Bells By The Beach Holiday House, a family-owned business offering friendly personalised service, is the best place to enjoy a long relaxing stay or a short mid-week/weekend getaway. Bells has wide verandahs catching the sun, a neat garden, secure fencing, ample off street parking and a relaxed atmosphere. Visitors often comment that Bells is comfortable and cosy and a.. "home away from home - a great place for a holiday".

Children, seniors, couples and singles of all ages are always welcome at Bells.

The holiday house sleeps up to six people in two QS and two single beds. We also have a new portable cot for a small baby - at no extra charge. BYO bed linen, pillow cases, towels and personal items.

The dining area seats 6 people - with plenty of room to move! A gas log fire will warm you on cold nights and ceiling fans will keep you cool during summer. The spacious kitchen has a gas stove, microwave, refrigerator and plenty of cutlery, crockery and glassware. Timber floors and a big blue floor rug are features of the lounge room as well as two comfortable sofas, a 52cm TV, DVD and CD players.

Other features include:

• Personal key delivery and 'meet and greet' - all part of our friendly service!
• 400 metres from ocean beach, close to Begola Wetlands
• Indoor and outdoor toys, children's DVDs, books, games and puzzles
• Complimentary wine, lollies and soft drinks for the kids
• Tea, coffee, milk and sugar
• Doonas, covers and pillows on all beds
• Fresh seasonal flowers from the garden
• Spa bath/shower
• Hair dryer
• Two toilets
• Soap, laundry detergent and other items
• Small pets are welcome - a personal drinking bowl is ready and waiting!
• Hot/cold outdoor shower to wash off the sand after a visit to the beach
• Quarterly information sheet "Holiday News from Bells" available by mail or at your email address - let us know if you would like to receive a copy
• We offer a late check-out - subject to availability
• A wide range of local tourist information
• and more...

Boutique shops, restaurants, cosy cafes (with the best coffee in town) and a Coles supermarket are a short drive away. The Ocean Grove Marketplace, including Safeway, takeaway and specialty shops, is located on Shell Road close to the new Bellarine Aquatic Centre, currently under construction. There are several interesting parks and playgrounds in the local area and Ocean Grove Nature Reserve is easily accessible off Grubb Road.

And finally, you can taste the "fruits of the vine" during a visit to the Geelong wine region - less than one hours drive from Melbourne and close to Ocean Grove. You'll enjoy a unique experience with a fascinating winemaking history. More than 25 vineyards and 16 wineries produce cool-climate maritime influenced wines - wonderful!

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