Countrywide Cottages

Countrywide Cottages Top ten in Australia for seven years running ...we offer four fabulous dog friendly cottages in the beautiful Aussie bushland of Bambra.
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Twenty five minutes drive to Lorne. Just ninety minutes drive from the Westgate Bridge. When did life stop being so gloriously simple? Settle into your four star, dog friendly cottage surrounded by native bush, marvel at the incredible stars, glimpse the native wildlife or just sit back and relax by the fire. Go for a long bush walk into the adjoining Otway Forest Park, snuggle in by the fire and

watch the birds on the verandah, try your hand at yabbying or let your dogs go crazy swimming and running in the dam and safely fenced paddock. And of course, there is a lot to take in in the local area with wineries, berry farms, cafes and great restuarants. Just 25 minutes drive south to Lorne and the Great Ocean Road.

The adorable Tibby was clever enough to have saved one or two of his home made treats to take home with him!! And now, ...
14/08/2024

The adorable Tibby was clever enough to have saved one or two of his home made treats to take home with him!! And now, his Mama has the recipe to make ENDLESS more!!!! Tibby Heaven. đŸ„°

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Remembering Ros, a long time guest of ours, through her beautiful photos taking during her many times here.
10/08/2024

Remembering Ros, a long time guest of ours, through her beautiful photos taking during her many times here.

Our lovely repeat returner guest Ros was a lover of nature and all it's beauty. We remember her today and always.

Certainly looks as if Joedi, Rory, Honey and Mando had a fun time during their holiday with us!! Thanks for the pics ...
06/07/2024

Certainly looks as if Joedi, Rory, Honey and Mando had a fun time during their holiday with us!! Thanks for the pics




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Feels like we might need these cosy fires this school holidays!!! Even better, we still have some space for you if you ...
20/06/2024

Feels like we might need these cosy fires this school holidays!!! Even better, we still have some space for you if you are in the need of some winter cheer in the gorgeous Otways!
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Just look at Prim and Dapper, living the life during their holiday at ours!! Thanks Em! * m ...
20/05/2024

Just look at Prim and Dapper, living the life during their holiday at ours!! Thanks Em!
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01/05/2024

The best meetings are the ones that involve fabulous food and wine!!

A couple of local visitors you are pretty likely to meet during your stay with us. Thanks for the gorgeous pics Fi Mill...
28/04/2024

A couple of local visitors you are pretty likely to meet during your stay with us. Thanks for the gorgeous pics Fi Millhouse !!
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Man. Ain’t this the truth!!!! So many of you lovely guests of ours will get this one! That’s why we love you so much!!...
27/04/2024

Man. Ain’t this the truth!!!! So many of you lovely guests of ours will get this one! That’s why we love you so much!!! đŸ˜Šâ€ïžđŸ¶

Pets: The biggest breaker and healer of hearts 🧡

Credit: James F Regan

Just look at that face...obviously it's treat time at check in!! Thanks for bringing your folks back to stay with us ag...
27/04/2024

Just look at that face...obviously it's treat time at check in!! Thanks for bringing your folks back to stay with us again gorgeous Riley!
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Well - this review just takes the cake! Thanks so much Lisa and for bringing the gorgeous Ava and Jarrah along to stay...
26/04/2024

Well - this review just takes the cake! Thanks so much Lisa and for bringing the gorgeous Ava and Jarrah along to stay with us!!

"If you think that there’s nothing that can calm the chaos in your life, you haven’t experienced Countrywide Cottages. Bring your dog/s you’ve neglected because of work and come to a place where you’ll feel new again. Top rate operators with cosy accommodation, walks through the forest and the beach a mere half an hour away. This is, by far, the best getaway I’ve ever had. Di and Stu miss nothing. You’ll be amazed and you’ll be so disappointed when it comes time to leave. A 5 star experience. This is the getaway you’ve needed forever and relaxation at its best."

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24/04/2024
I just love this post by my dear friend Sal from Otways Distillery. She rocks. And her fabulous bespoke spirits are tru...
23/04/2024

I just love this post by my dear friend Sal from Otways Distillery. She rocks. And her fabulous bespoke spirits are truly unique. If you aren’t lucky enough to be staying with us soon and thus have a chance to purchase her delicious while here, you can always jump online and see the huge variety on offer for purchase there.

