Donnelly River Holiday Village Western Australia Australia

Originally a timber town, Donnelly River Holiday Village is now a unique and popular holiday destination 300 kilometres south of Perth in the Southern Forests close to Manjimup, Bridgetown and Nannup.

The secluded and picturesque village, preserved in its entirety, is nestled in tall timbered State karri forest and provides a fascinating picture into the simpler and uncomplicated life in the fifties.

The 36 mill workers cottages have been upgraded to affordable comfortable self contained accommodation sleeping up to four, eight or twelve people, each with own bedrooms, sitting room (with log fire), kitchen and bathroom and a verandah to relax upon. Bring your own linen or you can hire if necessary.

The isolation of the village and the pristine environment makes it both a tranquil retreat for couples, and an ideal spot for family holidays with children free to play and explore safely outside. Schools and groups are also most welcome.

A feature of the village, much loved by locals and overseas visitors alike, is the very tame wildlife with kangaroos, emus, parrots and kookaburras visiting the cottages to be fed. Possums, bandicoots, chuditchs and quokkas, among others are also sighted in the village from time to time and the bird life is prolific with over 70 species sighted in the village and forest surround.

Village facilities include an onsite general store, laundry, barbeques, playground, flying fox, games room, tennis courts, basketball court and volleyball. A tree lined swimming lake and a hall with coolroom and cooking facilities complete the amenities.

There are many scenic bushwalks in the area, including the Bibbulmun Track that goes right through the village. Centrally located, the village is an ideal base from which to explore the beauty of the South West with comfortable day trips to the many attractions of Margaret River, Busselton, Pemberton, the Tree Top Walk, Albany and the many national parks.

Enjoy a nature based holiday while experiencing a step back in time to the village atmosphere of a timber town in the South West.

Accommodation Options

Two person standard cottage

Self contained cottage for two people including double bed and two singles. Cottage has two bedrooms [BYO or hire linen], self contained fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, lounge with wood fire and front verandah. Couples rate of $79.50 per night or $395 per week only available off peak [out of school and public holidays]. Midweek special four nights for $240. Upgrade to VIP cottage for extra $10 per night.

Four person standard cottage

Self contained two or three bedroom cottage with one double bed and two or three singles. Own fully self contained kitchen, bathroom, lounge with wood fire and verandah. BYO linen or hire. Off peak $95 per night, $475 per week or $285 for midweek special [four nights Monday to Friday]. Upgrade to a VIP cottage for extra $10 per night Peak rates [school holidays] $105 per night or $600 per week.

Eight person standard cottage

Self contained three or four bedroom cottage with one double bed and the rest a combination of singles and bunks. Own fully self contained kitchen, bathroom, lounge with wood fire and verandah. BYO or hire linen. Off peak $120 per night or $600 per week. Mid week special four nights for $360. Peak rates $135 per night or $775 per week.

Eight person VIP cottage

A higher standard self contained cottage for up to eight people with three to four bedrooms, fully self contained kitchen, bathroom, lounge with wood fire and verandah. One cottage has two doubel beds plus four singles. Other cottages have one double and a combination of singles and bunks. VIP cottages have doonas and the double beds have electric blankets. BYO or hire linen. Off peak $130 per night or $650 per week. Mid week special [Monday to Friday] four nights for $390. Peak rates [school holidays] $145 per night or $835 per week.

12 person standard cottage

Self contained cottage with three to four bedrooms. One room with double bed and rest a combination of singles and bunks. Own fully equipped kitchen, bathroom [one cottage has two bathrooms], lounge with fireplace and verandah. BYO or hire linen and blankets. Off peak $145 per night or $725 per week. Mid week special [Monday to Friday] 4 nights for $435. Peak Rates $165 per night or $950 per week.

12 person VIP cottage

A much larger cottage than the standard 12 person cottages. It has two rooms with a double bed, one with two singles and a forth with two singles and two sets of bunks. Fully self contained kitchen, two bathrooms, lounge with fireplace, small dining room and large front verandah. BYO or hire linen and blankets. Off peak $160 per night or $800 per week. Mid week special [Monday to Friday] four nights for $480. Peak rates [school holidays] $180 per night or $1035 per week.