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Mt Sturgeon Bluestone Cottages - Grampians National Park -Other VIC Experiences
Description :
The Mt Sturgeon property is steeped in history. Up to 30,000 sheep were once shorn every year by 35 pairs of shearing blades in the woolshed, built in 1870. The cottages are owned and operated by the Royal Mail Hotel, five kilometres away in Dunkeld. A vital link to Victorias Western District for the Cobb & Co Royal Mail Service in the 1850s, the historic hotel has been recently renovated and now boasts a prize-winning restaurant that is drawing diners from as far away as Melbourne (three hours drive away).
About the property
There are 8 Bluestone cottages, situated on a working sheep farm, which are self-contained, in a choice of 1 or 2 bedrooms, and include a complementary breakfast basket.
Mt Sturgeon Cottages eight historic self-contained bluestone cottages, each furnished with hand-crafted furniture, leather lounge suites and open fires. From the outside, each cottage looks to have a galvanised iron water tank attached, however the interior of each tank houses the bathroom. This style of accommodation is ideal for those visitors wanting a uniquely Australian experience in a magnificent setting, away from televisions and telephones. Guests can enjoy one of the many walking tracks developed on the property, see native wildlife, and participate in the running of a working sheep property.
Property facilities
- Check-in time -2.00pm
- Check-out time-10.00am
- Nearest airport - Hamilton 30 kilometres
- No. Rooms - 8
- No. Bar(s) - 1 at Royal Mail Hotel
- No. Restaurant(s) - 2 at Royal Mail Hotel
- Non smoking rooms
- Free on site parking
- Serviced daily
- No. Handicapped / disabled rooms - 1
Room facilities
Room type: all rooms
- Radio
- CD system
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Refrigerator
- Hairdryer
- Kitchenette
- Ensuite bathroom
Location
Mt Sturgeon Bluestone Cottages is situated on a working sheep station, 5 kilometres from Dunkeld, in the Southern Grampians. Protected by one of Victoria's largest national parks, the Grampians cover 1671 kilometres of stunning scenery, including wildflowers, panoramic mountain views and intricate ecosystems.