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Glen Isla House - Cowes, Phillip Island -Other VIC Experiences
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By Out of the Way Experiences
Published on 31 July 2007
 
 Nestled in the established gardens of the historic Glen Isla homestead (circa 1870), now fully restored. An award winning small luxury hotel B&B style retreat with purpose-architected guest facilities.

Glen Isla House - Cowes, Phillip Island
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Description :
Nestled in the established heritage gardens of the historic Glen Isla homestead (circa 1870), now fully restored. A multi-award winning small luxury hotel B&B style retreat with historic & purpose-architected guest facilities.

About The Property:
Glen Isla offers discerning guests the very finest surroundings in secluded heritage gardens of 2 acres, with a beachside location. Truly refined accommodations, with wonderful chef-prepared breakfasts and fine wines from the extensive cellar. Personal attention from the well internationally travelled hosts/owners Madeleine and Ian, with warm Australian hospitality. Absolute privacy provided by extensive established gardens and high perimeter fences. “Arguably the island’s best accommodation” – Melbourne Age Newspaper. Recommended Frommer’s, Fodor’s and Lonely Planet Guides.

Property Facilities:
- Check in 3:00pm
- Check out 11am
- Number of floors-1
- Number of rooms-8
- Tour desk
- Fire place
- Guest lounge
- EFTPOS Facilities
- Extensive Gardens
- Guest internet facilities (Wi-Fi)
- Non smoking property/rooms
- Serviced daily
- Free and secure on site parking
 
Room facilities:
Room Type: Anderson Heritage Suite (Cottage), Glen Isla Classic Rooms, Gate Cottage Self Cater
- Air conditioning
- HDTV (Anderson Suite, Gate Cottage)
- LCD TV/DVD Glen Isla Classic Rooms
- CD System (Anderson Suite, Gate Cottage)
- Separate walk-in luggage/dressing room (Glen Isla Classic Rooms)
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Refrigerator
- In room safe
- Hairdryer
- Full kitchen (Gate Cottage)
- Dishwasher (Gate Cottage)
- Microwave (Gate Cottage)
- Balcony/terrace
- Spa Bath (Anderson Suite)
- Iron/board
- Bathrobes (Anderson Heritage Suite)
- Alarm clock
- Radio
- Heating
- Bathroom amenities
- Wireless internet access
- Electric blanket
- Fireplace (Anderson Suite)Room Type: Anderson Suite (Cottage), Glen Isla House Rooms, Gate Cottage

Property Location:
Located in a quiet residential street west of Cowes (the main village on Phillip Island). Adjacent to a pristine north-facing beach (only a 100 meter stroll to the water and sandy beach). Close to the Phillip Island Nature Park (nightly Penguin Parade), and other attractions including excellent swimming & surf beaches, Phillip Island Wineries, native animal parks and the world renown international motorcycle Grand Prix Circuit.

Just a short walk to the seaside village of Cowes with shops and restaurants.

From Melbourne take the Monash Freeway (M1) and turn off onto the Cranbourne exit - South Gippsland Highway (M420), and follow this to the Bass Highway (A420) which leads to San Remo. Follow the signs to Phillip Island. Once across the bridge, follow the main road (B420) into Cowes. Turn left at the 3rd roundabout (Church Street) and 1.5 km to the west, on the right hand side, you'll see the gates to Glen Isla at 230-232 Church Street. Look for the long high white fence of Glen Isla and the elegant overhanging sign on the gate "Glen Isla House" (lit at night).