The Fernglen Forest Retreat

The Fernglen Forest Retreat Bed and Breakfast in Mount Dandenong

About this bed and breakfast

Nestled in Mount Dandenong, this attractive bed and breakfast for $200 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Situated within 36 km of Chadstone Shopping Mall and 42 km of Packenham Train Station in Mount Dandenong, The Fernglen Forest Retreat features accommodation with seating area.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Hot Tub / Spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Mount Dandenong

Nearby attractions

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

Healesville Sanctuary

14.22 miles

The Fernglen Forest Retreat

4.1

Excellent(111 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Mount Dandenong

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Great for pets

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more

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About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Hot Tub / Spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Mount Dandenong

Nearby attractions

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

Healesville Sanctuary

14.22 miles

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Excellent(111 Reviews)

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8.0

Jan 2024

Peaceful getaway location

The property is in an amazing location, it feels secluded and miles away from the hustle and bustle. Perfect for a relaxing break. The property owner was very responsive to messages and resolved a issue we had very quickly. It was well equipped with everything we needed.

The guests in the other property next door were inconsiderate and clearly did not read the quiet hours from 10pm-8am. Our relaxation was ruined by an all night party in which they had several others turn up in the night and loud music. This is through no fault of the property or owners, just disrespectful guests. The bath robes in our property were dirty, still damp and had holes in them. They needed replacing.

6.0

Jan 2024

Nice location and very helpful staff.

The surrounding were spectacular, beautiful trees and a peaceful serene environment. I liked the check in and check out process of just letting ourselves in and locking up ourselves. The bed was very comfortable and the delivery of fire wood was wonderful.

It was nice but pricey for a place with the little touches missing. Only one of the beds was fully made up and ready to sleep in, there was a wide variety of fruit teas/green tea but no regular tea. The tap in the shower was missing so we realised at the last minute we couldn’t use it.m, noisy fridge that blended out the lovely nature sounds. Nothing major that prevented us enjoying the trip but the little touches that made the cost of the cabin feel high.

5.0

Sep 2023

Honest review

Amazing location. Loved being able to go for a lil stroll around the grounds. We were in a lil oasis.

The bin was full of dirty nappies when we got there. The towel rack was broken. The outdoor bath was dirty.

9.0

Sep 2023

Highly recommend a stay in Brook Cottage. We were sad to leave the wonderful accomodation in exquisite surroundings.

The location was absolutely stunning, being tucked away in beautiful dense treefern and eucalytus forest, with lots of space between the cottages to allow a feeling of privacy and retreat. We stayed in Brook Cottage which had two nice sized bedrooms, a lovely living area with an incredibly efficient Nectre wood fire and an excellent kitchen with lots of benchspace. The views from every window were glorious.

The mattress was too soft and springy for my liking and the fridge very noisy. This was not a problem at night to sleep with the bedroom door closed. Also the pantry door swings open on its own - just needs a latch.

10.0

Aug 2023

Just what was needed to reset. So tranquil and amongst nature. Thank you

So peaceful and quiet. There were so many different types of birds too, and there was a bird feeder outside your window.

Nothing

9.0

Jul 2023

Fantastic, relaxing cottage tucked away.extremely relaxing and gives you the chance to unwind.

Location ,comfort,wildlife and some of the biggest trees I've ever seen.

N/A

9.0

Jul 2023

Stunning location in the mountains

The location was incredibly beautiful The spa outside was a dream

Salt would have been appreciated

1.0

Jul 2023

Awful experience

I had significant issues with this property and would not recommend staying here.

7.0

Jun 2023

was an enjoyable stay.access to the property was easy

beautiful location and peaceful

furniture is an acquired tasted and maybe not the most comfortable also the spa wasn’t clean when we arrived

9.0

Jun 2023

Just what we needed a relaxing peaceful weekend away

Loved the heating floor , the electric blankets, the fire place , the beautiful birds , the beautiful views from all windows, the big bath the . Was a beautiful and peaceful place to stay

There wasn't anything I didn't like but I would say that the instructions for collecting Key and pin code wasn't great or clear . But after calling the host that has very helpful they gave instructions and pin code so was able to get into the property.

9.0

May 2023

Homely and cosy

It was very secluded, private and cosy. Overall, a very comfortable stay!

10.0

May 2023

Trees, relaxation, bird sounds, glorious rain, 30 min walk into Olinda, Botanical gardens

Slight issue with access but Hostess with the most-ess was on hand to communicate with and problem solve

Nothing, its Perfect

6.0

Feb 2023

Idealic location but lacks attention to detail or nor value for money.

Beautifully nestled amongst the gums tress in the Dandenongs. Spa was lovely, however, chlorine was somewhat overwhelming. King Bed was very comfortable.

