Lonsdale Palms Retreat - Heritage House Point Lonsdale Accessible Accommodation

Heritage House at Lonsdale Palms Retreat Accessible Accommodation is a fully renovated Victorian splendour.  Four bedrooms ensure a peaceful night's sleep, with two furnished with queen-size beds and one with an ensuite. Two additional bedrooms offer king single beds that easily convert into a luxurious king-size bed. Indulge in the modern bathrooms, one designed for all abilities and the other boasting a charming claw foot bath for relaxation. With two other properties on-site, the whole retreat with all three houses sleeps up to 16 guests. Read more below. 

Lonsdale Palms Retreat is a unique, accessible coastal haven designed to bring people together while offering space to unwind. Sleeping up to 16 guests, the property combines a beautifully restored Heritage House with two purpose-built cottages — Ruby Cottage and Jade Cottage — to create a flexible retreat ideal for intergenerational family gatherings, milestone celebrations, wedding parties, creative retreats, and small group getaways.

Each space — the Heritage House, Ruby Cottage, and Jade Cottage — may be booked individually or together, depending on your group’s needs. This flexibility makes Lonsdale Palms perfect for couples, families, or larger groups seeking connection and comfort with room to breathe.

A key feature of the retreat is its thoughtful accessibility. All three accommodations are designed with inclusion in mind, ensuring guests of all ages and abilities can relax and enjoy their stay with ease, also pet friendly. The main house serves as the social hub — ideal for shared meals, celebration, and conversation For solitude or downtime, the two self-contained cottages provide peaceful spaces with private decks. Ruby Cottage also includes a games room with billiards and a desk with fast Wi-Fi for work or play.

Key accessible features:

Accessible beach nearby
Accessible toilet seat
Fixed Grab Bars
On-site disabled parking
Over toilet seat
Room under bed for hoist
Service dog provisions
Shower Chair - Free Standing
Step-free access
Step-free shower

For detailed accessibility info, check out our extensive list of frequently asked questions below.

Heritage House at Lonsdale Palms Retreat is a beautifully renovated Victorian home offering spacious, fully accessible accommodation on the Bellarine Peninsula. Located close to Point Lonsdale beach, historic Queenscliff, boutique shops, and award-winning wineries, it’s the perfect retreat for families, groups, and guests requiring all-abilities access.

This elegant home features four large bedrooms, two with queen-size beds (one with ensuite) and two with king single beds that can easily be configured as luxurious king beds. The modern bathrooms include one designed for all abilities with grab rails and easy access, while the other showcases a classic claw-foot bath for relaxation.

Guests will enjoy the well-appointed gourmet kitchen, spacious dining and living areas, and thoughtful touches throughout. Comfort is assured with hydronic heating, ducted air-conditioning, smart TV, and fast Wi-Fi. The home offers ample parking, step-free entry with ramps, wide doorways, and generously proportioned rooms, making it ideal for wheelchair users and intergenerational groups.

Additional conveniences include a full laundry, outdoor spaces, and pet-friendly accommodation, so the whole family can enjoy a coastal escape.

Just minutes from Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale Village, Heritage House is perfect for beach holidays, golf weekends, and exploring the Bellarine’s gourmet food and wine trails.

To book, click on Jade cottage below to see all three properties availability and make a booking.

Check out the two other options at Lonsdale Palms Retreat Point Lonsdale Accessible Accommodation

Lonsdale Palms Retreat - Jade Cottage Point Lonsdale Accessible Accommodation

Lonsdale Palms Retreat - Ruby Cottage Point Lonsdale Accessible Accommodation

Note: Some listings may include both accessible and non-accessible rooms. Accessible rooms are clearly labelled in the room title. Please choose the accessible room type for a great accessible stay. Guarantee applies If there's a "Instant Book" or "request to book" button. If there's a "Send Enquiries" button, please call 1300 180 889 to secure a guaranteed accessible room booking.

Activities In And Around Lonsdale Palms Retreat - Heritage House Point Lonsdale Accessible Accommodation

Heritage House is located close to the beach and both Point Lonsdale Village and the historic township of Queenscliff. There is so much to see and do in these locations, especially just enjoying the magnificent views across Port Phillip Bay, to the Rip and Bass Strait beyond. Take a morning walk along the boardwalk, relax with a coffee from one of the cafes in the Lonny Village. Take timeout to visit the lovely waterfront Point Lonsdale Village, with interesting shops, local eateries and great coffee! Breathe the fresh sea air while enjoying the stunning views of Port Phillip Bay. There are also stunning views of “The Rip” and across the Bay to Point Nepean on the Mornington Peninsular. Be sure to check out the shipping coming through "the Heads" larger vessels are required to hand over command to a Pilot from Queenscliff. The brightly coloured Pilot Boats can be seen meeting the ships. Download the Marine Traffic -Ship Tracking App, to track the busy shipping traffic coming through the Heads and the pilot boats. CLICK HERE for more info. Queenscliff offers an amazing range of activities and experiences. Visit the Queenscliff Maritime Museum, the Queenscliff Historical Museum at the newly opened Community Hub: the art galleries, Queenscliff Harbour with the brand new Queenscliff-Sorrento Ferry Terminal with its fabulous views gift and coffee shop. Don’t miss the great Bookshop and the Scandinavian ice creamery main street of Queenscliff.

Food and activities

There is a great range of local food options including Na Zdravi (woodfire pizza), 360Q Queenscliff, Farm Foods Deli, Pasquini’s Point Lonsdale, Grow Point Lonsdale and Noble Rot wine bar. Meals are also available at the Queenscliff Bowls Tennis and Croquet Club dining accessible via a lift. The Q Train – a unique restaurant train endeavours to cater for people of all abilities but check via their website for specific details: The Q Train - Accessibility on The Q Train. The Bellarine Taste Trail offers the best of local restaurants, wineries, distilleries breweries, produce and foodie experiences Home Page | The Bellarine Taste Trail Mud Day Spa (opposite The Palms), the village markets are held at Point Lonsdale (2nd Sunday each month), and Queenscliff last Sunday. We recommend Basil’s Farm (vineyard & farmhouse cafe with views across Swan Bay, and live music on Sundays). CLICK HERE for more info. But if you want to stay in, Ruby Cottage is a great place just to relax, read a book, watch a movie on the free Netflix, cook up/BBQ or simply enjoy the company of family and friends.  

Please note: The booking page for all properties listed on Accessible Accommodation may list both accessible and non-accessible rooms. All accessible rooms are indicated in the room title. Guarantee applies If there's a "Book Now" or "request to book" button. If there's a "Send Enquiries" button, please call 1300 180 889 to secure a guaranteed accessible room booking.