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Detached Apartment plus breakfast - historic and elegant

Apartment with kitchen, near Puffing Billy Steam Train

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi - Detached Apartment plus breakfast - historic and elegant (Upwey)
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi - Detached Apartment plus breakfast - historic and elegant (Upwey)
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Glenfern English Cottage B&B is a historic, elegant, and sunny mountain home in a private eucalyptus and pine tree garden setting. Indulge your senses with the heated pool, BBQ area, covered sittings. Enjoy wine on arrival and continental breakfast or request cooked options as well as cheese platters and fruit platters.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$400
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May

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About this property

Detached Apartment plus breakfast - historic and elegant

About this space:

Indulge your senses at this beautiful Glenfern English Cottage B&B - a historic, elegant, and sunny mountain home in a private eucalyptus and pine tree garden setting.
Heated Pool, BBQ, and lots of rainproof and comfortable sittings just relax and enjoy the fresh air. This private space provided the warm touch of English Decor with a modern twist.

This space is simply the Home away from home, near the beautiful Dandenong Mountains.

Indulge in the senses at our Glenfern English Cottage – a historic, elegant and sunny mountain home in a private eucalyptus and pine tree garden setting. Make use of our Pool, BBQ area, and covered sittings. A warm touch of English décor with a modern twist. Brand new kitchen with many useful appliances. Bringing light and a fresh wake up all year round. A/C and shady trees to keep you cool in summer. Electric fireplace and hydronic keep you warm in winter. Property is located close to two train stations 10 minutes walk to each and bus stop.

- Wine Bottle on Arrival and Continental Breakfast provided.
- Cooked Breakfast can be organised on request.
- Cheese or Antipasto Platter, Dips and Bread, Fruit Platter can be organised on request.

Walking distance of about 45min to Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (1000 Steps) and the same distance to Puffing Billy, this spacious holiday cottage offers privacy and beautiful views of the garden from every window.

A short distance drive to all tourist destinations that Mount Dandenong have to offer:
- Villages of Mount Dandenong and Sassafras.
- William Ricketts Sanctuary.
- National Rhododendron Gardens
- Situated in the Sherbrooke Forest, you’ll find Grants Picnic Ground.
- Emerald Park Lake and towering Mountain Ash.
- Around half an hour away from SkyHigh.
- SkyHigh Gardens & Maze.
- Why not visit Yarra Valley with about 40 minutes drive.

Each bedroom has access into a lovely garden for fresh morning air and you can walk to the creek, meet and greet our friendly dogs, chooks and goats (fenced), you can also walk around our fruit orchid and veggie patches.

Please note the house sits between two courts that are accessible by a small gravel pathway. The rooms are located through some steps and stairs, not wheelchair or disability-friendly.

Features include:
- Old English with modern twist furnishings and character.
- Wifi.
- Hydronic Heating.
- Gas Fireplace.
- Reverse Cycle A/C.
- Flat Screen TV.
- Fully set-up Kitchen (induction cooktop, fridge, microwave, air-fryer/oven, sandwich maker, toaster, kettle, and coffee machine, teapots (we provide tea and coffee, plates, cutlery, small table with chairs to fit 4 people).
- Pool.
- BBQ area with covered sitting.
- Queen Bed.
- Single Bed.
- Option for one more bedding arrangement.
- 1 portable cot & 1 high chair.
- Child Friendly.
- Private pathway and steps through.

Sleeps 3-4-
Bedroom Configuration:
Bedroom 1: 1 x Queen Bed.
Bedroom 2: 1 x Single Bed.
Living Room: 1 x Retractable Bed.

Quality Linen Provided:
*** The base price includes 4 guests and extras above this are charged at $45 p/p, p/n ***

Rules:
-NO PETS
-NO SMOKING IS PERMITTED INSIDE THE PROPERTY
-This property is located in a quiet residential area and is NOT suitable for parties or disruptive loud group gatherings (Fines will be administered)
-Guest access
-Via coded Key Safe outside. Key safe code and check-in instructions are emailed on request 7 days before arrival or meet by the host on arrangement.

Other things to note:
All bedding and towels are provided for your stay.
Please bring all personal items you need and all food items.

Guest access:
Meet and Greet by Host. You'll have the entire inside space to yourself and only share it with those you're travelling with.
The back garden is large, fenced and exclusively available to guests.

To comply with enhanced cleaning recommendations (Airbnb) we take extra care, leave a cleaning day between all bookings, use medical standard disinfectant for all surface cleaning and provide medical-grade hand sanitiser.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is only allowed outside BBQ area.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Please confirm conditions with host before booking

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is only allowed outside BBQ area.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Upwey, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this apartment is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Belgrave G186 Bushland Reserve and Dandenong Ranges National Park, while Puffing Billy Steam Train and Drum Theatre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at State Basketball Centre or Dandenong Basketball Stadium. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
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Upwey, VIC

Getting around

  • Melbourne Belgrave Station
    3 min drive
  • Tecoma Station
    12 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • The Blacksmith
  • Earthly Pleasures Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Grumbling Goose
  • Micawber Tavern

Frequently asked questions

Does Detached Apartment plus breakfast - historic and elegant have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Detached Apartment plus breakfast - historic and elegant?

As of 29 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Detached Apartment plus breakfast - historic and elegant on 14 May 2026 start from NZ$400, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Detached Apartment plus breakfast - historic and elegant pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Detached Apartment plus breakfast - historic and elegant?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Detached Apartment plus breakfast - historic and elegant?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Detached Apartment plus breakfast - historic and elegant located?

Located in Upwey, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Belgrave G186 Bushland Reserve, Dandenong Ranges National Park and Puffing Billy Steam Train. Dandenongs and Monbulk Creek-Belgrave Heights Streamside Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km). Tecoma Station is 12 minutes by foot and Upwey Station is 17 minutes.

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9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Denna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was just a very nice place to stay. Very clean and we absolutely loved the claw foot tub. We would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight Stay

Very cosy lovely outlook most enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Jake

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022