Title: Peaceful Bush Retreat in renovated lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Peaceful Bush Retreat in renovated lodge Holiday home in St Andrews with kitchen and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89160000/89155000/89154930/5ec8731d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89160000/89155000/89154930/cbcdb7ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89160000/89155000/89154930/aef5e3df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89160000/89155000/89154930/d6a8b9ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89160000/89155000/89154930/a958c61f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to our St Andrews lodge, nestled in a serene corner of a family property. Unwind on the deck overlooking the front paddock and dam, or explore nearby Yarra Valley wineries. Enjoy comfort indoors with luxury bed linen, electric blankets and split system heating/cooling. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Washer - Parking available - Air conditioning - Kitchen £195 includes taxes & fees 16 Oct - 17 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Peaceful Bush Retreat in renovated lodge Unwind at our lodge in beautiful St Andrews. Just an hours drive from Melbourne, our peaceful property has everything to help you relax. We are perfectly placed for visiting the Yarra Valley wineries with the closest one a short walk from your front door. Visiting the iconic St Andrews market on Saturday is also a must. Nestled in a private corner of our family property, the lodge is completely independent. Your only visitors will be our resident kangaroos, wombats and beautiful native birds. The lodge is newly renovated and rebuilt and has a lovely bright, airy feel. The main living area has a comfy couch (which can convert to a sofa bed), split system heating/cooling, flat screen tv, wifi, dining area and a fully fitted kitchen. The bedrooms have luxury bed linen, electric blankets for cooler nights and blackout blinds. The main bedroom has a queen bed, whilst the second has a king bed. This can also be configured as two king singles, perfect for children or friends. The sofa bed in the living area is also available but we recommend only for children. Outside the deck overlooks the front paddock and dam to the side and has a table and chairs, where you can sit and watch the kangaroos in the evening. The rear courtyard has a dining table, chairs and a bbq area. Access to the lodge is via the driveway to the property and is situated at the bottom of the drive, with the main family home at the top, ensuring complete privacy. Parking is under the carport with level access to the front door. We love to have children to stay but please be aware there are three dams on the property and children must be accompanied by parents at all times. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Composting - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Grey water recycling system - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Recycling - Solar energy - Towels (changed on request) - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115360000/115358000/115357945/ad023fea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sue's House Saint Andrews - Air conditioning £144 includes taxes & fees 15 Oct - 16 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=115357945&PinnedHotelID=115357945&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53140000/53136400/53136310/e385336d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Studio Apartment in Leafy Hurstbridge Hurstbridge - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews £114 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=53136310&PinnedHotelID=53136310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2960000/2959700/2959669/4c85f30d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Yering Gorge Cottages Yering - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 345 reviews £160 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=2959669&PinnedHotelID=2959669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92880000/92873600/92873582/00261d62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rivendell Cottage - Yarra Valley Escape Steels Creek - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 5 reviews £254 includes taxes & fees 9 Oct - 10 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=92873582&PinnedHotelID=92873582&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34020000/34018000/34017978/fa12b8b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Castella Country Retreat- Rustic Charm in the Heart of Yarra Valley Wine Country Castella - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 76 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=34017978&PinnedHotelID=34017978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111390000/111384700/111384652/w1814h2420x1y0-14b55b99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Yarra Fox Farm Farmstay in the heart of the Yarra Valley winery region. