Accommodation Dandenong Ranges

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Monreale Estate is set in the heart of the beautiful Dandenong Ranges in Victoria, Australia. The luxury self contained B&B accommodation is located in Sassafras Village only a 1hr drive from Melbourne!

  • Secluded
  • Intimate
  • Romantic

Each cottage is architect designed and purpose built
Each retreat apartment has been meticulously restored

Special features

  • Luxuriously appointed
  • Large fireside spas
  • Cosy wood fires
  • Stunning vistas from every room

Vision statement

The vision underpinning our business is to establish Monreale Estate as the first choice for boutique self contained accommodation in Victoria and Australia. By working in partnership with the tourism industry, including local and regional tourism associations we will become an integral part of Victoria's diverse quality tourism product range.

Mission statement

To provide a high quality facility and service that rejuvenates, invigorates and relaxes guests, ensuring that their every expectation is met. We ensure that all the chargeable services reflect quality and value for money in addition to providing the broadest range of additional products to enhance the visitors' experience.

Value statement

We aspire to achieve and maintain the highest possible degree of hygiene and safety standards due to recognising the importance placed on guest welfare, comfort and safety.
Our uncompromising customer service, innovation and ongoing improvement strategy reflect our guest expectations.

Monreale's success

Can be directly attributed to the pride and passion Cheryl, Karl and their staff have put into to this business, their dedicated commitment has provided a quality service that is second to none.

This is why Monreale is today recognized as one of Victoria's premier romantic destinations.

Three acres of stunning gardens create a picture postcard at every glance.

Discover areas of the gardens that were planted 100 years ago with aged oak trees and delight in the water-garden features of our more recent addition to the gardens.

View and enjoy our brook, trout ponds, lily ponds waterfalls, bridges and timber walkways.

Intro to Monreale

As we drive to our eagerly awaited weekend getaway located in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges our anticipation and excitement builds as we discover that The Crescent in Sassafras is one of the most striking streetscapes in the hills.

The many beautiful manicured gardens with ornate driveways suggest majestic homes and gardens all around us. Suddenly, the scenery changes, the made road narrows and we are surrounded by tree ferns in a rain forest setting that unfurls the mystique of the Dandenong Rangers.

We are elated when we see the welcoming Monreale Estate sign that directs us to the three acres of gardens.

On alighting from our car we are overwhelmed by the manicured jungle all around us.

"Wow" secret paths covered in moss, antique bridges, aged timber walkways, creeks and tree ferns compel us to explore this very special place. At reception, Cheryl welcomed us with her warm smile and encouraged us to ask for anything that we may need to make our stay more enjoyable.

Cheryl and Karl, our resident hosts, proudly explained that their property began as a renowned guesthouse some ninety years ago. Karl informed us about the many local attractions available in the area such as Puffing Billy, William Ricketts Sanctuary and the many quaint villages that are only a short distance away.

It is about now that we start to leave all our stresses behind, as we experience the calm, serenity and seclusion this romantic hideaway offers.

We can't wait to explore more of the gardens. Feeding the chooks and trout will all have to wait until the morning. Truly magical, we surrender to the amenity and features of our self-contained cottage.

Everything has been thought of: luxury spa, wood fire, comfortable inviting sofas and large picture windows.

As the mist settles in the valley and the firelight begins to flicker, our first evening is made perfect when our sumptuous dinner hamper is delivered to our front door.

We can't believe there is still the luxury of a weekend ahead.

Monreale Estate
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Garden surrounds

A harmonious natural forest setting sets the mood for the Monreale experience. A special haven with cascading waterfalls, ponds filled with rainbow trout, creeks, bridges, tree fern grottos, all create a natural screen effect that ensures guests enjoy their privacy while being able to enjoy the natural environment at their door. As the sun sets you begin to hear a chorus of bird calls.

Style of Cottages

Each of our four architecturally designed cottages and two retreats are self catering, spacious and have large floor to ceiling windows that showcase the surrounding gardens and rainforest.
Cheryl's interior design reflects a stylish country theme décor.

Ambiance

Relax in a luxury spa bath filled with warm spring water from Monreale's natural spring.
Feel the rich fluffy bath robes, luxuriant thick towels, comfortable slippers, glowing warmth of the fire crackling in the background, cosy sofa to snuggle up on, the king bed with crisp damask linen or enjoy the balcony view with a glass of quality wine produced in our neighboring premier wine region "The Yarra Valley".

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