News & Events

Looks like it will be a perfect Easter weatherwise, down south this year.  There’s always plenty to see and do.  Take time to visit the beautiful National Parks or  visit the rugged coastline in the D’Entrecasteaux National Park. The striking coastline of the Southern Forests stretches across 140 kilometres, where beautiful  karri forests sit atop rocky cliffs, and beautiful white sandy beaches are pounded by the wild Southern Ocean.  Visit the variety of wineries and walktrails

Or  just relax and the theatre of the bush and the quiet.  If you were unable to make your Easter break a country break, Clover Cottage still has a few vacancies available over the school holidays.

Have a go at climbing the famous Gloucester Tree

Enjoy beach walks or fishing

All the farm animals at  Clover Cottage  are missing the Cockerill Family!

During the family  five day stay in July 2012,  each animal was spoilt with cuddles, treats and lots of attention.

Thank you Cockerill Family from Plonky and Edith the donkeys, Vernon the goat,

the girls from the chook pen and Floyd the retriever!   Come again soon!!!!

The bridge is nearly completed, which means a beautiful section of the  Warren River and Munda Biddi cycle path will be in easy access to our guests at Clover Cottage!!

The inaugral cycle ride from Albany to Mundaring will be happening  7th  April.

Visit Munda Biddi website for more information.

Time to Plan the Truffle Kerfuffle  Food Experience 2013

Already people are planning the return to the third Truffle Kerfuffle event at beautiful historic Fonty Pool in Manjimup!

TK13 is being held on 22^nd June and will include wineries, food stalls, master classes, cooking demonstrations, free kids food classes, food discussion/truffle seminars.  Also Truffle Dog competitions, Truffle orchard tours/hunts, local produce by way of the local farmers markets and a heap more.   The night will be finished off with a 5 Course Gala Dinner prepared by some of the state’s finest Chefs – Hadleigh Troy, Russell Blaikie and Shane Watson.

Keep up to date with the up and coming events through the Truffle Kerfuffle website. At present Clover Cottage have three cottage still available.

Time To Take a Walk in the Country!

At long last our river side walk is nearly ready to be enjoyed!!! Guests will soon be able to step through the gate and take a riverside walk  along the Warren River and on into beautiful jarrah forrest.  For the enthusiastic bike riders, you will soon be able to easily cycle to,  the nearly completed, Munda Biddi Cycle trail which passes our trail.

Guests can also walk to  a unique historic icon, which is closely connected to the history of Clover Cottage.  The complete walk take approximately  two and a half hours.

Clover Cottage was built in 1875 from jarrah timber that was taken from the property.  It was was  before the time of industrial machinery in the southwest forests and using only hand tools.  Bullocks and horses would have helped with moving the timber.

Check out this fantastic footage about the Timber Industry in the 20s and 30s in the Southwest of Western Australia.

The men did it tough in the old days! .   This historic memorabilia was sourced by a retired forester, Jack Bradshaw, who has written a book about the Timber Industry.  The book is called ‘Jinkers and Whims’ and is available for purchase through this link www.vividpublishing.com.au/jinkersandwhims/.

It’s happening again this year on the weekend of the  7th, 8th and 9th December, when cherries will  festooning the streets of Manjimup along with wonderful local local food produce and celebrity chefs helping to cook it all!

Come down and enjoy the experience, as well as the country atmosphere and celebrations.  Visit http://www.cherryfestival.com.au/

for more information about the weekend.

Spring is everywhere

What a beautiful time of the year!  The trout are leaping, the birds are nesting and the gardens are blooming!! Try and make it down for spring in the southwest.  Country gardens  in the South west are opening their gates to welcome you in for a visit  on the first week of November, 2012.  Visit the Country Gardens official website www.countrygardensaustralia.com/gardens to find out more.