Allambee, Victoria
Sanctuary at Allambee is an idyllic holiday house set high up in the mountainous Strzelecki Ranges in Gippsland, Victoria.
The house has been thoughtfully updated and is surrounded by extensive gardens and lush farmland, with forested gullies to the rear of the property, small, seasonal waterfalls and extensive wildlife.
The house interior is airy and relaxing and fully self-contained with large, double-glazed windows, polished timber flooring throughout, a modern kitchen, new furniture and appliances, ample heating including a wood heater, and a large bathroom with free standing bath. It accommodates four people.
Outside there is a large timber deck facing north to catch winter sun, and a small porch on the east side.
The garden features walking trails and a charming wood-fired chiminea with BBQ attachment.
The property also includes a large native plant production nursery (Strzelecki Plant Farm) with extensive native gardens, a large vegetable patch and orchards, including Macadamia nuts and Chestnuts. When in season, excess fresh fruit, flowers and vegetables are made available for the benefit of holiday house clients. The property also features Dorper Sheep, a few alpacas and Angus cattle.
The large array of wildlife on the property includes indigenous wet and damp forests dominated by scattered 150+ year-old Mountain Ash, koalas, wallabies, wombats, possums, bandicoots, echidnas, Bush Rats, reptiles and frogs, water fowl, Lyre Birds, cockatoos, parrots, Bower Birds, Kookaburras, honey eaters, native pidgeons, owls, Kurrawongs and many others. Walking trails are planned for easier access.
Local attractions include: The iconic Grand Ridge Road; Mirboo North and its eateries, bush trails and reserves; Yarragon Village; Mount Worth State Park; Allambee Camp with its ropes course, Flying Fox and Giant Swing, and Allambee Flower Farm.
Sixty to ninety minutes drive are: Mount Baw Baw with its extensive Summer walking trails and Winter skiing; Tarra-Bulga National Park and its ancient rainforest, Wilson's Promontory and Inverloch's beaches.
The secluded location offers clients an escape from hectic daily routines, "smart devices" and noise and a chance to relax, put their feet up, listen to music, read, watch movies, walk or run and enjoy nature. A property particularly suited to environmentalists and gardening enthusiasts.
Our current pricing is a flat rate of $230 for two people per night and then an additional $38.50 per additional person up to four people in total. Stays of 28 days attract a 5% discount. Minimum stay is 2 nights.
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Ian and Gay Cornthwaite.
Wonderfully clean and spacious house set amongst a tranquil garden of rhodendrens and camellias. Great deck and outdoor area. Cozy living room for cool nights. Wonderful place - thank you!
House and property were great. Home owners very friendly and helpful. WiFi would be very helpful as there no coverage in the house at all. Booked it, knowing no WiFi but was unaware there was no mobile signal at all. House has nbn connected but no router. Should definitely have WiFi on offer.
What an amazing property! The house was private, impeccably renovated and clean, the gardens surrounding the house were so beautiful and the creeks, gullies and waterfalls on the property were simply awesome. Thank you Ian and Gay for sharing your piece of paradise for others to enjoy. We will definitely be back.
Gorgeous gardens, lovely house, everything you need for chilling with your bestie
A great place to unwind and switch off from the daily grind. Remote and peaceful. Surrounded by the most amazing gardens. We were so comfortable. A pleasant stay.
A wonderfully serene place to get away
You enter from a beautiful country road of rolling farmland hills and into the property where you find friendly sheep, cattle and a lama. A huge oak tree lies at the bottom of the driveway and the house is surrounded by an incredible garden that you just want to explore again and again. Big curved deck with comfortable seating out the front, inside a fully renovated brick house which retains its period but with all rooms modernized for your comfort. The owners are kind, relaxed and helpful. We totally loved our stay, outstanding holiday residence!!
Lovely botanically diverse garden enclosing a renovated, artistically decorated house.
Was a great house and surrounding gardens, very quiet. Ian left fresh fruit and chocolate. Comfortable bed and the bath was the highlight.
We had a fantastic stay, the house is surrounded by nature and the house is a perfect getaway size, beautifully renovated throughout, great extras like fruit and local sourdough bread, milk, coffee etc, very generous. The bathroom is stunning even better than the pictures
The place was absolutely stunning and peaceful! The gorgeous plants around the house make it very private and calm. The alpaca welcomed us on the way in, and the birds singing. Ian was so thoughtful, he set up the fireplace before we arrived! Really enjoyed our stay and we’ll definitely come back again. Couldn’t recommend more!
Lovely location and property but hard to get to because off a long (10.5km) gravel road, steep and a bot scary.
Very peaceful & relaxing…
Allambee Reserve was a great little escape away from the average work week and suburbia, very refreshing to go for small walks and view the landscapes with such peace. The fireplace was also great on a cold night!
The property was clean, comfortable with modern amenities but out of phone and internet range which provides an excellent opportunity to re-juvenate body and spirit away from unnecessary interruptions. If one is desperate for internet/phone coverage, a signal can be obtained within one or two hundred metres walk of the property, The location was secluded so that provided more opportunity to relax without inerruptions.
Ian’s place was such a beautiful little gem. Everything was very well kept and clean. We’ll definitely be booking another stay next time we’re in the area
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property is beautiful and the place is gorgeous. Bring a hot water bottle during winter!
Beautiful property, the house is just like the pictures, with greenery to be seen from every window, a fireplace, and gorgeous big bath to relax in.
Really great, relaxing weekend without the distraction of phones (no wifi). Lots of great countryside to enjoy- walks, drives, food. Stunning weather helps!
Property is maintained very well, pictures in the post doesn't do any justice.Ian was very helpful and called in to check before checkin time. We spent most of the weekend along with cattles, sheep's and Alpacas.. House was clean and kept well. Serene stay and tech free too..
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