A holiday to remember for couples or small families.
Summerhays Cottage, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island, Australia, offers self-contained motel style accommodation in a spacious cottage bordered by a tranquil garden with a large deck area. It is close to beaches, nature walks, Churchill Island, San Remo, Newhaven, Rhyll, Cowes and many other sites and activities. Perfect for two; just right for two + one.
Need more space? Ask about our house.
We provide:
A charming cottage with bedroom area, kitchenette, separate bathroom/toilet, separate sitting room, several deck areas, BBQ, separate laundry and a delightful, shady garden.
- Bedroom area
- Queen bed with side tables and lamps
- Single bed
- Wardrobe
- Folding cot (on request)
- All bed linen, pillows etc.
- Reverse cycle airconditioning
- Additional fan & heater
- Kitchenette
- Table & chairs for 2 or 3
- Fridge, sink, dish washing materials, tea towel & hand towel
- Electric jug, toaster, sandwich maker
- Crockery, cutlery, glasses etc.
- Tea, coffee, sugar - byo food
- Bathroom area
- Towels - byo toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Sitting room
- Couch
- Free to air digital TV (not Foxtel) and DVD player.
- Coffee table
- Outside
- BBQ
- Variety of deck furniture
- Laundry with washing machine, pegs, brooms etc.
- Clothesline
Summerhays Cottage is central for swimming, surfing, fishing, boating, walking, exploring, shopping, or just reading and relaxing in the garden.
It is:
- 3 minutes walk from safety beaches
- 4 minutes walk from local shops
- 10 minutes walk from the Chocolate Factory & Phillip Island Tourist Information Centre
- 5 minutes drive from Cape Woolamai surf beaches and nature walks
- 5 minutes drive, or 30-45 minutes walk, from Churchill Island, Newhaven & San Remo
- 15 - 20 minutes drive in one direction to Wonthaggi and in the other direction to anywhere on the island.
To help us keep Summerhays Cottage as you would like to find it, we ask that:
- You don't smoke anywhere on the property.
- You don't bring any pets.
- You are respectful of our neighbours' right to a quiet night's sleep.
- You place your rubbish in the bins.
We reserve the right to change prices, details and information at any time without notice.
Peak Season
- Monday prior to Motorcycle GP weekend through to Sunday after Easter.
- Minimum stay two nights. Total paid in advance by EFT or cheque.
- A bond may be required in some circumstances.
- Cottage rates based on a couple. House rates based on 4 people.
Please ask about other possibilities.
- Peak 09/10 ... Monday 12/10/2009 to Sunday 11/04/2010
Peak 10/11 ... Monday 11/10/2010 to Sunday 01/05/2011
Rates: Cottage
- First 2 nights - $280, additional nights - $90, 7 nights - $600
- Children under 3 - free, children 3 to 12 - $20 per night
Rates: House
- First 2 nights - $450, additional nights - $120, 7 nights - $950
- Children under 3 - free, children 3 to 12 - $20 per night
Off-Peak Season
- Monday after Easter Monday through to Sunday before Motorcycle GP weekend.
- Minimum stay two nights. Total paid in advance by EFT or cheque.
- A bond may be required in some circumstances.
- Cottage rates based on a couple. House rates based on 4 people.
Please ask about other possibilities.
Rates: Cottage
- First 2 nights - $200, additional nights - $80, 7 nights - $450
- Children under 3 - free, children 3 to 12 - $20 per night
Rates: House
- First 2 nights - $280, additional nights - $90, 7 nights - $600
- Children under 3 - free, children 3 to 12 - $20 per night
We have specials 3 or 4 times a year and it's always 'first in best dressed'. If you would like to be on the first notification list, send an email with the subject line Subscribe Summerhays to: doug@summerhayscottage.com.au
Your host & hostess:
- Doug. Williams & Ina Koetsier
- doug@summerhayscottage.com.au
- Tel: 03 9726 6968 ... from beyond Australia + 61 3 9726 6968
- Fax: 03 9727 4644 ... from beyond Australia + 61 3 9727 4644
Phillip Island is around 100 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. In non-peak times the drive from Melbourne airport, following freeway most of the way, takes about 100 minutes. Use this Google Maps link to orient yourself. Melways shows Phillip Island on Maps 231-234. Map 234 shows Cape Woolamai in detail.
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- Thank you Doug & Ina for a lovely, albeit short, honeymoon in your gorgeous getaway. We had a peaceful, cosy time and recharged our batteries ready for four kids home for school holidays.
Tania & Dave, Montrose
- So glad we won the auction at the Trivia Night to come here! It was warm inside while freezing outside. Thank you so much. Loved your recommendation of the old picture theatre.
Nicole & Darren, Mt. Egerton
- Thank you Doug & Ina. You both made us feel right at home & Zach loved using Doug's secret magic path! Can't wait to come back!
Kim & Zach
- Dear Doug & Ina,
What a lovely little hideaway! Thank you for your warm welcome and your assistance throughout our stay.
Paola, Greg & Clarissa
- Thanks a lot Doug and Ina. We enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful place, we will come again!!!
Mujib, Shazia & Ameen
- We didn't know before that Paradise was on the other end of the globe. And we didn't know that it was possible to get there without dying. Now we know! Thanks for the lesson.
Kristina & Jan, Sweden
- Thanks again Doug & Ina! Great House, Great Race. Looking forward to our stay in October 2011.
Andrew, Colin & Henry, NSW
- Thanks Doug. You have a great set up. Pencil us in for 2010.
Flaxman brothers, Qld
- Thank you heaps for your hospitality and tourism ideas during our stay. We will definitely be recommending this place to family and friends. I'm not sure when but we will be back at some stage for another holiday.
Paul, Chrissy, Isabel & Isiah, Geelong
- Had a great time at the cottage and on the island. Quite a memorable stay all round. Once again many thanks and look forward forward to calling you up again when I have time for another break!
Rod, Sydney
- We've had a wonderful four days on the island, surfing, fishing. Thank you for sharing your lovely house with us.
Tim & Sally, Melbourne
- We had a wonderful time despite Scottish wind/rain to make us feel at home. Koalas, & penguins were magical and the sun shone for all our walks. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Andrew & Margaret, Scotland
- I had a wonderful time on the Island. All the animals! Nature! And such a beautiful house! Thank you.
Conny, Holland
- Thank you very much for your hospitality. We really enjoyed ourselves! Would love to come again. Great 'honeymoon' memory. Thank you.
Mets & Vanessa, Queensland
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