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We are as pleased as punch! Or should we say, GIN!! Now proudly selling this amazing from our buddy Otways Distiller...
23/04/2024

We are as pleased as punch! Or should we say, GIN!! Now proudly selling this amazing from our buddy Otways Distillery And if think you only want it for the fabulous label, you'll find yourself truly impressed by the contents! Pop into Reception soon to grab yours!
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And here we have the gorgeous Elmo and Zuri, helping their mum 'work' from holidays. Good job team!!!! Thanks for the ...
12/04/2024

And here we have the gorgeous Elmo and Zuri, helping their mum 'work' from holidays. Good job team!!!! Thanks for the great pics
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It’s market time!! Happy shopping!
12/04/2024

It’s market time!! Happy shopping!

Wahooooo. And tonight’s the night!!
12/04/2024

Wahooooo. And tonight’s the night!!

While we are on the topic of our lovely guests and their fab photos....here are some sent to us from Wendy, Tony and Mil...
11/04/2024

While we are on the topic of our lovely guests and their fab photos....here are some sent to us from Wendy, Tony and Millie during their stay with us a week or so ago....how beautiful is Millie!!!!!
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This lovely family has been coming back again and again - in fact more than 18 times in the past 14 years! Easter's the...
09/04/2024

This lovely family has been coming back again and again - in fact more than 18 times in the past 14 years! Easter's their favourite - you wouldn't believe the number of eggs! We've seen their daughters grow from early teens, now married with children of their own. Please note, the delightful Easter Bunny pictured here! We are so grateful to have so many of these wonderful families in our Countrywide Crew, supporting us so well over the years. Love ya Manns!
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This will be so worth visiting the region to attend. What? Wool on the sheep’s back to a wooly jumper in the SAME day? ...
05/04/2024

This will be so worth visiting the region to attend. What? Wool on the sheep’s back to a wooly jumper in the SAME day? Can’t wait.



Isn’t great when you hear just how well your product works for guests!! The Igloo. Purpose built for accessibility and,...
16/03/2024

Isn’t great when you hear just how well your product works for guests!! The Igloo. Purpose built for accessibility and, like the rest of our cottages, absolutely pet friendly! Thanks Elissa and crew!




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On the lookout for an adventure this coming long weekend? We still have availability in a gorgeous three bedroom cottag...
25/02/2024

On the lookout for an adventure this coming long weekend? We still have availability in a gorgeous three bedroom cottage for the three nights. Or if you can only manage two nights, the two bedroom Igloo is available from the 9th. This is unusual.....better jump on and PM me for details. Only 90 minutes from the Westgate Bridge, 25 minutes to Lorne and the BEST dog friendly accommodation this side of the black stump! Your doggo could look as happy as little James here! Thanks to the amazing Caitlin from for this great smiley capture!!!
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Well - it was a fun day at Countrywide Cottages yesterday when little Meggie Mae had her friends to visit her cottage to...
18/02/2024

Well - it was a fun day at Countrywide Cottages yesterday when little Meggie Mae had her friends to visit her cottage to celebrate her first birthday!!!! Meggies mum has been a regular holiday maker here for years, so we were excited to be able to take part in this lovely day! The hats were my favouite - though poor old Meggie Mae wasn't a big fan!! And yes - Stuart T Fry was at it again with the camera....bit like herding cats!!!! We have huge respect for the real pet photographers like our own fave Ragamuffin Pet Photography !!
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We happened to chance on the Australian Surf Rowing Leagues National Championships being run over this weekend at Lorne!...
16/02/2024

We happened to chance on the Australian Surf Rowing Leagues National Championships being run over this weekend at Lorne! Incredibly entertaining. Highly recommend at trip to see the action.

Big thanks to Stuart Fry for the great pics ❀
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It seems that Ziggy had a pretty good time during his stay with his peeps here at Countrywide!! Thanks for sending these great pics Evie!! #CountrywideCottages #PetFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #PetFriendlyAcommodationLorne #HarvestTheGreatOceanRoad #OtwayHarvestTrail @otwayharvesttrail #DogFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #DogFriendlyAccommodationGreatOceanRoad #DogFriendlyAccommodationLorne m#DogFriendlyAccommodationOtways #PetFriendlyAccommodationGreatOceanRoad #PetFriendlyAccommodationLorne #PetFriendlyAccommodationOtways #PetFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #FarmstayVictoria #FarmstayOtways #FarmstayGreatOceanRoad #FarmstayLorne #dogs_of_instagram #DogsOfInstagram #ItsADogsLife #IAmOtways #VisitVictoria #ThisIsVictoria #SeeAustralia #HolidayHereThisYear #SupportSmallBusiness #DogLoversShow #YourDogsHappySpace #HolidayingWithDogs #dogsonholidays

