ACCOMMODATION AT THE LILY
The Lily has been selected as one of the 10 best self-contained accommodations in
FOOTPRINT WEST COAST AUSTRALIA HANDBOOK
All our accommodation is unique and private. Each is fully self-contained, with an outside seating area. All have high quality linen, towels, reverse cycle air conditioning, Scandinavian wood heater, firewood included (not in the Dakota), TV (all major channels), DVD, radio/CD player, selection of books, games, DVD's and CD's, full size fridge (bar fridge only in the Dakota), oven (not in the Dakota), microwave and pantry essentials such as (real) coffee, tea, sugar, milk, spices, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. A washing machine and dryer is available on site. There is good TELSTRA reception. Free WI-FI is available on site. Also an electric car charging station, 3-Phase and Tesla.
Breakfast Baskets are available for our guests (7-days).
Minimum stay is 2 nights. There is a 3 night minimum for Long Weekends.
THE DUTCH COTTAGE
Sleeps up to 4 people. $215 per night for 2 persons. $35 per each extra person.
The Dutch Cottage has a lounge downstairs, a separate kitchen and a bathroom. There is a large open plan bedroom upstairs (Queen bed & 2 single beds). Sleeps up to 4 persons.
Please take note, you have to climb stairs to reach the bedroom.
THE WINERY QUARTERS
Sleeps up to 3 people. $185 per night for 2. $35 for an extra person.
This accommodation is situated under the same roof as the former winery. It is on one level and has a large lounge/kitchen area and bathroom. There is one bedroom (Queen bed and single bed). Sleeps up to 3 persons.
THE DUTCH HOUSE
Sleeps up to 4 people. $245 per night for 2. $35 per each extra person.
The Dutch House has one downstairs bedroom with a Queen size bed. There is a lounge, separate kitchen and bathroom downstairs. Upstairs is open plan, with a Queen bed and 2 singles.
THE MILLERS QUARTERS
Sleeps up to 4 people. $185 per night for 2. $35 per each extra person.
This two storey accommodation is part of the windmill workshop and milling shed and was, for ten years, the home of the founders of The Lily, Hennie and Pleun Hitzert. The accommodation has a small combined lounge/kitchen downstairs and a bathroom. There are two (upstairs) bedrooms (Queen bed & two single beds), To access the bedrooms you have to go through the workshop (very private, the workshop is not in use).
Please take note, you have to climb stairs to reach the bedrooms.
THE DAKOTA
$315 per night
DAKOTA - a stay to remember
The Lily now offers you the opportunity to stay in a true icon of aviation – an original 1944 Dakota. Although it won’t fly you to tropical destinations any more, we do believe it will provide you a level of comfort and luxury that is ‘more first class than first class’.
A description of the facilities from the nose down;
The cockpit gives you a glimpse of the plane as it was in its flying days. The former navigator’s room now accommodates the bathroom, with a toilet and a shower. The forward half of the passenger section has been converted into the bedroom. The bedroom floor is slightly sloping, but don't worry, the beds are horizontal. Further down you will find the living area and kitchen and pantry, which are situated next to the double entrance doors. These cargo doors open onto the outside covered seating area which provides spectacular and uninterrupted views of the Stirling Range.
The plane is self-contained with 2 single beds, high quality linen, towels, reverse cycle air conditioning, free wi-fi, fully equipped kitchen with fridge, electric cook- top (no oven), microwave and pantry essentials supplied such as (real) coffee, tea, sugar, milk, oils, vinegar and spices. In the living area you will find a TV, DVD, sound system, a selection of DVDs, CDs, games and books.
The Dakota sleeps a maximum of 2 persons.
HISTORY in a nutshell
Our plane was built in 1943/44 in Long Beach California and was issued to the Netherlands East Indies Transport Section, based in Brisbane, Queensland, where it was used for transport duties on behalf of the Royal Dutch Indonesian Airways (KNILM). The aircraft operated supply flights for Dutch military units, and later airlifted liberated Dutch POWs from New Guinea to Australia. After the war many Dakotas were sold to the commercial airlines around the world.
In her day, she was a technological marvel and is still one of the most iconic and successful planes ever built. The Dakota is also known as DC3, C47, Gooney Bird, Sky-train, Sky-trooper and many other names. Initially designed in the early thirties for the commercial airlines in America, the Dakota was quickly adopted for the war effort, with thousands being built. The Dakota was instrumental in helping end World War 2.
In 1947 our plane found a home at the KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines) and later Garuda. She did service in our region till 21st January 1974 when she made an emergency belly landing in Broome. All seven passengers escaped injury. Only the engineer was slightly injured. This was the end of active service of our bird. She never flew again.
The plane arrived at The Lily in September 2012.
Tariffs:
Millers Quarters & Winery Quarters:
$185 per night for 2 people. $35 for each additional person.
The Dutch Cottage:
$215 per night for 2 people. $35 for each additional person.
The Dutch House
$245 per night for 2 people. $35 for each additional person.
The Dakota
$315 per night for 2 persons.
All prices may be subject to change without notice.
Breakfast Basket
Breakfast baskets are available for our accommodation guests (7-days).
Our generous and delicious Breakfast Basket for 2
includes wholemeal Spelt bread, butter, jams, yoghurt, muesli, juice and eggs.
$35.00
BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Full payment (unless otherwise arranged) is charged to your nominated Credit Card approximately 4 weeks before your arrival. Please note, the full amount will still be payable if the booking is cancelled within 28 days of arrival. However there will be NO charge if we are able to re-book the accommodation.