Monday, 17 February 2014
Sunday, 16 February 2014
Gregory Cleave and Andrew Boyd
Dog Friendly Accommodation Victoria
Spent a lovely weekend recently at the Shell Croft. The house is well appointed and is great value for money. Also a good location within easy walking distance to Rye Beach and shopping area. The private and fully enclosed deck and garden was perfect for our 2 little dogs.
We would definitely recommend the Shell Croft to anyone and we look forward to returning there ourselves in the near future.
Gregory Cleave and Andrew Boyd
Sunday, 9 February 2014
Romance & luxury accommodation on Mornington Peninsula
When it comes to romance, Mornington Peninsula certainly has a few tricks up its sleeve to get your love life soaring. The number of luxury accommodation Mornington Peninsula hideaways, for instance, is pretty overwhelming.
Then there is the nearby strawberry farm, a dairy farm that produces the most exquisite cheese you can imagine and, as if that wasn’t enough in terms of sexy finger food, there is even an olive farm nearby. And as for the bakery and local honey producer well if – for some incredibly unlikely reason the romance side of your stay fails to work out – you still have a gastronomy of delights to look forward to and indulge in.
Meanwhile, accommodation-wise, there’s quite an overwhelming selection too. But we’ll make it easier by giving you a run down on them right here:
Holiday Cottages: luxury accommodation Mornington Peninsula
Cottages are always going to be romantic and our Blue Moon Cottages are no exception, they fit the bill perfectly for a romantic getaway.
The Sandpiper is the smallest of the three (and therefore ideal for couples). The Shearwater is the largest, with accommodation for up to eight individuals, but still cosy enough for couples, while the Shell Croft sleeps five (great for two couples or keep it for yourselves). All can be found just a couple of hundred metres away from Bayside Beach at Rye.
The Arthouse luxury accommodation Mornington Peninsula
For those who prefer something a bit more boutique hotel sounding, well, then The Arthouse will delight, especially if interior design happens to be your thing. That’s because this house boasts impressive oak cabinetry, gorgeous mosaic tiling and a stunningly crafted fireplace as well as a whole host of other antique and modern furnishings and accessories. Oh, and did we mention the 23 jet spa bath with views of the ocean?
Sitting resplendent on the sand dunes at the edges of the pretty coastal village of St Andrews Beach, The Arthouse is set in an area of architectural splendour. A day spent at the wineries in Red Hill followed by a dip in the Peninsula Hot Springs is hard to beat.
Azure Beach Retreat: luxury accommodation Mornington Peninsula
There’s nothing more romantic than settling down into an outdoor spa tub together with a glass of bubbly in hand – especially at midnight when all you can hear is the soft lapping of the waves on the beach nearby and the occasional muted insect cry. And that’s exactly what you can expect when you book a holiday at the Azure Beach Retreat. It’s a modern furnished house with upmarket furnishings including:
flat screen TVs
leather chaise longue
(not to mention those spa tubs)
The above cottages and retreats are all romantic enough in themselves in terms of décor and landscape, but what can really push the boat out in terms of divineness is enjoying a champagne breakfast hamper together in the outdoors while the scent of roses lingers in the air. Both the hamper and roses can be ordered specially – see we have practically thought of everything, the rest is up to you…
Why not check out our full range of luxury accommodation Mornington Peninsula, you’re sure to find the perfect romantic retreat!
Romance & luxury accommodation on Mornington Peninsula
Wednesday, 5 February 2014
Make Mornington Peninsula Accommodation Your 2014 Valentine’s Retreat
Here at Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats we understand the importance of indulging in ‘couple’ time. So we’ve put together a few reasons why our Mornington Peninsula Accommodation makes an ideal escape for a Valentine’s weekend getaway. Besides this year Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday, so it’s the perfect excuse for a three day break!
Secluded, Luxury Beach Houses & Cottages
No romantic retreat is complete without a luxury holiday rental to call your own for the duration of your holiday. Our Mornington Peninsula Accommodation features a range of contemporary beach houses and traditional cottages in stunning natural surrounds. All properties are self-contained, private and furnished throughout with quality fixtures and fittings. If your perfect Valentine’s weekend involves waking up to an ocean view or a relaxing spa bath, then check out our affordable Blue Moon Cottages, perfect for budget conscious romantics.
