Old Tuxion Cottage

Description

Enjoy a Great Ocean Road retreat at Apollo Bay. Old Tuxion Cottage offers wood fires for winter warmth in a terrific peaceful setting. Sleeps 8-10 in 4BR + small spare room/games room with sofa bed (2 queen beds, 1 double, 1 set of bunks+ 2 double sofa beds). Large living room with large windows/sliding doors opening onto an expansive deck (partly covered). Spectacular panoramic views from Cape Paton to Marengo, including harbour views. Short walk to beach and shops.

Guest Book Comments

Jan06 - "We had a wonderful stay. My holiday rating 11/10"
Feb06 - "This place has been absolutely amazing. It has everything we would ever have wanted. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to enjoy ourselves so much. Again, thanks for the house. It was fantabulistic"
Mar06 - "Thank you very much for giving us the opportunity to enjoy in your beautiful house. Specially the wonderful view of the ocean in the balcony. Relaxing & sitting in the garden, & having a nice BBQ were really enjoyable. The facilities were excellent. Thanks once again, we really enjoyed!"
April06 - "Nice big roomy house- excellent views. We had a very pleasant few days.... we enjoyed ourselves here, the fire was very welcoming".
May06 - "We enjoyed our stay and were thankful for the fire".
May06 - "An ideal base for the Great Ocean Walk"
June06 - "Tuxion Cottage is wonderful - you have a lovely place. The new decking really sets it off. We had lots of fun feeding the birds and the goats"
June06 - "We had a fantastic stay again. The new balcony is great and we can't get enough of the amazing view....The best of both worlds - beach and bush"
June06 - "We really did have an awesome time, the fooseball table was a huge hit along with the outside decking snuggled in big doona's just having a nice chat with good mates....The birds were just gorgeous. We hope to be back again soon"
June06 - "We've had a delightful relaxing few days. We loved the charm and character of "Old Tuxion" and enjoyed reacquainting ourselves with an old wood stove. The views are amazing ....[child] fed the birds everyday...."
July06 - "Absolutely loved it! We had a great time here relaxing....Got to come back here....The views are stunning...."
July06 - "A great relaxing few days. Perfect place to enjoy a wine or three looking at the view. Please don't ever spoil the atmosphere by modernising - love the use of corrugated iron"
July06 - "What a wonderful spot, so relaxing, beautiful vews. Hope to come back again sometime"
Aug06 - "I want to come back to Australia. I took many pictures of Great Ocean Road and Apollo Bay. What a fine view!" [Japanese visitor]
Sept06 - "Wow! The grandchildren loved looking after the two sets of twin baby goats born across the road and also the surprise of the beautiful king parrots landing on our hands.... BBQ brunch on the deck looking out across the ocean was just terrific. We'll be back"
Nov06 - "...we had a wonderful stay at the cottage. It's a truly beautiful spot - it's lovely being close to, but out of town and having the magnificent views from the lounge. We do hope to visit again one day"
Nov06 - "Fantastic place"
Nov06 - " What a fabulous rustic cottage and fantastic view....Thankyou for a comfortable stay. Love it here"
Dec06 - "We had a great week at Old Tuxion Cottage - it is a wonderful location, great gardens and the sort of house you know you are on holidays just being there. Hopefully this was the first of many stays"
Dec06 - "Very nice house. Loved the cows"
Dec06 - "Great view! The soccer & air hockey was heaps of fun ...."
Dec06 - "We had a lovely stay here. Didn't think we would have to use the log fire in December! Wonderful, relaxing Christmas day"
Jan07 - "... I wanted to tell you directly how fantastic we all thought the cottage was. It was such a perfect combination of old and quirky (we loved the doors from the 'Casino' shipwreck) and clean and new ....We thoroughly enjoyed making friends with the cows and went for a walk to find the friendly goats. The view over the hills to the ocean was truly relaxing, the perfect way of unwinding just before I (and others) return to work.
Jan07 - "We all had a fantastic stay! Very relaxing. Fell asleep many times in the lounge chairs. Great views! Decking was great for BBQs, breaky and parrot feeding. Lovely cottage with great garden".
Jan07 - "We had a very lovely stay at your place- it was just perfect...for our family it couldn't have been more perfect!!!"
