee.

Fortnums, Sassafras www.fortnums.com.au 9755 1200 (open 7 days 11am – 4pm). Functions too if you wish.

Indian by Nature, Mt Dandenong (no website but delicious food) 9751 0111 (7 nights) and they will deliver to Candlelight Cottage guests.

Kellys Tavern, Mt Dandenong www.kellysbarandkitchen.com.au 9751 1056 (7 nights, some live music)

Olinda Tea House, Olinda www.olindateahouse.com.au 9751 0556 (Wed-Sun to 5pm). New and beautiful – morning & afternoon tea and lunches. Just across the road from Cloudehill gardens.

Pie in the Sky, Olinda www.pieinthesky.net.au 9751 2128. (7 days) Fabulous award winning pies – but get in early!

Pig & Whistle Tavern, Mt Dandenong www.pigandwhistletavern.com.au 9751 2366 (7 days and nights) . Cosy and hearty meals

Ranges Restaurant Olinda www.ranges.com.au9751 2133 (7 days, 5 nights)

Ripe, Sassafras 9751 2100 (7 days). The most favourite café on the mountain & they produce our antipasto platters for your enjoyment.

Sassy Café, Sassafras - yummy coffee to revive you while you shop! (7 days)

Seasons at Cloudehill, Olinda www.cloudehill.com.au 9751 0168 (7 days) set in a garden to die for - Cloudehill!

SkyHigh, Mt Dandenong www.skyhighmtdandenong.com.au 9751 0443 (7 days & nights). Offer limousine pick up and drop off to Candlelight Cottages guests – great views of Melbourne.

Snooty Fox, Olinda www.snootyfox.com.au 9751 1176 (Wednesday – Sunday day & night). Close to Candlelight and Twilight Cottages (100 mtrs)

The Cuckoo Restaurant, Olinda www.cuckoorestaurant.com.au 9751 1003 (7 days, 4 nights) famous Smorgasbord meals with Bavarian entertainment – offering dining for 50 years.

The Ivy Restaurant, Olinda www.theivyrestaurant.com.au 9751 2388 (6 days & nights) – great wood fired Pizza and other meals

Three Little Ducks, Mt Dandenong 9751 2446 (open 7 days, Friday & Saturday nights for dinner). The newest great little café on Mt Dandenong – breakfast through the day.

Wild Oak Restaurant, Mt Dandenong www.wildoak.com.au 9751 2033 (Wed-Sun dinner & lunch) see also their wonderful cooking school! Our favourite food, AND they offer complimentary pick up and drop off for Candlelight Cottages guests. Degustation menus, theme nights with live music and dancing, live Jazz night last Friday of each month.

Woods of Sherbrooke www.woodssherbrooke.com.au 9755 2131 (Friday, Saturday days/night and Sunday till 5pm). A treasure in the beautiful area of Sherbrooke.

TOUR & LUNCH

YARRA VALLEY WINERY TOUR - $105 per person

Book with reception at Candlelight Cottages please.

An all day tour.
A very special offer for guests of Candlelight Cottages - we arrange transport to join the Yarra Valley all day winery tour where you will visit at least 5 wineries during the day - lunch is included in this enjoyable and informative tour and we arrange pick up to bring you back to your cottage for a restful evening by the fire!

WILD ABOUT TOURS – a range of options and prices from $110 pp all day

Phone Jilly on 0431 970 522.
These tours are very special and designed for two or more people. Pick up is from your cottage and your guide Jilly will ensure you have a beautiful day. Options are for Tours for Two; Produce Tour; Garden Tour; Dandenongs Tour; Boutique Winery Tour. Of course a delicious lunch is included in full day tours.

EXPERIENCE THE DANDENONGS - $99

A wonderful smorgasbord lunch for two at the Cuckoo Restaurant Entry to Cloudehill gardens in Olinda.