Woodcutter's Cottage - Enjoy

Description

ABOUT THE COTTAGE
This renovated timber cottage is an original mill cottage from the 1950's situated in the Dwellingup Heritage Precinct. It now has a modern kitchen, in addition to the original wood stove/oven, and a modern bathroom/laundry.

COVID Enhanced Cleaning Practises are in place. We are following the recommended guidelines from the Health Department and have educated our cleaner in these practises.

KITCHEN: There is a 6 seater dining table and chairs in the kitchen area. The kitchen is extremely well equipped including dishwasher, microwave, electric kettle, toaster, sandwich maker, Nepresso coffeee pod machine and a great selection of cooking utensils. The pantry contains bare essentials including tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper and oil. To minimize food contamination and being observant of Health Standards, we provide some individual sachets of jam, and peanut butter, honey and a tube of vegemite. Please use with discretion and supply cannot be guaranteed if items are used before being able to replenish.

BATHROOM / LAUNDRY: The large modern bathroom also houses the washing machine & dryer. Washing powder is provided. There is a 2nd toilet separate to the main bathroom.

LOUNGE: A very efficient wood heater in the lounge area makes winter very cozy in addition to reverse cycle air conditioning for either cooling or heating. Seating comprises a 3 - 4 seater lounge and 2 single lounge chairs. Extra chairs from the kitchen or bedroom can be used if required. A TV and DVD player are available with a range of DVD's. There are some games available for use also.

BEDROOMS: Two bedrooms have queen size beds and the 3rd bedroom has 2 single beds. This bedroom has its own airconditioning unit. The others have ducted airconditioning and ceiling fans and all bedroom windows are screened to allow opening without risk of flies or mosquitoes. Each QS room has a tall boy chest of drawers and back bedroom has a blanket storage box.

BED LINEN, TOWELS and TEATOWELS are provided at no extra charge

FRONT VERANDAH: From the north facing front verandah, you can sit and look across to a small area of virgin bush and watch and listen to the many birds (including splendid blue wrens, robins, honeyeaters, kookaburras) which visit the garden and surrounding area. It is the perfect spot to unwind and relax. Our 2 birdbaths in the front garden attract many birds who love to drink and bathe in the morning and later afternoon.

The property is fully enclosed and the back yard is fairly large, ideal for young children to run around in. The wooden shed in the backyard is available for storing bikes if required and is kept locked. A key for the padlock is on the key ring which you will have access to.

The cottage is 200 metres from the State forest where there are many walking trails and access to mountain bike riding tracks. It is approx. 5 mins walk to the centre of town.

Our cottage is only 10 minutes drive from Nanga Bush Camp at Lane Poole Reserve, which is popular for weddings. The Baden Powell area within Lane Poole Reserve has a terrific swimming area, also very suitable for kayaking /canoeing.

ABOUT THE TOWN
Dwellingup is a thriving timber mill town with a great community spirit, located approximately 75 mins from Perth city (~100km south east of Perth) and attracts many visitors interested in mountain bike riding, hiking and canoeing. The Bibbulmun and Munda Biddi trails pass through Dwellingup. Lane Poole Reserve and the Murray River are only 8km away (10 minute drive from cottage) and is a popular swimming, paddling and canoeing area.
Trees Adventure is also located in Lane Poole Reserve for those interested in ziplining. There are also many designated 4x4 tracks nearby for the 4WD enthusiast.

Dwellingup has 5 cafes, a local pub which is open every evening for meals and do takeaway pizzas, several art and craft centres, silversmith and a gift shop. A small IGA has a good range of essential items and bake very nice bread rolls daily. Bike and canoe/kayak hire is available in town from Dwellingup Adventures. Forest Discovery Centre is definitely worth a visit, with top quality products available for sale from Western Australian artisans.
There is a very interesting educational display and several short walking trails from the centre. Many varieties of wildflowers can be seen near the trails during the wildflower season.

The Hotham Valley Steam Train runs from Dwellingup.

The Wine Tree Cidery is located 1 km from town, and is definitely worth a visit for tastings of their cider, ginger beer and lemonade (in season), &/or lunch (open on weekends only).

Dwellingup has many regular events held during the year. The Woodchopping Fair is held annually in February and the extremely popular Pumpkin Festival is held during the Easter weekend. The Dwellingup 100 mountain bike race during August, attracts competitors from far and wide and the Enduro MTB event which commenced in 2021. There are also several running events which are popular.
These events may now be affected due to COVID19