Monday, May 19, 2014

Winter Wine Warmer Package


Enjoy cosy nights in front of the fire at Milton Country Cottages....

Winter 50% Mid Week Discount

Book directly with us* for a 50% mid week discount for our newsletter subscribers. Valid for bookings of 2 nights or more Sunday to Thursday inclusive until 18th September 2014. Includes generous breakfast hamper and complimentary port.

Winter Weekend Wine and Cheese Package

Book directly with us* and treat yourself to cosy nights in front of the fire with a bottle of award winning local wine from Cupitts winery and a gourmet cheese platter with Carol's home made quince paste.

The package includes a generous breakfast hamper, firewood, complimentary port, bathrobes, candles, bath products, slippers; bottle of wine and a gourmet cheese platter. $450 per couple for 2 nights or $595 for 3 nights in a one bedroom cottage with double spa bath. An additional $30 per night for the two bedroom cottage with garden spa bath.

-Available as a mid-week package at lower rates – please contact us for details.
-Offers include school holidays but not long weekends

*Either by direct email to enquiries@miltoncountrycottages.com.au , phone 0417 467 880 or directly through our own website booking system.

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.

Shopping and Dining in Milton

A recent article on the South Coast in the Sunday paper travel page identified Milton as the place to shop! Winter is a great time to browse through the interesting boutiques in Milton and find something unique.

There are also many wonderful dining out options from cafes to top class restaurants. If you call us we can recommend a suitable place to meet your needs.

Play with Clay

Many of our guests are enjoying the experience of learning to throw a pot on the wheel. Cost is $40 per hour for one person and $60 per hour for 2 people. Please let us know when you book if you are interested and we’ll arrange a suitable time.

Walking Time

Winter is a great time for walking and this area has limitless options, from the difficult but spectacular Pigeon House to the easier but also spectacular Mount Bushwalker. There are also magnificent coastal walks and what better time for a beach walk and picnic.

Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve is only a few minutes’ drive from here. It was gazetted in 1986 and conserves important coastal forest, estuarine wetlands and the breeding and feeding areas of Pattimores Lagoon. It's coastline of nearly five kilometres is backed by a parallel dune system and an area of natural woodlands and forest. Take in the beauty of coastal forests, quiet beaches, honeycombed rock platforms and beautiful estuaries.

We have picnic backpacks and rugs available at no extra cost and will organise a picnic lunch for you with 48 hours notice.

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Sunday, February 2, 2014

Summer/Autumn Mid- week 50% Discount – Limited Offer!


For subscribers to our newsletter we offer a 50% discount for bookings of 4 nights or more from 1st February until the 11th April. You must book by the 28th February and book directly with us. If you book through our website just let us know about this deal and we will take 50% off the price when you pay.

This deal is for 1 or 2 people and does not apply to Friday and Saturday nights. You must book directly with us and book by the 28th February. A breakfast hamper is on arrival is included but not firewood.

Special Anniversary Gift for Subscribers

When you make a booking just tell us if it is your birthday or anniversary and that you are a subscriber to our newsletter. Then we'll give you a gift from our gallery.

Enjoy Great Food and Wine

So many fabulous restaurants and cafes to choose from around Milton!

Pies -  Even for those who don't usually eat pies a visit to Hayden's Pies in Ulladulla is a lovely treat. Hayden uses all fresh ingredients and real butter in his pies. From selling 29 pies on his first day he now employs 15 staff. There are daily specials such as a woolly jumper (lamb and kangaroo), salmon and king prawn and goat curry.

Bread - Try some wonderful breads from Flour,Water, Salt, the organic sour dough bakery in Milton. This is the bread you get in your breakfast hamper! They also do great coffee, cake, sandwiches and gourmet pies.

Gourmet Take Away - After months of being closed, The Kitchen in Milton has just re-opened as Susie's Kitchen, offering delicious take away food cooked on the premises. Susie is also planning to open a cooking school. More information to come.

Restaurants and Cafes - Here is a selection to choose from

St Isidore on Croobyar road overlooks a beautiful rural landscape. It is fully licensed and open Thursday to Sunday. The Tipsy Fig, Bacchus, and Coastal Indulgence continue to provide top quality food and excellent service. A new cafe, Little Gunga has a wonderful atmosphere and great coffee.
If you venture a little further from the Milton Township there is an excellent new restaurant called

Ceto
in Ulladulla overlooking the harbour. The food, service and views are superb! Another restaurant well worth a visit is Tallwood in Tallwood ave at Mollymook.

Rick Stein's restaurant at Bannisters is now offering a $70 lunch every Wednesday from the 5th February. The award winning Cupitt's Winery and Vineyard Kitchen and Bannisters Pool Bar are also well worth a visit. This is a great place to enjoy a gourmet pizza, fresh salad, burger or seafood from you poolside sun lounge at the pizza and cocktail bar. They have live music on the first, third and fifth Fridays of the month and alternate Sundays.

Great Deli - What's to Eat gourmet deli is full of delights, from local and imported cheeses to cold meats, antipasto and Jasper Peel rustic breads. Why not order a special picnic lunch from them? We will collect it for you and put it into one of our picnic hampers. We have a 4 person carry bag hamper and a 2 person picnic backpack.


Visit the District's Three Wineries

Cupitt's is a short drive from Milton and is open 10.am to 5pm Wednesdays to Sundays.

Fern Gully Winery is at Termeil and is open 11.am to 5.30 pm weekend and school holidays.

Bawley Vale Estate at Bawley Point is open 11.am to $.30 pm weekends and public holidays.

Other Things to do in and Around Milton Country Cottages


Play with Clay -Kees will teach you how to throw a pot on the wheel. $40 per hour for one person and $60 per hour for two people.

Take a 15 minute drive to Granite Falls - A short drive and a 500 metre walk to this sheer granite cliff.

Milton Show - The Milton Show is at the Show grounds in Croobyar Road on Friday 28th February and Saturday 1st March.

Shop 'Til You Drop - Discover or re-discover the wonderful shopping and dining experiences in Milton. New shop Miss Moss has beautiful and funky clothing, bogs and jewellery.

Browse the market - Streets stalls in Milton on the first Saturday of each month (9.00 am to 2.00 pm) and the huge Mollymook beach market runs on the 29th March. The Ulladulla Wharf markets are held on the second Sunday of each month.

Catch a Show or a Movie - Milton theatre is an intimate 212 seat historic theatre which has been fully refurbished with the latest sound and lighting equipment. There is a diverse range of performances from rock to blues and live plays. See what’s on by checking out www.miltontheatre.com.au. The Ulladulla Twin Cinema shows all the current films

Unwind - Book a relaxing massage from Heather's Healing Hands

Hire a canoe - From the Post Office and General Store at Lake Conjola. 4456 1163

Go on a beach walk - South Coast beaches are clean and uncluttered. Walk over the board walk to the surf beach at Lake Conjola, enjoy a beach walk at Bendalong or explore the Narrawallee nature reserve.

Historic Ghost walk of Milton - Join Charlotte, mistress of the Star Hotel of the 1860's and 1870's, for a fascinating lantern lit, historical ghost walk of Milton. More information from www.ulladulla.info or bookings 02 4455 4780

Carol and Kees

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