Lakeside Villas at Crittenden Estate

Awarded BEST SELF CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION IN VICTORIA- RACV Tourism Awards 2019. Built completely over a vineyard lake, each of the three villas provide the ultimate in luxury and relaxation. Each villa is identical and provides an open plan living/dining and fully equipped kitchen with separate king bedroom (twin beds available on request). Practical needs are met with a walk in robe, full laundry and a huge bathroom with spa bath. Quality Certified organic and Australian toiletries provided. Relax on the north facing balcony overlooking the lake and feed the friendly resident ducks. In winter, cozy up by the wood fire. Suitable for couples looking for a rural romantic escape or suits groups travelling together, but like their own space as you can book all three villas. Wheelchair friendly as each villa has ramp access, walk in shower, grab handles in shower and toilet, etc. Each villa sleeps up to 2 persons, however there is a pull out double sofa which can sleep an additional 2 persons if required (additional cost is $100). NB: 2 night minimum all weekends. Inclusions- A gourmet breakfast hamper is supplied for your first morning. Stays of 2 nights or longer receive a bottle of Crittenden Estate Geppetto NV Brut. You will also receive a complimentary wine tasting for 2 at the on-site wine centre. On-site you can visit the Crittenden Wine Centre and taste Crittenden Estates Award winning wines. You may also choose to dine at the on-site restaurant- Stillwater (Bookings essential). There is a full sized tennis court with racquets and balls provided, or you may choose to walk around the lake with a glass of wine in hand. **Check out our other luxury house in Daylesford- Alchemy House. A 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom fully renovated miners cottage on top of a hill with amazing views. As well as our city house in Cremorne- Precinct House. A 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house within walking distance to the MCG, Rod Laver Arena, Richmond train station, shop and restaurants. Terms and Conditions: We appreciate that most guests will respect our property, however we must state the following conditions: - The Villas are accessed via a 4 digit security pin number. Access details will not be provided until the Total Balance has been paid in full. You MUST bring this pin-code to gain access to the Villa. There is no guarantee that someone will be contactable upon arrival. - Guests agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Lakeside Villas. - The number of guests should not exceed the number stated on the Confirmation notice, fees will apply. Parties and Functions are strictly prohibited, use contrary to this may result in additional costs being charged. - Departure: the property should be left in a similar state to its condition on arrival. Check-out time is 10.30am at the latest, to allow time to prepare the property for next guests. - The owner reserves the right to use existing payment facilities to compensate for Damage, Theft and loss, or any excess cleaning costs or costs incurred as a result of the tenant's actions. Disturbance to our neighbours, including excessive noise, is prohibited and may result in termination of rental or compensation for the aggrieved party. - As you are aware the Lakeside Villas are situated in a rural area. We do advise that as much as we like to assist with the maintenance we do not control nature. On occasion we can see an elevated presence of certain insects including flies, wasps & mosquito's etc. We have provided insect repellent for all villas to use in these circumstances. - The Villa number you have booked may not be the Villa number allocated to you. It is the managers discretion as to which villa you will be allocated. - The number of guests staying in the Villa must not exceed the number of guests booked and paid for. The sofa bed may be used for a surcharge and by prior arrangement only. - Additional costs may be charged to a guest’s bond in the event that damage, beyond ordinary wear and tear, has been caused to the room and/or its contents and if items are missing. Without prejudice to any other remedies available, Owner shall be entitled to debit the bond with quoted value of repairs/replacement. - No Fake tan of any kind is to be used whist staying at the Villas- if any damage is caused as a result, the extra laundering/ replacement linen will be charged to your credit card. - The guest is required to leave the property in the same clean, neat and tidy condition, as it was upon arrival. Additional costs may be charged to a guest’s bond if additional cleaning services are required. This fee is based on $75 per hour. - We ask that after 10pm (11pm on a Saturday night) guests adhere to our noise curfew and keep all noise to a quiet minimum. Should we receive a noise complaint from another unrelated guest in an adjoining Villa for noise made within the Villa, you will be liable to pay compensation for disturbing their stay. This may mean compensating their accommodation cost. - No pets. No smoking inside villas. - Please be aware that the property is a working vineyard with cellar door and restaurant facilities attached. We do our utmost to ensure you will not be inconvenienced by vineyard activities. - If personal items are left behind, we are happy to post to you at your cost upon request. Loss - the owners take no responsibility for the tenant’s personal property. - The Lakeside Villas are fully self-contained and are not serviced daily. You will be provided with a breakfast hamper for your first morning and a bottle of Crittenden Estate Sparkling wine on arrival (for stays of 2 nights or longer AND if booked directly through www.lakesidevillas.com.au). - Wedding parties are required to take all large boxes and all wedding related items/rubbish with them. No rose petals are to be used on the floor or bedding. - There is only one vehicle car space allocated per villa. If you have extra visitors, please advise them to park their vehicle in the restaurant/ wine centre car park. - As we are on a rural property, the water system is heated by electricity. Although it is a large system suitable for the villa, there is a finite amount of water in the reservoir. Please consider this if you wish to fill the spa and have a shower/ wash dishes at a similar time. The reservoir will take time to heat again. - As is the case with all electricity, from time to time we may experience blackouts which also controls the water supply. Although it is an inconvenience, this is beyond our control and no compensation can be provided. Cancellation Policy: - 25% of total tariff is non refundable once booking has been confirmed. - Cancelling within 30 days prior to arrival date, 50% of total tariff will be retained. - Cancelling within 14 days of arrival date, 100% of total tariff will be retained. -The above applies to any changes/ amendments