Franklin - An Escape to the Country

361 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, 3787 Sassafras, Australia – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>9</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
9 reviews

Great little place. Cosy & comfortable. Loved the complimentary breakfast. Even had a visit from hungry kookaburras & cockatoos that ate straight from my hand.

Krista Australia
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Franklin - An Escape to the Country

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  • Entire home
  • 474 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub

Franklin - An Escape to the Country offers accommodations in Sassafras, 17 miles from Dandenong Train Station and 19 miles from Chadstone Shopping Mall. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the vacation home. The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath and bathrobes. A flat-screen TV with streaming services and a Blu-ray player are available. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. Guests at Franklin - An Escape to the Country will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sassafras, like hiking. Packenham Train Station is 23 miles from the accommodation, while Victoria Golf Club is 24 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 31 miles from Franklin - An Escape to the Country.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Sassafras
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Krista
    Australia Australia
    “Great little place. Cosy & comfortable. Loved the complimentary breakfast. Even had a visit from hungry kookaburras & cockatoos that ate straight from my hand.”
  • Juan
    Australia Australia
    “Location was amazing. The inside of the cabin was clean and perfect. The kitchen had nearly everything we needed to home cook. The friendly birds made us welcome.”
  • Daniel
    Australia Australia
    “The Cottage was immaculatly designed and prepared. It was in the most perfect location and had everything and much more than we desired. We have definitely found our hidden tranquil getaway!”

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Company info

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Property info

This quintessential country cottage offers fresh, light Hamptons style decorations in a spacious luxuriously appointed self contained cottage. The front veranda welcomes you into the open plan living room with a wood burning fire (and airconditioning). Push back the Plantation shutters for views to the garden and pony paddock - you'll know you are really on holiday! The king size bed is adjacent to the living room and can be closed off by sliding plantation doors if you choose - or simply enjoy the space and light and views out the windows. A beautiful bathroom offers you an indulgent deep slipper bath, a walk in shower and beautiful window - again with Plantation shutters you can open up the windows and your loved one can pass you a glass of bubbly while you loll in the bath! Perfect! The hallway hides a full laundry ready for you if required and this leads you into the beautifully equipped kitchen with a built in bench seat, lovely dining table, and full cooking facilities, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine too. A 2 day breakfast hamper is included in your stay, so no need to go anywhere, just hide away! Wifi? Of course. Television of course. T

Neighborhood info

You will love this country cottage - and only 5 minutes from Sassafras village and all the lovely walks of the Dandenongs.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Franklin - An Escape to the Country
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Adults only
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

Franklin - An Escape to the Country takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about USD 130. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Franklin - An Escape to the Country accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Franklin - An Escape to the Country of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Franklin - An Escape to the Country

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Franklin - An Escape to the Country on this page.

  • Check-in at Franklin - An Escape to the Country is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Franklin - An Escape to the Country has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Franklin - An Escape to the Country offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking

  • The prices at Franklin - An Escape to the Country may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Franklin - An Escape to the Country is 1,650 feet from the center of Sassafras. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Franklin - An Escape to the Country can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Franklin - An Escape to the Country is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Franklin - An Escape to the Country on this page.