Yardup is peaceful, restful and nostalgic. We enjoyed the uneven floors and sense of the past. Nicely decorated to period sensibility and colours and lots of quaint touches- look at some of the books - loved the 1913 boys own adventure stories. Its cozy (we needed that fire) and well situated for quite restful times. Main bedroom is nicely situated and super warm comfy bed. No road noise and excellent views to the Stirling Ranges. Its easy travel to Bordern (the Pub is fun) and the Stirling Ranges. Suggest Mt Trio is a good introduction walk to get the feel of the ranges. Leave Mt Toolbrunnup to later as its very steep and hard but worth it for the views. About 40 minutes to Porongurups and Maleeyas Thai restaurant. So if you like restful, quirky and quaint, nicely outfitted and comfy its an ideal jumpier off spot for The Stirling Ranges. Getting there is easy once off the dreaded Albany Highway and the back roads are straight and low traffic load.