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Experience the ambiance of a grand European style country house - small luxury hotel set in 2 acres of private heritage gardens dating back to the late 1800's - all just 100 metres direct access to a pristine sandy beach...

Multi-award winning Glen Isla House offers discerning travellers the very finest accommodations with old-world charm and refined elegance that only genuine history provides, in a large secluded heritage garden with a beachside location on Phillip Island.

Accommodation at Glen Isla House
The Anderson Heritage Suite (an historic separate Cottage) with grand old-world charm and elegance, is perfect for a romantic getaway. These are genuine historic accommodations (c1870) - originally part of the heritage classified homestead. A large suite room, it offers King-size four-poster solid mahogany bed, log-fire, Persian rugs, classic period furnishings and corner spa bath in the spacious private en-suite bathroom. The High Definition widescreen LCD TV with CD surround-sound system also has a DVD player. This separate cottage is totally private - "The Ultimate Private Escape" - Melbourne Age Newspaper.

Glen Isla 'classic' rooms overlook extensive formal heritage gardens. They offer the refined elegance of classic heritage architecture, modern private en-suite facilities, walk-in robe/luggage rooms (incl refrigerator) and supremely comfortable queen size beds. With separate entrances, their deck veranda’s offer a great place to relax outside and soak up some sun or to enjoy a glass of wine over the newspapers. "Classic" rooms have 48cm widescreen digital LCD TV with DVD/CD, satellite news and inhouse movie channel.

All our classically furnished rooms offer individually controlled reverse cycle air-conditioning heating, tea and coffee making facilities with selection of English and herbal teas, wine glasses and opener, bar refrigerator, personal hotel-style combination safe, and iron/ironing board.

Free Wi-Fi Internet. Complimentary broadband wireless internet access for all guests (your PC needs to be wireless equipped and you will need our access password).

42" Plasma TV screen with satellite TV and log-fire in guest lounge/relaxation area. Enjoy a glass of wine from the private temp controlled cellar (there's 2000+ bottles to choose from!)

Prefer a self-cater option?

The Gate Cottage is set under two 100 year-old oaks in the heritage gardens. Fully equipped kitchen, dining area and lounge with club leather suite + 40" widescreen high definition LCD TV and DVD home theatre system. Upstairs - master bedroom (with 2nd flatscreen TV + digital tuner), bathroom + second bedroom with twin single beds. Dorma windows look out onto dreamy gardens from the bedrooms. The Gate Cottage is offered on a bed and breakfast provisions basis (we can also recommend local food-suppliers including gourmet provisions and organic butcher etc) Complete privacy!

Winner 2007 award for Excellence in Luxury Boutique Accommodation in Victoria (Hotel, Motel and Accommodation Association - HMAA)

Numerous accolades in the travel sections of the Melbourne Age Newspaper and Herald Sun Newspaper, Australian newspaper and international newspapers including the Times, the Telegraph, Sunday Mirror in the UK and Le Figaro magazine in France.

Glen Isla regularly hosts notable travel, food and wine writers from all over the world.

Preferred accommodation of the Ducati Marlboro MotoGP factory race team 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 for riders and team senior executives.

All Glen Isla rooms and indoor areas are strictly non-smoking at all times. Smoking areas provided in outdoor areas only.

The setting...
Nestled in the expansive private grounds of the historic Glen Isla Homestead (circa 1870 and heritage classified), Glen Isla House is a small luxury hotel-style country house retreat offering professional chef-prepared cuisine with warm personal hospitality from internationally very well-traveled owners/hosts Madeleine and Ian.

Glen Isla House accommodates a small number of guests only, to ensure unobtrusive personal attention and absolute privacy in a serene heritage atmosphere. Two acres of dreamy established heritage gardens provide a tranquil retreat to relax in (the oak trees are heritage classified and over 100 years old).

Unwind with in-room professional aroma-therapy massage, or relax with a good book on a wicker chair in the summer house overlooking the pond...

(Please call in advance for massage arrangements)

Legendary chef-prepared Breakfasts...
Linger over a memorable professional chef-prepared gourmet al a carte breakfast created from fresh local ingredients, cooked to individual order and served to you at your own table overlooking the gardens in the elegant dining room. Glen Isla chefs have their own organic culinary herb garden, and use only free range eggs.

Glen Isla, Phillip Island
Glen Isla, Phillip Island
Glen Isla, Phillip Island
Glen Isla, Phillip Island
Glen Isla, Phillip Island
Glen Isla, Phillip Island
Glen Isla, Phillip Island
Glen Isla, Phillip Island
Glen Isla, Phillip Island

The restaurant-style dining room is reserved exclusively for resident house guests for our breakfast service nowadays (we do not operate a restaurant open to the public) Gourmet hand-crafted breakfasts served daily from 0830-0930.

We can recommend nearby restaurants for lunch and dinner and we have selected restaurant menus on hand for our guests to consider.

The private temperature controlled cellar with extensive wine selection (mostly Australian varietals) is exceptional! (wine available for purchase by guests)

We have two resident professional chefs who are absolutely passionate about fresh produce!

Secure off-street parking is provided for all guest vehicles (inside the grounds under security lighting - NOT on the street).

Children over 12 years old welcome... (Glen Isla is a heritage property unsuitable for young children due to 3 historic wells and an unfenced fish pond on the property)

Accolades...
"Brilliant boutique hotel - the best address on the island - understated old-world luxury" - Lonely Planet Victoria (Australia) Guide 2008

Winner 2007 HMAA Award for Excellence in Luxury Boutique Accommodation.

Highly recommended by Frommer's Guide 2007/2008 and 2009 (respected international travel guide) "The best place to stay on Phillip Island"

Recommended by Fodor's Australia Guide 2007 and 2008 (the only Phillip Island Accommodation recommended in the Fodors 2008 Guide)

Recommended by Conde Nast Traveller web site concierge since 2007

Recommended QANTAS In-Flight Magazine OCT 2007

"Arguably the Island's best accommodation" - Melbourne Age Newspaper

"The most stylish place to stay" - Australian Newspaper Travel and Indulgence (2007)

One of 30 Unique Travel Experiences on the World's Most Fascinating Continent - "Australia in Style" by R.M.Williams Outback Publishing

Featured on Channel 7 "Coxy's Big Break" Channel 9 "Getaway" and Channel 9 "Postcards". Also featured in Postcards Magazine multiple times.

Family owned and operated...
Glen Isla House is very proudly family owned and professionally operated by internationally well-travelled and experienced owners. Glen Isla is rated 5 Star by AAA Tourism. To see why - come and enjoy our wonderful accommodations and hospitality....

Location
230-232 Church Street, Cowes, Phillip Island
Phillip Island is accessible from the mainland by a substantial permanent three lane bridge.
Drive time from Melbourne CBD - approximately 90-100 minutes.
Drive time from Melbourne International Airport - 2 hours
Glen Isla House is around 1500 meters from the main township of Cowes (shops, restaurants etc). A pristine sandy (swimming) beach is just 100 metres away with direct access from the back gate of Glen Isla House. The Penguins and Koalas are 10 minutes drive away, and the Grand Prix Circuit is also around 10 minutes drive from Glen Isla House.



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