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Accommodation

King Parrot offers a wide choice of accommodation. You can choose from a range of luxurious fully self contained cottages with spectacular valley or forest views or you can elect to be a close to nature by camping in our picturesque rainforest valley beside the Pennyroyal Creek.

The Cottages

There are 6 beautiful cottages. They vary in size and can accommodate 2-14 people.
All of the cottages have been built to perfection using polished recycled timbers.
They have luxurious king size beds with crisp white sheets and warm feather doonas.
The kitchens are well equipped with gas cook tops and microwaves. Mannagum and The Lodge have ovens.
Each cottage has a large living area complete with dining table and soft furnishings, ideal for lazing around reading or watching a dvd. To keep you cosy and warm in winter each cottage is heated with a slow burning wood fire.
All cottages have a TV, dvd and cod player.
There are gas barbecues for each cottage with outdoor tables in a bush setting.

Windmill and Blackwood Spa Cottages
These two delightful cottages are both on three levels. Windmill has the living area on the upper level with an inviting deck area through double doors. The bathroom is on the middle level and a spacious double bedroom with a luxurious king size bed on the lower level. Blackwood has the reverse with the bedroom on the upper level and the living area on the ground floor with double doors opening onto a lush lawn area bordered by native bush. They both have outdoor tables with barbecues and an outdoor two person heated spa. The cottages accommodate 2 people.

Windmill Photos      
       
Blackwood Photos      

 

Acquilla Cottage
Acquilla cottage is the most private of the cottages. Upstairs it has 2 spacious bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate area with a double bunk opening onto a sunny deck.
Downstairs there is the living area with the kitchen, dining table and 2 comfortable couches.
This cottage suits two small families or two couples. It looks out over a beautiful grassy area with the forest on one side.
There is an outdoor pavilion with a barbecue area. There are seats to sit and watch the friendly parrots and soak up the sunshine.
Acquilla cottage accommodates 6 people.

Acquilla Photos      

Bluegum Cottage
Secluded and surrounding by gum trees, Bluegum is ideal for those who want to feel they are in the middle of the bush. Bluegum sits on the highest point of the property. It is a split level cottage with 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms on the upper level and an open lounge and lounge room with a fully self contained kitchen on the ground level. The lounge area opens onto the garden which has a gas barbecue and outdoor table with benches for seating. This cottage accommodates 8 people.

Bluegum Photos      

Mannagum Cottage
Mannagum is a much loved and rambling 4 bedroom residence. Popular with family groups this cottage can accommodate 10 people in comfort. The spacious living area is supported by a very large kitchen. The living area opens onto a big deck facing a beautiful part of the forest, highlighted by a very large mannagum tree. There are three double bedrooms with king size beds and another bedroom with four single beds. There are 2 big bathrooms. This cottage has wheelchair access.

Mannagum Photos      

The Lodge and Hall
The Lodge and Hall are available to cater to large groups of people if necessary and have two adjoining parts. The main part is the Lodge which has a large split level open plan living area which allows groups to interact socially in a spacious environment. This area has a commercial kitchen with a large display refrigerator, freezer, stove, oven, microwave and a commercial dishwasher. In the Lodge there are 3 double bedrooms with king size beds and 3 bathrooms.

The lounge room has a reverse cycle air conditioner, a log fire, TV, VCR, CD played and pool table.
The Hall is connected to the Lodge and is a versatile space that can be used for conventions, seminars, weddings or yoga retreats. It has an area of 12m x 6m , ideal for anything from a 50 person cocktail party to a 20 person yoga and meditation retreat.

This area can also be used as a dormitory for 8 single beds, therefore 3 couples and their children can be accommodated comfortably.

The whole complex has extensive outdoor decks overlooking the pristine Pennyroyal Valley. There are barbecues and outdoor seating.

The Lodge and Hall Photos      

Camping
The camping area is one of the highlights of the King Parrot property. It is in a natural clearing on the floor of the valley fringed by rain forest and the Pennyroyal creek. There is abundant wildlife and walks leaving from the campground through the rainforest to waterfalls and the national park. It is a very popular camping spot offering 4 pre erected tents and 3 campsites. There is a toilet and shower block with gas lighting and hot water. The pre erected tents have a double bed and two double bunks, table and deck chairs and a gas stove. There is a permanent camp-fireplace and barbecue area.

Campground Photos      

Facilities

  • Each cabin is self-catering, with a well appointed kitchen containing a microwave, 4 burner gas cooker, refrigerator, freezer, cutlery, cooking utensils, crockery, glasses and saucepans. Manna Gum and The Lodge also have a traditional oven.
  • Outside each cabin is a private barbecue area equipped with a gas barbecue (BBQ).
  • The cabins do not contain telephones but a phone is available for emergency use in the manager's office.
  • Laundry facilities are available should you require them.
  • A portable cot can be provided for infants.
  • Contact the owner or manager on site at King Parrot with any queries

King Parrot Cottages & Conference Retreat
Dunse Track
Pennyroyal VIC 3235
Australia

Ph: +61 (0)3 5236 3372
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