Award winning small luxury-hotel B&B set in the grounds of the historic Glen Isla Homestead(circa 1870). Purpose-architected guest facilities and heritage (historic) accommodations. Glen Isla offers discerning guests: - grand country-house ambience in a garden setting - exceptional personal service (from the well travelled owners/hosts) - absolute privacy - beachside location - pristine sandy beach just 100 meters - very finest surroundings and elegant furnishings - secluded formal historic gardens of 2 acres - fine food and wine (resident chefs and private wine cellar) - secure off-street parking (inside the grounds) Proudly family owned and operated, Glen Isla House is close to local activities such as the International Motorcycle Grand Prix Circuit, nature parks (Penguin Parade and Koala Reserve) and the seaside township of Cowes with shops and restaurants. Glen Isla House was created as a country-house small luxury hotel B&B as a result of the experiences of the hosts Madeleine and Ian who lived and travelled overseas for many years - particularly in Europe and the USA. Choose from 5 queen size bed Glen Isla rooms and one twin Glen Isla room - all with private en-suite facilities, walk-in dressing/luggage room and superb garden vistas from their deck veranda. For opulent luxury and pampering, choose the Anderson Suite (a sperate heritage cottage dating back to c1870) with mahogany king-size four-poster bed, Persian rugs & period furnishings, log fire, private en-suite with large jacuzzi/spa bath and surround-sound DVD/TV system. All rooms are individually heated/cooled with climate control air-conditioning, separate private entrances and hotel-style personal combination safes. The Gate Cottage is a 2 storey, 2 bedroom luxury self-cater cottage with fully equipped kitchen, dining and lounge area on the ground floor and 2 bedrooms on the 1st floor. Ideal for 4 adults, the pantry is provisioned with everything for guests to prepare their own cooked breakfast in the fully equipped kitchen (not a kitchenette). The gardens at Glen Isla are well established, extensive and have abundant bird-life in and around the 100-year-old oak and Norfolk pine trees and the pond. Food and wine are a focus at Glen Isla House. With 2 resident professional chefs, full restaurant kitchen and prupose-built private cellar, a dining experience awaits. Memorable gourmet breakfast and table d'hote dinner served in the dining room overlooking the gardens. (please advise at least 48 hours in advance for dinner reservations, and any special dietary requirements so our chefs can prepare accordingly) Glen Isla House is an accredited member of the prestigious 'Inn-House', Victoria's finest boutique accommodation, and is rated 5 star with AAA tourism. Just 1.5 hours easy drive from Melbourne, Glen Isla House is the perfect location for an island getaway, with superb food, wine, surroundings and accommodations... Your hosts Ian and Madeleine Baker www.glenisla.com