Name: Araluen Park Cottages
Address: 106 Hoggs Lane Box 1042, 3909 Lakes Entrance, Australia, Lakes Entrance, Lakes Entrance, Lakes Entrance, 3909, Australia
Rating: 10

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Araluen Park Cottages

Lakes Entrance

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The cottage we stayed in ("Lilly Pilly") was large, comfortable and intricately decorated.  The style is that of a different time and may not be to everyone's taste (it is very ornate), however, the furnishings, rather than being vintage and perhaps old and tired, are new and vibrant and beautifully made.  The cottages are on a rural property a short drive from Lakes Entrance and not within walking distance of any restaurants, nor is there a water view.  On the other hand, sitting on the balcony overlooking the native forest resonating with bird calls was one of the highlights of our trip.  The host was very welcoming and, yes, as suggested by some of the photos, there are alpacas in a field next to the cottages.

Delightful

A little way out of town but well worth it. The 2 bedroom cottage was ideal for the 2 couples and the warm and friendly greeting by the host was fantastic. The four post beds and decor were really well done and the fire at night was great. The breakfast goodies that were left for us were excellent and more than enough for the 2 couples. The bird life there was amazing and it was great to feed the birds while having our breakfast. Highly recommend a visit

What a place!

Only 5 mins drive inland from Lakes Entrance, this delightful cluster of extremely well presented cottages does not disappoint. We only stayed one night, but could have stayed many more, and used it as a base to explore the region. We stayed in the two bedroom, two bathroom, Boobialla Cottage. It is the little things that you remember, like the plate of assorted biscuits on arrival, the large jar of birdseed, or the excellent spread for breakfast which included local eggs, bacon, tomatoes, bread, cereal, and more. The cottage itself was magnificently decorated and spotlessly clean. We had tea on the balcony and looked across the bush land and paddock where two alpacas were grazing away. Not sure why you would want to stay on the Main Street of Lakes Entrance with the noise of the traffic and locals. The cottages are off the main power grid and in winter can easily be warmed by a lovely open fire place. Beds were comfortable, and showers were hot. Could not have asked for better. Thanks Peter and co.

Hidden gem in bush location

Peter and Marie are wonderful hosts who have done an excellent job providing a comfortable self-catering sojourn away from the crowds. They welcomed us on arrival and offered many tips on where to observe the many birds and other wildlife in the area.

Our Lomandra Cottage had all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay.  There is no wifi, but that is the point of being there, otherwise one would choose one of the many touristy accommodations at Lakes Entrance 10-minutes drive away. There's a fully-equipped kitchen (with generous breakfast provisions), wood-fireplace, and a TV with DVD player (if one must look at a screen of sorts). The bed is comfortable and shower room generously sized. 

Set in a farm with Alpaca paddocks and facing a lightly forested gully, this is an ideal setting for one to retreat from urban life to savour some quiet time. We were in East Gippsland for a spot of birding, and the cottage grounds provided opportunities to observe a variety of birds. Some of the birds we spotted around the cottage included the Eastern Spinebill, Lyrebird, Rose Robin, Whistling Kite, Wonga Pigeon, and the ubiquitous Superb Fairy and White-browed Scrub Wrens. Crimson Rosellas and King Parrots will make a daily appearance on the balcony hoping for birdseed. Apart from the birds, there's always the curious Alpacas, or the wild Samba Deers, Wombats and Echidnas.   

Araluen Park Cottages is a welcome respite from urban life and an excellent base for nature treks and birding in East Gippsland. 



Comfortable well-appointed cottages set amidst rich birding grounds

We stayed at Lomandra Cottage for four nights, and were very much awed by the rich gully which supplied many varied birds to observe and photograph. Peter and Marie Ann were very generous with their time and knowledge, sharing with us the different species of birds around which they have photographed and curated into a handy bird reference book, and the places we could visit to see more. They also supplied breakfast supplies consisting of eggs, bacon, milk, and bread, together with a kitchen larder that had everything we needed to cook most of our meals (such as aluminium foil, kitchen towels, and condiments). We loved our stay, and even when it got chilly on some nights, we were all ready to set up the fireplace as Peter had earlier showed us how to use it. We could observe birds in the front and back of the cottage, and on most afternoons/evenings, we did just that, enjoying the chittering of the wrens, watching the antics of the greedy King Parrots, and even spotting the elusive lyrebird and rose robin.

Comfortable cottage surrounded by amazing bird life

We booked Lilly Pilly cottage for our Easter break. It was amazing Peter and Marie you have an amazing place all the little extras just made our stay just perfect. You both should be very proud of what you do. Thank you so so much for an amazing time. I loved feeding the birds every morning and afternoon. Oh and I’ve named them all lol. 

Amazing, wonderful

Well, not exactly *with* the birds, but the claw-foot bath on the verandah of Dianella Cottage is right next to a bird bath. It's been very dry in Victoria and so the bird bath was rarely without visitors - thornbills, whip birds, fantails, Wonga pigeons, finches to name just a few. The King Parrots and Crimson Rosellas used the bath too, but were even happier with a snack of some bird seed provided in the cottage - some of them even eating from our hands. And then there's Ajax, the alpaca, who was quite happy to accept the odd morsel of the apples we bought at the Metung Farmers' Market.

The cottage is one of four nestled in the hills above Lakes Entrance, only a few minutes drive away. They are situated around a gully that Peter and Marie Anne are rehabilitating back to the local rainforest species. It's peaceful, but not too quiet, because you are surrounded by bird song, the croak of frogs and the distant roar of the surf. We were met by the hosts at our cottage, who ran us through the eco-friendly features and gave us tips on things to do to enrich our stay. You can tell they take pride in what they have created and the service they provide, wanting to share their love of the place and for their guests to have a great stay. 

The one-bedroom cottage is spacious and thoughtfully decorated with many of Marie Anne's leadlights and vintage pieces. The kitchen has all you need and some pantry basics in addition to generous breakfast supplies. There's a BBQ too, which sparkled with the same clean shine it shared with the rest of the cottage. 

We spent four nights at Dianella - we loved the bath, sitting on the verandah and watching the birds, a walk in the gully below the cottage and lying on the grass at night watching the heavens. We ended up doing fewer activities than we planned because we wanted to spend more time at the cottage. It was a truly restful experience. 

It's not every day you get to bathe with the birds...

This was our 3rd stay at Araluen Cottages and each time it's harder to leave.
The cottages are extremely comfortable, beautifully clean and well presented 
with every thing you need provided to help make a great stay, even down to wild 
bird food as the variety of birds that come in to feed are stunning.
Nothing seems to be too much trouble as Peter & Marie Anne ensure that there 
are more than sufficient provisions including eggs from their own hens, for cooked breakfast.

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