Specials !!!!! Great Getaway deals - bonus meal voucher - great food to eat with a good local wine by the Seahaven Village firesides (see our DEALS page!!!!!!!!)

Accommodation still available for Christmas - phone or email for details !!!!

Seahaven Village growth spurt

Our building program is finished!!! Our new office was ready for Christmas (including a new residence) and our new Loft House with an extra 1 bedroom suite + a 2 br/ 2 bathroom luxury suite was finished in March. This completes our $1.5 million building program bringing new levels of service and accommodation to Barwon Heads - including wireless internet availability to all of our cottages and suites. The new office has DVDs, games, books etc for loan as well as cold drinks, snacks and other items for sale.

Digital TV - yes we have new flat panel TV's in all of our 4.5 star accommodation and most of our other cottages now have large flat screen TVs which with our superior aerials make for great viewing!!

Dishwashers - All of our accom now has dishwashers except for our studios. Recently we installed them in the 1 bedroom units along with convection microwaves and built in cooktops and rangehoods for better cooking capability.

SPECIAL ACCESS - for wheelchairs and walkers

We now have a 2 br cottage (Colite) and a 1 br unit with ramps and wheel in showers/ rails etc.. We have already had guests who have given them a vote of approval - and they look great too !!

Laundry facilities - irons and ironing boards are now in all accom + we now have more washers and driers - 9 washers at last count - & no charge to use them!!!

Restaurant & music News

Some great midweek options (combine with one of our great midweek Barwon Heads getaway packages & walk to the restaurants)

1. The Beach House - opened December 07 at 48 Hitchcock - a fusion of cafe style & restaurant. The big sundeck is the perfect place for a coffee or drink with an everchanging tapas menu from  11.30 am daily (or retreat to the fireside on colder days). The new summer lunch menu includes light summery fresh flavours & their signature dish of roast lamb baguette. Ph 5254 3376

2. Ganesh vegetarian takeaway - quite new on the Barwon heads scene & rapidly gaining popularity for its great food, delicious cakes and Catering Ph 5254 2711 (Cnr Hitchcock & Bridge). They do gluten free & other special dietary needs as well

3. At the Heads on the pier is running specials in the bar and deck sections of the restaurant.. Plus they have a new winter menu & light lunch options (as usual with lots of seafood featuring) Check it out at their website (go to our links page for a quick link !!!)     - all with that wonderful view over Bass Strait and a wood fire on colder days. Ph 03 5254 1277

4. Seans @ 13th located at 13th Beach Golf Club is rapidly gaining a name for excellent dining. Its a great venue for breakfast (from 8am), lunch (til 3pm) or (thurs,fri,sat) dinner - also coffee & snacks. those looking for a more secluded, quiet and very comfortable venue for a couple or group would be well advised to check out Seans @13th - Ph 5254 6610

P.S. we've got vouchers for Seans for a great desert offer!!

MUSIC NEWS

Barwon Heads Festival of the Sea - Coming up in March (Tue 17 - Sun 22) various activities with the main activities on the weekend esp Sun 22nd - Music, food, market, enviro activities, art and quilting shows, kids activities, etc.. More details @ www.FestivalOfTheSea.com.au

Queenscliff Music Festival Nov 28-29-30

As usual a huge line up of talent/ many styles/ multi venues/ fresh talent - international stars ..... www.mf.net.au

Piping Hot Chicken Shop - Ocean Grove

Have just had Neil Murray & the Bay City Concords & Howlin' Wind & his Band

Details 03 5255 1566

The Barwon Heads Hotel not only produces restaurant quality meals but also has great live music events happening on a regular basis - e.g. 80's night recently with the Chantoozies, Pseudo Echo, BABBA, The Beautiful Girls. Check www.BarwonHeadsHotel.com.au or phone 1800 632585 for more info.

Check our LINKS page for Restaurant info / phone numbers/ etc

FISHING

 We've had quite a few fishing people stay lately. They've been impressed with the range of fishing options and by all accounts happy with their catch. Plus we have been able to offer off street parking for the boats !!!

Barwon Heads Motel???

No there isn't one but Seahaven Village aims to fill this void by offering inexpensive but 4 star or better standard accommodation with all linen, towels, breakfast basket, toiletries, etc.. Our Studio and one bedroom suites are unique in Barwon Heads - better than a motel but at a similar price.

COMFORT AT SEAHAVEN VILLAGE ????

You bet !! RC Split Air con (great cooling or heating) + ceiling fans + plenty of insulation, double glazing to many cottages & suites, etc.. COMFY !!!!

And...... our new 4.5 star units are 6 star energy rated ... double glazed, great insulation, heating etc....... the warmest (& coolest) in the west !!!!

What don't we have at Seahaven Village??? - unlike some of the unrated private homes up for rent we don't have grandma's old mattress and pillows or auntie's old sofa (looks OK with a throw over it !!!!???) ....... No No No - we have only quality bedding (checked by AAATourism) for your "no nasty surprises" Barwon Heads holiday rental

NEW SHOPS IN TOWN

If you haven't been to Barwon Heads for a while you'll be surprised at the range of shops on offer - and not a franchise or chain store to be seen (nothing you'll find at your neighborhood Westfield centre) !!!!

