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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Ancient Gardens Guesthouse & Botanical Gardens in Ilkley offers a serene garden and a saltwater swimming pool. Guests enjoy free on-site private parking, an outdoor fireplace, and an outdoor seating area. Comfortable Amenities: The guest house features air-conditioning, streaming services, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area. Additional amenities include a picnic area, patio, and ground-floor unit with garden views. Nearby Attractions: Located 22 km from Sunshine Coast Airport, the property is close to Aussie World (10 km), SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (18 km), and Australia Zoo (20 km). Guests can also enjoy walking tours and explore nearby attractions such as Big Pineapple and Kondalilla Falls. Guest Highlights: Guests highly rate the garden, host, and the property’s convenience for nature trips.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 bunk beds
Living room
2 sofa beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chiomi
    Australia Australia
    We loved staying so much last time that we booked again as soon as we had a free few days. Being able to walk through Peter's garden with him and be able to ask questions (and buy some extremely rare plants) was such a joy. I learnt more and...
  • Ian
    Australia Australia
    it was beautiful gardens out of the world the host was great and the tour of is gardens
  • Pranita
    Australia Australia
    Very peaceful and we enjoyed our stay as Peter was so kind and set the fire for the night so we could have our dinner together. He also gave us tour to his garden and it was beautiful. He has worked really hard to nake this place memorable for...
  • Islam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A truly memorable experience. Peter has put so much love and attention into his mesmerising collection of plants from across the world, and it was an enormous pleasure to roam the gardens and take in the views. Gorgeous surroundings with pristine...
  • Merryn
    Australia Australia
    We had a booking issue, but Peter went above and beyond to make sure we were looked after
  • Johnathon
    Australia Australia
    Excellent host who gave his time to provide a tour of his extensive and magnificent gardens, private access and location, good car spot, we liked the 2 separate bedrooms, quiet surrounds.
  • Lettyboop
    Australia Australia
    At most stays, you are lucky to see another human and are usually just greeted by a key in a box. Peter's place is the polar opposite, we had the pleasure of being greeted by Peter and his 2 lovely grandchildren (which my 2 children loved), we...
  • Andie
    Australia Australia
    Omg this place was fantastic!! The owner was lovely (a local celebrity)and had the heater on and a fire pit ready for us. He offered to give us a tour of his amazing garden but we were disappointed we had to leave pretty early and couldn't do it....
  • Annabella
    Australia Australia
    This was so much more than a place to stay - it was an experience in itself. Peter and his family went out of their way to make us feel at home in their beautiful guest house and gardens. This beautiful guest house was more than big enough and...
  • Marie
    Australia Australia
    We like absolutely everything, the house was great, spacious and homey and the environment was stunning! Peter is a legend and we really enjoyed our tour of the garden which are probably the best I have ever seen.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Peter & Clare Heibloem

9.9
Host review score
Peter & Clare Heibloem
A unique luxury self contained 3 Bedroom hinterland guesthouse for up to 6+,+a 2 ha spectacular landscaped private botanical garden shown on DVD "Worlds Greatest Gardens"-spectacular, tranquil,quiet, without equal, world famous, close to beaches & shops . A totally unique subtropical setting, enriching to the soul, See plants 100-200 yrs old .A pool is available & rooms have-3 new smart TV,s, with Netflix / movies etc. A truly memorable experience to be enjoyed. Pet & child friendly. The bedrooms are spacious with wardrobe storage in both master bedrooms. The lounge /dining area can comfortably accommodate 6+ adults for both meals and entertainment. The 2 new leather recliners seat 3-4 adults on each. The kitchen is fully equipped with 4 gas burners & an electric oven + a microwave oven if needed, and all cooking utensils etc. The gardens are established 30 years, and the gardens are now opening for guests to stay. Ideal for a weekend escape or longer stay to explore the Sunshine Coast and hinterland. The plant collection featured on 5 different TV shows & is unique! Everything in the guesthouse is in new condition, & the facility has 2 large bathrooms one for each main bedroom.
See on the web : cycadgardens and alphadynamic to find out more. I have taught over 30,000 students a unique 32 hr. personal development seminar in 10 countries for over 30 years. I am interested in spirituality, metaphysics and the brain sciences as well as loving plants, animals and people.I was previously a tax agent and Chartered Accountant 35 yrs ago and then changed ,& began teaching others how to unlock their brain & mind's hidden potential so they could enjoy more success and happiness in their life. Clare trained as a teacher & now does volunteer work for a local charity. We have a nursery and other businesses. We opened our guesthouse so we could meet and enjoy new 'friends' and share our now world famous garden with others. We live on Sunshine Coast, Australia and work as a : CEO Company Director & Seminar presenter. The optional garden tour takes 40 minutes and is a highlight for guests as many of the plants are ancient and extremely rare and cannot be seen anywhere else in Australia ,not even in the National Botanical Gardens. It is an experience to remember!
Peter’s home is located on the Sunshine Coast in the Ilkley area, South East Queensland, Australia. A famous tourist destination with exceptional beaches, scenic forests and mountain views.Our place is in a very quiet rural setting, 5 minutes drive off the Bruce Hwy & Forest Glen, close to everything the Sunshine Coast has to offer, without the noise or crowds. The guesthouse is 300 metres from the road so almost total quiet except for the sound of nature. The small 'town' of Eudlo with general store & coffee shop is 5 minutes drive away. Superb restaurants 10 min.s away in Buderim. The guesthouse setting is extremely peaceful and energising.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 01:30 to 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
AUD 30 per child, per night
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 30 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Payments by Booking.com
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of $30 per pet, per stay applies for small dogs up to 6 kg and $40 for larger dogs over 6 kg. Please note that a maximum of 2 pets is allowed.

Please inform Ancient Gardens Guesthouse & Botanical Gardens in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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