Rediscover romance as you relax the body, refresh the mind and rejuvenate the soul. Arnica Views is the most exclusive retreat at the very HEIGHT of Melbourne, located on the summit of Mt Dandenong and less than an hour's drive from Melbourne. Just strolling distance from the Skyhigh Restaurant and Observatory, Arnica Views is located in a tranquil setting and away from the noise of the main road. The property boasts stunning views of the Melbourne city skyline and is set amongst two glorious acres of 80 year old English gardens.
Arnica Views is one of the few extraordinary places where timeless elegance and sophisticated style are vibrantly alive. Quite different from a hotel, Arnica Views offer boutique style accommodation with beautifully appointed private suites, exceptional service and true comfort that is perfect all year round for special occasions or as an escape from busy lives. Guests arrive to a suite filled with the ambience of soft lighting, relaxing music, the aroma of soothing essential oils, cosy and warm in the cooler months and refreshingly cool in the warmer months.
Offering intimate and private accommodation in fully self contained suites and cottages, each with their own character and individuality. A generous English breakfast hamper is included for each day of stay (with free range eggs, bacon and and baked beans) along with locally baked bread, cereals, yoghurt and fruit, jams, juice, brewed coffee and a selection of herbal and black teas. Also provided is quality linen, towels, robes, toiletries, along with complimentary port and chocolates, a DVD selection, magazines, bird seed (the most beautiful birds will land on your balcony for a feed), and the option of in-house therapeutic relaxation massage.
** The property caters for couples, singles and friends looking to escape. Please contact the property to discuss any requirements for additional guests **
THERE ARE SEVEN RETREATS TO SELECT FROM:
- Two Arnica Suites
- The three Luxury Retreats including the Barn
Cottage, the Sunset Suite and the Loft Retreat
- Two Premium Retreats include the Manor and
Coorabell Cottage.
The Arnica Suites; supremely cosy and beautifully appointed suites with a double spa, either a four poster or canopy queen size bed, fully self contained timber kitchen, high definition LCD TV and DVD/CD, and private courtyard.
The charming two storey Barn Cottage with a loft bedroom, featuring polished timber floors, a double spa in the living room and forest views, high definition LCD TV/DVD/CD, air conditioning, gas log fire, private balcony and BBQ OR;
The sophisticated Sunset Suite; an attic style suite with stunning views of the Melbourne city skyline, a four poster bed with canopy, a double spa in the living room (perfect to sip your bubbles and be mesmerized by the city light views), high definition LCD TV/DVD/CD, air conditioning, gas log fire and private balcony with binoculars OR;
The Loft Retreat is a newly refurbished and spacious retreat boasting a gorgeous upstairs loft with king bedroom and balcony, double spa and separate bathroom and WIR. Guests enter into the lounge with stone gas log fireplace, freshly polished floor boards and period timber panelling adjacent to a brand new kitchen with dining room.
Coorabell Retreat is a Barn converted into a stunning cottage with every conceivable luxury. Situated on a private corner of the property the cottage features ceiling to floor windows that take full advantage of the surrounding stunning forest views, huge double spa, high definition 42? LCD TV (that you can watch from the spa) and surround sound music system piped throughout the cottage, an upstairs bedroom with king size bed and separate sitting area, modern new kitchen and appliances, real log fire, air conditioning and private courtyard.
Or, for the most wonderful escape visitors cannot pass up Arnica Manor. Arnica Manor is a sophisticated, spacious, private and fully self contained retreat that has been elegantly refurbished whilst maintaining the character features from the original 1930s retreat, originally used as a weekender. This retreat is nothing short of breathtaking. Guests arrive to a large stone entry complete with fireplace. The large living area boasts the most beautiful parquetry floors, 12 foot stone fire place, exposed beams and leadlight windows indicative of the era along with huge picture windows that frame the outside views. Complete with separate timber country kitchen and feature original aga stove as a centre showpiece, quaint bathroom with double spa and laundry.
There is a range of dining options; select from one of the many superb local restaurants, taverns and cafes.
The fully refurbished Skyhigh Restaurant Mt Dandenong and Observatory are just strolling distance from Arnica Views whilst the Olinda Village is just a few minutes drive away with great English style taverns, beautiful restaurants, cafes, quaint shops and magnificent gardens and walks close by.
