This stunning Ocean Grove retreat has again been named the best self-contained accommodation in the entire country

The Woods is the award-winning quiet retreat located 5-10 minutes’ from the buzzing town centre of Ocean Grove, surf beach and wineries. 

Tucked away in tranquil bushland, two very stunning studio cabins offer stylish, peaceful, cosy and relaxed accommodation in central Ocean Grove.

Owned by a fourth-generation Ocean Grove family, the quiet retreat – The Woods – has just taken out gold in the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards for the best Self-Contained Accommodation. Named as the top across the country, The Woods beat out the likes of WA’s Tree Chalets and Tasmania’s The Granary which came in at silver and bronze, respectively.

This is the second year in a row the retreat has taken out the top spot.

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In peaceful bushland out in old Ocean Grove, a private driveway leads you into The Woods, where you’ll find our two cedar cabins

Set underneath the 100-year-old gum trees, here you can breathe in the beautifully landscaped garden which stands alongside the outdoor kitchen and barbecue, pizza oven, tennis court, firepit and golfing green. Pour yourself a drink and you’ll be laughing along with the kookaburras and cockatoos as the sun sets for another day on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula.

Perfect for couples, girls’ weekends or a small family getaway, the beautiful cabins provide accommodation for up to four guests in Cabin Two (queen and two singles) or a couple in Cabin One (queen bed). Each space with its light and modern décor, and cabins 20 metres apart, includes a simple kitchenette, ensuite bathroom and sitting area, along with a private outdoor bath and shower on the deck.

 

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While a bush retreat at its heart, the best part is that it’s only a 5-10 minutes drive to Ocean Grove’s shopping strip, cafes, restaurants, wineries and beach, providing the ultimate destination for those who want to simultaneously unwind and indulge.

Better than a luxury hotel, here it’s all about reconnecting with nature; being swallowed up by luxurious linen and spoiled with delights from local makers.