On offer here are two cosy timber-lined cabins, one sleeping two and the other up to four. Both have glorious mountain views. There’s also an in-house B&B option, and the friendly owners are a mine of information on the area. Breakfast costs $7.50 per person. There's a small herd of resident alpacas
Maydena Country Cabins
Cradle Country & The West
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