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Diamond Forest Cottages
Manjimup, Pemberton, Western Australia
Hello and welcome to the website for Diamond Forest Cottages. We are located in the Pemberton region, in the heart of Western Australia's South West, amidst a range of stunning old growth forests, wineries and beautiful scenery.
At Diamond Forest Cottages we offer our guests a relaxing and peaceful holiday overlooking a picturesque valley. From your western-red cedar cottage enjoy panoramic forest and rural views of our 50 acre property. Wake up to the call of the birds, and early risers can take the opportunity to photograph the mist rising from the dams below.
During winter nestle inside with your cosy wood fire whilst enjoying a glass of local wine, or enjoy a meal on your verandah during the warmer weather. Our property is adjacent to the lovely Diamond State Forest, giving you the opportunity to enjoy bush walking, bird watching or viewing the wildflowers in season. Take the opportunity to climb the Diamond Tree Lookout.
There is certainly no shortage of great things to do and see, both on our property and nearby. For further information please check out our activities page.
At Diamond Forest Cottages each of the four (4) cosy two bedroom cottages are well equipped to provide you with all the essentials you would expect of self-contained accommodation.
The cottages are well spaced apart to provide you with both peace and privacy.
Facilities provided include:
- Full kitchen facilities - fridge, microwave, gas cooktop, wine glasses, crockery, cutlery, saucepans, wok, frypans, toaster, teapot, coffee plunger, electric frypan, kettle, utensils plus more......
- Private gas barbeque at each cottage
- A complimentary starter pack of tea, coffee, sugar and milk is supplied
- Electric Blankets on all Queen beds
- All linen, towels, pillows and doonas provided
- Television & Video ( free use of our video library ), CD / Radio
- Cosy Log Fire - with ample chopped firewood supplied
- Boardgames and cards provided in each cottage
- Iron and Ironing Board, Hair Dryer
- Rainwater tanks at each cottage
- Ceiling fan in living area
- Heat lamps in bathroom
- Outdoor seating on your own private verandah, so you can sit back, relax and take in the amazing views.
- Cottages can sleep up to 6 people with combinations of Queen sized beds, King sized Single beds or Bunk beds
Diamond Forest Cottages are located in the Pemberton region and are central to most local attractions. We are situated only 12 minutes from Pemberton and 10 minutes from Manjimup. The region offers fine food, wineries, cafes, craft shops, galleries and a host of natural attractions.
We have listed for your information a range of activities available either on our property, or within a short drive - as you can see, there is certainly no shortage of things to do!
- Explore our 50 acre property. Stroll through the gardens, meander through over 400 lavender plants or follow the trails through our own portion of Karri Forest.
- Experience the Diamond State Forest, which is just across the road. There are plenty of walk trails to follow - walk to Diamond Tree (3km one way) or take a shorter walk through unspoilt Karri Forest.
- Trout fishing is available on our lake or at nearby Big Brook Dam, Warren River or King Trout Farm.
- Enjoy watching our abundant bird life. Depending on the time of year you will see Blue Wrens, Parrots, Kookaburras, Variegated Wrens, Black Cockatoos, Scarlet Robins, Black Swans nesting on the neighbours dam, Ducks frolicking on our dam, plus lots more.
- Donnelly River Cruises - Enjoy a relaxed cruise from the Karri to the Coast. Cruise along a 12km section of the Donnelly River thru a diverse ecosystem that is only accessible by boat.
- Pemberton Tramway - travel on the tram or steam train through the magnificent Karri Forest.
- Be dazzled by the wildlife display during spring.
- Pemberton Timbermill Tours are available Monday to Thursday.
- Spend the day and follow the Karri Forest Explorer Tourist Drive. Just follow the map, tune into the FM radio station and see some of Pemberton's best natural attractions.
- Climb the fire look-out trees : The Diamond Tree lookout, The Gloucester Tree and The Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree.
- Visit the local wineries: Black George, Chestnut Grove, Donnelly River, Fonty's Pool, Gloucester Ridge, Hidden River, Knights, Mountford, Peos Estate, Phillips Estate, Salitage, Silkwood, The Warren Vineyard, The Wine & Truffle Co. and Woodsmoke Estate are only minutes away.
- Venture further south and enjoy a pleasant drive to the stunning Tree Top Walk in the Valley of the Giants, near Walpole.
- Big Brook dam offers swimming, canoeing, fishing and walking trails, and also has picnic and barbeque facilities.
- Visit the new Bird Observatory at Lake Muir Nature Reserve. An elevated boardwalk leads 120m out over natural vegetation, swamp and wetlands, to a large viewing platform where you are greeted by a panoramic view of Lake Muir.
- Pemberton Discovery Tours - jump on an organised tour to see the Yeagarup Dunes, beaches, towering Karri trees or wildflowers. Or perhaps a Wine Tour to visit local wineries, meet local vignerons and experience local wines without the worry of driving.
- Try the Fresh Local Produce at one of the many award winning cafes/restaurants or buy your supplies direct from a roadside stall or farm.
- A must see: King Jarrah Tree, One Tree Bridge, The Four Aces, Glenoran Pool, Fonty's Pool, Cascades and Beedelup Falls.
- Manjimup Timber Park, 10 hectares that includes The State Timber Museum, The Age of Steam Museum, Historic Hamlet and Blacksmiths Shop.
- Take a scenic drive to Northcliffe, Windy Harbour, Salmon Beach and Mt Chudalup.
- See the cows milked and feed the calves at Della's Dairy.
- Explore a section of the Bibbulmun Track.
- Experience 4WD driving in the D'Entrecasteaux National Park for beach fishing or access to the Yeagerup Dunes.
Diamond Forest Cottages
PO Box 477
Manjimup, Western Australia, 6258
Phone: +61 8 9772 3170
South Western Highway, Manjimup / Pemberton
Manjimup, Map
E-mail for more details and prices
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