Islay House - Blue Room

–Excellent location - show map
+6 photos
Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Historic Charm: Islay House - Blue Room in Woodend offers a spacious, recently renovated guest house housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy garden and terrace views, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and garden views. Family rooms and private check-in and check-out services ensure a comfortable stay. Delicious Breakfast: A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Fresh pastries, fruits, and juices are available to start the day. Convenient Location: Located 49 km from Melbourne Airport, the property is near attractions such as Macedon Train Station (12 km) and Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens (41 km). Free on-site private parking is provided.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Teagan
Australia Australia
“A lovely stay in a gorgeous house! Very comfortable, great location and delicious breakfast. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. Would definitely return.”
Lucan
Australia Australia
“Incredibly charming property with a wonderful host.”
Rosa
Australia Australia
“Lovely historical building, cosy parlour with a fire and beautiful light room.”
Kitty
United States United States
“Tarni and Clive are kind and welcoming hosts and fun to chat with. The old hotel building is wonderful to see. Blue room was comfortable and spacious. Breakfast and coffee were exactly what we needed. Don’t miss seeing the immense fish in the...”
Jenny
Australia Australia
“Breakfast was such a lovely treat, home made fresh bread and croissant, seeing all the resident pets was nice experience, I felt very much at home.”
Elizabeth
Australia Australia
“Beautiful facilities and common spaces. Gorgeous gardens and surrounds. Hosts were very friendly.”
Elizabeth
Australia Australia
“Very welcoming hosts who immediately made me feel comfortable. Great communication and fabulous stories. Sympathetically restored building with a great feel. Large, comfortable rooms and lovely communal areas with lots of visual interest....”
Melinda
Australia Australia
“Absolutely stunning heritage building with gorgeous styling . Toni was amazing, giving a wonderful tour and explanation of the history of the home. She was so warm and welcoming . Breakfast (included) was incredibly delicious!!”
Peter
Australia Australia
“A beautifully restored historic building and a comfortable and spacious bedroom. Pleasant and welcoming hosts.”
Sonya
Australia Australia
“Tarni and Clive were perfect and friendly hosts, and have done an amazing job making this property soo cosy. Every room was beautifully decorated and the garden was peaceful. We had a nice breakfast and felt very at home. We loved relaxing here...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Tarni and Clive

Company review score: 9.9Based on 109 reviews from 6 properties
6 managed properties

Company information

Hi, I'm Tarni and I've taken a break from the busy world of television production and Clive has moved on from a motorcycycle racing career, boat building and electric car manufacture. Our welcome tree change has been spent renovating and restoring Islay House - a fabulous labour of love and 18 months 'on the tools!" Before moving to Woodend we were hosting in Port Melbourne for 10 years and really enjoy meeting people, sharing a story or two and making sure our guests have everything they need when they stay with us. Islay House is a whole new adventure and we are loving it! One thing to be aware of is the stairs to the first floor are a bit steep but the hand rail is very sturdy and we always take your luggage up and down for you. We look forward to welcoming you to Islay House.

Property information

Only five minutes walk from the town centre and fifty minutes from Melbourne, Islay House has five gracious bedrooms sleeping up to 9 people. An open fire greets you in the main sitting room with games and a library. A sun-filled morning room presents a delicious breakfast of local produce and the doors open onto the oak shaded garden for a delighful wander. Sit by the pond with a cuppa, chat to the chooks, we look forward to greeting you when you join us for your relaxing escape, family get together or time with friends. Come and enjoy. One night will not be long enough. Please be aware that that Blue Room is on the first floor reached by a steep historical staircase with a sturdy harnrail. Mobility is required and we offer to take your luggage upstairs for you.

Neighbourhood information

Voted Victoria's most livable town Woodend is the perfect place to slow down and relax. Central to the Macedon Ranges and surrounding townships, enjoy health spas, bush walks, numerous wineries, breweries, distilleries, cafes and boutiques. A 30 min drive to Mt Macedon with fabulous views and forests, a 6km drive or ride to the famous Hanging Rock for photos, and/or a climb to the top,spotting Koalas along the way. In town visit the local farmers market, bakery, brewery and enjoy the fresh, clean air and wonderful stars at night.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

Islay House - Blue Room takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Islay House - Blue Room in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.