1. FAD - FurnitureArtDesign - the latest thing in Barwon Heads - 'an eclectic mix of secondhand furniture, art & handmade pieces"  cnr Bridge & Hitchcock near the Supermarket

10 - 5 Thurs - Mon. Ph 0428290243/ 0427018834

2. The GAZMAN menswear store is now operating next to the POD coffee shop. Drop in to see Colleen for smart casual and just lately some great sale items. Phone 5254 1112.

3. Marycheles Hair studio - ladies and mens - all in a marvellous new and comfortable setting - Phone 5254 3340 for appointments

4. Seababes - Clothing for mum & baby + plus a range of accessories - and they've got a sale running as this goes to the website.

5. Moss Industry - Great looking flowers, fabulous arrangements plus some terrific gift lines in the garden and home decoration area. Danielle & Alex do great wedding flowers. They are next to the pharmacy or Ph 5254 2277   P.S. Check out their window displays + the windows in Frith opposite - I think there's a competition happening for the best windows !!!

6. The Bakery, Cafe, Bar and Pizza is open and filling a gap in town. A big variety of breads, buns, pies and of course Pizzas to eat in or take away

7. Hayden Real Estate has relocated to Hitchcock Ave (amalgamated with Guyett Real Estate under the Hayden name)

8. Pink Sapphire - an exciting and different new clothing / jewellery/ accessory shop has opened too at !!  Ph 03 5254 1848 (53 Hitchcock Ave)

9. Sommerhus - brand new with great lines in ladies's clothing ... brands like Embody denim, Body, Juicy Bear t's, Louche Resort, Edgar & five under golf apparel. Phone 03 5254 2232  (2/53 Hitchcock Ave)

10. red dog 3 - clothing , accessories - a very smart looking range and a beautiful fit out - no wonder it always seems busy. (Phone 03 5254 3326 - shop 3/ 46 Hitchcock Ave - next to the bookshop)

So if you are bored with your local shopping plaza check out the shops of Barwon Heads and to follow get a tea or coffee in any one of our 14(!!) espresso locations

WEDDINGS in Barwon Heads

Couples are getting married at a great rate at Barwon Heads ... and speaking of great rates, we do great rates for wedding groups - + great service!!

So we are now preparing folders for wedding groups with details of wedding and reception venues + hair, make up, massage, flowers, catering, p[hotos, celebrants, etc, etc..

GOLF

Its huge at SeahavenVillage!!! The perfect venue for a golf retreat. We are at the epicentre of Bellarine Golf - within 5 minutes there are 3 fabulous courses (Barwon heads Golf Club & 13th Beach with 2 x 18 hole courses) + within 15 minutes there are lots more (The Sands, Curlewis & Point Lonsdale are favourites) ....... and our golfing guests enjoy the best accom in the west.... (Log fires+ RC air con heating) at great prices.... all a short walk to cafes, restaurants, the pub and everything else that Barwon Heads offers.

NEW !!!! - The Barwon Heads Golf Club has reopened its par 3/ 9 hole course after an 18 month refurb program. We've been told that it's great - good value ($10 adults/ $5 children - u18) and a challenging and enjoyable alternative to the other local courses

WINE & Winery NEWS

Pettavel winery/ Restaurant has done well lately in the awards arena for their restaurant and wines. The have again been given a chefs hat in the Age Good Food Guide . Only a 15 minute drive from SeahavenVillage access to Pettavel is via a direct and attractive country road route across the back of Geelong - easy!!

TOAST TO THE COAST was on again on the Melbourne Cup weekend. It was great!! But you can still put together your own wine and food tour - we can help you.

Wineries throughout the Surfcoast, Bellarine & Moorabool Valley offer various combos of wine tasting, gourmet food, meet the wine maker, music, winery tours, etc..

Check www.winegeelong.com

SEAHAVEN VILLAGE - Barwon Heads HOLIDAY GETAWAYS

We have come up with a number of great packages for the summer months. Check our packages page for details. Or we can tailor your own Barwon Heads getaway - just tell us about your needs!!!

ACTION IN THE MAIN STREET !!!!!

Hichcock Avenue has been updated - wider footpaths, underground power, new landscaping, furniture, lighting, etc..

MARKETS

BARWON HEADS - Last Sat of the month - at the community hall ... and surrounds!!

Ocean Grove - 1st Sun

Portarlington - Last Sun

Pt Londsdale 2nd Sun

Steampacket Market (Geelong Foreshore) !st Sun

Belmont Common - every Sun

Beckley Park (at the Nth entry to Geelong at Corio) - every Sat

Queenscliffe - Last Sun (Sept to May)

Drysdale - 3rd Sun (Oct to May)

FIRESIDE WARMERS

A Scotchmans Hill chardonnay or shiraz (great local wine) from the Barwon Heads IGA teamed with a delicious slow cooked curry (try the Rogan Josh!!!) from Peppercorn Foods - all in front of an atmospheric log fire at Seahaven Village - perfect for a Barwon Heads short break.

Note that all of our Cottages plus the Attic, Tower and Loft king size suites have log fires. All of the smaller suites (and the cottages) have great heating and are well insulated - you won't be cold at SeahavenVillage!!