Wattle Grove Cottage

At LOCH SPORT on a sand spit between the Lakes and the Ocean - a secluded escape in a 2 bedroom holiday cottage, sleeps 7 plus. This is the only town on the Gippsland Lakes with road access to the 90 mile beach. Ideal for 1 - 4 adults, plus children (sleeping up to about 7).
A small cosy, 2 bedroom, free standing cottage with furniture that is dated, well used but functional, for a low stress holiday. Master bedroom with a queen sized bed and double bunk (sleeps 4). Second bed room with a double bed and single bunk (sleeps 3). Lounge includes a double bed fold out couch. Fully equipped kitchen, with gas oven, microwave, utensils and crockery etc. Dining, Lounge & outdoor settings, BBQ & undercover verandas - back & front, DVD & Video VCR & Music CD, Tape, Radio. Smoking is ok under verandas & outside, providing cigarette buts are disposed of sensibly in the rubbish bin. Smoking is not permitted inside the house. Well behaved pets of responsible owners are welcomed.

NOTE: Loch Sport is AN HOUR CLOSER to Melbourne than Lakes Entrance, and offers the best access to the Gippsland Lakes PLUS the 90 Mile Ocean Beach.

Location

Gippsland Lakes, which is east of Sale and Bairnsdale, is renowned for its temperate weather, being warmer in winter than equivalent latitudes, making it a great escape from Melbourne in winter - or any time. Loch Sport is only 3-4 hours drive from Melbourne, heading towards the warmer climate of NSW, and about a good half hour closer to Melbourne than Lakes Entrance is.

Wattle Grove Cottage is only 250 metres - less than 5 minutes walk through a large house block sized reserve to the sheltered waters of Lake Victoria, with its boating, fishing and sandy lake swimming. From the beach you get among the very best sunset views anywhere from the lakes beach looking to the Great Dividing Mountain Range. 10 minutes push bike ride or 5 minutes drive to the stunning 90 mile surf beach. In Loch Sport you often see kangaroos on front lawns, and parrots in the trees. Short distance to Marina and Hotel complex, and to general stores/bakery/take away food shops, etc.

LOCAL AREA:
Loch Sport is located on an reclusive sand spit on the southern shore of Lake Victoria, part of the most extensive lake systems in Australia, known as Gippsland Lakes. Loch Sport is the only town which offers the best access to the deep Lake system of Gippsland, combined with one of the shortest walks to the Ninety Mile Ocean Beach and is surrounded by National and Coastal Parkland.
"In August to November when the park is at its best, catch the spectacular show of wildflowers and one of the best display of native orchids in Australia" (Parks Victoria). Kanagroos abound in front yards throughout Loch Sport, while flashes of colour amaze from the diversity of Australian Birds and Parrots. Keep an eye out for a glimpse of Koalas in the trees, the pod of local Dolphins in Lake Victoria, and on a quite and sunny day (especially in Winter) the odd Seal sunning themselves on the Ocean beach. In the shallows of the Lake watch out for sea horses and shrimp, and other wonders of the water.

The Lakes provide a perfect venue for water based holiday activities - from toddlers splashing in the shallows of the Lake, to surf fishing in the ocean, ideal for wind surfing, dingy and trailer sailing, cruising, water skiing, lake and ocean fishing. As well as golf, there is mini golf, tennis, lawn bowls and RSL, with Marina and Hotel facilities nearby.
Unlike Lakes Entrance which is serviced by Highway No1 through its center, Loch Sport has no through traffic, and is on gentle undulating land with a quiet small holiday village atmosphere (almost like a time warp back to 20 years ago), surrounded by native parks, making it ideal for children and adults for cycling, walking and nature watching (ie birds, kangaroos, koalas). Just the place to escape from our hectic modern day life style, and relax and enjoy the simpler pleasures of life.

Please Note:

* Tariff may be subject to alteration.
* After deposit is paid, tariff will not change for that rental.
* Payment by cheque or cash prior to rental commencement.
* Tenants to supply own towels, tea towels, and sheets for bed, including bottom and top sheet and pillow cases (doonas and pillows supplied). PS.Sheets can be supplied for $50.00 for up to 4 people, and $100 for 5-10 people, providing it is organised well in advance.