French Island Mandalaye Park Estate luxury cottage

Set in the grounds of Mandalaye Park Estate, this farm retreat provides a number of accommodation choices where you can relax and enjoy the best that nature and island living has to offer. Sit under the oak trees, stroll around the grounds or search for koalas which abound on the property. For those a little more adventurous, there are tracks through natural forest just waiting to be explored. Serenity awaits in this luxury studio size cottage offering private kitchen and ensuite facilities. The space One hour from Melbourne and a short ferry ride, this island escape offers a chance to relax and unwind in the Australian bush. Mandalaye Park Estate has a fully licensed restaurant offering sumptuous meals with dine-in and room service options. Guests can stroll around the gardens and for those a little more adventurous, there are extensive walking tracks throughout the National Park to explore. There is abundant wildlife to discover and observe. Additional self-contained accommodation is available on the property perfect for family and friends. Check out French Island, The Bell Tower Suite and French Island, The Manager's Quarters. Guest access Exclusive use of the studio size luxury cottage and access to the gardens Other things to note Travel to French Island is via passenger ferry from Stony Point or Phillip Island or via the Spirit of French Island barge which runs between French Island and Corinella. For ferry timetable details visit Westernport Ferries. It is recommended that you purchase ferry tickets in advance because booked passengers are given priority. Note: Seniors travel free on weekends. Travel via the Spirit of French Island barge requires a special booking. Mandalaye Park Estate has a fully licensed restaurant situated on the property. There are no supermarkets on French Island, however, dine-in and takeaway meals can also be purchased from the general store (open 9 - 5 daily) a short walk from where you're staying. When planning your stay, please consider your food requirements due to the limited options to purchase food on the island.