Romantic Activities to Enjoy
With a whole three day weekend to yourselves, it’s only fair to mention that we have plenty of activities and attractions to keep you busy whilst you’re here. Why not book one of our Hot Spring Spa Packages and take advantage of the Peninsula Hot Springs just a few minutes drive away?
The package is ideal for couples in need of pampering and includes:
two nights accommodation
two priority Hot Springs entry passes
breakfast
a bottle of wine
late checkout
Make your stay even more memorable with a cosy dinner for two at one of the many award winning gourmet restaurants just a short drive away. Of course you could always just stay in and dine on gourmet produce, Mornington Peninsula is a well-known gourmet region with local suppliers of wine, cheeses, bread and olives and more on our doorstep.
For active twosomes, there are plenty of things to do. Consider a winery tour by horseback or a dolphin swim or a hike in the beautiful hinterland. Whilst exploring be sure to visit Mornington Peninsula Chocolates, the perfect way to indulge your loved one’s sweet-tooth!
Additional Services
As a guest at our Mornington Peninsula Accommodation you’ll be able to enjoy added optional extras for your special occasion. We offer the following additional services as part of our packages:
Champagne breakfast hampers
Dinners on arrival
Roses on arrival
Hot Springs Bathing Passes
Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats is also proud to be pet friendly Mornington Peninsula Accommodation, so your pet is welcome to share your special Valentine’s break with you.
Make Mornington Peninsula Accommodation Your 2014 Valentine’s Retreat
Monday, 3 February 2014
Our Top 5 Family Friendly Mornington Peninsula Activities
Left to it we could go on all day about how fabulous the Mornington Peninsula is – not just in terms of landscape (we have the ocean and so much green shrubbery for shade and camping adventures galore) but also in terms of amenities for families.
As you’d expect from a popular tourist area like Mornington Peninsula there are too many paid for and voluntary family friendly activities and attractions to list them all. So we’ve put together a list of our top five favourite attractions for families, we hope you enjoy them when you stay with us!
1. The Enchanted Maze Garden
Kids and adults alike will love this huge Mornington Peninsula adventure park with:
- not one but three hedge mazes;
- two huge slides with inflatable tubes;
- an artificial ski slope;
- a host of themed gardens and;
- an outdoor sculpture park
- (not to mention a 3D indoor maze).
We predict you and your family will end up spending a whole day here. And probably come back the following day for more fun.
2. Gunnamatta Trail Rides
These trail rides are a horse lovers dream and a great attraction for both adults and kids since both can join in. Even the beginner rider can enjoy a canter or two on a pony if the horses prove too big and scary. This beauty of this horse riding activity is that it’s done on the beach with the atmospheric roar of the waves in the background.
3. Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
These stunning gardens – now six years old – with more than 170,000 individual native plants are designed in an unusual and dramatic way. Main attractions are:
- the Lily Pad Bridge;
- the Eucalypt Walk and;
- the impressive modern water system.
There is no entry fee and the whole family will have fun trying to spot native birds and lizards (even snakes). Pop on the little cart which takes you round when you start to feel tired or enjoy lunch in the impressive café.
4. Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
This wildlife park holds thrilling and magical guided tours by lantern light and which are certainly worth letting the kids stay up late for. During the day time there’s the opportunity to meet kangaroos, koalas, wombats and dingoes. Bring along the camera too to capture the amazingly colourful birds on show. You definitely don’t want to miss this one.
5. Frankston Beach
The kids will love viewing the life-sized sand sculptures at this popular family friendly beach. With clean sand and designated safe swimming areas (as well as supervision by lifeguards) this is the perfect place to while away the hours. There’s also a pleasant local café to lunch in if, like us, you don’t fancy sand in your sandwiches. You might even be lucky enough to see a skim board competition while you’re there.
The above are just a handful of some of the fantastic family attractions we have right here on the Mornington Peninsula. For more information on these and to find out about our holiday rentals then please do get in touch with us here at our Mornington Peninsula accommodation.
