Spectacular coastal views, a tranquil environment and luxurious villas, are just some of the attractions of the exclusive Ruffles Lodge.
Perched on a ridge with expansive views, Ruffles is situated in the Gold Coast hinterland only eight minutes from the motorway and 5 km (as the crow flies) from Dreamworld. A very private place, the
lodge is set on 50 acres with beautiful landscaped gardens and surrounding eucalypt forest.
When we decided to build RUFFLES our first choice of architect was Chris Beckingham, well known for his beautiful homes and retreats in the tourist area of the Whitsundays. Our first challenge was to persuade him to accept a commission well south of his stamping ground. We felt sure that if he would agree to visit the site he would accept the challenge of such a beautiful place, in-fact the completed lodge follows closely his original concept from that first visit to the site.
The main building is an extension of the Queenslander style with large veranda, stone walls, high ceilings and beautiful timbers. The use of aged timbers re-milled from 100-year-old wharves along the Brisbane river, add to the charm. The dining and lounge area is an ideal place for meeting before dinner. The large covered terrace also provides another place for dining during the warmer months and the poolside gazebo with its wood-fired oven is yet another great place for dinner or breakfast with views east across rambling hills to the ocean. The "garden gazebo", situated on a raised knoll with views in all directions and the sun all day, is an ideal place to relax with a book, enjoy a coffee or a complimentary drink from the fridge.
Ruffles Lodge has been built on 50 acres with 3 acres of garden and parklands, bush and forest as our neighbors. The tranquility and peace a beautiful garden instills is enhanced by the birds and animals that native plants and shrubs encourage, also by the inclusion of several water features.
Check-In: 2:00:PM |
Check-Out: 10:00:AM