If you are looking for private luxury 5 star accommodation as a base whilst visiting Cradle Mountain National Park and/ or Sheffield and beyond, look no further, THIS IS THE PLACE.
Booking was easy and Michael confirmed very quickly. We spent the day at Cradle Mountain and enjoyed the quick (approx 30 mins) and very scenic drive to Highgrove Farm.
Mike and Jill met us on arrival and were so friendly and welcoming. A quick tour around the grounds and to our own private chalet removed from the main house. They were extremely unobtrusive, in fact we did not see them again until we left the following morning. But we knew they were available with the ring of a bell if we needed them.
They went the extra mile to make us feel special, for example Mike knew I am an avid soccer player and they had the ball ready and waiting for me on the spectacular green lawn. You will notice how much thought has been put into every aspect of your stay, from a little brush to clear away any leaves to you sitting area, to USB charging areas, heaps of electrical outlets to charge stuff, books of sites in the local area.... you’ll see what I mean. Everything has been thought of.
Walking through an entranceway we were greeted with a MASSIVE undercover bbq area with gorgeous furnishings and gardens. I commented how beautiful it was and Jill replied "This area is yours!".
The property itself is simply stunning. The extensive gardens are so diverse and beautiful, very thoughtfully designed with heaps of nooks and crannies to explore with sitting areas in most.
I asked Jill if it was okay if we walked around and explored the gardens, she replied "They’re YOUR gardens". !!!!!!!!!!!!
You MUST sit and have a glass of wine under "the tree", a large pine tree with over 180 degree views from Cradle Mountain all the way to the ocean, past Devonport in the north.
The chalet itself is perfect for two, well equipped kitchen, modern, comfy recliner furniture with TV, wifi, and an extremely comfortable king bed with luxury linen.
Breakfast was left for us in our fridge, we cooked it up on the bbq the next morning and wow it was soooooo good with fresh bacon, eggs (never seem yolks so yellow) bread, mushrooms, tomatoes, yoghurt cereal beans, milk OJ coffee....... we’ve never had it so good!!
Before booking in here we checked out Cradle Mountain Lodge and other accommodations near the park but this gorgeous private place was less than half the price of most rooms (CM Lodge is being renovated too) and we are SO glad we booked here instead.
In summary, the view, the gardens and Mike & Jill’s hospitality will leave us with lasting impressions.... and the gorgeous chalet has made this experience one we hope to repeat again as soon as possible!