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Absolute
Privacy & Unobtrusive Personal Service
Set in the established heritage gardens of the historic
and original Glen Isla
homestead (circa 1870), now fully restored.
A multi-award winning
small luxury hotel-style country house B&B style retreat with
purpose-architected and genuine historic guest facilities.
Glen Isla offers discerning travellers the very
finest surroundings in a secluded heritage garden of 2 acres,
with a beachside location. Truly refined accommodations.
Adjacent to a pristine north-facing
sandy beach
(direct access - only a 100 meter stroll to the water and sandy beach)
Close to the Phillip Island Nature Park (nightly Penguin
Parade, Koalas, Nobbies Centre, Fur seals),
and other attractions including swimming
& surf beaches, Phillip Island Winery, Purple Hen
Winery, Cowes Golf Club, nature and wildlife experiences and the world renown international Grand Prix Circuit.
Just
a short walk to the seaside village of Cowes with shops
and restaurants.
We accommodate a small number of guests
only, to ensure unobtrusive personal attention and absolute privacy.
Please note: our facilities are unsuitable for children.
Wildlife
& Nature Experiences (Click Here)
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Prefer an elegant self-cater
cottage?
Check-out The Gate
Cottage
Set
under century old oak trees in the heritage gardens. (two bedrooms
upstairs - with spacious country bathroom - fully equipped
modern kitchen, lush leather club lounge and DVD home theatre
system with widescreen TV). Total privacy - just move-in and relax....
Our web site is updated regularly with information about press
coverage & events and news about
Glen Isla.
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Awards in 2010!
Glen Isla House
nominated as finalist in the Hosted Accommodation category
of "The Australian Travel & Toursim Awards 2010"
The only property
nominated in Victoria and one of only 6 for Australia!.
See The
Australian Newspaper Click Here
The article says
"These awards recognise Australian tourism operators who
have consistently attained a standard of excellence in the
last 12 months"
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Glen Isla now recommended in the Rough Guides Australia
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Jude & Kenin
Donahoo have taken over as resident managers and welcome you
to Glen Isla House.
Ian & Madeleine
are spending some time in Europe and have handed over the
reigns to Kevin and Jude to manage in their absence.
Both Kevin and Jude are passionate foodies and cooks.
They will make you feel very welcome at Glen Isla.
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Koalas
A
wild Koala
seen at Glen Isla in the heritage gardens December 2008.
Yet More Accolades!
Lonely Planet Guide recommends
Glen Isla "This brilliant boutique hotel is
probably the best address on the island - understated
old-world luxury"
The Times newspaper UK
recommends Glen Isla House as the best place to stay near
the Penguins to see the Penguin Parade - August 2008
Frommers Australia Guide
2009
Glen Isla 'highly recomended' as the
best place to stay on Phillip Island 3 years running (2007,
2008 & again in 2009)
Fodors Australia Guide
2009 recommends Glen Isla 3 years running (2007, 2008 and again in
2009)
Conde Nast Traveller at Glen Isla
Conde
Nast Traveller visited Glen Isla for an article on
their renowned concierge.com web site .
Frommers Australia Guide
2007, 2008 & 2009 "Highly Recommended" and said "Glen Isla House is the best place to stay on
Phillip Island"
Glen Isla House is recommended in the
Fodor's Australia Guide 2007, 2008 & 2009
See
all our news and press here
Molton Brown exclusive
bathroom amenities from London are in all Glen Isla's rooms.
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A Memorable Breakfast
We prepare breakfast for our guests in our professional restaurant kitchen.
Linger over a special cooked breakfast crafted from fresh local ingredients,
individually cooked to order and served to you in the elegant dining room at
your own table overlooking the heritage gardens. We
have our own culinary herb garden here at Glen Isla.
We can recommend excellent local restaurants for lunch and
dinner - quite nearby
Glen Isla - all checked-out regularly by us!
Secure off-street parking (inside the property) is provided for all guests.
Internet Access
FREE Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) Broadband Internet access provided
to
resident guests (your PC will need a wireless card and you
will need our password to access).
Multi Award Winning Property
See our awards
here and our extensive international and local press
coverage over the years here: press
coverage & events .
"Arguably the Island's BEST accommodation"
- Melbourne Age Newspaper
"One of 30 unique travel experiences on the world's
most fascinating continent"
- Photo
Gallery from Australia in Style (click here)
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Since 2004
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Herald-Sun Newspaper -
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Glen
Isla House featured in Take7 as the place to stay on Phillip
Island
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