Picture this....middle of Western Oz, empty roads and fantastic countryside. You've ben driving and stopping off all day and not only are you feeling a little weary you are desperate for a ice cold beer or glass of chardonnay!

So, out comes the Loney Planet Guide, which established we were about 30 mins from a small town called Bridgetown. As it was a special Birthday, we decided to treat to ourselves to a stay in a hotel, after being in a campervan for several nights! So, due to the book's review of the hotel's decent restaurant and bar the hotel room was booked at the Bridgetown Hotel.

So, imagine our surpise when we were taken to our bedroom. The room was contemporary, with beautiful white cotton bedlinen and tasteful decor. The bathroom exceeded all expectations as it not only had a shower, but also a jacuzzi bath! We really couldn't believe it and it was a fabulous surprise!

The room was on the first floor and was accessed via a veranda, which... more