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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. 

 

 

 

Summer Time is here!

The heritage gardens are blooming.... 

The grand old English oaks have leaves, and the pristine sandy beach is just 100 metres out the back gate...

 

RECENT NEWS

Tripadvisor 2011 Excellence Award

Glen Isla received the Excellence Award from Tripadvisor for consistently excellent reviews in 2011

See our Tripadvisor reviews here

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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, April 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)

Recent AGE newspaper article

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

(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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Summer time is approaching!  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 airconditioned for your comfort in summer!

More Recent Acolades!

Glen Isla House 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 now 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 visited Glen Isla for an article 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 all 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 & Internatioanlly 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 8 years - many returning to find Glen Isla exactly as they remember it.

Don't believe us - go to Tripadvisor and read our reviews!

 

"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)

 

Member

Small Elegant Hotels

Since 2004

 

 

 

Calling from the UK or USA?

See the time right now at Phillip Island Australia

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

 

 

Herald-Sun Newspaper - escape.com.au

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

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