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Forrest Country Guesthouse

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16 Grant Street, Forrest, 3236,


Property Description

The Forrest Country Guesthouse offers 7 themed Guestrooms, and a fully licenced restaurant offers generous country breakfasts, lunch, morning/afternoon teas and dinner. Guests can select from an extensive a-la-carte menu where only the finest of local produce is used. Take away is also sometimes available.Our relaxed environment offers a unique experience. Only 30 mins from Apollo Bay, 40 mins from the Otway Fly treetop walk and from our front door you can take the platypus tour at the beautiful Lake Elizabeth only 10 mins away. Bring your mountain bike on your holiday as Forrest has many new mountain bike tracks in the immediate area ranging in difficulty, or simply relax, read a book or feed the king parrots in our own backyard. All the furniture and effects are original pieces which have been collected throughout the district. All rooms enjoy marvellous views over the garden which is constantly being tended. From the sunny verandah you can lounge, take tea and marvel at the native birdlife.

Features

  • * G.O.T. Member
  • Books
  • Breakfast Provisions
  • Electric Blanket
  • Ensuite Bathroom
  • Log Fire
  • Outdoor Dining Setting
  • Pets by Arrangement
Travel Directions

The Forrest Country Guesthouse is located in the beautiful Otways town of Forrest. Click here for map to Forrest Country Guesthouse From Geelong, continue along the Princes Highway (M1) through Geelong and continue on this highway until you come to the Cape Otway Road turnoff (the C135), about 5 minutes past Waurn Ponds. Turn left into the Cape Otway Road or C119 and continue for about 25 minutes. The Cape Otway Road turns into Forrest Road. Grant Street is the main street of Forrest and Forrest Road turns into Grant Street. The guesthouse is on your right. From Colac follow the Princes Highway (A1) towards Geelong. 20 minutes out of Colac turn right into the Colac Forrest Road (C154). This will bring you to the main street of Forrest. Turn right, this is Grant Street. The guesthouse is on your right. From the Great Ocean Road From Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road take the Forrest/Apollo Bay Road (C119) . Follow this road to Forrest which will bring you into the main street which is Grant Street. The guesthouse is on your left.

Bakers Bedroom

Maximum Guests: 2

Even the oven door mounted on the wall, plus antique wooden double bed. A smaller cosy bedroom, with large bathroom (for easy disabled access, shower has ramp and built in seat).

  • Balcony
  • Bathroom
  • Electric Blanket
  • Fan
  • Non Smoking Indoors

Farmers Room

Maximum Guests: 4

One iron antique double bed, plus one set of bunks (ideal for a family of 4). Decorated in 1940s newspapers, farmers hats and various farming memorabilia.

  • Balcony
  • Bathroom
  • Electric Blanket
  • Fan
  • Non Smoking Indoors

Indian Bungalow

Maximum Guests: 2

Probably the most romantic room, complete with bedside clawfoot bath, antique four-poster double bed, parachute suspended from ceiling, antique camel saddle, Indian bits and pieces.

  • Balcony
  • Bathroom
  • Electric Blanket
  • Fan
  • Non Smoking Indoors

Naturalist Shelter

Maximum Guests: 3

For nature-lovers. Wooden double bed, plus a single bed. Bird cage, butterfly net, various wildlife pictures adorn the walls.

  • Balcony
  • Bathroom
  • Electric Blanket
  • Fan
  • Non Smoking Indoors

Nautical Cabin

Maximum Guests: 3

For sealovers, hand made (from pier posts) queen sized bed, plus a single bed. Canoe skeleton suspended from ceiling, decorated with anything and everything associated with the sea.

  • Balcony
  • Bathroom
  • Electric Blanket
  • Fan
  • Non Smoking Indoors

Sawmillers Shack

Maximum Guests: 3

Great for singles - three antique single beds, decked out with massive handsaws and photographs of bygone sawmills in the area.

  • Balcony
  • Bathroom
  • Electric Blanket
  • Fan
  • Non Smoking Indoors

Shearers Quarters

Maximum Guests: 3

Antique wrought iron double bed plus single bed. Complete with bale stencils and shears.

  • Balcony
  • Bathroom
  • Electric Blanket
  • Fan
  • Non Smoking Indoors