Clarendon Cottages  

Tucked into the ferny Dandenong Ranges in Sassafras, this family-friendly bed & breakfast sits amid two acres of English gardens and century-old trees. It's about 50 minutes from Melbourne CBD and 65 minutes from the airport. Walk to Sherbrooke Forest, explore Sassafras Village and hop on the Puffing Billy steam train nearby.

Three individually decorated cottages — one- and two-bedroom options — offer privacy and self-contained comfort. Expect pillowtop beds with premium bedding, private decks, fully equipped kitchens, espresso makers and cosy gas log fires. Cottages feature spas and separate sitting areas, and the grounds are alive with local wildlife so you might wake to kookaburras.

Complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 7:00–11:00, plus extra treats on arrival. On-site perks include garden picnic and BBQ areas, a playroom for kids, parking, a massage room and a spa centre, plus express check-in/check-out and luggage storage. The property’s private decks and meadow views make for peaceful, nature-forward stays.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available throughout the property. Guests also have access to luggage storage and private check-in/check-out for smooth arrivals and departures.

An on-site restaurant serves guests and generous breakfast provisions are provided each morning. Sassafras and nearby villages are full of cafes and tea rooms, including the famous local tearooms, for easy sampling of regional favourites.