What a fabulous day out on the @surfcoastartmatters Trail today. Make sure you don’t miss it tomorrow!! Big thanks to all the amazing artists we met along the way, sharing their knowledge and skills with us! And special thanks to the lovely Frank, from the Geelong Woodworkers Guild for his stunning work and cheeky grin (I hope his granddaughter has been able to find this post for him!!). @otway.harvest.trail @fragility_ceramics @nicolacerini @kirstenwalshfineart @grannydelicious @innen.homedesign @erinreinbothart @artbybrittanymarch @rowenamartinich @sparkdeansmarsh @veronica.phillips.art @pennyroyal_farm_cottages @stuarttfry

Good morning world! #CountrywideCottages #PetFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #PetFriendlyAcommodationLorne #HarvestTheGreatOceanRoad #OtwayHarvestTrail Otway Harvest Trail

Sending love and holiday cheer to you all this Christmas. May all you and holiday dreams come true. Cheers, Di and Stu. * * * #CountrywideCottages #PetFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #PetFriendlyAcommodationLorne #HarvestTheGreatOceanRoad #OtwayHarvestTrail @otway_harvest_trail #DogFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #DogFriendlyAccommodationGreatOceanRoad #DogFriendlyAccommodationLorne #DogFriendlyAccommodationOtways #PetFriendlyAccommodationGreatOceanRoad #PetFriendlyAccommodationLorne #PetFriendlyAccommodationOtways #PetFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #FarmstayVictoria #FarmstayOtways #FarmstayGreatOceanRoad #FarmstayLorne #dogs_of_instagram #DogsOfInstagram #ItsADogsLife #IAmOtways #VisitVictoria #ThisIsVictoria #SeeAustralia #HolidayHereThisYear #SupportSmallBusiness #DogLoversShow #YourDogsHappySpace #HolidayingWithDogs #DogsOnHolidays

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just have to show you this guy who’s now made it into our garden 
 #CountrywideCottages #PetFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #PetFriendlyAcommodationLorne #HarvestTheGreatOceanRoad #OtwayHarvestTrail Otway Harvest Trail #DogFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #DogFriendlyAccommodationGreatOceanRoad #DogFriendlyAccommodationLorne m#DogFriendlyAccommodationOtways #PetFriendlyAccommodationGreatOceanRoad #PetFriendlyAccommodationLorne #PetFriendlyAccommodationOtways #PetFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #FarmstayVictoria #FarmstayOtways #FarmstayGreatOceanRoad #FarmstayLorne #dogs_of_instagram #DogsOfInstagram #ItsADogsLife #IAmOtways #VisitVictoria #ThisIsVictoria #SeeAustralia #HolidayHereThisYear #SupportSmallBusiness #DogLoversShow #YourDogsHappySpace #HolidayingWithDogs #DogsOnHolidays #ClickForVic

What a delightful welcome home from three days at the @dogloverssfestival!!!! #CountrywideCottages #PetFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #PetFriendlyAcommodationLorne #HarvestTheGreatOceanRoad #OtwayHarvestTrail @otwayharvesttrail #DogFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #DogFriendlyAccommodationGreatOceanRoad #DogFriendlyAccommodationLorne m#DogFriendlyAccommodationOtways #PetFriendlyAccommodationGreatOceanRoad #PetFriendlyAccommodationLorne #PetFriendlyAccommodationOtways #PetFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #FarmstayVictoria #FarmstayOtways #FarmstayGreatOceanRoad #FarmstayLorne #dogs_of_instagram #DogsOfInstagram #ItsADogsLife #IAmOtways #VisitVictoria #ThisIsVictoria #SeeAustralia #HolidayHereThisYear #SupportSmallBusiness #DogLoversShow #YourDogsHappySpace #HolidayingWithDogs #DogsOnHolidays

And we are HERE!!! See you at the @dogloversfestival soon!!!

The lovely Nicole, Jarrod, Maverick and Bravo had a ball on their stay with us this week! And the humans even got to see a platypus at Lake Elizabeth! Fabulous!! Thanks for sharing @finallyacap !! #CountrywideCottages #PetFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #PetFriendlyAcommodationLorne #HarvestTheGreatOceanRoad #OtwayHarvestTrail @otwayharvesttrail #DogFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #DogFriendlyAccommodationGreatOceanRoad #DogFriendlyAccommodationLorne m#DogFriendlyAccommodationOtways #PetFriendlyAccommodationGreatOceanRoad #PetFriendlyAccommodationLorne #PetFriendlyAccommodationOtways #PetFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #FarmstayVictoria #FarmstayOtways #FarmstayGreatOceanRoad #FarmstayLorne #dogs_of_instagram #DogsOfInstagram #ItsADogsLife #IAmOtways #VisitVictoria #ThisIsVictoria #SeeAustralia #HolidayHereThisYear #SupportSmallBusiness #DogLoversShow #YourDogsHappySpace #HolidayingWithDogs #DogsOnHolidays #ClickForVic

