Oir na Mara Beach House, Rye

Description from the owner

Oir na Mara Beach House is a private house set amongst natural coastal landscape and nestled amongst the ti-trees. Situated only 120m from the spectacular 16th beach & Mornington Peninsular National Park and a 5 minute drive to the calm waters of the bay beach.

Sorrento/Portsea, Red Hill Wineries, Golf Courses and Peninsula Hot Springs are all close by.

It is beautiful during the summer to enjoy the beaches and to relax at the house with fine food in the spacious BBQ and entertaining area. In winter, Oir na Mara Beach House is warm and relaxing with split system heating, log fire and a dining room table that comfortably seats 8.

... Oir na Mara is a single level house and enjoys open plan living. The house suits couples, families or small groups of friends.

Oir na Mara Beach House consists of 3 bedrooms, two are queen beds with a newly renovated walk-in-robe and en-suite off the main bedroom. The third bedroom contains two sets of bunks that sleep a further four.

The main bathroom is large and contains a large bath, separate laundry and separate toilet.

The kitchen is completely self contained with all gadgets and appliances needed for a restful stay. Tea, coffee and sugar are provided.

The BBQ is set amongst a large entertaining area and the grounds are perfect for children to safely explore.The street itself is a single lane. Oir na Mara Beach House is the perfect hideaway from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Features:

All Linen and Towels Provided

Air Conditioning

Built-In Wardrobes

Fireplace and wood provided

Garden

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Additional Location Information

Peninsula Hot Springs
Peninsula Hot Springs is the first natural hot springs and day spa centre in Victoria, just 90 minutes from Melbourne. Natural thermal mineral waters flow into the pools and private baths providing the idyllic setting for relaxation and rejuvenation. Peninsula Hot Springs makes it possible to bathe in the naturally healing waters of mineral rich thermal pools.

Montalto Vineyard & Olive Grove
Estate grown and made wine, extra virgin olive oil and produce range reflecting the terroir. Acres of kitchen garden and orchard provide fresh seasonal produce to the Chefs Hat Montalto Restaurant, voted Australia’s Best Winery Restaurant. Simple, produce-driven food in the Piazza & Garden Cafe as well as elegant, catered private picnics.

Salix Restaurant
Salix offers a true hospitality experience in a spectacular glass fronted space overlooking the vineyard and the wooded hills beyond. Enjoy a modern seasonal menu sourced from local and afar. The Wine List features all available vintages of the award winning Willow Creek Vineyards wines. For a more casual time , enjoy the relaxed cellar door bistro, with a ever changing tapas style menu, very family and budget friendly.

Veraison at Bluestone Lane
Veraison Restaurant & cellar door with its elegant yet casual dinning, delivers Modern Australian style food. The building features old bluestones, once former lane ways of Melbourne, which add character. With floor to ceiling windows take advantage of the picturesque rural outlook accompanied by native wildlife, the stone fireplace & Austrian built baby grand piano make for the perfect ambiance. Local Executive Chef & Proprietor of Veraison Restaurant Mark Poulter, uses only the best produce, Along with the estates organic kitchen garden, feature predominantly with other local gourmet produce.

Port Phillip Dining
This cellar door restaurant and winery is an architectural landmark for the region and home to Kooyong and Port Phillip Estate wines. Taste the full range of superb wines at the cellar door, or dine on Chef Simon West’s seasonal menus in the dining room whilst enjoying spectacular views overlooking vineyards to Westernport Bay.

Darling Park Winery
A a small premium family-owned vineyard, one of the original plantings on the Peninsula. Specialising in Pinot noir, Pinot gris, Chardonnay, Viognier and Shiraz, and also offering a couple of wonderful, original blends. Cellar door is open 11-5 on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, most public holidays and every day in January. Child-friendly, starring a stunning mosaic playground. The light menu focuses on regional produce, featuring local cheeses and treats matched to our award-winning wines. In winter, snuggle in to a fireside couch with a bowl of soup. Picnickers are very welcome, too. Bring your own or they willl happily make you a hamper.

