australian PLACES...great weekends away in Victoria
accommodation review
ATHLONE COUNTRY COTTAGES
near ALEXANDRA
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Those looking for a cosy weekend cottage not too far from the city will find Athlone Country Cottages ideal. There’s a choice of three luxurious self-contained cottages on a beautiful stretch of farmland a few kilometres from Alexandra - two have two bedrooms each and face a trout-stocked lake; the third cottage is trendy studio style (top 2 photos, left) with a scenic mountain outlook.
All cottages present extremely well and have everything you'd possibly want for a relaxing weekend away. Those bits and pieces and appliances expected of modern kitchens and bathrooms are all there, the cottages are spotlessly clean and comfortably furnished in modern country style.
One nice touch (of many) - if you arrive on a chilly evening the lights will be on and the wood fire burning, making a warm country welcome. A full breakfast hamper is supplied each day - more than you could eat for a weekend! Athlone is a perfect place to learn the gentle art of fly fishing. Hosts Jenny and Joop regularly organise on-site professional fly-fishing tuition for guests – all equipment supplied including trout in the lake. If that sounds too hard, try the string and meat trick for some yabbies.
Alexandra is a popular destination for those wanting to escape to a small provincial town in beautiful countryside. It has historic buildings, interesting shops, country pubs, cafés and crafts; it’s close to Lake Eildon and Goulburn River for fishing, and bushwalkers can meander Fraser National Park’s numerous forest trails.
WHERE: 266 U.T. Creek Road, 5km east of Alexandra, 130km from the city via Maroondah Hwy; about two hours drive
HOW MUCH: cottages from $195/couple, studio from $205, with full breakfast basket.
CONTACT: ph (03)5772 2992
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