Bubble bubble, toil and trouble. It’s JAM making season!! 😊 * * * #holidayingwithdogssouthaustralia #CountrywideCottages #PetFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #PetFriendlyAccommodationLorne #HarvestTheGreatOceanRoad #OtwayHarvestTrail @otwayharvesttrail Otway Harvest Trail #DogFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #DogFriendlyAccommodationGreatOceanRoad #DogFriendlyAccommodationLorne #HarvestTheGreatOceanRoadDogFriendlyAccommodationOtways #PetFriendlyAccommodationGreatOceanRoad #PetFriendlyAccommodationLorne #PetFriendlyAccommodationOtways #PetFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #FarmstayVictoria #FarmstayOtways #FarmstayGreatOceanRoad #FarmstayLorne #dogs_of_instagram #DogsOfInstagram #ItsADogsLife #IAmOtways #VisitVictoria #ThisIsVictoria #SeeAustralia #HolidayHereThisYear #SupportSmallBusiness #DogLoversShow #YourDogsHappySpace #HolidayingWithDogs

Good morning everyone!!!! Thanks Stuart T Fry for getting up in time to capture this gorgeous vid!! #CountrywideCottages #PetFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #PetFriendlyAccommodationLorne #HarvestTheGreatOceanRoad #OtwayHarvestTrail #DogFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #DogFriendlyAccommodationGreatOceanRoad #DogFriendlyAccommodationLorne #DogFriendlyAccommodationOtways #PetFriendlyAccommodationGreatOceanRoad #PetFriendlyAccommodationLorne #PetFriendlyAccommodationOtways #PetFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #FarmstayVictoria #FarmstayOtways #FarmstayGreatOceanRoad #FarmstayLorne #dogs_of_instagram #DogsOfInstagram #ItsADogsLife #IAmOtways #VisitVictoria #ThisIsVictoria #SeeAustralia #HolidayHereThisYear #SupportSmallBusiness #DogLoversShow #YourDogsHappySpace #HolidayingWithDogs #DogsOnHolidays #ClickForVic

I know it’s not New Year...but today feels a bit like this!!!! AND we have two cottages available THIS WEEKEND!! Get in quick!! #CountrywideCottages #PetFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #PetFriendlyAccommodationLorne #HarvestTheGreatOceanRoad #OtwayHarvestTrail #DogFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #DogFriendlyAccommodationGreatOceanRoad #DogFriendlyAccommodationLorne #DogFriendlyAccommodationOtways #PetFriendlyAccommodationGreatOceanRoad #PetFriendlyAccommodationLorne #PetFriendlyAccommodationOtways #PetFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #FarmstayVictoria #FarmstayOtways #FarmstayGreatOceanRoad #FarmstayLorne #dogs_of_instagram #DogsOfInstagram #ItsADogsLife #IAmOtways #VisitVictoria #ThisIsVictoria #SeeAustralia #HolidayHereThisYear #SupportSmallBusiness #DogLoversShow #YourDogsHappySpace #HolidayingWithDogs #DogsOnHolidays #ClickForVic

We are excited!! Here’s a behind the scenes sneak peak of our shoot with @safari.global yesterday!! Just wait till you see their work. It’s AMAZING!!! Big thanks to our four gorgeous models!!!! #CountrywideCottages #PetFriendlyAccommodationVictoria #otwayharvesttrail #PetFriendlyAccommodationLorne #HarvestTheGreatOceanRoad

Ok. Everyone else is showing off their sunrise this morning. Here’s ours. What a stunner! Check out our website at www.countrywidecottages.com.au, or check us out on Facebook at https://Facebook.com/countrywidecottages â€ȘOur ‬business is part of the Otway Harvest Trail. Visit their website at â€Șwww.otwayharvesttrail.org.au‬ - - - #countrywidecottages @otwayharvesttrail #petfriendlyaccommodationvictoria #dogs_of_instagram #dogsofinstagram #petfriendlyaccommodationGreatOceanRoad #petfriendlyaccommodationlorne #petfriendlyaccommodationotways #itsadogslife #iamotways #yourdogshappyspace #visitvictoria #dogsonholidays #holidayingwithdogs #bestpetsgiftcard #bestpetsgiftcards #otwayharvesttrail #farmstayVictoria #farmstayLorne #farmstayGreatOceanRoad #visitsurfcoasthinterland #farmstayOtways #iamOtways #dogloversshow #ThisIsVictoria #SeeAustralia #victoria #HolidayHereThisYear #EmptyEsky #supportsmallbusiness #AShortStayGoesalongWay

