Story by Adam
Luxury and Seclusion Behind Bells Beach
Adventure in Bells Beach, Great Ocean Road, VIC, AU
Nestled between a grove of native trees and the rugged coastline of Bells Beach, we found Mike’s rustic country barn tucked away in the heart of Bellbrae.
Reminiscent of a cottage farm stay, the cosy, sophisticated and polished barn house comes with exposed wooden beams, an outdoor sauna, a bath and fireplace, as well as a spectacularly spacious master bedroom with fresh towels and blankets.
We were excited to discover that fresh fruit and farm-fresh eggs from Mike’s chicken coop had been provided for us. We were able to enjoy a peaceful breakfast outside while admiring the routine visits of Bellbrae’s cockatoos, rosellas, galahs, silkie chickens and kangaroos....
Reminiscent of a cottage farm stay, the cosy, sophisticated and polished barn house comes with exposed wooden beams, an outdoor sauna, a bath and fireplace, as well as a spectacularly spacious master bedroom with fresh towels and blankets.
We were excited to discover that fresh fruit and farm-fresh eggs from Mike’s chicken coop had been provided for us. We were able to enjoy a peaceful breakfast outside while admiring the routine visits of Bellbrae’s cockatoos, rosellas, galahs, silkie chickens and kangaroos....
Things We Did
- Bike
- Beach
- Food & Drink
We were lucky enough to have access to two superstar electric mountain bikes which made easy work of the hilly terrain around Bellbrae. We took the bikes down to Bells Beach then into Torquay along the Surf Coast Walk, – a very easy path that took around half an hour. Mike did let us know that there are plentiful trails in the bush around the property, which we will definitely be trying next time....
We were pretty parched after a day of adventuring, so we dropped into Bombora’s pop-up beach bar in Torquay. We enjoyed a refreshing, ice-cold beer and a glass of pinot noir while watching the sunset and listening to live music. Even better, we witnessed a beautiful rainbow overlooking Fishermans Beach....
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