African hideaway


Intimate seclusion at its best - candlelight dinners, private outdoor spa bath - the perfect seductive escape.

Vibrant use of colours and textures layer this unique hideaway. Be seduced by an assortment of African rhythms, books and bead work collected on travels through Africa. Large siding doors lead you to a treed and secluded outdoor deck and spa bath sheltered from the world, the perfect viewing point of full moon on a cloudless night. Delight in the friendly and discreet service and enjoy delicious breakfast delivered to you and private dinner served in your hideaway.
 

Book your African hideaway package:
 

To refresh, replenish and restore, big blue backyard will be closed for May 2013. We will still be taking bookings and answering emails and looking forward to seeing you for a winter escape.

 

Romantic Indulgence

The perfect wedding celebration or indulge just because you can!


Secluded Celebration

A romantic Peninsula escape

 

 

Sleep:

  • Glorious king size bed
  • Sun dried pure cotton bed linen

Bath – inside or out!

  • Crisp bath sheets
  • Bath robes
  • Hand crafted, all natural Olieve&Olie bath amenities
  • Candles

Plus

  • Mini bar, replenished daily, offers selected Mornington Peninsula wines and locally brewed beer. Along with complimentary soft drinks and mineral water
  • Endless supply of fresh plunger coffee
  • A selection of teas
  • Fresh flowers
  • Homemade biscuits
  • Daily newspaper delivered with breakfast

The African hideway is equipped with:

  • A quality sound system and a range of evocative CD’s
  • TV, DVD player and an excellent selection of DVD’s
  • Reverse cycle air conditioning
     

Delicious long tray breakfast is included!

Wake up to plunged coffee and a fabulous freshly prepared breakfast, discreetly delivered with the daily newspaper to the hideaway at a pre-arranged time each morning. Breakfast service begins at 9am and you can have it as late as you like. 


Enjoy a unique private dining experience

Let the in house chef, prepare a romantic candlelight dinner served to your hideaway on at least one of the nights of your stay.
 

Massage

Treat yourself to a private massage by professional therapist in your own hideaway.


Check in

Check in is anytime from 3pm
Checkout is at 11am

 

Book now!


Check out the beach hideaway or check out the bush hideaway

 
Want to escape? Celebrating a special occasion? Or spice up your love life... 

Big blue backyard has designed intimate and indulgent packages just for you.

 

big blue backyard rated "excellent" by 48 travellers

 

Surrender to the colours of Africa

your own private and secluded space

Immerse yourself in a double outdoor spa bath

an exclusive private dining experience from our seasonal menu

Spacious, light filled ensuite

explore the secrets of the Mornington Peninsula

relax in a king size bed and dream the night away

bush shower in the morning