Absolute Privacy & Unobtrusive Personal  Service

Set in the established heritage gardens of the historic and original Glen Isla homestead (circa 1870), now fully restored.

A multi-award winning small luxury hotel country house B&B style retreat with purpose-architected guest facilities.

Glen Isla offers discerning travellers the very finest surroundings in a secluded heritage garden of 2 acres, with a beachside location. Truly refined accommodations.

Adjacent to a pristine north-facing sandy beach (direct access - only a 100 meter stroll to the water and sandy beach)

Close to the Phillip Island Nature Park (nightly Penguin Parade, Koalas, Nobbies Centre, Fur seals), and other attractions including swimming & surf beaches, Phillip Island Winery, Purple Hen Winery, Cowes Golf Club, nature and wildlife experiences and the world renown international Grand Prix Circuit. 

Just a short walk to the seaside village of Cowes with shops and restaurants.

We accommodate a small number of guests only, to ensure unobtrusive personal attention and absolute privacy.

Please note: our facilities are unsuitable for children.

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Set under century old oak trees in the heritage gardens. (two bedrooms upstairs - with spacious country bathroom - fully equipped modern kitchen, lush leather club lounge and DVD home theatre system with widescreen TV). Full breakfast provisions in the fridge!  Total privacy - just move-in and relax....

Our web site is updated regularly (often weekly) with information about press coverage & events and news about Glen Isla.  Come back often!

Glen Isla House is proudly rated by AAA Tourism and RACV.

Latest Accolades

Glen Isla wins the Herald Sun prize of $20,000 worth of advertising at the Victorian Tourism Awards November 2007

Glen Isla House wins the award for Excellence in Luxury Boutique Accommodation at the HMAA Awards August 2007

Conde Nast Traveller at Glen Isla

Conde Nast Traveller visited Glen Isla for an article on their renowned concierge.com web site (August 2007).

QANTAS In-Flight Magazine OCT 2007

The QANTAS In-Flight Magazine recommended Glen Isla House in the October 2007 edition on all aircraft in the QANTAS fleet.

Frommer's Australia Guide 2007 said "Glen Isla House is the best place to stay on Phillip Island"

Glen Isla House is recommended in the Fodor's Australia Guide 2007

Private Islands Blog Article

Glen Isla recommended see here

"The most stylish place to stay on Phillip Island"

The Australian Newspaper Travel & Indulgence April 2007 Read Judith Elen, Deputy Travel Editor's Article here 

Sydney Morning Herald Article

September 2007 - see here

See all our news and press here

Molton Brown exclusive bathroom amenities from London are now in all rooms.

Chef-Prepared Cuisine & Fine Wine

Linger over a gourmet chef-prepared breakfast crafted from fresh local ingredients, individually cooked and served to you in the elegant dining room at your own table overlooking the heritage gardens.  Our chefs have their own culinary herb garden here at Glen Isla.

A private cellar with an extensive collection of Australian varietals, some hard to find vintages and a few special imported wines (for purchase by resident guests only).

We can recommend excellent local restaurants quite nearby Glen Isla - all checked-out regualrly by our chefs!

Secure off-street parking (inside the property) is provided for all guests.

Internet Access

FREE Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) high speed Broadband Internet access provided to resident guests (your PC will need a wireless card and you will need our password to access).

Multi Award Winning Property

See our awards here and our extensive international and local press coverage here: press coverage & events . There's always something happening at Glen Isla!

"Arguably the Island's BEST accommodation"

     - Melbourne Age Newspaper

"One of 30 unique travel experiences on the world's most fascinating continent" 

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- Australia in Style - R.M.Williams Outback Publsihing (click here) - Purchase a copy of AUSTRALIA in Style

Voice over IP Phones

We now have Engin VOiP.  If you have Engin, call us free on our Engin VOiP phone (click for details)

Call us free from anywhere in the world on Skype (Click Here for details )

Herald-Sun Newspaper - escape.com.au

Glen Isla House featured in Take7 as the place to stay on Phillip Island