Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Don Valley Lodge is set in Launching Place. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 49 km from Packenham Train Station. The spacious holiday home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. A snack bar can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. Don Valley Lodge has a children's playground and a picnic area. Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden is 34 km from the accommodation, while The Heritage Golf and Country Club is 35 km from the property. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 75 km from Don Valley Lodge.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.6
High score for Launching Place
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  • Brian
    Australia Australia
    the scenery was great, the kids loved seeing the bunnies jumping around the property
  • Kylie
    Australia Australia
    Don Valley lodge was amazing to stay at. It was clean and plenty of supplies were provided by the hosts. I would highly recommend Don Valley Lodge for a stay!
  • Gail
    Australia Australia
    Set in beautiful bushland the accommodation was clean and comfortable with a well equiped kitchen. Lots of thoughtful extras such as spare batteries and spare towels and blankets. A most enjoyable stay.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by The Hobbs Family

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score

The Hobbs Family
Don Valley Lodge is set on 10 Acres and is run by myself and my husband. We have called the property, where Don Valley Lodge is located, our home for the past 8 years and spent 3 years lovingly renovating Don Valley Lodge, replacing the dated interior with Brand New Fixtures and Fittings. We live on this gorgeous property, in the main house, with our 2 boys and 2 Labradors (the dogs are permanently contained within a fenced area attached to our home). The Labradors may bark "Hello" if they see or hear Guests. Don Valley Lodge is set on a picturesque 10 acre property, filled with beautiful tall trees, lush green grass and a Dam filled with Lily Pads. We love watching the Ducks dive into the dam and hearing the Kookaburras laugh daily. During Springtime there are often baby Ducklings waddling around. The Birdlife that visits the property daily are a superb sight and they love feeding on the bird seed we provide them with. Bird Seed and a Bird Feeder are also supplied for Guests to use. Fallow Deer visit the property most days to feed on the grass. Most nights you can hear Wombats munching on grass and Owls in the trees. There is Playground Equipment with a Slide and Swings that the children of Guests are welcome to use as long as the children are supervised at all times by Parent/s or Guardian/s and they will not hold the Owners of Don Valley Lodge liable for any injuries incurred as a result of playing on the Playground Equipment. A Dam is located on our property, approximately 100 metres from Don Valley Lodge. Children must be supervised at all times when they are walking around the property. Please do not enter any shedding areas on the property. Farm Machinery, including forklifts, are occasionally in use. We love this property so much and thoroughly enjoy the peace and quiet as well as the beautiful wildlife that visit everyday and hope our Guests enjoy it as much as we do.
We, The Hobbs Family, love being able to welcome Guests to Don Valley Lodge and hope they cherish our property and all it has to offer, as much as we do. We are thrilled to be able to share our gorgeous 10 acre property with others. If Guests need anything during their stay, we are only a text or a phone call away. Don Valley Lodge is a Renovated, Fully Self-Contained, Two Bedroom House, with a bright and spacious Living Room, Full Kitchen, Bathroom with a deep, luxurious Free-Standing Bath and Separate Shower (Toiletries Provided), a Washing Machine (Laundry Powder Provided) and Decks/Patios on three sides to view and feed the local Birdlife (Bird Seed & Bird Feeder Provided). The spacious Lounge Room contains comfy Leather Lounges, Mountain and Garden views, a 55 Inch, Flat Screen, Smart TV with Foxtel and a DVD player. A selection of DVD's are provided for Guests to watch during their stay and Board Games, Card Games and a selection of Books, including Children's Books are also provided. FREE Wi-Fi is Provided. There is a dedicated Workspace with a Desk and a comfortable Desk Chair. The Kitchen has Stone Benchtops and is Fully Equipped with a Full Oven, Bench Top Stove, Double Sink, Microwave, Toaster, Kettle, Family-Sized Fridge and Freezer, as well as cutlery, cookware, dinnerware, glassware and kitchen utensils. Plastic Dinnerware and Cutlery is available for Children to use. There is an extendable Dining Table that can comfortably seat 8 people. A Booster Seat with Tray is available to use for Babies/Toddlers, upon request. Breakfast Provisions are supplied including a variety of Cereals, Pancake Mix, a Loaf of Bread, Milk, Butter and a variety of Spreads. We also provide Guests with Cookies, sachets of Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Sugar and a selection of Teas. Salt & Pepper, Oil, Cling Wrap and Aluminium Foil are also provided. Perfect for Families: there is a Porta-Cot, Change Mat, Highchair, Plastic Cutlery & Dinnerware & Children's Books & DVD's.
Don Valley Lodge is only a 3-minute drive from the township of Yarra Junction, which has an abundance of shops including Woolworths Supermarket, Variety Stores, a Chemist, Doctors Surgery, Post Office, Banks, Bakeries, Butchers, Cafes, Restaurants, Take Away shops and a Health Food Store, where guests can source all their necessary supplies. Yarra Junction also has a Playground and an Indoor Sports Centre with an Indoor Pool, Gym & Basketball Courts. The popular township of HEALESVILLE is only a short 15 minute drive away where you can enjoy the many cafes, restaurants and boutique shops, along with many world renowned wineries including Domain Chandon and Rochford, the famous Four Pillars Gin distillery, or spend a day viewing all the wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary. WARBURTON is also only a 15-minute drive away where you can visit the popular Redwood Forest, explore the many cafes, restaurants and boutique shops, or have a picnic lunch by the Yarra River and feed the local ducks. MOUNT DONNA BUANG is 30-minute drive from Don Valley Lodge and is normally covered with snow during the winter months and is a perfect spot for snow play and tobogganing.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Don Valley Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Alarm clock
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Bathrobe
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • Satellite channels
    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Fold-up bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Wine/champagne
      Additional charge
    • Kid meals
    • Snack bar
    • Breakfast in the room
    • Minibar
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Children's playground
    Cleaning services
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Don Valley Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 23:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 10:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Extra bed upon request
    AUD 35 per child, per night
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    AUD 35 per person, per night

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot or 2 extra beds available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 25

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Don Valley Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Don Valley Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Don Valley Lodge

    • The prices at Don Valley Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Don Valley Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Children's playground

    • Yes, Don Valley Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Don Valley Lodge on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Don Valley Lodge on this page.

    • Don Valley Lodge has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Don Valley Lodge can accommodate the following group size:

      • 7 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Don Valley Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Don Valley Lodge is 1.6 miles from the centre of Launching Place. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.