Ferny Reach
Bambra, VIC, Australia
Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom
A self-contained cottage in the Otway Ranges, decorated to reflect its bushland setting. It has a cosy, eco-friendly feel and a huge fenced yard for children and dogs. Great for families and a good base for the Great Ocean Road.
Beds: a queen bed in the master bedroom and two single beds in the second bedroom.
Dogs are welcome, and so are assistance animals. Each cottage has its own yard that connects to the verandah, with shade and shelter. For your dog we provide a bed with blanket, bowls, homemade treats, rainwater on arrival and furniture cover sheets if they want the couch. There is a large, securely fenced dam where dogs can run off leash and swim. The cottages are 50 to 75 metres apart, and Otway Forest Park is just beyond the back fence. Dog-friendly beaches are within about half an hour. Dogs may be left at the cottage while you go out, at your own discretion.
On the property: bushland that backs onto Otway Forest Park, with bush walks and mountain biking from your door. Neds Retreat is the recreation area, with a pool table and games and a gas BBQ under cover. Meet Cookie the alpaca, the sheep and the chickens (the eggs are finders keepers). The dam is stocked with yabbies, with nets, strings and a bucket provided. Each cottage has a bonfire area for evening fires outside the fire season. Bambra tennis courts are 3 km down the road and free for guests.