Feb07 - "We loved the ambiance of your cottage...loved the old and the new aspects. And it was so much larger than the term 'cottage' suggests....Loved the kitchen (it was so well set up!) The deck is to adore and admire....Lounge area with the most comfy suite and chairs, not to mention all the windows for the sun to stream in!!!! So many people have asked about our weekend away and I rave about the scenery and the absolute peace there".
Feb 07 - "Thanks it was great! Our overseas visitors loved Apollo Bay and your lovely house. We can't wait to book another stay in the near future".
Feb07 - "We had a fantastic time at Old Tuxion Cottage. The house is extremely well equipped for families and the kids had a ball running around the garden....All in all a wonderful relaxing stay for all of us - perfect weather, wonderful view and lots of fun at the beach. None of us want to go home but we leave certain that we will be back before too long".
Feb07 - "We would have loved to stay a whole week. Loved the view and the quiet atmosphere".
Feb07 - "Beautiful views, so quiet and peaceful. Deck was fantastic for BBQs and drinks....Definitely caters for the kids with all the games. They loved the resident cows! Would definitely recommend to anyone coming this way".
Mar07 - "We enjoyed the location, the surrounds and the very homely feel. The kids enjoyed exploring and talking to the cows. The adults enjoyed the serenity and the views...."
Mar07 - "We thought this place was perfect. Dont change a thing. We'll definitely be back again...."
Mar07 - "This place is beautiful....The goats are very friendly and entertained our 2 YO for hours".
April07 - "...it is bigger inside than it seems from outside. Loved the huge family room and kitchen, and the deck was a joy. The nearly-full moon coming up over the sea with the silver "river" stretching out to it across the bay was a treat".
April07 - "We sure had a great stay at this character house. The views are suburb and it is all very comfortable".
April07- "...we had a wonderful time at your cottage. Plenty of space for groups and kids, quiet, private and well-equipped. It was a highlight of my German [guests] travels in Oz. Will certainly recommend your place to others".
April07 - "Our group of friends found Old Tuxion Cottage a delight , a house with character plus all the comforts of home. We will be back".
April07 - "The house was everything we wanted plus "character"".
June07 - "What a great place you have here. All of us enjoyed our stay very much. It's such a homely home. I love the country style. The fireplace is very warm and the couches were so comfy we all fell asleep on them".
June07 - "Thankyou! We had a wonderful time and stay at your gorgeous cottage. A perfect place for a "winter getaway". The highlights for the kids were the cows and birds. The adults loved the wood heater, great views and comfy furniture and bedding. Garden and games room were a hit too! It was all fantastic really and we look forward to returning"
July07 - "The house is lovely and has a great feel. Very tastefully set up"
July07 - "Another lovely stay, this time cosy with rain and a warming fire"
July07 - "We felt so at home here - such a comfortable, welcoming place with excellent facilities, especially the great armchairs and beds. The kids had a ball, we spent many hours reading and playing games in front of the fire, as well as watching the sea and the weather. A most relaxing stay, we would love to come back. Thank you for a winter highlight!".
July07 - "The place was perfect for what we needed. It was so easy to feel comfortable....[children] really enjoyed feeding the goats at Irene's place. The view was amazing and it was great to be away from the traffic".
July07 - "Love the old style home....fed the goats. They were great and we got to hold the babies. Enjoyed a nice stroll to the creek very much like a rainforest. Went to the beach and loved the whole town atmosphere"
July07 - "Wonderful relaxing 6 day stay. Went surf fishing to Wild Dog & Marego beaches....lovely day trip to Otway fly, a great place to visit. leisurely days spent reading books in front of roaring log fire with lovely view of the hills and sea".
July07 - "We enjoyed a wonderful relaxed 6 days at this unique cottage. The fire was most welcoming and the weather was extra cold with hail one day. Also enjoyed coffee on the balcony in the sunshine and fed Kookaburras. Will tell family and friends..."
