Just one cottage, perfect for two, in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, Olinda

A romantic 4 1/2 Star cottage featuring all of the luxuries of today with the ambience of a long established hill station property of ten acres. Enjoy views across to Mt.Dandenong, stroll the Edna Walling gardens or relax in front of the fire.

Setting the mood is a beautiful wrought iron chandelier hand made by a local blacksmith and romantic four poster bed, hand turned by local craftsmen. The polished spotted gum floors and original leadlight French doors complement the light and sunny aspect. A chic cottage for any occasion.

Hearty breakfast provisions of home baked bread, eggs from our chooks, bacon, yogurt, juice and more. Sleep late, breakfast on the veranda and linger over a second cuppa. The little things have not been forgotten with air conditioning to keep you cool, a gas log fire for nippy evenings, spa, and DVD& CD selections.

In autumn, collect chestnuts from our plantation. A true hills tradition, there is nothing better than roasted chestnuts and a glass of Yarra Valley red! In summer, guests are welcome pick blueberries for their breakfast. For a total break, leave the car behind and walk a few minutes to OlindaVillage. Here you will find great restaurants, shops and galleries. Opposite our gates, you will find the entrance to The National Rhododendron Gardens. These beautiful gardens built by volunteers offer the opportunity to walk, paint, and bird watch or simply picnic!
Our English shepherds hut is a very special hideaway! Curl up on the daybed and watch the garden grow. Read a book, write a poem, and pen a postcard!

Keep cosy with a bottle of Yarra Valley Red and a platter by candlelight. A romantic place to propose...

The shepherds hut is a cosy escape in winter and a delightful summerhouse during the warmer weather!
Shepherds huts were designed to be home to the shepherd who could not afford to leave his flock for long. A warm place to nurture a sick baby lamb. These days, our shepherds Hut offers our guests a special vantage to enjoy the garden in all seasons. A beautiful daybed and fire add to the romantic ambience. Designed and built by Robert with traditional workmanship including amazing forged wheels made by a local Hills, third generation blacksmith.

A second bathroom offers a step less shower base, safety anti-slip floor coverings, hand held shower, wheel chair accessible toilet, grab rails for shower & toilet, portable shower seat, lever taps, heated towel rail, hair dryer. All meet Australian standards. Parts of the garden can be explored by wheelchair.

Folly Farm is dog friendly! Olinda is very pet friendly with lots of cafes with out side service and fantastic walks!

Casual elegance...... simple pleasures......