Photo www.enchantedmaze.com.au
Our Top 5 Family Friendly Mornington Peninsula Activities
Sunday, 26 January 2014
Rescued...Rehabilitated...Rehomed: Ocean Blue Supports Rescued With Love
Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats is proud to support the Melbourne based charity Rescued With Love. Rescued With Love is a non-profit organisation run by volunteers who take in small dogs from pounds and shelters and look after them in their own homes. The dogs have their vet work done and learn (or re-learn) how to be well mannered and loved pets, then they are adopted out to good homes.
Since our pet friendly accommodation on Mornington Peninsula welcomes dogs of all kinds, the work Rescued With Love does is close to our hearts!
Charli Enjoys Our Pet Friendly Accommodation
The difference Rescued With Love makes to abandoned dogs’ lives is extraordinary. You can read more about the care and attention received on their Dog Diary blog.
We help out whenever we can with their fundraisers and we often have new owners bring their rescued dogs to stay at our pet friendly accommodation on Mornington Peninsula for some added pooch pampering.
Just recently we were pleased to host Charli an ex-Rescued With Love dog and her new owners who stayed for a weekend in St Ives, one of our Blue Moon Cottages. It was Charli’s first holiday and she loved the freedom of the big back yard for playing ball. She also enjoyed dipping her paws in the ocean, though she wasn’t quite sure what to make of it at first!
Support Rescued With Love
Dogs like Charli who are adopted by loving families are Rescued With Love’s success stories, but there are many other dogs that desperately need the support of kind hearted benefactors. The following are some of the ways that you can help support Rescued With Love:
donation;
membership;
knit a dog sweater;
buy a RWL scarf, t.shirt or hoodie;
buy animal themed jewellery;
sponsor a foster dog.
You can find out more details about Rescued With Love and other organisations we support via our pet friendly accommodation Mornington Peninsula. We look forward to seeing you and your pets soon at Ocean Blue!
Photo by Rescued With Love
Rescued...Rehabilitated...Rehomed: Ocean Blue Supports Rescued With Love
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
Mornington Peninsula Luxury Accommodation Ensures A Warm Welcome
It’s always important to us to receive feedback from our guests about their stay in our Mornington Peninsula luxury accommodation. A while back we published a post about what guests say about our holiday rentals and one item that stood out is how much guest love the welcome they receive at our pet friendly accommodation.
First of all we pay attention to the small details, little things that help you to relax into your holiday such as:
turning on the lights in anticipation of your arrival;
making sure the property is adequately heated or cooled;
playing soothing music.
What’s In Your Welcome Pack?
On arrival at our Mornington Peninsula luxury accommodation you’ll also find a small welcome tray set up, we know how nice it is to relax with a hot drink after a long, tiring journey!
You’ll find refreshments such as tea, coffee etc. plus something taken from the garden. We put fresh milk in the fridge and the coffee is freshly ground for you to enjoy.
Since our beach houses and cottages are fully self-contained we’ve also included a basket of kitchen essentials: foil, gladwrap, washing liquid, new dishcloth, bin bags, scourer, gloves etc. All those necessary items that you need in a kitchen but don’t want to buy when you’re on holiday.
Good Value For Money
Our guests say a top reason for staying at Mornington Peninsula luxury accommodation are the extras included in the price, items such as:
fresh bedding and towels;
toiletries;
free WiFi;
provisions for pets;
entertainment: books, magazines, DVDs etc.
We pride ourselves on making your stay as comfortable as possible, so if there’s anything you need don’t hesitate to ask!
Loyalty Guest Membership
Guests who stay more than once at our Mornington Peninsula luxury accommodation can take advantage of the Beach Club Family Loyalty Membership. With this you’ll receive the following rewards depending on the number of times you stay:
a complimentary breakfast hamper;
a bottle of champagne;
special offers only available to Valued Members;
5%, 10% or 15% off all bookings.
For more details about the Beach Club Family Loyalty Membership or to book a holiday rental contact Mornington Peninsula luxury accommodation. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to one of our pet friendly properties for a rejuvenating and relaxing stay!
Mornington Peninsula Luxury Accommodation Ensures A Warm Welcome
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