July/Aug07 - "Fantastic place. Had a wonderful time. Kids thought the goats were awesome. Great views and things to do. Hope we can come back".
Sept07 - "Such a magical place to unwind & relax....The kids & I loved every bit of it, especially the games room....Everything is catered for and the cottage has a wonderful, welcoming fell to it. The best bit of all though was the view from virtually every window. Watching the water from 180 degrees is truly breathtaking...."
Sept07 - "I am in love with your cottage! I felt so at home and the breathtaking view was unbelievable. Every comfort has been thought out and the boys loved the bunks".
Oct07 - "This is a great place to stay. We had a great time here. The view is...Wow! The cottage is great and everyone loved seeing the goats and cows in the paddock. Everyone loved the games room...where the kids spent most of their time. Thankyou!
Oct07 - "Thankyou for a fantastic wekend away, the cottage is beautiful. Was great for us New Zealanders to get a taste of the Great Ocean Road. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to return again sometime".
Oct07 - "Perfect as usual"
Nov07 - "We had a great weekend at the cottage....Foozeball table went down a treat".
Nov07 - "Absolutely loved it here. Having birds siting on our knees to be fed was a treat. Views are supurb. A very peaceful and comfortable place to stay. Thanks heaps!".
Nov07 - "Great place, with views, birdsong, cows, goats and plenty of space. Nice walk to the beach, shops and restaurants. Fantastic - very relaxing".
Nov07 - " Splendid holiday! Extremely lovable, luxurious, relaxing occasion".
Nov07 - " Fabulous! We had a great time. Birds are too gorgeous, a real treat... lovely to have electric blankets and extra quilts".
Dec07 - "Great place with real character....All 8 of us loved it! Rock pools for the kids were great fun".
Dec07 - " Easy house to live in - great holiday house".
Dec07 - "Its an amazing place here....You have everything here that anyone could possibly ask for. The views are beautiful and its super conveniently close to the town and beach. All the kids were very happy to find out that there was a games room, especially the air hockey table, and the older kids loved the movies and CDs".
Jan08 - Had a lovely new years eve on the deck....Fireworks came early in Apollo Bay - lovely to watch too. Have had the king parrots hand feeding in the morning. Lots of swimming with good surf. So easy to sit on the deck and watch the weather roll in and the glorious view. Found the cottage extremely child friendly".
Jan08 - "Great house, great company, great place, great time - not long enough".
Jan08 - "The Old Tuxion Cottage is charming. The deck is great and the "love swing" on the deck and the other...furniture was very comfortable. The location is terrific - very quiet with a great view....We also enjoyed an al fresco breakfast in the beautiful cottage garden which was in full flower and just gorgeous....".
Jan08 - "Lovely cottage. Beautiful scenery. Very comfortable and roomy. Charming gardens. Kids loved the videos and games room...."
Jan08 - "Absolutely beautiful....The boys loved the garden - got lost in the bushes and behind the shed. Went surfing most days, walked to cows and goats....There is enough to do in, around and further afield to keep us occupied for weeks. One week is not enough. Recommend the boat trip to the seals. Will be back again and again".
Feb08 - "Absolutely magnificant. Great views. Very relaxing. Great base for exploring the Great Ocean Road and Otways. We loved the place....Would love to come back".
Feb08 - "3rd time we've been to this house in 3 years. This is "our" Apollo Bay house and we love it!!!
June08 - "We loved everything about this beautiful cottage".
June08 - "Arrived for a few days of rest & relaxation. Found the extra large cottage with a view from every window amazing...thought I was coming to the beach. Very surprised to find I was in the middle of country life....Loved the view of the town lights at night & the morning sunshine with birds, cows and goats really added to the atmosphere. Very comfy warm beds....One thing missing - when does nana come to cook the scones!!"
Sept08 - "We had a pleasant stay at Old Tuxion Cottage. Loved the horse next door called "Chocolate"".
Sept08 - "View was fantastic. Kids really enjoyed exploring the garden".
