William Bay Country Cottages Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Announcement posted by William Bay Country Cottages 20 Dec 2012
20th December marks 20 years of luxury accommodation in Denmark WA for popular hospitality landmark.
Twenty years ago, on 20th December 1992, the late Kevin Laing and his wife Val opened a small luxury accommodation property called William Bay Country Cottages. Laing, a carpenter, built four cottages which each had 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
Within four years, Laing would build another cottage, this one called the Endeavour, with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. By 2003, due to popular demand, Kevin and his son, Brendan, who by then was also a carpenter, would build two spa cottages—the Pioneer and the Settler.
Kevin is gone, but his legacy still lives on at William Bay Country Cottages. His widow, Val, and his son, Brendan, still run the property, along with Brendan’s fiancé, Haylie Curran. William Bay Country Cottages is rated by AAA Tourism with four stars as a self-contained accommodation. They are also listed at #1 by TripAdvisor as “specialty lodging.”
William Bay Country Cottages constantly strives to improve their guest experience, and that has involved recent renovations. In the last 18 months, the four original cottages have been renovated and upgraded, while the three newer cottages have also undergone smaller improvements. The cottages, 7 in total, are hidden amongst 70 acres of bush, on a 330 acre farm. They are located 2 km away from the William Bay turnoff toward Greens Pool.
Besides luxury and holiday accommodation in Denmark WA, William Bay Country Cottages also offers a private trail through William Bay National Park. They also offer other amenities, such as a tennis court, a games room, and plenty of farm animals, which children in particular find to be very entertaining and educational.
Besides families, the luxury accommodation also attracts couples for romantic getaways. Most find the accommodation spacious but cosy, and find the proximity to the beach ideal for romantic, moonlit walks.
The property is near the beach, and there is a trail through William Bay National Park that extends from the cottages to the beach. Bartholomews Honey Meadery is across the road from the property, and the Toffee Factory is just down the road. Greens Pool is also nearby, and there are myriad natural attractions in the area, in addition to world class wineries and restaurants.
Brendan Laing, owner of William Bay Country Cottages, is excited about the anniversary: “While I was growing up here, I got to know a lot of the guests. They have watched me grow up, and sometimes I feel like I’m part of one large, extended family. Later, I was able to follow in my father’s footsteps. Now, we’re celebrating our 20th anniversary. Sometimes it seems like yesterday I was a boy, looking for ways to help out.”
Laing continued, “William Bay Country Cottages is a very special and unique place. We decided long ago that we didn’t want to be like a big city resort, and we have kept it small on purpose. With our cottages, we are able to give every guest the kind of service and respect that we would like to receive when we stay somewhere. In a way, every year is a bit like a series of anniversaries. We have so many regular guests who come back every year, and it’s always like seeing an old friend or family member.”
Laing concluded, “We would like to thank every guest who has ever stayed at William Bay Country Cottages. We know that without you, we wouldn’t be here.”
William Bay Country Cottages offers luxury accommodation in Denmark WA for 20 years now and counting. Book a cottage today for a unique and relaxing getaway with your loved ones.
For more information, visit their website here: http://www.williambaycottages.com.au/ or call them at (08) 9840 9221 for bookings or inquiries.
Within four years, Laing would build another cottage, this one called the Endeavour, with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. By 2003, due to popular demand, Kevin and his son, Brendan, who by then was also a carpenter, would build two spa cottages—the Pioneer and the Settler.
Kevin is gone, but his legacy still lives on at William Bay Country Cottages. His widow, Val, and his son, Brendan, still run the property, along with Brendan’s fiancé, Haylie Curran. William Bay Country Cottages is rated by AAA Tourism with four stars as a self-contained accommodation. They are also listed at #1 by TripAdvisor as “specialty lodging.”
William Bay Country Cottages constantly strives to improve their guest experience, and that has involved recent renovations. In the last 18 months, the four original cottages have been renovated and upgraded, while the three newer cottages have also undergone smaller improvements. The cottages, 7 in total, are hidden amongst 70 acres of bush, on a 330 acre farm. They are located 2 km away from the William Bay turnoff toward Greens Pool.
Besides luxury and holiday accommodation in Denmark WA, William Bay Country Cottages also offers a private trail through William Bay National Park. They also offer other amenities, such as a tennis court, a games room, and plenty of farm animals, which children in particular find to be very entertaining and educational.
Besides families, the luxury accommodation also attracts couples for romantic getaways. Most find the accommodation spacious but cosy, and find the proximity to the beach ideal for romantic, moonlit walks.
The property is near the beach, and there is a trail through William Bay National Park that extends from the cottages to the beach. Bartholomews Honey Meadery is across the road from the property, and the Toffee Factory is just down the road. Greens Pool is also nearby, and there are myriad natural attractions in the area, in addition to world class wineries and restaurants.
Brendan Laing, owner of William Bay Country Cottages, is excited about the anniversary: “While I was growing up here, I got to know a lot of the guests. They have watched me grow up, and sometimes I feel like I’m part of one large, extended family. Later, I was able to follow in my father’s footsteps. Now, we’re celebrating our 20th anniversary. Sometimes it seems like yesterday I was a boy, looking for ways to help out.”
Laing continued, “William Bay Country Cottages is a very special and unique place. We decided long ago that we didn’t want to be like a big city resort, and we have kept it small on purpose. With our cottages, we are able to give every guest the kind of service and respect that we would like to receive when we stay somewhere. In a way, every year is a bit like a series of anniversaries. We have so many regular guests who come back every year, and it’s always like seeing an old friend or family member.”
Laing concluded, “We would like to thank every guest who has ever stayed at William Bay Country Cottages. We know that without you, we wouldn’t be here.”
William Bay Country Cottages offers luxury accommodation in Denmark WA for 20 years now and counting. Book a cottage today for a unique and relaxing getaway with your loved ones.
For more information, visit their website here: http://www.williambaycottages.com.au/ or call them at (08) 9840 9221 for bookings or inquiries.