The latest is a sun-drenched courtyard making an excellent place for one of Jill's legendary breakfasts or an afternoon cuppa, or for more active types there's also a croquet and petanque pavilion to go with the established tennis court. In fact, the extensive gardens invite wandering at any time.

Accommodation
Visitors arrive at the property via a sweeping driveway flanked by privet and box hedges, past century old trees and colourful garden beds. The elegant Homestead has a high slate roof and a shaded wrap around verandah. An impressive passageway with Baltic pine floorboards and a stained glass archway leads to the beautifully decorated and furnished guest sitting room, dining room, bedrooms and a gallery that overlooks the central paved courtyard bordered with prolific iceberg roses.

The house was restored in stages between 1989 and 1997 to provide 4 guest bedrooms, 3 with ensuite bathrooms and one with a private bathroom with a spa bath. One room, the original kitchen, has been converted into a cosy bedsitter complete with open fireplace and ensuite, and has an old bakers oven still in the wall. Exposed bricks, polished floorboards and comfortable country style furniture give the room a very special appeal.

The Bromfield Room - Named after John Bromfield who built the original homestead back in 1865. This room features a Queen size bed, ensuite, television, refrigerator, fireplace, tea/coffee making facilities and reverse cycle air conditioning.

The Edmundson Room - John Bromfield died a short two years after completing the home. His wife later married Mr. Edmundson and lived out her life at Elliminook. This is a Double/Twin room with television, bar fridge, air conditioning and has a private bathroom and spa bath.

The Hope Room - Dr. Hope, a local surgeon purchased the property in 1908 and enjoyed the lovely English gardens framed by lush pastures. This room with queen size bed, features television, reverse cycle air-conditioning, bar fridge, en-suite, couches and tea/coffee making facilities.

The Hayes Room - The Hayes Family purchased the property in the early 1930's. They ran cattle and sheep on the property until the mid 1960's. This Double room features full en-suite facilities, bar fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and television.

Location
585 Warncoort Road, Birregurra, Great Ocean Road, Victoria

Between Lorne on the Great Ocean Road and Colac on the Princes Highway; about 90 minutes drive from Melbourne; lies the small town of Birregurra. Approached from Lorne after driving through the scenic Otway Ranges rain forest, the spires of historic churches on the hill are the first view of Birregurra. Set on a hill above the flood plain of the Barwon River, quaint old shops and buildings line the main street. On the western side of the town is 'Elliminook' Homestead.