International Clubs Asia Australia

Grand Mercure Forest Resort, Accor Vacation Club Apartments

 

Situated in the heart of Victoria’s beautiful Hepburn Shire, Forest Resort offers 18 luxurious fully self-contained apartments for a truly indulgent getaway. The apartments each boast two double spas, and the surroundings incorporate indigenous plants and natural timbers, nestled amongst 150 acres of forest, lagoons, wildlife and native birds.

General Information

Forest Resort is in close driving proximity to the historic townships of Creswick, Clunes, Daylesford and Ballarat. Known as the ‘spa capital of Australia’ the region offers comprehensive mineral springs, award winning wineries and an abundance of cultural and exciting places to explore. The Forest Resort emphasises environmentally friendly and sustainable surrounds alongside sophisticated creature comforts.
Charges may apply to the following amenities and attractions.

The Resort

24 hour reception (at the adjacent Novotel Forest Resort), Spa 407, 18 hole golf course designed by Robert Allenby, swimming pool, spa, gymnasium and bicycle hire.

What To Do

Local award-winning wineries (Avoca Warrenmang, Mount Beckworth, Mount Coghill, Blue Pyrenees Estate, Mount Langi Ghiran, Eastern Peake, Dulcinea, Karra Karra and Redbank), Daylesford Spa region, Botanical Gardens, galleries, restaurants, Victorian architecture, Sovereign Hill, Lake Wendouree, the Gold Museum, Wildlife and Reptile Park, Eureka Stockade Centre, Tangled Maze, Tuki Trout Farm, Anderson’s Mill, bush walking, horse riding.

Where To Eat

Harvest 383 Restaurant is Forest Resort's signature restaurant and its situated on the ground level of the Novotel. This à la carte restaurant has comtemporary Australian cuisine. Springs Bar and Terrace on Novotel's reception level features an all day snack menu.

If you wish to self cater in your apartment kitchen, supermarket supplies can be purchased at Creswick.

Guest Information

Check-in: from 2.00pm Check-out: 10.00am

Your Club Apartment

2 bedroom apartments - sleepsup to 6 people (1 queen, 2 single and 1 sofa bed*).

 *Sofa-beds are suitable for children only.

Ground Floor: double sided gas log fire place, individual reverse cycle air-conditioning in rooms, full kitchen, cable television, DVD/stereo combo, internet connection, powder room, laundry with iron/ironing board.

First Floor: two person spa and balcony in each bedroom, individual reverse cycle air-conditioning in rooms, separate ensuite with shower.

Travel Tips

• When travelling from Melbourne, take the western Highway to Ballarat, exit on the A300 (Midland Highway) towards Creswick    and travel approximately 10 minutes to get to Forest Resort which is on the right hand side, just before Creswick.
• The nearest major airports are Melbourne (Tullamarine) (120km) and Geelong (Avalon) (123km).
• The closest supermarket to Grand Mercure Apartments Forest Resort is Creswick Foodrite (1.8km).
• One complimentary car port per apartment.
• There are many townships within driving distance of Forest Resort, including Ballarat (10 minutes), Creswick (2 minutes) or    Daylesford (20 minutes).