Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats
1860 Deans Marsh Road, 3232 Lorne, Australia – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.3/10! (score from 340 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
there were birds in the morning, and the house provided food for them! also enough fire wood!

Home to wildlife such as kangaroos and native birds, Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats are only a 3-minute drive from the Great Ocean Road. Facilities include a children’s adventure playground, and free parking. Each cottage has a bathroom with spa bath, wood fireplace, and LCD TV with DVD/CD player. There is also a fully equipped kitchen, plus a spacious dining and living area opening onto a patio with BBQ facilities. The Eco Retreats safari tents offer classy camping-style accommodation, set on elevated floors with deluxe beds, private en suite bathroom, kitchenette and large patio with private BBQ facilities. Guests can try catching yabbies (small crayfish) in the dam. Parking is provided outside each cottage. All guests have free access to laundry facilities.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 27 Feb 2012.- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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See what guests loved the most:
- Evy
Germany
“there were birds in the morning, and the house provided food for them! also enough fire wood!” - TThomas
Australia
“The view, heated blankets, how clean everything was” - Jacqueline
Australia
“great family experience. Kids 5 and 7 loved it!! very clean.” - Joanna
Australia
“Loved feeling like we are tucked away with the trees. Friendly Cockatoos!” - Stephanie
Australia
“Kylie & Glen were the perfect hosts. & the property was spectacular!” - Danielle_82
Australia
“Quiet and peaceful. Something a little different. Eco Retreat was clean and comfortable. Had all the facilities you would need. Was a little cold given the time of year, but the electric blanket and heater helped.” - Jones
Australia
“Comfortable, warm, clean, everything you need is supplied.” - Donna
Australia
“Loved the peace and quiet. Everything we needed was there. It was perfect” - Mia
Australia
“Great location and so many beautiful birds. Seed was supplied and we were able to feed the king parrots and cockatoos which came right up to the balcony. Also the inside fire was so toasty.” - JJudith
United Kingdom
“Location was, as expected, a short, easy drive from the centre of Lorne. Beautiful surroundings. We were there in winter so very quiet. Nice to have a playground area. Good contact by text from hosts prior to arrival, on suggesting places to eat...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Are small dogs aloud?
Unfortunately we are not pet friendly as we have a lot of native wild life which live on the propertyAnswered on 19 March 2021Is there a cooktop to be able to cook meals? Thanks
No there is no cooktop but there is a microwave and BBQ.Answered on 2 July 2022Hello, I just wanna know if it’s possible to check in at 11:00 am? Thank you so much
No check in is from 2pm.Answered on 2 July 2022Hello, Is there any taxi services that can drop and pick us up from Lorne for dinner? We have a booking at Coda this Friday night at 7:45pm.
Hello! There is one taxi, he gets very busy so I recommend booking in advance. 0409892304 hope this helps.Answered on 19 August 2021Would you be able to tell me about the heating ??? Also I will be travelling with myself and 3 daughters 5 / 10/ 12 -
There is a fan heater and electric blankets on the beds. Regards CarolAnswered on 4 June 2021Are there utensils like pot and pans available at the property?
Yes a pot and pan is supplied for the BBQ.Answered on 8 November 2021- Still looking?
Property surroundings *
Facilities of Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco RetreatsGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Garden view
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Balcony
- Children's high chair
- Toaster
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Children's playground
- Fishing
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Laundry
- Smoke alarms
- Electric blankets
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that Eco Retreats are not suitable for babies or toddlers due to the lack of facilities.
Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'. [Failure to comply with property policies may result in the eviction of guests and the loss of any deposits or payments made.]
Please note that there is a 1% additional charge when you pay with a Credit/Debit cards.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Please inform Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
FAQs about Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats
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Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats is 1.9 miles from the centre of Lorne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats include:
- Holiday Home
- Tent
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Check-in at Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Yes, Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Children's playground
- Fishing