Simple pleasures are the attraction at this calm country retreat. Soft carpets, ducks on the water and home cooked food on the table. Wander around the property in the fresh evening air. Take in panoramic views with the small church in the distance. Sip a glass of local red while you stroll by the vineyards and admire the bright sunflowers edging around the vegetable garden.

Set amidst a small orchard, olive grove and small vineyard, the Olive Branch Bed & Breakfast provides all the comforts of home:

• quiet, private, completely separate cottage accommodation

• a fully self-contained kitchen

• double bedroom with ensuite

• a comfortable fold-out futon sofa bed in living area

• a charming pot-belly stove

• your own private verandah

• separate pet accommodation is available

If the quiet life appeals to you, this is the spot. There's only the birds to distract you as you relax in the morning, enjoying a full breakfast that you've prepared yourself from quality ingredients provided. The air is fresh and clean, no big city pollution, and less than an hour and a half from Melbourne. Stroll through the gardens, feel the city tensions fall away.