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CHAPTER 9 . PERTH & WESTERN AUSTRALIA
the northern edge of the Southwest. Some places may demand a minimum 2-
night stay on weekends.
IN MARGARET RIVER
Rosewood Cottage This cozy B&B accommodates guests in English-style
rooms with exposed roof beams, soft floral decor, and ceiling fans. The spacious
two-bedroom apartment has a living area and kitchenette, set up for travelers
with disabilities. Guests can rest up in winter by the fire in the sitting room
equipped with CDs, a TV, and books, or out on the veranda overlooking the
lovely garden in summer. Rosewood is famous for its homemade waffles and
jams at breakfast, served in the country-style dining room. It is an easy stroll to
the Margaret River main street from the house. No smoking indoors.
54 Wallcliffe Rd., Margaret River, WA 6285. & 08/9757 2845. Fax 08/9757 3509. www.westnet.com.au/
rosewoodcottage. 5 units (4 with shower only). A$99–A$105 (US$64–US$68) double with continental breakfast;
A$109–A$179 (US$71–US$116) apt with continental breakfast. Ask about winter discounts. AE, MC, V.
Amenities: Bike rental; tour desk. In room: A/C (2 rooms only), kitchenette (apt only), coffeemaker, iron, no
phone.
IN COWARAMUP
The Noble Grape English cottage gardens surround this B&B, recently built
in a colonial style. Each well-maintained room is motel-like, but homey and
welcoming with a modern bathroom, heating, ceiling fans, a comfy sitting area,
and a small rear patio opening onto bird-filled trees. One caters to travelers with
disabilities, and a family room sleeps 5. Although you’re on the highway here,
the rooms are quiet. Hair dryers are at reception. No smoking indoors.
Lot 18, Bussell Hwy., Cowaramup, WA 6284. &/fax 08/9755 5538. www.babs.com.au/noblegrape. 6 units (all
with shower only). A$99 (US$64) double. Extra person A$22 (US$14). Rate includes continental breakfast. Ask
about packages. AE, DC, MC, V. Amenities: Self-service laundry. In room: TV, fridge, coffeemaker, no phone.
IN VASSE
Newtown House Set in lavender and rose gardens nice for lazing in after a
hard day’s wine tasting, this National Trust–listed 1851 homestead has four
pretty rooms with “contemporary country” decor, furnished with wrought-iron
table and chairs, pine furniture, and cute touches like potpourri “dream sacks”
on your pillow. All have ceiling fans. The fixings for a gourmet continental
breakfast are sent up to your room the night before. Don’t miss the excellent
restaurant (see “Where to Dine” below). No smoking indoors.
Bussell Hwy. (9km/5 1 ⁄2 miles past Busselton),Vasse,WA 6280.&/fax 08/9755 4485. 4 units (all with shower
only). A$138 (US$90) double. Rate includes continental breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. The property is on the right
just after the Bussell Hwy. turns left (south). Children not permitted. Amenities: Restaurant. In room: TV,
minibar, coffeemaker, no phone.
WHERE TO DINE
Many wineries also serve light meals, which can be accompanied by some of what
you’ve sampled. Good restaurants attached to wineries include those at Vasse Felix,
Amberley Estate, Driftwood Estate, and Brookland Valley Vineyard. Of these,
Leeuwin Estate, Stevens Road, Margaret River (& 08/9430 4099), is probably
the best. You can also stock up for a picnic at the supermarket in Margaret River.
Cape Mentelle and Vasse Felix both have green shady picnic areas beside a brook.
WORTH A SPLURGE
Newtown House MODERN FRENCH/AUSTRALIAN The Southwest
boasts some of the best restaurants in Australia, and this is one of them. Folks
come from far and wide to savor chef Stephen Reagan’s skill in preparing such