Fine Dinning Packages - For the 'Slow Food Lover' -
if you love slow food you will love these packages
Simone's
A two night stay in one of our provincial style cottages with a basket breakfast both mornings, a bottle of local wine and cheese platter upon arrival and dinner for two at Simone’s restaurant.
Total package $480 (couple)
Mietta's review about Simone's
"Bright is a tourist must, particularly in the autumn and the spring. The blossom is overwhelming in the latter season, and earlier in the year the glow from the golden and russet-coloured leaves is absolutely gorgeous. Just at its centre are tastes straight out of Italy at Simone's where excellent Italian food is served in a heritage listed, freshly renovated premises. Using great local ingredients, chef Patrizia Simone has created award-winning dishes such as stuffed pigeon on lentils and Autumn Salad with artichokes and local chestnuts based on the flavours of her native Perugia. The prices are very fair for such quality. The wine list is also good and reasonably priced".
Other published opinions
Age Good Food Guide 2009 Score: 16/20 "Two decades ago Simones began life in Bright as a modest motel restaurant, described in this Guide as 'Mrs Patrizia Simones wholesome and generous Italian cooking .."
Gourmet Traveller 2009 Australian Restaurant Guide Score: * "Patrizia and George Simone created an oasis of seasonal Italian food in Bright two decades ago, long before the north-east of Victoria was known for gastronomy. In a series of intimate candlelit rooms, walls lined with landscapes, awards and Italian crockery, diners settle in for an evening of the best local produce with an emphasis on the traditional - fig and prosciutto drizzled in Gorgonzola, stuffed zucchini flowers, tortellini, risotti, local venison, spatchcock, trout and goat"
Simone’s was awarded two chefs hats in the Age Good Food Guide 2009 - a wonderful place to delight your senses with fine Italian provincial cooking.
Licenced or BYO. Open Tuesday – Saturday
Ceccanti's Winery
A two night stay in one of our provincial style cottages including a basket breakfast both mornings,
a bottle of local wine and a cheese platter on arrival and lunch at Ceccanti's Winery.
Total package $440 (couple)
After a leisurely breakfast, Kevin & Maureen recommend an afternoon in the country in the picturesque Kiewa Valley ( a short drive from Bright) to discover Ceccanti’s Winery at Mongan’s Bridge where you can take pleasure in the delights of a Tuscan banquet served under the gum trees with colourful umbrellas. The setting is natural Australian bush with the cellar door attached to the winery. Prepare yourself for a Tuscan treat; Moya & Angelo love food as much as they love wine.
Angelo Ceccanti, hails from a wine-making family in Lucca, Tuscany, arrived in Australia in 1969 and continued the family tradition. He's known for his cool-climate wines, including riesling, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, shiraz and other classic varieties that thrive in this region.
The family owned vineyard, winery and cellar door strives to live up to the Ceccanti motto, “Fortis et hospitalis”. The translation being “strong and hospitable”. Angelo (hails from Lucca Tuscany, arriving in Australia in 1969); wife Moya and son Danny tend the vines, make the wine and run the cellar door.
Open Thursday - Monday 11am - 5pm (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday)
Closed Christmas Day and from mid June to July each year
Microbrewery package tour
Relax and unwind for two nights in one of our provincial style cottages centrally located in a quiet setting only 2 minute walk from the heart of Bright. Alpine Valley Tours will then take you on a relaxed half day microbrewery tour of the Alpine Valley. Not only is the North East renowned for being Victoria's premier region for wine lovers but it is Australia's premier region for beer lovers! Experience the hidden microbrewery secret of Victoria's High Country. Alpine Valley Tours will guide you on an authentic brewery experience along the Brewery Trail that extends from the rivers to the mountains. Get up close and personal with the breweries, meet the brewers themselves and sample these award winning craft beers. An afternoon of learning, tasting and fun.
Includes:
- Visit to 2 microbreweries to meet the brewers and discover the art first hand.
- Over 15 handcrafted beers to trial and taste with guided tasting and all costs covered.
- Commentary on route with your own personal guide and vehicle.
- Two nights accommodation.
- Breakfast on the day of your choice at the award winning 5 Star Adventure Tour Desk & Cafe.
- Dinner for two at Simone's (5 minute stroll)
- Half day Brewery Tour (Saturday & Sundays)
- Tour includes courtesy pick up and return from Westwood Lodge at 1.00pm returning approx 5.00pm
Total package $600 (couple)
Country Pub Tour Package
Discovering the majestic North East of Victoria has never been more entertaining. Guided by your vivacious host, discover the quaint country pubs of the valleys. Meeting new friends, talking to he local characters and learning the history of the North East, make for an entertaining evening out. Visit five of the best country pubs the North East Valleys have to offer, take the worry out of your hands and enjoy an ale or two.
Includes:
- Visit 5 country pubs,
- 2 course dinner with beer or wine Prizes along the way
- Transport with quality sound system and LCD screen onboard
- Commentary on route with your own personal guide and vehicle
- Two nights accommodation at Westwood Lodge
- Breakfast on the morning of your choice at award winning 5 Star Adventure Tour Desk & Cafe
Pub tour with dinner. Great night for all ages. Tour price includes courtesy pick up and return from Westwood Lodge at 4.00pm returning at approx 9.30pm
Total package ($460 couple)
Adventure Package
TBA
