About the Gippsland Gourmet Country

One hour east of Melbourne, the renowned Gippsland Gourmet Country takes in lush green pastures, rolling hills and gardens to reveal a diverse range of superb gourmet delights. You can pick-your-own fruit and berries, savour traditionally smoked smallgoods, game meats and farmhouse cheese, catch your own fighting trout and indulge in smoked trout pates. This green corner of Australia is also home to a variety of award-winning farmhouse cheese, wine, homemade jams, preserves and condiments and specialty breads.
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Springbank B&B

Nilma North, West Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

• Victorian-era homestead
• AAAT 41/2 stars
• Traditional B&B and separate Cottage
• Three bedrooms
• Smoke free (inside)

• Tariff:
Main house - Double (2 adults)from A$165 / single from A$125 (incl. GST).
Cottage - Double (2 adults)from $A145 / single from $110.
• Deposit - credit card details to secure. Settlement on departure.
• Credit facilities: Visa, MasterCard, EFTPOS, Cash, Travellers cheques

Your hosts: Kaye & Chris Greene
Address: 240 Williamsons Road, Nilma North, Victoria, Australia, 3821
Mail: As above
Telephone: (03) 5627 8060 (International +613 5627 8060 )
Fax: (03) 5627 8149 (International +613 5627 8149 )
Mobile: 0437 350 243
E-mail: bookings@springbankbnb.com.au
Home website: www.springbankbnb.com.au
105 km (75 min) east of Melbourne
Map: Vicroads Map 96 J4

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Located in the lush Gippsland countryside, the bed and breakfast accommodation at Springbank offers you the choice of staying in the charming old world home built around 1892, or in the converted "Dairy Room" that formed part of the original dairy complex. The magnificent gardens and gentle vistas set on twenty acres of lush beef and dairy land combine to bring you a relaxing and refreshing experience.

Guests in the main house have a choice of two bedrooms. The Batema Suite has its own lounge room overlooking the front garden and a delightful bedroom with ensuite that are both fully airconditioned. The Evison Room has a queen-size bedroom, separate study, large bathroom with a claw bath - all fully airconditioned. The formal dining room with an open fire is available for romantic candle lit dinners. Picnic hampers, filled with a host of local produce can also be arranged. Morning papers on weekends, hearty continental breakfasts prepared by host are included with traditonally cooked breakfasts available.

The original "Dairy Room" that formed part of the dairy complex has been converted to cottage accommodation. It is complete with ensuite facilities, kitchenette (microwave cooking only), cosy wood heater, reverse-cycle airconditioning, mini bar, TV, CD, BBQ facilities - not forgetting a comfortable queen size bed. A far cry from from those early beginnings!

A continental breakfast is served in the cottage, consisting of an array of fruit, juices, cereals, muffins or croissants plus home made jams and fresh plunger coffee. For a modest fee, cottage guests can join the guests in the main house to a fully cooked breakfast with the tempting choice of cereals, fruit, smoked bacon, eggs, mushrooms, selected sausages plus seasonal delights with freshly brewed tea or coffee.

Plan to experience a day or so to revitalize in the cosy accommodation provided by Kaye & Chris at Springbank Bed & Breakfast. It is a comfortable 75-minutes drive from Melbourne CBD to Gippsland, and we are just 10 minutes from Warragul, right in the heart of the 'Gippsland Gourmet Country' which is renowned for the wonderful fresh produce such as cheese, vegetables and smoked meats to be found within its borders!