Merricks....A general store..Wineries...and the beach...why not?

Looking for a place to go for the weekend?  Not quite the weather you say with all this rain and cold.  Well perhaps it is... a nice warm fire, good food and a nice glass of wine...and excellent scenery...check out the Merricks General Store...here

Image - Merricks General Store

This historic store has been around since 1924 when it was a community hub and is now a cellar door with wines from Elgee Park Wines, Baillieu Wines and Quealy Wines.  They have a fine bistro and as they say, 'classic country food' is served in generous proportions catering for breakfast, lunch and snacks.  A cosy fire is just the thing to sit by with this very cold spell we're having and you can see the bay in the lovely warm surroundings with a very nice glass of wine or two...here

Image - Merricks General Store

3460 Frankston Flinders Road 

There are many good wineries in the area, Stonier Winery...here... Paringa Estate...here ...Merricks Estate...here to name just a few and there are some beautiful walks in the immediate area of all these attractions and if you are into walking on the beach, that is literally across the road.   Also for a peaceful, cosy weekend I would recommend some good quality accommodation and a few that come to mind are...Le Pavillon...here 

Image - Le Pavillon

Le Pavillon is a two storey mud brick and stone "gite", inspired by French provincial architecture on the outskirts of the Shoreham coastal village and the other property is a cedar and stone, multi level with expansive views over a farm valley and vineyard towards Westernport, Shoreham Beach House.  Both these properties are managed by the same owners...here

Image - Shoreham Beach House

Another...a charming original beach cottage renovated to "the highest standards" is Foam Cottage...here which is only two minutes walk from Merricks General Store and just across the road from the beach.

Image - Foam Cottage

So what do you think?  Do you have some special places you go to and enjoy when the weather is cold and wet and want to share?  Or is it just too cold and Merricks, Shoreham and surrounds, are really where you like to go for summer?   I would like your comments if you would like to share your special Australian places.

Enjoy...Wendy