Chef-prepared breakfast...

Breakfast is a special meal at Glen Isla, and its prepared in our restuarant grade commercial kitchen by one or both  of our two resident proferssional chefs.

A focus of the fine food at Glen Isla is fresh local produce and ingredients with regular visits to local farmers markets. 

For breakfast: Selection of juices, yoghurts, fruit compotes, cereals and fresh fruits.  Cooked-to-order al la carte selection, including certified free-range eggs, our special smoked bacon sliced in our kitchen, and accompanyments including field mushrooms, tomatoes etc.  Madeleine's personal selection of special jams and spreads is popular, and our freshly ground premium mocha coffee in French plungers are all part of breakfast.  Herbal and traditional teas are also offered.

Certified free-range eggs are sourced from a local farm. Freeranger Traditional Free Range Eggs.  Used exclusively in the Glen Isla restaurant kitchen, including breakfast.   From Grantville in West Gippsland, traditional free range eggs fresh from the farm have a unique flavour.  At the Freeranger in Grantville, West Gippsland, just an hour an a half from Melbourne, hens range all day, enjoying fresh air and sunshine as well as wind and rain! No chemicals, no additives, no cages - just pure, natural eggs.  (www.freeranger.com.au) 

Fresh seasonal herbs are taken from our own kitchen herb garden on the property. 

We can accommodate dietary needs, including gluten free, vegetarian etc - just let us know in advance so we can meet you expectations.

The guestbook has many comments on our legendary breakfasts - read them for yourself here at Glen Isla...

Our professional chefs are passionate about fine food.  Ian made a mid-life career change, training as a professional chef to join the ranks of his two sons who are both professional chefs also.  Martin, has worked internationally, travelled and trained in Europe. He resides at Glen Isla. Damian works in the Yarra Valley, and makes guest appearances at Glen Isla.  Martin & Ian are masters of food at Glen Isla

An exceptional wine cellar…

The purpose-built cellar is set in the western corner of the formal gardens. In warmer months, the leafy grape vines on the veranda provide a shady spot to unwind with a glass of wine and the newspaper.

The cellar houses a selection of Australian varietals with some familiar labels and hard to find vintages. Ian is a keen collector and wine enthusiast of many years. He can recommend a wine to suit your taste & budget, and certain wines are available by the glass to enjoy in the gardens or in your accommodations.

The Melbourne Age described the cellar at Glen Isla House as "classy" (Sunday Age travel 14/11/04)

Dinner

We can recommend excellent local restaurants close to Glen Isla.  These restaurants showcase local Phillip Island produce, including locally reared beef and lamb from Island Primary Produce, Phillip Island Wines, and the Purple Hen Wines. 

Our chef's regualrly check-out the local restaurants, and we have the menus here at Glen Isla for guests to peruse.  We can also make reservations (recommended) for guests.

To maintain complete privacy for our resident houseguests, Glen Isla's dining room is not open to the public and we do not operate a restaurant.  The primary focus at Glen Isla is our multi award-winning exceptional accommodations and our special breakfast service.

Our chef's do cater for selected private group functions and Glen Isla has offered the restaurant kitchen & dining room facilities for charity fundraiisers over the years.

Expanded dining and lounge facilities...

The recently expanded restaurant-style facility offers more spacious dining and guest lounge area for resident guests with a log fireplace.. 

 Linger over our special chef-prepared breakfast, overlooking the heritage gardens...

"The chef-owner serves organic, free-range breakfasts that include a stunningly dense caramelly fruit compote" - Judith Elen, deputy travel editor, The Australian newspaper Travel and Indulgence 14th April 2007

Heritage Garden Tranquillity

The established heritage gardens at Glen Isla include three magnificent 100+ year-old oak trees, original in-ground water wells and five very grand old Norfolk pines, which form the original driveway entrance to the historic heritage house. 

The formal gardens are extensive, comprising some 2 acres, totally private from the street, secluded and available for guests of Glen Isla to relax in and enjoy.  The 'summer house' overlooking the pond is a popular sitting area all year round.

An array of bird-life can be seen (including regular visits by Kookaburras). Koala's have even been seen on rare occasions!