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Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View
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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Luxury family-friendly bed & breakfast near Dandenong Ranges National Park

Located close to Alfred Nicolas Gardens and Sherbrooke Picnic Ground, Clarendon Cottages provides free self-service breakfast, a firepit and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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11 Clarkmont Road, Sassafras, VIC, 3787
  • Place, Dandenongs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges National Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Alfred Nicolas Gardens
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Cottage, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Romantic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

Located in Melbourne (Sassafras), Clarendon Cottages is within a 5-minute drive of Dandenong Ranges National Park and Alfred Nicolas Gardens. .This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Sherbrooke Picnic Ground and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Grants Picnic Area.
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What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ferny Creek Bushland Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alfred Nicolas Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cream at Sassafras - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Belgrave Station - 7 min drive
  • Belgrave Station - 7 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cork On Cook’s Corner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miss Marple's Tea Room - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pig & Whistle Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Prosperina Bakehouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Olinda Tea House - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Clarendon Cottages

Clarendon Cottages offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and espresso makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and espresso makers. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washing machine/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1938
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Separate sitting area
  • Washer/dryer
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: AUD 30 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
After reaching the Clarendon's gate, proceed down the long driveway and park in the small roundabout. Guests will be shown to their cottage and designated parking spot.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: AUD 30 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay and unit size

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 686HLTHD

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Clarendon Cottages
Clarendon Cottages House
Clarendon Cottages House Sassafras
Clarendon Cottages Sassafras
Clarendon Cottages Sassafras, Victoria, Australia
Clarendon Cottages Sassafras
Clarendon Cottages Bed & breakfast
Clarendon Cottages Bed & breakfast Sassafras

Clarendon Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with our stay. Quiet and peaceful area. The cottage was super comfortable, spotless and comfortable. Perfect place to relax!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and cosy stay with a great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and privacy was great. Communication from the owners leading up to the stay was excellent. Everything you could need, including Breakfast supplies and fresh fruit, even Netflix and other streaming. The spa bath worked well, and the cleanliness was fine. Would recommend staying there anytime.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely Divine getaway for peace and tranquility- feed the birds and immerse in the indulgent treats!! Comfy bed too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Full breakfast provisions, cosy, gas log fireplace, peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good communication. Clean and spacious. Very comfortable. Thoughtful hosts provided many extras including continental breakfast, bread, eggs, bacon etc. Excellent stay. Particularly liked the provision of bird feed and the wonderful birds it attracted.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely getaway. Cottage had all you could need for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely tiny cottage, everything you could want and many unexpected treats.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent relaxing stay. Very cozy fireplace and bird feeding in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My partner and I had the best time staying at the Clarendon Cottages. We can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tari

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wow!!! Amazing!!!

Amazing and relaxing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magnificent stay.

Pretty happy with the room and amenities. Upon arriving it was hot. The Air con was on which was very pleasant to walk into a cool cottage. I’m sure had it been cold the gas fire would be on. It’s very quiet and peaceful and very relaxing. Highly recommend you visit. We stayed in the Camellia Cottage.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area to get away to
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sassafrass is a beautiful area. The accommodation was perfect for what we needed. The room was small but very cute and sweet and nice and warm. Lovely sized bathroom and super clean and snug
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, it’s in the details, they nailed it. Beautiful gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Clarendon Cottages ,it was clean comfortable and quiet.The only comment I would make is that you should be aware that there is no sink/running water in the little kitchenette area . This is not to say that it was listed as an inclusion (ie we were not expecting it ) however for premium accommodation it was missed and something that others may want to be aware of prior to booking , especially for multi day stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, nice spacious accommodation, convenient to the Dandenongs Villages & walks. Great for a getaway weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024