Millars by the Lake (Quinninup, WA)
Location: Quinninup, Western Australia
Getting there: 3hr 40min from Perth
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Millars By The Lake is a heritage-listed cottage, nestled within the picturesque mill town of Quinninup, deep in the heart of the Southern Forests of WA.
Guests are enveloped in a sense of calm as soon as they open the door, from the nature-inspired colour palette to feather soft bedding and linen.
The two-bedroom cottage is perfectly imperfect, with a captivating rustic warmth throughout from the original jarrah floorboards to the thoughtfully curated vintage artwork and furniture.
Up to four guests can comfortably enjoy Millars, which includes two queen sized beds, an open living and dining space, and well-equipped kitchen.
Whether you’re curled up by the wood burner, star gazing from the outdoor bath, bird spotting on the porch or watching the mist rise at nearby Karri Lake, Millars is an idyllic setting to escape, unwind, and simply…just breathe.
Tell us about your local community…
The town is surrounded by giant forest with an abundance of walk trails, including the picturesque Karri Lake loop.
Quinninup is peacefully secluded, we have a wonderful mix of locals from an award winning photographer, artists, and fellow seekers of a calm and quiet escape.
What is your favourite thing to do at the property?
We love morning walks through the forest, taking a bottle of wine down to the lake for the sunset, spotting the Milky Way in the outdoor tub, and cosy nights by the fire reconnecting and restarting those conversations that we never get to finish.
Favourite day trip nearby?
Get up and head straight towards Pemberton for fluffy berry pancakes from the Lavender and Berry Farm, then a visit to Beedelup Falls or maybe a climb up the Gloucester Tree followed by lunch overlooking the rolling hills at Hidden River Estate winery.
Guests shouldn't forget to pack their...
Walking boots (for bush walking), and bathers for a swim in the lake (and for the outdoor bath for during the day).
How did you come to offer accommodation in the Bush?
In 2020 we (Andrew and Jade, hi!) were trying to keep up with the frantic pace of COVID-19 in our jobs, while yearning for a place to pause, rest and reset. And so, we searched until we came across a little cottage with sturdy bones that felt like home. For over six months (with our young kids in tow) we poured our hearts into Millars to give it a heart of its own.
Having experienced beautiful accommodation during her Scoop Traveller Magazine editorship, and coupled with her love of interior styling, Jade painstakingly hand-picked every piece in the cottage, scouring WA for bespoke vintage pieces and art. While recruitment manager Andrew, hit the tools (with a village of support from our family and friends) to shape and restore Millars into a cottage that we are immensely proud of.
Instagram: @millarsbythelake
Website: www.millarsbythelake.com
Email: millarsbythelake@outlook.com
