All About Us
BlueMill Bright
All About Us
Steve’s parents left Devon, England, in the 1950s as a young engaged couple, full of dreams. They first lived in Mount Beauty and eventually settled in Bright in the early 1970’s in the house that is now Old Mill Park, and raised 11 children.
BlueMill Cottage and BlueMill Lodge have been built on part of the old family homestead land.
Steve’s parents still live in Blue Wren Close, and love living in Bright as much as ever.
BlueMill pays homage to their vision…to travel in pursuit of a dream, and to find respite amongst nature’s beauty. BlueMill welcomes you to the alpine area that the young English couple have loved and lived in for more than 60 years.
All about the Waterwheel
The waterwheel is an ancient device that uses flowing or falling water to create power. The force of the water moved the paddles, and the consequent rotation of the wheel is transmitted to machinery via the shaft of the wheel. The first reference to its use dates back to about 4000 B.C., where, in a poem by an early Greek writer, Antipater, it tells about the freedom from the toil of young women who operated small handmills to grind corn.
Top Reasons to Stay
Explore on Foot
There are many excellent walking trails in and around Bright – for the little-legged novice to the hard-core intrepid. Afterall, your boots were made for walkin’!
Good Food
We are challenging ourselves to discover the best of the Bright cafe scene. It’s a tough gig, but someone has to do it! One doesn’t have to look too far, however, as Bright’s food and drink establishments source ingredients from one of the richest produce sources in Australia: country Victoria itself.
Walk Into Town
With just a short stroll into Bright and close to the famous Rail Trail, it’s easy to enjoy the delights that Bright offers without needing your car. No zoom zoom!
Unforgettable Views
From the Ovens River to the highest adjacent peaks, prepare to have your breath taken away by Bright’s stunning natural beauty. And in town itself, autumn provides a spectacular visual experience as deciduous trees transform for winter.
What Our Guests Say
Dear Fiona and Steve,
What an AMAZING place! We stay in Bright four or more times a year and we will never stay anywhere else again! You have left us wanting for nothing and made us feel like we’re coming home. You’re an amazingly thoughtful couple and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts! We love the quality decor, the beautiful touches such as the sayings that pop up around the house…just delightful!
We’ll definitely be back!
PS The welcome gift is gorgeous and finished off your whole fairytale! xx
Thank you for the opportunity to stay a BlueMill Cottage. The attention to detail and cleanliness is something to be proud of. After travelling some 900km it was a welcome relief to come to a property with such a high standard. Be back for sure. Thanks again.
Our stay here in Bright was unforgettable! In such little time we managed to fit quite a lot in. Our stay here in the BlueMill Cottage was comfortable and most relaxing. It makes it more enjoyable when the place you stay in is well presented, clean and comfortable for one and all. Well done. You will come highly recommended by our family.
Thankyou once again also for your gift xx