Crittenden Estate Villas
25 Harrisons Rd, Dromana VIC 3936
Self-contained lakeside villas at Crittenden Estate, with a cellar door and restaurant on the property.
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Two adjoining self-contained farm cottages, The Mavis for two and The June for four, with open fireplaces. The operator has a strict no-pets policy.
Known for Two adjoining farm cottagesOpen fireplacesOutdoor bathsNo pets
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Why we’d goA working-farm setting with two cottage sizes, open fires and a clear choice between a stay for two or four.
Birch Creek offers two adjoining self-contained cottages on a working farm in Dromana, at the foot of Red Hill. The Mavis sleeps two; The June sleeps four. Both have kitchens and open fireplaces, and the operator describes outdoor baths and farm views. The two cottages can be booked together for a group of six.
This is a farm stay to choose for space and a slower pace. It is not a dog-friendly option. The hosts state a strict no-pets policy because the property is a goat stud.
The operator website links to its current Riparide and Airbnb listings. Compare the exact cottage, guest count, pet policy and booking terms there before reserving. Ask the host for arrival details; no street address is recorded here.
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If you only do one thing
Choose The Mavis for two or The June for four, and leave pets at home.
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