Oct08 - "I had an awesome time here. I hope everyone who comes here loves it too!".
Oct08 - "Had a lovely week here in Apollo Bay. Even though weather was not great, house was perfect for inside entertainment, with games room, the view, and lots of space and light. Birds were a big highlight - king parrots fed from our hands. Beautiful!"
Nov08 - " A great weekend again....Hope to see your home and lovely views and birds again".
Nov08 - "This place is sooo kid friendly. Love the orbit tennis - the boys spent hours with it! I will recommend my friends with kids".
Nov08 - "We had a really great time - a great house to relax in when the weather wasn't so nice. Had fun watching videos....Thanks for great time"
Dec08 - "We live in Dubai where most of our days are hot, surrounded by desert and crazy traffic. We also travel around the world quite a bit, but we have to say this is the most relaxed place we have stayed. The place is everything the internet said it was plus more & exactly what we needed to recharge our batteries".
Dec08 - "Had a great time. House fantastic. Weather S#@! but out of everyone's control....Beautiful bird life - love the king parrots and kookaburras. Will be back again".
Jan09 - “Just wanted to let you know the cottage was brilliant and exceeded our expectations”.
Jan09 -"Great place, the perfect beachhouse with amazing views and a peaceful relaxing garden. Fell asleep on the reclining chairs quite a bit which was great. We will be back for sure".
Jan09 - "Lovely cottage. Slept well and ate well. Swan & fished and enjoyed the quiet".
Jan09 - "Great cozy place with excellent facilities, beautiful view with peaceful garden. We had a great time in Apollo Bay. The deck and garden are great for star gazing. Very relaxing. Thanks for a excellent holiday!!!"
Jan09 - " Driving up Tuxion Road we spied a sweet looking house hugged between a beautiful rolling grassy slope and the sea. The house is a great place, cozy and clean, very befitting the environment".
April09 - "Thanks very much for the weekend at Old Tuxion. We enjoyed the lovely rambling property and comfortable rustic charm of the cottage. Was so peaceful, and what blessed weather! The combustion stove and comfy lounge chairs were a total treat, and both our family and the resident horse enjoyed some fresh apples".
April09 - "We loved our stay. Not long enough! Nothing is lacking - Thank you so much".
April09 - "Thank you for lovely stay. we really enjoyed ourselves and didn't want to go home. we loved the peace and quiet and all the nature....Will definitely come back!"
April09 - "Delightful stay. Very nice family time. Thank you for a very comfortable abode".
April 09 - "Had an amazing relaxing week! Fantastic views on deck, the peace and quiet with fun, games, birds. horses, garden for kids. Best place we've stayed in Apollo Bay after many visits. We'll be back. Had an amazing roast on the wood stove. Yum!"
April09 - "Had the most fantastic weekend in your character filled cottage. My family from NSW loved it. Will definitely be back".
May09 - "Lovely relaxing weekend. Comfy & cosy. Had everything we needed. Great views and decking".
July09 - " A fabulous week....Spent our time feasting and enjoying the romance of the house and view. Thanks".
July09 - "Great weather organised for us. Lovely fire in the evenings...."
July09 - "Enjoyed the magnificent views over a few glasses of wine. Thanks".
Aug09 - "This house is the perfect get out of the rat race experience. Do not change a thing. Thankyou".
Aug09 - "The character, charm and cosiness of 'Old Tuxion Cottage' made it hard for us to leave the views and explore further. You've captured the right ambiance in every corner. Love it the way it is. Hope to be back. Thankyou. Great space for a 1 year old".
Aug09 - "We had a fantastic stay in this clean warm Old Tuxion Cottage. Children had lots to do and we even saw 5 whales. Lovely lovely place. Thankyou".
Sept09 - "A bird's nest outside the bedroom...has 3 blackbird eggs in it. All the birds have been amazing this weekend...."
Sept09 - "...if you have time go for a walk down to the pear tree at the creek...."
Oct09 - "I love Apollo Bay and Old Tuxion Cottage with all the space around you and the animals too. The animals are really nice, like the horse 'Chocolate' and the wild king parrots that feed out of your hands. Oh! and also the galahs".
