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A BIT ABOUT ARALUEN

Araluen Boutique Accommodation is located in the picturesque Steels Creek Valley, 7km north of Yarra Glen town. Accommodation consists of a total of seven rooms – three spa villas and four lodge rooms.

All villas are self-contained with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside or the gardens and swimming pool.  Villa amenities include, but are not limited to;

• Fully equipped kitchenette with gas cooktop, rangehood, microwave oven, bar fridge, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine and more.
• Each villa also has a kettle BBQ on the outdoor deck
• Air conditioning,
• Gas fireplace,
• Large a flat-screen television with DVD player and movie library
• Blue-tooth speaker
• Separate ensuite with double spa, separate walk-in shower, Sheridan towels, plush bathrobes, beautiful ASPAR toiletries, heated flooring and towel rails.
• Bedroom provides a king bed with luxury linen and pillows.

Our Deluxe Lodge & Boutique Lodge Rooms are located in the Lodge building. Lodge room features include but are not limited to;

• Generously sized room accommodating a king-size bed, lounge chair/s, flat-screen television, table and chairs for in-room dining
• Microwave, minibar fridge, toaster, kettle with tea and coffee making facilities.
• Each room has a newly renovated private ensuite with a shower, vanity, toilet, heated towel rail, Sheridan towels, plush bathrobes and beautiful ASPAR toiletries.
• Guest residing in the Lodge also have access to a large communal lounge, dining and kitchenette area. This space serves perfectly as a space to sit and relax with friends or is used exclusively as a Bridal Room for our wedding groups for wedding day preparations

 THE LODGE COMMUNAL SPACE

The Lodge also offers an open plan communal lounge, dining and kitchenette area. This space serves perfectly as a space to sit and relax with friends and family or is commonly used as our wedding day room for wedding day preparations. During the recent COVID shutdown, this area was renovated. Features include;

• Beautiful light-filled sunroom with large windows looking out over the property dam and vines.
• Dining area with a large table that can seat 12 people comfortably
• Lounge space with stylish and homely furnishings, large flat screen smart television, Bluetooth speaker and wood fire
• Kitchenette that includes a full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine with pods, kettle with a selection of herbal teas, glass wear, crockery and all kitchen utensils

Guests also have access to;

• Large outdoor solar-heated swimming pool,
• Outdoor pizza oven and BBQ,
• Fresh free-range eggs to cook from our family chickens (subject to availability),
• Property grounds for wedding photography
• Ample convenient car-parking

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ARALUEN

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PROPERTY RENOVATIONS

·      May 2019 – Soundproofing of each accommodation room in the Lodge and repaint

·      May 2019 – Refurbishment of wooden floors in each villa, a repaint of all internal walls and soft furnishings update

·      August 2020 – complete renovation to each ensuite in the Lodge, full repaint to all communal spaces in the Lodge, installation of new lighting and new kitchenette

·      Current – landscaping to garden beds

 AWARDS

• 2019 & 2020 Certificate of Excellence Award from TripAdvisor – top 10% off accommodation properties worldwide
• 2019 Brides Choice – Highly Commended Award for Outstanding Wedding Accommodation in the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges.
• 2019 & 2020 Booking.com Awarded a 9.6 out of 10 for our product, facilities and service