Margaret River luxury accommodation in Western Australia
| country: | Australia | ||||
| location: | Margaret River, Western Australia | ||||
| price: | From AU $260 per night for 2 people.
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| more info: | Minimum 2 nights on weekends (Fri & Sat or Sat & Sun). Christmas 2009 Holidays $290 per night for 2. Extra person $50 per night. |
description
This Margaret River eco spa accommodation offers self-contained accommodation in sympathy with nature set in a unquie 100ac Conservation Sanctuary in the Margaret River Wine Region. Situated 2-3 hours driving time or 30 minutes flying time south of Perth and are hidden away in 100 acres of bushland. We provide an true "Eco" experience, opportunities to hand feed native wildlife right on your doorstep so getting really close to nature. Even special feed is provided for the wildlife. Check out our extensive walking trails around the sanctuary.
The chalets are well spaced apart, with private driveways and large outdoor hydrotherapy massage spas under the stars. Experience the thoughtful little extras we provide e.g. toothpicks, massage sheet, spice racks, slippers, jigsaws, suntan cream, comp videos & DVD’s, novels.
Our complimentary local produce includes fresh milk and eggs, local papers, maps and guides, discount vouchers to local wineries, craft and restaurants. We provide freshly baked bread and butter on your arrival.
Each chalet is nestled in a natural amphitheatre of forest, this ensures privacy for our guests and extensive walktrails add to the 'Eco Experience'. Sightings of 50 + species of birds plus Kangaroos, Woylies, Possums, Bandicoots and other indigenous species. We are members of 'Land for Wildlife', a DEC voluntary wildlife conservation program, and are members of Eco Tourism Association of Australia. We have attained 'Advanced Eco Accreditation' since December 99. Our completed project is the 100 acre 'Conservation Sanctuary' that is predator proof fenced to ensure a safe environment to release endangered native species to enable a return to an 'Eden status'. We can offer special packages – Romantic, Ultimate, Executive, Indulgence and Eco Options. Day spa treatments in the privacy of your spa chalet, using other local small businesses plus a private chef option.
rooms, food and facilities
There are 5 fully self-contained chalets, 3 x 2 bedroom chalets, 2 x queen rooms (sleeps up to 6), 2 x 1 bedroom chalets, 1 x queen 4 poster bed (sleeps up to 4). All cottages have a sofa bed in the lounge area, r/c airconditioning, and all linen & robes are included. Some have wood fires or heated bathroom flooring. This delightful area seduces the traveller with life's simple pleasures - peace and quiet, superb wines, fine cuisine, pristine beaches, wild forests, crystal caves and a slow and easy lifestyle whispering for you to relax.
how this holiday makes a difference
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Benefitting the local economy
We purchase as much product locally as possible, we support small local businesses, we recommend several local businesses of a similar theme - whale/dolphin watching, Bushtucker-cave-canoe-winery tours, largest Hemp retailer in Oz & highest certified Organic Wines in Oz. Eagle raptor rehabiliation centre, Naturaliste Reptial Centre, Metricup Bird Park, The Olive Factory. Environmental management We use recycled paper products where possible, toilet rolls, paper towels, tissues. Large bottles of shampoo/conditioner so no small sample bottles, body wash, use Enjo cleaning gloves - no chemicals only water. Water efficient shower heads, solar designed buildings, well insulated, slow combustion wood fires, Inverter r/cAirconditioners selected for low noise and efficient running costs, hand made mudbricks, onsite farm timber used in fit-out, energy efficient lightglobes throughout.  We have NEAP Advanced accrediatation (since Dec 99). We have beene finalists in the State Landcare Awards, Australian Banksia Environmental Awards, state Small Business Awards for Environment. Our current project is a 100 acre "Conservation Sanctuary" that is now predator proof fenced to ensure a safe environment to release endangered native species to return to an "Eden status." Our Woylie breeding program is very successful so clients now see these delightful 10” high Kangaroos around the chalet reguallary, they are now Critically Endangered on the Australian Endangered Natice Species list. We employ conservation volunteers, A Wwoof host property, provide recycle bins and a chook bucket, and recycle waste in large skip bins. We are members of Land for Wildlife. |
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