Thursday, May 20, 2010

Milton Country Cottages Cosy Winter Packages

Enjoy cosy nights in front of the fire at Milton Country Cottages. In this newsletter we have a our special winter package, wonderful sights along the way, and even some dining and movie ideas.

Special Package: Winter Weekend Wine and Cheese Package

Book directly with us* and treat yourself to cosy nights in front of the fire with our weekend autumn/winter package. This includes a gourmet breakfast hamper, firewood, complimentary port, bathrobes, candles, bath products, slippers; bottle of wine and a gourmet cheese platter. $420 per couple for 2 nights or $520 for 3 nights in a one bedroom cottage with double spa bath. An additional $25 per night for the two bedroom cottage with garden spa bath.

- Also available as a mid-week package at even lower rates – please contact us for details.
- This offer includes school holidays!

*Either by direct email, phone or directly through our own website booking system. The system will give you the full price but just mention the package and the package rate will apply.

Our Competition Winner

Each year we hold a draw to win a stay at Milton Country Cottages exclusively for our subscribers. We are pleased to announce the winner of our first annual draw is Tracey McPherson who wins a two-night stay (Sunday-Friday) in our two-bedroom cottage with Bali-themed garden spa bath, a gourmet breakfast basket on arrival and a bottle of wine. We hold this draw every year, and all subscribers are automatically in the draw - so just stay subscribed and you could be our next winner.

Hot Chocolate Offer

Laze in front of the fire with a mug of delicious hot chocolate. For every booking directly with us this winter we offer a gift tin of Vittoria hot chocolate with marshmallows.

Eat-in Menu

Too cold to go out? Enjoy a gourmet eat-in dinner in the comfort and privacy of your cottage. We offer delicious food made from fresh local produce at The Kitchen in Milton. This service continues to be popular and many guests go back to The Kitchen for more! A menu and order form will be emailed to you on request. Return this with your selections and your order will be in your cottage when you arrive. Selections include curries, soups, dips, quiches, main meals, friands, tarts and desserts.

The menu includes several vegetarian and gluten free options. A $5 service fee applies. This service is available with 3 days notice.

Winter Wine Festival 2010 June Long Weekend

The Shoalhaven is celebrating the wine of the region on the June long weekend. We have one cottage left so come along and find out more of what the South Coast has to offer. The closest to us are Kladis Estate, Cupitts Winery and Fern Gully winery. More information at www.shoalhavencoast.com.au

Movies

In the cooler weather with the longer nights our movie library is always popular, and, of course comes at no extra charge. We continue to add to our collection.

Enjoy a Unique Experience at the Milton Theatre

Did you know that Milton has its own 200 seat historic theatre? It was used for movies until about 10 years ago and has been recently refurbished. It is now used for live theatre, community performances and as a recording studio. Information about the theatre and coming performances can be viewed at www.miltontheatre.com.au if there is a performance you would like to attend we would be happy to arrange for tickets for you.

Travelling To or From Sydney to Milton Country Cottages?

If you have the time there are alternate scenic routes between Sydney and Milton Country Cottages.

Grand Pacific Drive

Grand Pacific Drive starts in the Royal National Park, then heads south along the coast from Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama. Travel through rainforests and past seaside villages that follows a strip of stunning coastline. A highlight is Sea Cliff Bridge, an engineering marvel that swerves out from the cliffs over the ocean. There is themed signage all along the way as far as Nowra.

Guests travelling from the Illawarra region can follow the Grand Pacific Drive signs to take the scenic coast road between Kiama and Nowra, going thought Gerringong and Gerroa and past 7 mile beach and the Coolangatta Estate to Nowra.

The Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk

Experience a 1500 metre walk through beautiful rainforest. 500 metres of this walk is nestled in the treetop canopy 20-30 metres above ground level. The walkway culminates in a spiral tower rising to 45 metres above the forest floor. Then there is the thrill of two swaying springboard cantilevers taking visitors to the edge of the escarpment.

The views are breathtaking, there is a great café and the drive is an adventure in itself! From Wollongong drive to Albion Park and follow the Illawarra fly sign which takes you up through the Macquarie Pass. There is a sign to turn left just before Robertson into Jamberoo Mountain Road. After leaving the Illawarra Fly turn left and head south following the signs to Jamberoo and Kiama. On the journey from Milton to Wollongong follow the signs from Kiama to Jamberoo and take Jamberoo Mountain road.

