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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-style country house retreat with purpose-architected and genuine historic 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.

Elegant Phillip Island accommodation for discerning guests!

Please note: our facilities are unsuitable for children.

 

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Prefer an elegant self-cater cottage?   

Check-out  The Gate Cottage 

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 HDTV.  Total privacy - just move-in and relax....

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our web site is updated regularly with information about press coverage & events and news about Glen Isla. 

 

PLEASE NOTE:

We are not associated with a nearby property which operates under a similar name.  Glen Isla House is the original and historic Glen Isla dating back to 1870, set in 2 acres of authentic and very private heritage gardens with direct access to the beach.  

Glen Isla House offers elegant country-house accommodations with fine chef-prepared food.  

We do not offer "apartments" here at Glen Isla House! 

We do however offer very fine and world famous hospitality, as we have for the past 10 years from resident hosts and owners who reside on site...

 

 

 

WINTER RECESS 2013

Our Gate Cottage (2 BR self-cater cottage) will be operating throughout our annual winter recess this year.  

Our resident caretakers during the winter recess, Martin & Sarah will be on hand at Gen Isla to assist guests with check-in/check-out etc.  

Call or email for special Gate Cottage winter rates! 

(Note 2-night minimum stay applies at all times for the Gate Cottage)

*** Our Glen Isla kitchen and dining room is now closed for the winter recess, and will resume in the Spring - 1st week of September 2013.

*** The Anderson Heritage Suite and Classic Deluxe Rooms will be closed from end of May 2013 and  reopen to welcome guests in the Spring - 1st week of September.

During our annual winter recess, we undertake our maintenance works and deep cleaning of our accommodations at our heritage property.

Ian & Madeleine also take a break!

We look forward to seeing you in the Spring time...

*** Just Announced ***

Glen Isla awarded 2013 Tripadvisor Award

(also awarded this prestigeous award in 2011, and 2012)

 

Glen Isla goes Solar...

We've installed new solar panels at Glen Isla!

Our aim is to utilise clean renewable energy for our power requirements during the day.  Our solar panels get both the morning and afternoon sun.  We have 2 systems - each with 4.5kw capacity.  

The extensive and private gardens are beautiful and green at Glen Isla with glorius scents and garden blooms in the authentic heritage gardens.  

 

RECENT NEWS

Here's what Dorothy Adamek, published writer from "Ink Dots" had to say about Glen Isla after her recent stay...

Glen Isla will be a setting for her new book that she is working on now!

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Tripadvisor 2013 Excellence Award

See our Tripadvisor reviews here

Australian Traveller Magazine ranks Glen Isla House as one of Australia's Best B&B's

With only 3 properties listed in Victoria, this supports the Tripadvisor award in 2010 for Glen Isla as one of the Top 10 Luxury B&B's in the world!

See the article here

Ian with the Channel 9 Postcards film crew

Glen Isla featured on Channel (Postcards) TV segment on Country Houses in June 2012

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"I have stayed in thousands of hotels - This is the most charming!"

Dr Edward de Bono, Renowned Author on Lateral Thinking and Cognitive Processes, 2011

 

Glen Isla House acclaimed as one of the Top 10 Luxury B&B's in the world by Tripadvisor

See the announcement at the Luxury Travel Blog (click here)

AGE newspaper article

Mary O'Brien from the Melbourne Age newspaper said in December 2010...

(Read the article here)

"An elegant escape set in pristine gardens with welcoming hosts"

"Inbued with old world charm"

"Beautifully decorated rooms with stylish furniture and sumptuous fabrics"

"Breakfast and service is generous at a heritage escape in Cowes"

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A pristine north-facing sandy beach  just 100 metres from the back gate of Glen Isla (direct access - no busy roads to cross)

All our rooms are individually climate-controlled for your comfort!

More Acolades!

Glen Isla House was nominated as finalist in the Hosted Accommodation category of "The Australian Newspaper Travel & Toursim Awards 2010"

The only property nominated in Victoria and one of only 6 for Australia!.

See The Australian Newspaper Click Here

The article says "These awards recognise Australian tourism operators who have consistently attained a standard of excellence in the last 12 months"

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Hotel Listed on Hotels Combined™

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Glen Isla recommended in the Rough Guides Australia

Koalas

A wild Koala seen at Glen Isla in the heritage gardens. 

Yet More Accolades!

Lonely Planet Guide recommends Glen Isla  "This brilliant boutique hotel is probably the best address on the island - understated old-world luxury"

The Times newspaper UK recommends Glen Isla House as the best place to stay near the Penguins to see the Penguin Parade

Conde Nast Traveller at Glen Isla

Conde Nast Traveller recommends Glen Isla on their renowned concierge.com web site .

Frommers Australia Guide since 2007

 "Highly Recommended" and said "Glen Isla House is the best place to stay on Phillip Island"

   

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

 

See all our news and press here

 

 

Molton Brown exclusive bathroom amenities from London are in Glen Isla's rooms.

 

A Memorable Breakfast

We prepare breakfast for our guests in our professional restaurant kitchen.... 

Linger over a special al a carte cooked breakfast inspired by our resident professional chef, hand-crafted from fresh local ingredients, individually cooked to order and served to you in the elegant dining room at your own table overlooking the tranquil heritage gardens.  We have our own culinary herb garden here at Glen Isla and source from local and regional suppliers.

We can recommend excellent local restaurants for lunch and dinner - quite nearby Glen Isla - all checked-out regularly by us!

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

Internet Access

FREE Wi-Fi Internet access provided to resident guests for guest devices (fair use policy applies).

 

Multi Award Winning & Internatioanally Acclaimed Property

See our awards here and our extensive international and local press coverage over the years here: press coverage & events 

We've been consistently delighting guests for more than 8 years - many returning to find Glen Isla exactly as they remember it.

Don't believe us - go to Tripadvisor and read the reviews on Glen Isla House!

 

"Arguably the Island's BEST accommodation"

     - Melbourne Age Newspaper

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

- Photo Gallery from Australia in Style (click here)

 

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Since 2004

 

 

 

Calling from the UK or USA?

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Call us on our local UK or USA number  (Click Here for details )

 

 

 

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