Dingleigh

If you were thinking of a sneaky weekend away, why not make it this weekend and see the start of the Autumn colours in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges . 🍂

We have an unexpected vacancy this weekend in the Reader’s Cottage due to a cancellation.

Follow the link in our bio and save via direct bookings.

It’s Autumn in the Dandenong Ranges! 🍂

The trees are changing. The days are cooling. The hills will soon be an explosion of Autumnal colour.

The Reader’s Cottage and the Writer’s Studio sits in the heart of the national forest, surrounded by century old gardens. Forest trails are at your doorstep.

For a short time we are offering mid week specials. Book direct and save.

Micro weddings, elopements, vow renewals, or just an excuse to plan a special day, is a hidden gem in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges. 🌳

Tucked away in the national forest on the edge of the famous Alfred Nicholas gardens and Dandenong Ranges Tourist Trail, Dingleigh is warm and inviting. The 5 acres of gardens include the newly built wedding gazebo, surrounded by ferns and towering exotic trees. The expansive gardens and two character filled cottages mean you will be spoilt for choice for photographic locations.

If you would like to know more, please get in touch via our website. Site visits are always welcome.

It’s time to settle in for the weekend!

The Writer’s Studio sits nestled in the heart of ancient forests and national walking trails yet is only moments from the famous villages of Sassafras and Olinda.

Once a home where poets and writers gathered, Dingleigh is now a place for travellers to unwind and enjoy all that the Dandenong Ranges has to offer.

it has been quite the journey of change over the past 10 years.

When we first arrived, we knew it was going to be a 20 year project, but we fell in love with the giant 100 year old trees, the surrounding forests and the history of ‘an old Hills property’.

A few before and after (or should I say after and before) photos of our journey at the Reader’s Cottage.

The Reader’s Cottage in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges.

Could this be our favourite colour?

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Time for a summer garden picnic. 🧺

A weekend away with a good book (or two). 📕 📖

Stay and choose from the many books on offer in the Reader’s Cottage, or wander through an array of boutique local shops in Sassafras and Olinda to find your perfect read.

These past few days have seen the arrival of some much needed rain across the Dandenong Ranges. 💦

🪴 🌳 The gardens at and the surrounding forests feel like they are smiling once again!

🌿A weekend away in the Dandenong Ranges. ✨Luxury character filled accommodation, forest trails and so many choices nearby to find your perfect sweet treat!

A vintage typewriter, original fire place and century old gardens in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges National Forest. Our characterful Writer’s Studio offers the perfect retreat from the summer heat.

Special mid week offer now available.

Book direct and save.

The Reader’s Cottage, on the edge of the beautiful town of Sassafras, in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges. A place to escape the summer heat amongst the forest ferns, with the Sassafras Creek trail right on your door step.

Book direct with us via the link in our bio and save. Special mid week prices now available.

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