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Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage

4.5 star property
Luxury Melbourne bed & breakfast in Olinda with free breakfast
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Indoor spa tub
Exterior
Garden Retreat | Garden view
Woolrich Cottage | Private kitchen
Woolrich Cottage

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
20 Woolrich Road, Olinda, VIC, 3788
  • Dandenongs
    1 min walk
  • Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens
    3 min walk
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park
    20 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    71 min drive

Room options

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LED TV, fireplace, DVD player

Woolrich Cottage

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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LED TV, fireplace, DVD player

Garden Retreat 3 nights

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Garden Retreat

Garden Retreat

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Melbourne

A luxury stay in Melbourne awaits you at Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage. Within steps you'll find Dandenongs and Olinda Bushland Reserve. Highlights at this Art Deco B&B include free self-service breakfast, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .This business-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include a free manager's reception, express check-in and express check-out. Each morning free breakfast is served. .In the area of this 4.5-property class Olinda B&B, you'll find Puffing Billy Steam Train.
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What's nearby

  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Olinda Falls - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Sherbrooke Forest - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 11 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Belgrave Station - 11 min drive
  • Upwey Station - 14 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Edison Bakehouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Prosperina Bakehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pig & Whistle Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kallista Tearooms and Pantry - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Olinda Tea House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage

Luxury Melbourne bed & breakfast in Olinda with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. A hot tub, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage. Free self parking is available.

This Art Deco Melbourne bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1920
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks and dining tables. Accommodation at this 4.5-star bed & breakfast has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Melbourne bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with DVD players. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • DVD player
  • Highchair
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1920
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.2 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive lockbox information
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Check-in for Garden Retreat rooms is 2 PM and check-out is 11 AM.

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.00 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.00 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Woolrich Retreat B&B Olinda
Woolrich Retreat B&B
Woolrich Retreat Olinda
Woolrich Retreat
Woolrich Retreat
Woolrich Historic Olinda
Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage Olinda
Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage Bed & breakfast
Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage Bed & breakfast Olinda

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage?

Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage?

Yep, Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage has a free self car park.

What makes Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus Hot tubs in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Does Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary self-service brekkie is available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage?

No, Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ove Woolrich
We have been coming to Woolrich for years now and we love it. If you like feeding kookaburras expect them every evening. It is so relaxing and you have access to the beautiful cloudehill gardens. It is full house with 2 bedrooms with ensuites
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

John, Melbourne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent facilities, wonderful breakfast basket was waiting for our arrival, along with goodies in the refrigerator.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Caitlin, Melbourne, Australia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'll start with the positives as there are more than negatives! This retreat is exactly that- a retreat! Absolutely stunning roomy cottage with breathtaking views of the mountains & surrounding flora. The photographs do not do it justice! It would be perfect for a romantic getaway for a couple (or couples) or a solo trip in which you are seeking ultimate privacy and serenity. The Jacuzzi was sensational- we especially enjoyed the serene views and skylight. The host provides an abundance of breakfast and snack options free of additional cost so there is no need to bring nibbles! The premises has ducted heating throughout, so if a fireplace is not your thing you're covered. Beds have electric blankets which was a treat as we stayed in Winter. Negatives are the cleanliness of not so regularly used areas (dust). The communication with the hosts was non existent. I sent an email, left a voicemail and tried ringing the landline twice but there was no answer or reply. For this particular trip it was no big issue, however if it was an emergency situation this is not ideal. Also, I booked this accomodation as the description stated it was child-friendly and provided cots. Be warned this particular premises is NOT suitable for children under the age of 10!!! It is not baby-proofed at all, a lot of cupboards holding chinaware and antiques were in easy reach of a toddler! Having said that, I will definitely be coming back, but this time without children.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property, gardens etc are really lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cottage is beautiful and has everything you could want or need for a a few days away. Mary and Chas were fantastic hosts. They provided generous breakfast provisions including fruit, bread and lovely wine. My husband is a coeliac and it was the small touches such as gf granola and bread that we really appreciated. Not to mention the coffee machine! The open fire was ready to light when we arrived but there is ducted heating if you are not keen on the fire. I can’t recommend this place enough - you won’t be disappointed! I give it 5 stars - Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, lovely owner, very well located. We spent 2 days there, and took one to complete relaxing in the garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shihui

Awesome stay!
The place is perfect! Cosy, warm, very clean and has all the amenities you need. Mary and Ches are very attentive as well, love the little touches to make our stay the best we had! Will recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katrina, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful cottage with wonderful views.
We had the most wonderful time at Woolrich Retreat and would highly recommend a stay here. The cottage has everything you need and more to enjoy a self contained stay. Everything was of a very high standard. Breakfast provisions were plentiful and of top quality. I would also recommend the antipasti platter, we were eating it for days. Mary made us feel very welcome and was a pleasure to speak with. The area is outstanding with some beautiful walks. We will definitely be going back to explore some more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable cottage in lovely surroundings.
Very comfortable cottage in lovely surroundings, in a very nice area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marg, Newport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing & homely accommodation
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Mary was very helpful & friendly. We stayed in the garden retreat which was so comfortable & clean. The celebration hamper was delicious, we would come back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice retreat in the hills
Lovely little retreat. It had everything we needed and they accommodated for our gluten free request. Only negatives were the lovely wooden floor could have been cleaner and the mattresses a bit worn with a noticeable hollow - not great for those of us with a bit of a back problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Baldivis, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
family mini break
Awesome location with birdlife just outside. Retreat was more than expected. Just lovely. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Julia, Frankston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home in the Garden of Eden
Exceeded our expectations. The Cottage is very spacious and homely. There is a big spa that we unfortunately didn't even get around to use. We felt like the only people on the mountain - it's so private. A Lyerbird sighting from the balcony in the morning was another highlight. Really enjoyed out stay including exploring the gardens. The breakfast was also sensational. Take some mozzie coils though as getting bitten can spoil the best of ambiance.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Retreat in the gardens
Lovely location in the Dandenongs itch small towns, shops, restaurants and walks nearby.

10/10 Excellent

Gavin, Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just what we needed
The accomodation is spot on, good ambience, surroundings to die for and all the finishing touches to make our stay something out of the ordinary. We'll be back.

10/10 Excellent

JOANNA, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely retreat situated in stunning gardens
this is a perfect place to hibernate during the winter. The interior is very tastefully appointed with a large spa bath. The outlook onto the trees is very calming. Sitting in front of the fire (with an endless supply of wood) whilst appreciating the wonderful outlook is very restorative.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cottage.
Loved it very cosy. Such a wonderful place to spoil yourself.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Geelong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb accommodation in beautiful gardens
As soon as we arrived we felt relaxed. Superb accommodation in a very peaceful setting. The breakfast provisions were substantial. The ambience of the facilities provided a restful escape from our normal activities especially with the open fire. The property would be well worth a visit at any time of year but I could image it is stunning in Spring when all the trees are in leaf or flowering. Location is ideal for day trips around the Dandenong ranges. One night is not enough

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Courteous; Cleanliness: Lovely; beautiful and comfortable

10/10 Excellent

wendy, Australia - VIC - Regional VIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Would highly recommend a weekend away

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Australia - VIC - Regional VIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great deal; Service: Didn't need it!!!; Cleanliness: Spotless; The food was amazing