Islay House - Red Room

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Islay House - Red Room
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Historic Charm: Islay House - Red Room in Woodend is housed in a recently renovated historic building. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The bed and breakfast offers family rooms, a lounge, and a cosy fireplace. Each room includes a kitchenette, private bathroom, and garden views. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Guests can also enjoy outdoor dining in the picnic area. Convenient Location: Located 49 km from Melbourne Airport, the property is near attractions such as Macedon Train Station (12 km) and Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens (41 km). Free on-site private parking is provided.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site

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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Helen
    Australia Australia
    “Lovely old building restored by owners. Rooms were small but charmingly presented. Bed was very comfy and warm as toast. A simple, fresh continental breakfast (with quality coffee & tea) was provided in the dining room where it was good to talk to...”
  • Robert
    Australia Australia
    “Perfect breakfast with home made bread/pastries, berries, and coffee to die for. Gracious, obliging hosts. Fascinating historical context for the house and surrounds. Only one night but we will be back.”
  • Colin
    Mauritius Mauritius
    “Close to town within walking distance. Good breakfast”
  • Bianca
    Australia Australia
    “Tarni and Clive were lovely hosts and the accommodation was cosy and inviting! My husband and I loved how central the location was, how homely the space felt and you can really see the effort that was put into the space.”
  • Cole
    Australia Australia
    “The host was so lovely and accommodating, offering a delicious breakfast, some history, and recommendations for local food and activities. Wish we’d have stayed longer to enjoy the property’s garden and fireplace!”
  • Adam
    Australia Australia
    “Staying at Islay House was a dream. We had always admired the building as locals but having the opportunity to finally experience it was just wonderful, an amazing building full of charm and history! And to top it off you can ask ahead to be...”
  • Emma
    Australia Australia
    “Really enjoyed our stay, room was very clean with great facilities. Tarni went above and beyond to make us comfortable and provided a very generous breakfast. Will definitely be back.”
  • Dale
    Australia Australia
    “Exceptional hosts, very good breakfast, great property”
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful rooms and lovely property, large lusciously garden. Really good breakfast too! Great place to switch off and completely relax. Wonderful hosts.”
  • Samuel
    Australia Australia
    “Tarni and Clive were both really great hosts and made us feel very welcome! The location was great, the house and the room we stayed in were beautiful and the breakfast was lovely”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Tarni and Clive

Company review score: 10Based on 98 reviews from 6 properties
6 managed properties

Company information

We are revelling in the tree change that brought us to Islay House. We look forward to sharing this very special place with you. From a televsion/journalism background and a motorcycle racing career Tarni and Clive extend a warm welcome to you and are always available for personalized recomendations to enhance your stay.

Property information

Hello! We look forward to welcoming you to Islay House, our histoirc property combining heritage with modern comforts. Immerse yourself in the rich atmosphere created by family heirlooms, period furniture, art works and sensitive interior design. Once an old hotel now full restored and rejuvenated Islay House is set in gracious gardens and offers comfy shared spaces, relaxing views, open fires, books, games, instruments and music - a place to truely relax and rejuvenate. Please be aware Red Room is on the first floor and is reached by a steep historic staircase. Mobility is required and we offer to take your luggage upstairs. We serve an continental breakfast in the dining room inluded in your stay. Located just five minutes walk from the heart of Woodend Islay House offers the perfect retreat blending charm, convenience and character.

Neighbourhood information

Woodend is a great small town. Cafes, bars, wineries, gin distillery, brewery, pub and a fine selection of restaurants enhance the main street. Fashion boutiques, homewares shops, antiques, galleries, a book shop and wonderful country scenery mean there is a gerat deal to so. Only 6 kilometres from the famous Hanging Rock and Mt Macedon the landscape is inspiring.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.