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Looking for a place to stay in Mount Evelyn? Then look no further than A Twist of Willow, a romantic guest house that brings the best of Mount Evelyn to your doorstep.
Rooms at A Twist of Willow offer air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi.
An outdoor fireplace, a picnic area, and outdoor furniture are some of the conveniences offered at this guest house. A pool will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to A Twist of Willow, free parking is available.
During your visit, be sure to check out one of the nearby restaurants that are within walking distance of A Twist of Willow, such as Heart & Soul Cafe (1.1 mi), Billy Goat Hill Brasserie (1.1 mi), or Mani Thai (1.0 mi).
During your visit, be sure to check out Jodee Creations (1.0 mi), which is a popular attraction within walking distance of the guest house.
We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at A Twist of Willow as you experience everything Mount Evelyn has to offer.
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to Giata.
HOTEL STYLE
Family
Mid-range
Location
125 Clegg Rd, Mount Evelyn, Victoria 3796 Australia
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Arrived late and was met by Steve, Loo and Red Dog and they were all super friendly and welcoming......even Red Dog who is gorgeous (I don't know what the bloke from Bendigo was in about, however dogs are good judges of character).
Anyway Steve and Loo have built a slice of Australiana with rustic looking accommodations. I had the king room and it was fantastic! Everything about it was great. Spacious, comfy king bed, beaut lounge/eating area and a tv in the bedroom if you'd like to watch the animals at night.
The continental breakfast is more than adequate.
Simply it's a fantastic place to stay.....great hosts, a great room, a super Australian mini zoo and Red Dog is a super friendly fella!!!!
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Travelled on business
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this what is what sometimes places can surprise what they have to offer, beautifully nestled in mount Evelyn just close to the Melbourne city yet away from the hustle bustle The hosts Loo and Steve and their animal kingdom made us welcomed our 2 yr old saw all the native animals at the show which starts at 6.30 pm fed the roos and dingos etc . loo was kind enough to allow us to pick the mandarins and oranges . The cottage was comfy only it lacked was cooktop/induction. would love to go again
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Date of stay: August 2018
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Farmstay with great views
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The Twist of Willow is a hidden gem. The room was lovely and comfortable. The owners are really friendly and passionate about their animals. The guided nature walk around their farm is wonderful. You get to meet all the nocturnal animals up close and personal while Lol and Steve tell you all about them. I can't recommend this place highly enough, it's excellent.
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Date of stay: October 2017
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A group of friends stayed at the main cottage of Twist of Willow during a wedding weekend in Yarra. We came knowing little about it but were amazed by the property upon arrival. The house was well looked after and the zoo was a great surprise. Steve took us on a night tour of the property and it was the best animal experience that just about all of us had ever had. The animals were clearly well looked after and we learned quite a bit along the way. A great place for a family to spend the weekend or a group looking for a stay out of the ordinary!
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We booked the room for 330 pm we didn't arrive until 5 pm went into a freezing cold cabin and froze all night we hardly slept we were that cold to top it of the shower was stone cold and the lid to the kettle fell of into my cup making a mess , the dog wasn't very pleasant either barking at us coming and going
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Date of stay: September 2017
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Lodge was perfect for our girls' night away to attend Day on the Green at Rochford Wines - sleeps up to 8! They also offer transport to and from events in the area if prearranged. Lovely place to come back to afterwards and chill on the veranda with a glass of wine. They even took us on a night walk to visit some of their nocturnal animal friends that also live at the farm. I even got to cuddle and feed a couple of sugar gliders. So, great for animal lovers, kids, families, groups and couples. Thank you Loo and Steve.
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Date of stay: February 2017
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We had a wonderful time visiting "A twist of Willow" for two nights. Loo, Steve, & their youngest son, whom we've had the pleasure of meeting, are amazing hosts. The farm is well-organised, the animals are unique & well looked-after. The accomodation is lovely, & the breakfast was filling. Thank you, Loo & Steve!
The only minor downside (& I dont know if it can be fixed) is that the King & Queen rooms are separated by a very thin wall, & when both rooms are occupied, there's little privacy.
Aside from that, we really enjoyed our stay! Thanks again 😊.
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Date of stay: November 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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Our whole family occupied the large house and the two other (King and Queen) rooms in the property for three nights last month. The big house was beautiful. But it only had one heater - in the living room. The previous property we cam from in Mornington had small portable heaters in the rooms which we could take to the bathroom to warm it. We're Asians and not accustomed to the cold weather so the heater matters a lot. But aside from this, the bedside tables in the rooms were dusty and had cobwebs - signs that they had not been throughly cleaned in the past! We had a baby with us and pretty upset about that finding. We were not welcomed by the owners and did not run into them till we saw some people casually on the last day, taking care of the animals on the site. It COULD really have been a better experience were it not for these factors...adequate heating and unclean bedside tables.
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Date of stay: May 2018
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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We enjoyed our recent two night stay in the king room. I was pleasantly surprised at the size of the room, which included the bedroom, bathroom, and a sitting room with a small kitchenette, with lovely wooden floors. There was also wifi and the tv in the sitting room had foxtel included. The room offered a view out over all the trees and included aircon in the bedroom. The bed was very comfortable and I liked the "nocturnal animal channel", which showed various animals throughout the day. The night tour of the various animals was also a particular highlight, and included feeding the kangaroos. There is a small pool on the property and also a BBQ in the pool area, which is available to use. Ithought the king room offered very good value for the price per night and I would stay here again when next visiting the Yarra Valley. I also recommend a visit to the nearby Helen's Hil winery.
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Date of stay: December 2017
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I booked this accommodation (cottage) as it was close to Puffing Billy railway and looked interesting. My daughter and I had a wander around the little zoo in the afternoon which was lovely but what I didn't expect was how great the nocturnal animal tour in the early evening would be. We got up close and personal with so many amazing animals, and an especial favourite of all of us were the gorgeous sugar gliders. After that, our children were glued to the nocturnal animal channel of live night vision cameras rather than TV or iPads! The cottage itself was cosy, warm and comfortable. Check in easy and parking straightforward! As for the hosts, you can tell the family love what they do. Genuinely happy and personable people who want to share their own passions with their guests. It was a remarkable experience.
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Travelled with family
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FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Yarra Valley Nocturnal Zoo
LOCATION
AustraliaVictoriaMount Evelyn
NUMBER OF ROOMS
3
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