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Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury B&B near Dandenong Ranges National Park

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Indoor spa tub
Woolrich Cottage | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Woolrich Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Woolrich Cottage | Garden view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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20 Woolrich Road, Olinda, VIC, 3788
  • Dandenongs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Olinda Falls
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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LED TV, fireplace, DVD player

Woolrich Cottage

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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LED TV, fireplace, DVD player

Garden Retreat 3 nights

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Garden Retreat | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Garden Retreat

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Olinda stay.With a stay at this Olinda B&B, you'll be steps from Olinda Bushland Reserve and Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens. Also, Dandenongs is within half a mile (1 km) and Dandenong Ranges National Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sherbrooke Forest - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Olinda Falls - 11 min drive - 2.6 miles

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

4.5-star luxury B&B near Dandenong Ranges National Park
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. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks and dining tables. Accommodations at this 4.5-star bed & breakfast have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • Games
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LED TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • 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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.2 percent 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.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from February 8 2025 to August 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

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.

Property 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 percent

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 cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each 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

How close is Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage to the airport?

Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage is 48.5 mi (71-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage.

Does Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage offer free breakfast?

Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage offers free self-serve breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage have a pool?

Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage does not have a pool.

Does Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage have a spa?

This bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage to downtown Melbourne?

Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage is 23 mi away from Melbourne.

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

Kimberley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner Jimmy and I stayed for 2 nights in Feb 2002, it was beautiful! Historic charm with modern amenities! You needn’t worry about a thing everything included for you to step right into and feel at home. Fresh local produce, bread, tea, jams yoghurt, juice, milk with breakfast basket. Woodfire, outdoor deck with stunning views, BBQ, we were visited by some friendly kookaburras which we could pet. Not to mention the huge spa between the adjoining rooms, separate bathrooms with rainwater shower head, claw foot tub and designer soaps, moisturiser etc they smelt divine! Short drive to town! Love love loved this stay! We will be back for sure! Nothing else has compared. Owners are lovely and give you so much privacy. Thank you, so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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