The Long Table Bar & Dining Room
The antique school tables, velvet covered bentwood chairs & church pews are all part of the whimsical décor as are the beautiful ink & watercolour paintings on the walls of brassicas, sardines & asparagus. With open fireplaces, outdoor bocce court & alfresco dining in the warmer months you could almost be mistaken for being in provincial Europe. Open for dinner and private functions the emphasis is on regional tastes & local produce in a relaxed rural setting. Rustic charm, sophisticated European inspired food, award winning wine list, open fires & alfresco dining - an essential destination.

Box Stallion Winery
Award winning wines, combined with the appeal of the rustic red barn cellar door restaurant, make this a memorable destination to enjoy great food & wine in a relaxed casual atmosphere. With Live music every Sunday & picturesque views, Box Stallion is a family friendly environment. Tastings & Lunches are available 7 days a week to groups large and small.

La Petanque Restaurant
Set on a 20 acre property, La Petanque Restaurant offers stunning views over the vineyard and nearby olive grove. Talented Head Chef Simon Buckley is creating contemporary dishes inspired by the South of France. The wine list is extensive, with 600+ wines and 30+ by the glass.

Morning Sun Vineyard
Enjoy the famous polenta fries or a wood fired pizza in the rustic cellar door overlooking the vineyard. Taste award winning wines and estate grown olive oil blended to perfection from four varieties. Wander through the gallery and organic vegetable gardens.

Main Ridge Dairy
A farmhouse cheese factory and goat dairy located in Main Ridge. The only large commercial dairy operating on the Peninsula. Known to produce a milk of the highest quality that is then handmade into a range farmhouse cheeses. Careful herd management, gentle handling of the milk and a passion for cheese helps create a range of beautiful cheeses right here on the farm.

Red Hill Cheese
Divine artisan cheeses handmade at this factory in the forest. This cellar door for serious cheese lovers promises a high end flavour experience with a broad range of cow, sheep, and goat cheeses. Treat tourself to a tasting plate of the cheesemaker’s daily selction for an informed choice of cheese to purchase.

Two Buoys
Winner of Best Restaurant/Cafe in Australia 2009 Winner of Best Restaurant/Cafe in Victoria 2009 & 2010 Winner of Best Restaurant/Cafe on the Mornington Peninsula 2009 & 2010. A wine and tapas bar that also serves delicious coffee and breakfast. Relax on the deck and enjoy the beautiful bay views with a coffee, a cocktail, a beer or one of 200 different wines. A tapas for every taste. Open 7 days a week.

Heronswood Cafe & The Diggers Club
Famous garden, Fabulous food. Stroll through one of Victoria’s most famous gardens with historic buildings and stunning sea views. Then dine in the beautiful rammed-earth building and choose from a menu that features a daily garden harvest and local produce prepared in an open kitchen.

Horseback Winery Tours & Spring Creek Farm
These Horseback Winery Tours are unique in the World! The ride is a quiet relaxed ride along the equestrian trails linking some of the Peninsula's finest wineries. Maritime Estate, Mantons Creek, Ten Minutes by Tractor, T'Gallant, Red Hill Estate, Montalto, Foxeys Hangout, Red Hill Brewery, Noels Gallery. The rides suit complete beginners as well as experienced riders. Enjoy award winning wines and indulge in delicious gourmet lunches.

Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens
Home to Australia's oldest & largest hedge maze set among 25 acres of world acclaimed gardens.

Location Type Beach, Ocean, Village

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What Past Guests Are Saying

• Frobisher
  Melbourne, Australia

  My family loved the holiday

  Left on 11/06/2012 for a stay in October 2012
  
  

  Booking was easy and we loved being so close to the water.
  The three rooms gave us enough space to enjoy the holiday and the kids loved toasting marshmallows on the fire-pit.
  Great stay.
  

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