This detour adds about an hour to the drive. For more information www.illawarrafly.com

Winter Packages

Enjoy cosy nights in front of the fire at Milton Country Cottages. In this newsletter we have a our special winter package, wonderful sights along the way, and even some dining and movie ideas.

Special Package: Winter Weekend Wine and Cheese Package

Book directly with us* and treat yourself to cosy nights in front of the fire with our weekend autumn/winter package. This includes a gourmet breakfast hamper, firewood, complimentary port, bathrobes, candles, bath products, slippers; bottle of wine and a gourmet cheese platter. $420 per couple for 2 nights or $520 for 3 nights in a one bedroom cottage with double spa bath. An additional $25 per night for the two bedroom cottage with garden spa bath.

- Also available as a mid-week package at even lower rates – please contact us for details.
- This offer includes school holidays!

*Either by direct email, phone or directly through our own website booking system. The system will give you the full price but just mention the package and the package rate will apply.

Hot Chocolate Offer

Laze in front of the fire with a mug of delicious hot chocolate. For every booking directly with us this winter we offer a gift tin of Vittoria hot chocolate with marshmallows.

Eat-in Menu

Too cold to go out? Enjoy a gourmet eat-in dinner in the comfort and privacy of your cottage. We offer delicious food made from fresh local produce at The Kitchen in Milton. This service continues to be popular and many guests go back to The Kitchen for more! A menu and order form will be emailed to you on request. Return this with your selections and your order will be in your cottage when you arrive. Selections include curries, soups, dips, quiches, main meals, friands, tarts and desserts.

The menu includes several vegetarian and gluten free options. A $5 service fee applies. This service is available with 3 days notice.

Winter Wine Festival 2010 June Long Weekend

The Shoalhaven is celebrating the wine of the region on the June long weekend. We have one cottage left so come along and find out more of what the South Coast has to offer. The closest to us are Kladis Estate, Cupitts Winery and Fern Gully winery. More information at www.shoalhavencoast.com.au

Movies

In the cooler weather with the longer nights our movie library is always popular, and, of course comes at no extra charge. We continue to add to our collection.

Enjoy a Unique Experience at the Milton Theatre

Did you know that Milton has its own 200 seat historic theatre? It was used for movies until about 10 years ago and has been recently refurbished. It is now used for live theatre, community performances and as a recording studio. Information about the theatre and coming performances can be viewed at www.miltontheatre.com.au if there is a performance you would like to attend we would be happy to arrange for tickets for you.

Travelling To or From Sydney to Milton Country Cottages?

If you have the time there are alternate scenic routes between Sydney and Milton Country Cottages.

Grand Pacific Drive

Grand Pacific Drive starts in the Royal National Park, then heads south along the coast from Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama. Travel through rainforests and past seaside villages that follows a strip of stunning coastline. A highlight is Sea Cliff Bridge, an engineering marvel that swerves out from the cliffs over the ocean. There is themed signage all along the way as far as Nowra.

Guests travelling from the Illawarra region can follow the Grand Pacific Drive signs to take the scenic coast road between Kiama and Nowra, going thought Gerringong and Gerroa and past 7 mile beach and the Coolangatta Estate to Nowra.

The Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk

Experience a 1500 metre walk through beautiful rainforest. 500 metres of this walk is nestled in the treetop canopy 20-30 metres above ground level. The walkway culminates in a spiral tower rising to 45 metres above the forest floor. Then there is the thrill of two swaying springboard cantilevers taking visitors to the edge of the escarpment.

The views are breathtaking, there is a great café and the drive is an adventure in itself! From Wollongong drive to Albion Park and follow the Illawarra fly sign which takes you up through the Macquarie Pass. There is a sign to turn left just before Robertson into Jamberoo Mountain Road. After leaving the Illawarra Fly turn left and head south following the signs to Jamberoo and Kiama. On the journey from Milton to Wollongong follow the signs from Kiama to Jamberoo and take Jamberoo Mountain road.

This detour adds about an hour to the drive. For more information www.illawarrafly.com