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Winter Newsletter 31 May 2008

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Bonus for First Return or for Each Referral

We value our return guests and any referrals you make. On your first return we will treat you to a cheese platter provided by The Wine and Cheese Bar, Bright which will be in your cottage on arrival or alternatively a bottle of wine to the value of $30 or $30 off your total tariff. For each referral you will also receive one of the above or you can donate this bonus to your referred guest. www.abalinacottages.com.au


Winter skiing at Mt Hotham

Mt Hotham has already had a number of 20cm overnight snow falls which heralds a great season. On our website I have added a section under Activities and Tours to include ski information, bus time tables, ski lift prices and ski hire information. All have links to make planning easier

Snowfall above at Mt Hotham on 27th April 2008


A Week in Winter for up to 5 Guests for $1,000

Our opening winter special of $1,000pw for up tp 5 guests has proven very popular with 11 weeks sold already. We have a minimum stay of 5 nights at $200pn for up to 5 guests and with the 6th and 7th night free. Where periods under 5 nights occur in between longer bookings these will be charged at $225pn for up to 5 guests. All winter bookings include the usual light breakfast for the first two mornings of 1 litre of milk per couple and standard two litres of orange juice, Sustain or natural muesli, yoghurt, sliced peaches, a loaf of multigrain bread, soft butter blend, 6 breakfast spreads, plunger coffee and several teas. June long weekend has been booked out.

Winter cross country skiing, tobogganing at Mt Buffalo

 

 

While there is no skiing at Mt Buffalo this year, there will be 11kms of cross country ski trails at Cresta Valley and also the toboggan runs will be open. Food, drinks, rest rooms, first aid, toilets and toboggan hire will commence from 28th June. Mt Buffalo Chalet will not be open this year due to infrastructure upgrades.

Why come to Bright in Winter ?

 

 

As an ex Queenslander (moved only 4 years ago) winter in Bright is one of my favourite seasons. With beautiful clear and crisp winter days, a very economical package from abalina cottages and snuggling up in front of the wood fire at night - what a way to ensure a relaxing break. Many of the restaurants in town have cosy wood fires to add to the ambience.

For those who aren't skiers, take a short trip to Mt Buffalo to see the snow where you can try tobogganing, visit Mt Beauty and Harrietville to see the snow capped mountains beyond. For only $37 return take the Snowball Express (bus) to Mt Hotham to soak up the atmosphere. Also Take a 5 star Adventure 4WD tour to see trees dripping in snow and waterfalls running. Enjoy a winery tour, go shopping at Beechworth, visit the Milawa Gourmet Food Region, explore the Old Tobacco Sheds with a huge range of old wares and antiques and walk or ride the rail trail or many walks around Bright. Fish for trout at the Trout Farm, visit the alpacas at the Alpaca farm and feed the deer and emu at the Red Stag Deer Farm. Or simply try out our many cafes and restaurants in town within walking distance from your cottage.

Concerns on Use of GPS in Bright and Surrounds
"Bright police have raised concerns about the use of GPS devices after two incidents where motorists interpreted the GPS literally and became lost on 4WD tracks....GPS should not be interpreted literally without cross referencing with another map source or local knowledge." Bright Observer May 28
Bright Spring Festival October 25th - November 4th

The Bright Spring Festival highlights:

Sat Oct 25th Sustainable Expo

Sat Oct 25 Festival Play (from Melbourne starring Beverley Dun) $20pp

Sat Nov 1 Grand Fireworks spectacular and Concert $2 - $5 entry with concert & food stalls

Sat Nov 1-4 Alpine Four Peaks Climb

Sun Nov 2 Film Festival - 25+ innovative& award winning International and Australian Short Films.

Only one cottage left for the Melbourne Cup Weekend - don't be disappointed (3 day minimum)

 

Specials to 31st August 2009

Includes a light breakfast on first two mornings of your stay

Last minute (direct bookings only) 10% off the night before or on the day before 12 noon excluding specials

December 2008 $150pn Dec 1-15 up to 5 guests (min 14 nights) so we can go on holidays

February 2009 Pay 2 days and stay 3 throughout February. For this special both nights on a weekend must be paid for with Thursday or Sunday night free

May 2009 17th May - 31st May. Pay 2 nights and stay 3 nights Sun - Thursday only.

Weekly Off Peak $1,800pw for up to 5 guests ($1,490 for 2 guests)

Weekly Peak $2,000pw for up to 5 guests ($1,770 for 2 guests)

Winter 2009 Off Peak $1,250pw for up to 5 guests

Winter 2009 School Holidays $1,500pw for up to 5 guests

Note: Long Weekends excluded from weekly specials

Hot Rod Weekend

Now sold out for 2008 and 2009.

Price Increase from 1st September 2008

When we first opened on 1st September 2007 we did not include breakfast. After numerous requests we included a light breakfast but did not increase the tariff. This has not proven economical so there is a price increase from 1st September 2008. Guests may also decline the breakfast provisions and reduce their total tariff for their stay by $30.

Off Peak Rates from 1st Sept 2008 - 31st December 2009

Two guests, whether singles or couples can have the use of two bedrooms, ensuite and bathroom.

WEEKLY SPECIAL: $1,800pw 4- 5 guests

WINTER 2009: off peak - 1,250pw up to 5 guests. Generally minimum of 5 nights during off-peak winter

Peak Rates 1st September 2008 - 31st August 2009

Two guests, whether singles or couples can have the use of two bedrooms, ensuite and bathroom.


WEEKLY PEAK SPECIAL $2,000pw 3-5 guests (booking by phone only)

WINTER WEEK 2009 $1,500pw during school holidays for up to 5 guests in a cottage