Ascot Cottage
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Sleeps
6
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Beds
3
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from
$130
per night *
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If you’re after somewhere to chill out in peace and quiet after a day of exploring Magnetic Island then Ascot Cottage can make all your dreams come true. This enchanting cottage has been lovingly restored to its past splendor but with today’s modern services. Set within lush tropical private gardens and only a 2 minute stroll to the beautiful Picnic Bay beach, a cold beer at the pub, mouth-watering meals at the restaurants or catching dinner from the jetty. Golfing is also an option and only 5 minutes from the cottage.
As soon as you enter Ascot Cottage you will feel at home and understand why our guest keep returning. The magic of yesteryear beckons memories of childhood and the sense of tranquillity will engulf you.
Ascot Cottage is spacious and tastefully decorated, offering split-level accommodation. Modern stainless steel fully equipped kitchen with full size fridge, gas stove, and microwave. The two double bedrooms have their own TV’s and offer views to the flourishing surrounds with french doors opening onto the cool and welcoming veranda. The main bedroom has a queen bed with walk-in robe while the second bedroom as a double bed and wardrobe. Both include bedside tables and lamps. The futon is located on the mezzanine level. Cottage windows throughout capture the breeze and create a charming place to enjoy.
With rich vibrant colours to delight in which attracts endless wildlife you can count infinite butterflies, listen for the eerie calls of the curlews, enjoy your mornings with a visit from the islands friendly lorikeets and in the evening watch the antics of our resident possums while unwinding with a glass of wine in the large outdoor BBQ area which is completely private, fully covered with outdoor setting, fan and BBQ with wok burner.
Whether you are after a romantic escape for two or a fun occasion away with family or friends at Ascot you will unearth the beauty and magic of Magnetic Island.
BENEFITS FOR FAMILIES
The island offers many wholesome family activities without spending lots of money:
1. Fishing from Picnic Bay Jetty. Picnic Bay jetty is the retired ferry terminal for the island. Abounding with coral and deep enough for pelagic fish to visit, the Picnic Bay jetty is a wonderful place to take the kids fishing.
2. Playground, Stinger Net and Family Restaurants. Picnic Bay has it all, the infrastructure that came with once being the ferry terminal! A mall and children’s playground are within a safe beach side mall environment. Adjacent to the Jetty is the Picnic Bay surf life saving club and during summer, a safe swimming area is provided with a stinger net.
3. Walking Tracks and Nature are very prolific in Picnic Bay. Picnic Bay has an amazing abundance of bird life from Ospreys and Hawks to the friendly and very approachable Lorikeets and the shy and statuesque Curlews. Koalas are in their element on Maggie Island and there are over 28km of well kept walking tracks throughout the 80% of the island which remains national park.
Sailing, sea kayak tours, snorkeling over coral reefs, fishing charters, jetski hire, skydiving, learn to scuba dive, dive Yongala Wreck, golfing, wildlife park, horse riding along the beach, hire a boat and watch the sunset from beautiful Horseshoe Bay, dine at the many restaurants, hire a moke, topless car, scooter or bike, vist the hilarious comedy cabaret dinner shows at The Stage Door or just lay back and relax at one of the many beaches that Maggie has to offer.
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