Araluen Boutique Accommodation is located in the picturesque Steels Creek Valley, 7km north from Yarra Glen township. A very quiet and peaceful location where you will be woken by the Kookaburras or the beautiful array of birds chirping. Accommodation consists of a total of seven rooms - three villas and four lodge rooms. The whole property can be hired out for groups and wedding accommodation or individual villas for couples wanting a relaxing, peaceful and romantic getaway.
The Garden Spa Villa is standalone and privately located behind the main Lodge Building with views of the pool and gardens. French doors that lead out to a large deck area featuring outdoor dining facilities, lounge chairs and an umbrella to protect you in the warmer months. The villa is open plan internally with a self-contained kitchenette, dining area, lounge, master bedroom and separate ensuite. The bedroom has a king-sized bed with luxury linen and pillows and an electric blanket for the colder months. Villa amenities include a fully equipped kitchenette with gas cook-top and range-hood, microwave, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, toaster, kettle, minibar size fridge, split system heating and air conditioning, gas fireplace, large flat-screen television, Google Chrome, complimentary Wi-Fi, iron and ironing board and lots more.
The ensuite has a double spa, separate walk-in shower, heated flooring and towel rails, beautiful ASPAR toiletries, a hairdryer, Sheridan towels and fluffy bathrobes.
Continental breakfast is supplied in the room on arrival so that it can be enjoyed at each guests’ leisure. Breakfast consists of fresh eggs from our chickens, two types of cereal, yoghurt, fruit, bread, condiments (vegemite, peanut butter, honey, jams and butter), juice and bottled water. Teabags, hot chocolate and coffee pods are also supplied.
The property also offers ample convenient car parking, and an outdoor solar heated (seasonal) swimming pool with pool towels provided. The area also offers lounge chairs and seating, dining tables and chairs, an alfresco deck with a pizza oven and Weber Q BBQ for guests to use. Guest residing in a villa can also hire a Weber Baby Q to have on their deck to cook on during their stay. We do not have a restaurant on-site but have a number of fabulous restaurants close by or a few takeaway options in Yarra Glen with some also offering delivery service to the property
Set on 3 acres of land with landscaped gardens, hobby vines, a picturesque dam with jetty, a selection of fruit trees for guest picking and a brood of family chickens that gift our guests with beautiful fresh daily free-range eggs for breakfast.
Centrally located just minutes away from some of the best wineries and attractions in the Yarra Valley. To name a few; Yarra Valley Chocolatier, Yarra Valley Dairy, DeBortoli Winery, Yileena Park Winery, Acacia Ridge Winery, Fergusson Winery, Mandala, Zonzo, Yarrawood Estate, Yering Station, Immerse, Steels Gate, Napoleon Cider & Brewery, Meletos, Stones of the Yarra Valley, Coombe Estate, St Huberts Winery Punt Road Winery.
The wineries on Maroondah Highway are approximately 15 minutes by car, along with Healesville township approximately 20 minutes by car where you will find Healesville Sanctuary, Herd Bar & Grill, Giant Steps, Innocent Bystanders, Beechworth Bakery, Monroe’s Burgers, the award-winning Healesville Hotel, Alchemy Distillers, Four Pillars Distillery, shops, restaurants, supermarket and lots more.
Once you have exhausted the Yarra Valley you can then use Araluen as a base to explore our neighbouring region, the Dandenong Ranges or on the gateway to Victoria's Mt Buller snowfield for a 1-hour drive to Lake Mountain.
We look forward to welcoming you to Araluen.