Oct09 - "Beautiful view. Enjoyed the birds [guest from Namibia]".
Oct09 - "Beautiful Apollo Bay! Stunning views, cosy fire, comfy beds. Love all the beautiful birds in your lovely garden".
Nov09 - " We loved the cottage. 2nd time for us and still enjoyed every minute. Great views & very relaxing time. Boys aged 3 & 6 love this house and want to live here. Thanks again".
Nov 09 - "WE had a fantastic time yet too short a stay in Old Tuxion Cottage, a house just like the one I would like to live in one day. Beautiful garden".
Nov 09 - " Wonderful week - lovely views, same with the food. Can't wait to return" [UK visitors]
Dec 09 - " Fantastic week! Love to stay longer - time flew by".
Dec09 - "We had a great time. The view was great and the amount of space too!
Dec09 - "Great weekend....We loved the view and the birds. Found lots of koalas on the road to Cape Otway".
Jan10 - "Thanks for a great stay! Fabulous view, wildlife, kids toys and movies, and yummy apples".
June10 - "Apollo Bay is beautiful! Had a great time meeting here for the week with friends from all over the world. Couldn't find a better place anywhere in Australia. Get up for at least one sunrise - amazing!"
June10 - "Thank you for a brilliant 3 day visit. Great little break from the city and brilliant to see the township, Otway Fly and 12 Apostles...."
June10 - "Just a gorgeous location...and a house in one of the best spots".
Aug10 - "Had a brilliant stay again! Cottage is gorgeous, breath taking views. Children kept amused with unreal games and games room. Just cant wrong it. Thanks".
Aug10 - "Thank you so much for an absolutely amazing weekend. The sun was out and it didn't rain when we were here, and its August! Beautiful view".
Aug10 - "Perfect position...".
Aug10 -"Plenty of room to spread out. Excellent size house and land. Lovely quiet area and great views day and night...Love the birds...Nice place to stay and would recommend to others".
Nov10 - "This is one of the best holiday houses we have been to....relaxing time. Beautiful views".
Nov10 - "This is a beautiful and scenic house....Loved the bird life and rual setting....Great foozball table....Caught many fish by the pier".
Dec10 - "Thankyou for a magical holiday spot. We saw yellow tailed black cockatoos, sulphur crested cockatoos, little corellas, galahs, king parrots, blue wrens, honey eaters,....all from the balcony and kitchen. We'll be back".
Dec10 - "Such a wonderful place to be for our wedding". Beautiful cottage with fantastic views and peace. Loved the parrots. Great place for kids as well. Will definitely come back to stay again".
Feb11 - "A wonderful weekend....Goat herding was a highlight!
Feb11 - "Wow!! Perfect setting for a much needed escape from Melbourne - just the place to enjoy time out with friends...."
Mar11 - "Another great weekend here. Windy at night but sunny and perfect during day. Enjoyed picking peaches, apples and blackberries. BBQ brunch is always a specialty here. Thankyou again".
Mar11 - "So relaxing here - went too quickly again".
Oct11 - "Third visit and still great! Enjoyed the views, birds and little bush rats! Lots of walks to the town, pier and skatepark. Flew kites...made model planes. Glow worms at Mates rest are always a favorite trip.
Nov11 - "Absolutely fantastic place. Enjoyed spending time with cockatoos, rosellas and all. We will be back".
Nov11 - "We had a brilliant weekend. Weather was gorgeous. Loved bird watching".
Jan12 - "Thank you for having us at your lovely place. The children enjoyed feeding the goats and birds and seeing the glow worms at Maits Rest. We all had fun walking a bit of the GWO and will definately be back at some stage and hopefully stay longer".

Feature List

• Barbeque
• Cooking Facilities
• CD Player
• DVD Player
• Microwave
• Open Fireplace
• Refrigerator
• Rumpus Room
• TV Reception
• Wheelchair Access
• Video Player
• Non-smoking
• Iron
• Washing Machine
• on 4 acres/gardens
• Lovely old cottage
• Walk to beach/cafes
• Ocean views
• 2 bathrooms
• Large living areas
• Electric blankets - all beds
• Videos/DVDs
• Separate meals area

Rates

Note: Pricing is subject to change, and a minimum stay period and other conditions may apply. You should confirm pricing with the property owner.

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Prices listed based on 8 adults. Property has 5 beds and can sleep a maximum 8 people

Exceptions

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