Glenbrook House and Cottage

For those staying in the cottage, you can have up to four adults and two children and if you need a cot or a high chair then it is possible to book one in advance. A queen-size bed can be found in one bedroom, along with a single and trundle, and the second has a pair of single beds. The kitchen is fully equipped, including a full-size fridge, an oven and a stove, and there are separate lounge and dining rooms, plus a veranda. There are breakfast provisions ready and waiting for you as you arrive.

Regardless of which of the options at Glenbrook House and Cottage you choose, the place is pet-friendly, but please contact the owners in advance as there are other animals on the premises (such as ducks). Parking is free, as is the wireless internet access, and laundry facilities are available, plus a hair dryer. Ask at the front desk about the use of barbecue equipment – you’ll find your hosts to be extremely friendly and helpful.

There is a permanent stream running next to the property, and the restored 1900s house and cottage have a lovely garden and a hazelnut orchard which you are free to explore. If you are a bird watcher, you’ve come to the right place. Other animals which pass by from time to time include Tasmanian devils and the occasional platypus.

The peace and seclusion of Glenbrook House and Cottage is part of the charm, but if you venture a mere three kilometres down the road you can find the cheerful seaside town of Penguin. In addition to extensive beaches that are safe for children to swim in and a huge covered market (the largest in Australia), there are flower gardens overflowing with colour and even a miniature railway running along part of the seafront. Sulphur Creek Recreation Area and Mount Montgomery State Reserve are also nearby, both under twenty minutes by car.