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products 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 not indicated whether 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.599976,145.28708&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vzmdFgkwuZ%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%3FS%40S%40S%40QBU%40QBQBU%40QBQBSDSBQDSBQDQDQDQDQDQFSDQFQDOFQFOFOHSFMFOHQHOFMHOHOHMHOJMHMJMHKJOJKJOJKHKLKJKJKLKJILKJILKLGLILGJILINGLILELGNELELINELENCLENELANENCLANCNCNANAL%3FNCN%3FNCL%3FP%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%40NBNBL%40NBNDL%40NDLDNBLDNDLHLDNDLFLDLHNFLHJHLFLHLFLJJHLJJHLJJJJJLJHJJJJNJJJNHJJLHLJLHNHLHNHNFLHNHPFNFLHRFLFPFPDNFPDPFRDPDPDPDPDPBPDRBPDRBRBP%40PBTBP%40PBT%40P%40R%40R%3FR%40P%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FTAP%3FTAP%3FTAPARAPCTAPCRCRARCPCPERCREPCPEPEPEPEREPGPEPGPENGPGPGNIPGNGLIPINGNILINILINKNIJKLILKLKJKNKJIJMJKJKJMLKFMJKHMJMFMHMHKFMHOFMHMDMHODMDMFODMDOBMDODM%40OFO%40M%40OBOBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FQ%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAM%3FOCOAOCOCMAOAOGMAOEMEOCMEOEMGMEOEMIMEMIOGMIKGMIMIMGMKKIMKKGMMKKKKMKIKKKKOKKKMIMKMIKKOIOIMIOIMGOIOIQGMGOIQGQGOGQEOGQEQGQEQESEQEQEQCQEQCSESCQCQASCSCSAQCUAQASAQ%3FUAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ww7OnBKkrvXAnRf_83WaLQ-N-hw=) Saint Andrews, VIC #### What's nearby - Yarra Valley Chocolaterie - 19 min drive - 9.4 miles - Yering Station Winery - 20 min drive - 9.7 miles - Alowyn Gardens - 20 min drive - 10.1 miles - De Bortoli - Yarra Valley - 25 min drive - 14.6 miles - Rochford Wines Yarra Valley - 32 min drive - 19.5 miles #### Getting around - Hurstbridge Station - 19 min drive - Donnybrook Station - 47 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Henry Hurst's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Panton Hill Hotel - ‬8 min drive - ‪A Local Baker - ‬3 min drive - ‪Wild Wombat Restaurant Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Songbird Cafe & Larder - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Peaceful Bush Retreat in renovated lodge pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful Bush Retreat in renovated lodge? > As of 8 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful Bush Retreat in renovated lodge on 16 Oct 2025 start from £195.36, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Peaceful-Bush-Retreat-In-Renovated-Lodge.h89154930.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Peaceful Bush Retreat in renovated lodge? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Peaceful Bush Retreat in renovated lodge? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Peaceful Bush Retreat in renovated lodge located? > Situated in St Andrews, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Queenstown G57 Bushland Reserve, Warrandyte - Kinglake Nature Conservation Reserve and Queenstown G58 Bushland Reserve. St Andrews Nature Conservation Reserve and Smiths Gully G150 Bushland Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Peaceful Bush Retreat in renovated lodge Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Irene D. 12 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning Lodge Such a beautiful lodge! I stayed with family (4 of us) and it was perfect. So peaceful with lots of individual zones to hang out it. Brenda and Kaye were wonderful hosts we all really enjoyed out time ##### Irene D. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leila R. 12 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best place to relax This was an amazing stay for us and our little one. The place was so clean and beautiful. We enjoyed every second of it. Loved the mini breakfast the hosts left for us on the first day :) ##### Leila R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna C. 12 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful escape! Great location and a gorgeous quiet property to spend a couple of nights with some friends away from the hustle and bustle of city life. I’d recommend this property in a heartbeat! ##### Anna C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica W. 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet & Cosy perfection My husband and another couple friend have just stayed here and it’s perfect, it all has been thought of from the softest fresh sheets and pillows to the little breakfast left for us to enjoy. Such a little treat and a wonderful home away from home. Views were stunning! Can’t wait to come back and enjoy! Hosts are very quick to reply and very accomodating! Xx ##### Jessica W. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren B. 27 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect mini get away Cute little place to get away from the hustle and bustle. Due to the incline of the property, it's not suitable for young children. Perfect for a couple or two just to hang out and relax. ##### Lauren B. 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