Luxury Accommodation
DANDENONG RANGES - LUXURY COTTAGE ACCOMMODATION
Imagine yourself in paradise!
This luxury accommodation destination in the Dandenong Ranges is designed to provide you with the best experience possible. Be as adventurous as you like, indulge the senses, romance the soul and rejuvenate the spirit.
Enjoy Yarra Valley wine, a relaxation massage followed by a soaking fireside spa.
- Fluffy robes and slippers
- Luxurious duel spas
- Firelight flickering in the background
- Listening to soft music
- Sipping your favourite wine
- Simply listening to the quiet
Unsurpassed indulgence awaits you!
Cottage and retreat ambience
Each cottage location is purposely surrounded by ponds and stands of mature aged trees that form natural screens so that if guests enjoy listening to music, the sound will not interfere with the enjoyment or amenity of the other guests.
Luxury accommodation cottages and retreats

- Watergarden cottage
An open plan romantic cottage where memories will be made to last forever.
You will experience the closeness of nature. - Oakbrook cottage
Cross the bridge to a secluded hideaway, nestled under a huge oak tree where you truly escape the world. You may never want to leave. - Tranquillity Cottage
Hear the sounds of nature, and the quiet.
Revive your senses.
View the world from the loft bedroom and you know life is good. - Steeple Cottage
Take a sensual velvet sofa, luxury spa, crackling wood fire and someone very special in your life.....what more could you want? - Magnolia retreat apartment
This retreat has old doors opening to alluring bedrooms.
The original fireplace welcomes you to relax and enjoy.
Feel the quiet of the hidden courtyard. - Lyrebird retreat apartment
Make unforgettable memories in this secreted apartment retreat.
Celebrate the journey of romance, your spa awaits.
Cottages at Monreale is the spirit of romance
- Seclusion and peace.
- You are surrounded by stunning water garden features - ponds - waterfalls - creeks.
- All cottages have individual front and rear gardens, similar to a mini housing estate.
- We offer a variety of luxury accommodation styles, be it for singles, couples, groups of friends and family's on certain conditions.
- Our Estate is surrounded by the beautiful Dandenong Ranges rain forest, tree fern glades and giant mountain ash making for a serene hideaway.
- Take time out to feed our trout and chooks
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Magnolia retreat can accommodate two couples.
A variety of accommodation / food packages
In-house Dining, Cheryl's dinner-hamper food and beverage service is not to be missed. To the best of our knowledge there are few self contained luxury accommodation businesses in The Dandenongs that have a registered kitchen and liquor licence that permits the host to prepare fresh hot food for guests that want to stay in to enjoy a romantic dinner with their favourite wine without having to worry about drink driving.
- In-house breakfast or four course dinner hampers.
- Pamper packages - champagne -massage - food.
- Restaurant - accommodation.
| Cottages at Monreale Room Facilities |
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| Self-contained | ||||||
| Private entrance and garden | ||||||
| Open plan living space | ||||||
| Cathedral ceilings | ||||||
| Contemporary cottage décor | ||||||
| Traditional living areas | ||||||
| Traditional classic décor | ||||||
| L-shaped verandah | ||||||
| Traditional verandah | ||||||
| Outdoor furniture | ||||||
| King bed | ||||||
| Queen bed | ||||||
| Double luxury spa | ||||||
| Separate bathroom | ||||||
| Separate toilet | ||||||
| Separate shower | ||||||
| Wood log fire | ||||||
| Open fire place | ||||||
| 3-Seater/ 2-Seater sofas | ||||||
| 2½ Seater sofa bed | ||||||
| 2½ Seater sofa | ||||||
| 2½ Seater sofa / Armchair | ||||||
| 2½ Seater sofa x 2 / Armchair | ||||||
| Fully equipped kitchen | ||||||
| China, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans | ||||||
| Fridge – under bench | ||||||
| Gas cook-top | ||||||
| Electric oven | ||||||
| Microwave | ||||||
| Electric jug, toaster, fry-pan | ||||||
| Flat-screen TV/ DVD/VCR | ||||||
| Sound system / CD player | ||||||
| Mood lighting | ||||||
| Reading lights | ||||||
| Alarm clock | ||||||
| Electric blankets | ||||||
| Quality linen and doonas | ||||||
| Extra blankets | ||||||
| Laundry access | ||||||
| Video library | ||||||
| Games | ||||||
| Magazines | ||||||
| Public phone | ||||||
| Separate car space |
Special guest services and luxury experiences
- Packages with "Puffing Billy Railway" dinner train.
- Packages with local restaurants.
- Pamper packages - food - wine - massage - roses -flowers.
- Wine tasting - mini conferences.
- Four course dinner hampers delivered to cottages.
- Mini bar facility.
- Barbecue facilities.
- Entertainment - New 70cm widescreen TV DVD VCR and video library.
- External local phone box for guest convenience.
- New dining room refurbished and enlarged.
- External toilet block and laundry.
- Chooks roaming the gardens.
- Trout for guests to feed.
- Reservations
- Local Gardens, we provide directions and information about the numerous stunning gardens located in the surrounding Dandenong Ranges area.
- Pre-set wood fires add a cosy ambiance, with mood lighting and music turned on at the touch of a finger.
- The Estate's natural spring water invigorates our guests when they relax and soak in their spa baths, the natural minerals in the water make our spas a unique experience for the Dandenong Ranges.
- We encourage guests to arrive early to be able to explore and enjoy the Monreale gardens.
- Local and regional literature is provided and a selection of free movies and music CD's is also available.
- Puffing Billy railway, hot air balloon and wine excursion packages.
- Local restaurant packages - we also make restaurant reservations for guests as required.
- Local walking trail maps - We have walked and explored all of The Dandenongs walking trails so that we can provide specific and relevant advice to guests about the type of walk available and the degree of difficulty to be experienced during those walks.
- Local Tours, we engage in reciprocal deals with many local tour operators that provide a complete experience including a pick up and drop off service.
- Local Markets, we engage with our local government and tourism associations to ensure we maintain an up to date calendar of local markets and other regional events. Guests appreciate being informed about interesting things to see and do and where they are being held.
Monreale's number of return guests sets us apart in the luxury accommodation sector. We have a high percentage of recommendations and return guests because we endeavour to never say no to our guests, and offer service and facilities that meet their high expectations.