The drive in/out the property is a little precarious and I would have struggled if driving a manual car. The kitchen is I’ll equipped with not enough crockery and very old and mismatched items that are there. We had three guests but were not enough plates, cups and serving bowls for dinner. There are no cooking essentials oils, condiments and so on that we could find which is disappointing in a house setting. Also minimal welcoming niceties only I small milk and a block of chocolate. The property is lovely, however, furnishing in living spaces are very outdated and not set up in a functional manner. It is tidy but not thoroughly cleaned with dead bugs along the window sills. There is a lovely fireplace, however, the fireplace box was empty and fireplace had not been cleaned or prepared for our visit. Spa was clean but chlorine was very overwhelming. This accommodation is overpriced for what you receive.

10.0

Feb 2023

Love the location and cottage.

The location is great. The place is clean and very pleasant.

Nothing.

9.0

Feb 2023

Forest tranquility

Magical location and scenery

7.0

Jan 2023

Good

The only issue we found was the doorknobs and some skirting was loose. A little bit of general maintenance to repair some loose stuff would do wonders

1.0

Dec 2022

Not a suitable place for families with pets as advertised.

Very poor communication on our arrival. We had zero response on the same day despite 2 calls, 2 messages on Bookings.com and 2 private texts. The owner sited poor health, but had no contingency. We arrived from interstate to find a space that was very small, and no linen, blanket, pillow or towels were provided for the third occupant, our son. The sofa bed was tatty and the fly wire door damaged at the bottom, so that it was not effective and the timber door had to remain closed. The owner offered to remediate on day 2 of our short 3 night stay, however we had already travelled to relatives to obtain what we needed for my son to sleep. The owner offered a partial refund to be processed on the 26th and again, zero follow up or confirmation this has been done (has not turned up in our account). A very poor experience that left a dampener on our Christmas trip.

6.0

Nov 2022

Enjoyed the views and location but felt very cramped.

Location and views were great. Beds were also comfortable and the place was clean. The towels and blankets were very clean which I appreciate. The fire place was great and kept us warm and comfy while watching the world cup on a massive TV with good connection.

Communication could have been better as I didn't know how to obtain the keys or the location of cottage. It was just fortunate that the host (?) or a worker was cleaning the cottage and told us where to go. She also mentioned that we arrived early ( 1:30 pm) . I sent a message twice that we were arriving at 1 pm and received confirmation from the host that it was okay. The person also mentioned it was a 6 person cottage and I booked for 6 adults and 1 child (15 yr old) but thank goodness two people pulled out which meant we only had 5 people. We would not have had room otherwise . Not enough beds, toilet and shower for seven people .

10.0

Nov 2022

Exceptional

Accommodation was neat and clean, Renee was so helpful and quick to reply. Pleasantly surprised by the little friends who greeted us at the door on arrival and in the morning, just be careful to keep all lids on the birdseed containers closed as the resident cockatoo got a little impatient when we didn't feed him on time 😆 Keep your eyes peeled, you may see a deer come through the forest. So quiet and peaceful, perfect for a girls weekend away.

Nothing at all. Was perfect!

7.0

Nov 2022

Good

Property is well located with most amenities available except insufficient matches to ignite the stove.

The sofa bed in the living room (based on floor plan) as advertised on the website is not present. Some appliances may need to be clean more thoroughly. Next to Jaccuzi Cottage was occupied by a family with screaming kids which make sleeping-in hard in the morning.

8.0

Oct 2022

beautiful scenery, lovely and quiet location

the location was unbeatable. definitely what we wanted and couldn’t have asked for a better spot

we had a few little issues, nothing that out a damper on our stay though. The lounge set up was not super comfortable, but then we weren’t sitting around too much anyway.

9.0

Oct 2022

Everyone enjoyed being in the forest and seeing the birdlife and small walks.

Everything was great. I had thought that it would be cold at night, being in a forest but the heating was great and we were all very comfortable.

The biggest worry was the narrow and steep driveway down when we arrived, it took a bit of careful negotiating to turn the car around but once done a couple of times it was fine.

10.0

Oct 2022

A beautiful property, tranquil, quiet and serene

The property is surrounded by the tallest gum tree’s I’ve ever seen, very private, very serene just beautiful.

8.0

Sep 2022

Restful, and relaxing for a rainy weekend in the Ranges..

Beautiful spot within a tranquil forrest setting. Good communication from the host with excellent descriptors on how to get to the location and the spa was a lovely addition to its cosiness. The birdseed was a lovely touch, and we enjoyed our morning coffee with the Rosella's, parrots and cockatoos feasting on the verandah.

Woodfire stove door did not seal properly, so this meant the wood burnt through to quickly and didn't last. Couple this with the smoke alarm having been removed (before we arrived) could be a little dangerous.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Mount Dandenong?

The average price for a rental in Mount Dandenong is $199 per night. This rental is $1 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Fernglen Forest Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Fernglen Forest Retreat pet friendly?

Yes! This bed and breakfast is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Fernglen Forest Retreat?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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The Fernglen Forest Retreat

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Mount Dandenong

Nearby attractions

The Fernglen Forest Retreat

Bed and Breakfast in Mount Dandenong

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Mount Dandenong

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Mount Dandenong?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is The Fernglen Forest Retreat pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Fernglen Forest Retreat?

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