It's a 20 hectare (50 acre) block with mature Jarrah, Marri, Banksia, Peppermint, Western Woody Pear and Snottygobble trees. Our 8 cottages are located at the northern end of the block, with bush between providing privacy. Access to the property is via a 600 metre tree-lined roadway which runs between pasture and grazing lands. Local kangaroos will probably greet you on the way!

Our 8 cottages are constructed with rammed-earth walls and galvanised iron roofs. They're rustic in design, fully furnished and equipped, with a bedroom at each end, a living/dining area in between, a kitchen and bathroom with shower at the rear and a covered verandah at the front.

This is a self-catering property however we do provide cooking oil, milk and sachets of coffee / tea / sugar / salt / pepper. Beyond this, guests may choose to self-cater or eat out. We have 3 supermarkets and numerous food outlets and cafes within 5 kms.

We also provide supplies of toilet paper, soaps, shampoo and conditioner. Additional supplies of toilet paper can be obtained from the office. Replacement towels can be requested after 4 days; and a mid-stay clean is offered when guests stay 7 (and more) nights. We do not provide a daily clean and guests are expected to maintain the cottage throughout their stay.

All cottages have an open-plan living area (with fully-equipped kitchen, dining suite for 6, living room furniture, TV / DVD player, hair dryer and pot-belly stove), 2 bedrooms, a bathroom which is shared between guests and a front verandah. The bedrooms each have an open wardrobe and offer several different configurations including Double Queen (Cottages 5 & 6), Queen + 2 Singles (Cottages 3, 4, 7 & 8) and Queen + 2 sets of double bunks (Cottages 1 & 2). Each bedroom has a 4-point power board, to enable guests to charge their devices and operate equipment.

All linen is supplied and beds are made up. In the bathroom, there's a vanity unit, shower and toilet; and we supply towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner and toilet paper. On the spacious front verandah is an outdoor setting and a gas-fired BBQ, whilst the back verandah has a clothesline and supplies of firewood (except between mid-November and early April when total fire bans apply).

We supply microfibre pillows and quilts, as well as blankets. Guests might wish to bring along their own pillows to get the most from their stay as experience tells us that what's good for one is not necessarily good for another. Likewise it is difficult to accommodate everyone’s needs for mattress firmness, but if you have special needs for a mattress topper, let our Manager know.

Between mid-May & mid-September, the temperature in Margaret River drops significantly and locals dress warmly and for comfort. During this period guests can choose between reverse-cycle air-conditioning and a pot-belly wood fire in the living room - which would normally be lit around 5pm, kept topped up with wood through the evening, then closed before heading to sleep. Between mid-September and mid-April, the cottages are comfortable through the day and can be cooled down by opening doors & windows, or through use of the air conditioner in the living room. There are ceiling fans in the living and bedrooms (other than the double bunk bedrooms in Cottages 1 & 2). Warm clothing is recommended for the evenings. Please note that a total fire ban applies for periods between November & April, during which time firewood will be removed from cottages.

When guests book for 1 or 2 people, it is on the basis of use of 1 bedroom and the 2nd bedroom will be locked. Guests requiring the use of the 2nd bedroom are required to pay the Extra Bed rate.

Check in time is 3 pm. Check out is 10 am.

Our managers fulfil a part-time role and the office is only officially open between 8am and 10am. At other times, they may be undertaking cleaning and other duties on the property, or be out collecting provisions. Unless prior arrangements have been made, arriving guests can collect their key from the notice board at the office reception door and proceed to the cottage number as shown. In such instances, we would ask that you visit the office between 8 and 10am on the following day - to complete registration requirements. In an emergency, the Manager will be available via telephone - +61 8 9757 2292.

Yes, there is internet access at each of our cottages and Chrome cast device are fitted to each television. This enables guests to cast streaming services, videos, games etc., from their devices to the TVs.

Because of the trees and the distance to the nearest mobile phone tower, range is limited. Should you need to make a mobile phone call, walk towards the manager's residence, where there is a Telstra hotspot, or further along the driveway where connectivity improves. Or you may make mobile calls via our Wi-Fi, using services such as WhatsApp.

We have a shared, card-operated, washer and dryer behind the manager's residence. Each cottage also comes with a clothes line on the back verandah and a clothes rack, ironing board and iron inside.

It's roughly 290kms from Perth to Margaret River and it takes around 3 hours (non-stop). The speed limit varies (maximum 110kmh) and we urge drivers to watch out for signs and to take care, particularly at dusk (and south of Bunbury) when kangaroos can be out and about.

Yes children are welcome at our property. We do not provide playground equipment however there are plenty of walk trails on the property, and games, books and DVDs can be borrowed from reception.

As much as we would love to welcome our furry friends, this is a gazetted "Land for Wildlife" and "Wildlife Land Trust" sanctuary and pets are not permitted.

The birdsong in the early morning can be quite strong as our gorgeous Splendid Fairy Wrens skitter around looking for breakfast. Other varieties you might see include Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo, Red-Winged Fairy Wren, White-Eared Honeyeater, Willie Wagtail, Western Rosella, Red Wattlebird, Common Bronzewing, White-Naped Honeyeater, Southern Boobook Owl, Ring-Necked Parrot, Galah, Australian Magpie, Great Fantail, Laughing Kookaburra, New Holland Honeyeater, Silvereye, Long-Tailed Black-Cockatoo, White-Browed Scrubwren and Scarlet Robin.

We share the bush block with mobs of kangaroos, possums, brush-tailed phascogales (wambengers), bandicoots and a variety of other lesser animals. Please note that you should not attempt to approach or feed the animals as they're wild and may cause injury. Leave them be and they'll be happy to stay around the cottages.

We're a rural property and rely on spring water and captured rainfall. This is collected in our dam, pumped through filtration systems, passed through ultra-violet lamps then stored in tanks before being gravity-fed to the cottages. Water is a critical issue and we do ask that guests use water wisely.

We've installed Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs) which filter and treat the waste water before pumping it out to the bush.

For detailed climate charts and weather information for Margaret River click here.

You’ve come to the right place. Margaret River is known for its cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay, however in the more recent years producers have been experimenting with varieties from around the world and you’ll be able to find many types of wine to enjoy. For more information see here.

Guests are entitled to a 10% off the costs of sightseeing / winery tours via our associate (All about Margaret River). Guests may email info@allaboutmargaretriver.com.au to discuss plans and claim their discount.

For other information, check with the Margaret River Visitor Centre on +61 8 9780 5911 or visit their website here.