Windmill Cottage at Blyth

Ian Roberts, the artist who runs Medika Gallery, runs a Bed and Breakfast cottage called Windmill Cottage situated between Blyth and Clare. He gave us a map to find it in order to admire the view and check out his arboretum.

What a great place. The view over the Balaklava Plains was marvellous. It was a clear and sunny afternoon so we enjoyed our thermos of tea sitting at a strategically placed table, where we could enjoy the view. The weekend clients had checked out so we were not interfering with their enjoyment of the place.

Later we wandered for a while through the arboretum, disturbing a family of kangaroos who were not too worried at our presence. They are obviously used to Ian being there. He has planted numerous Eucalypts (Gum Trees) in the four corners of a five acre (2.2 hectares) patch on two sides of a valley. In each of four corners he has dedicated arboretums to Melaleucas, Grevilleas, Banksias and Hakeas. We had a look at the Grevilleas for a while before we had to go. Some are coming into flower now and will be a picture soon. There will be great photography opportunities as the season progresses.

This cottage would be a great place for a break. See the Medika Gallery website for contact details.