Ha. Here we were at the 2018 @dogloversshow. A bit star crazy! This year, we have a $100 bonus giftie. Take a look here for more info..... https://countrywidecottages.com.au/2020/04/28/shoulda-been-the-dog-lovers-show/. - - - #countrywidecottages @dinnygoonanwines @otwayharvesttrail @pricklymosesbeer @pothaustralia @loveyourpup__ #petfriendlyaccommodationvictoria #dogs_of_instagram #dogsofinstagram #petfriendlyaccommodationGreatOceanRoad #petfriendlyaccommodationlorne #petfriendlyaccommodationotways #itsadogslife #iamotways #yourdogshappyspace #visitvictoria #dogsonholidays #holidayingwithdogs #bestpetsgiftcard #bestpetsgiftcards #otwayharvesttrail #farmstay #farmstayVictoria #farmstayLorne #farmstayGreatOceanRoad #visitsurfcoasthinterland #farmstayOtways #iamOtways #dogloversshow #ThisIsVictoria #SeeAustralia #victoria #HolidayHereThisYear #EmptyEsky #supportsmallbusiness #AShortStayGoesalongWay

Wow. If we were this crazy at @thedogloversshow last year, maybe it’s a good thing it’s postponed for now!! But wait...we have a BIG surprise for you. Keep your eyes peeled for more info over this weekend! Check out our website at www.countrywidecottages.com.au, or check us out on Facebook at https://Facebook.com/countrywidecottages â€ȘOur ‬business is part of the Otway Harvest Trail. Visit their website at â€Șwww.otwayharvesttrail.org.au‬ - - - #countrywidecottages #petfriendlyaccommodationvictoria #dogs_of_instagram #dogsofinstagram #petfriendlyaccommodationGreatOceanRoad #petfriendlyaccommodationlorne #petfriendlyaccommodationotways #itsadogslife #iamotways #yourdogshappyspace #visitvictoria #dogsonholidays #holidayingwithdogs #bestpetsgiftcard #bestpetsgiftcards #otwayharvesttrail #farmstay #farmstayVictoria #farmstayLorne #farmstayGreatOceanRoad #visitsurfcoasthinterland #farmstayOtways #iamOtways #dogloversshow #ThisIsVictoria #SeeAustralia #victoria #HolidayHereThisYear #supportsmallbusiness #AShortStayGoesalongWay

Here’s some morning calm for you. - - - #countrywidecottages #petfriendlyaccommodationvictoria #dogs_of_instagram #dogsofinstagram #petfriendlyaccommodationGreatOceanRoad #petfriendlyaccommodationlorne #petfriendlyaccommodationotways #itsadogslife #iamotways #yourdogshappyspace #visitvictoria #dogsonholidays #holidayingwithdogs #bestpetsgiftcard #bestpetsgiftcards #otwayharvesttrail #farmstay #farmstayVictoria #farmstayLorne #farmstayGreatOceanRoad #visitsurfcoasthinterland #farmstayOtways Otway Harvest Trail #dogloversshow #ThisIsVictoria #SeeAustralia #victoria #HolidayHereThisYear #EmptyEsky #supportsmallbusiness #AShortStayGoesalongWay #visitvictoria

Wahoooo. Here’s the change with a delicious drop or two of rain!!! Bring it on. #countrywidecottages #petfriendlyaccommodationvictoria #dogs_of_instagram #dogsofinstagram #petfriendlyaccommodationGreatOceanRoad #petfriendlyaccommodationlorne #petfriendlyaccommodationotways #itsadogslife #iamotways #yourdogshappyspace #visitvictoria #dogsonholidays #holidayingwithdogs #bestpetsgiftcard #bestpetsgiftcards #otwayharvesttrail #farmstay #farmstayVictoria #farmstayLorne #farmstayGreatOceanRoad #visitsurfcoasthinterland #farmstayOtways @otwayharvesttrail #dogloversshow @dogloversshow #thedogloversshow

Haha. Come and have a sing with us!!!! #countrywidecottages #petfriendlyaccommodationvictoria #dogs_of_instagram #dogsofinstagram #petfriendlyaccommodationGreatOceanRoad #petfriendlyaccommodationlorne #petfriendlyaccommodationotways #itsadogslife #iamotways #yourdogshappyspace #visitvictoria #dogsonholidays #holidayingwithdogs #bestpetsgiftcard #bestpetsgiftcards #otwayharvesttrail #farmstay #farmstayVictoria #farmstayLorne #farmstayGreatOceanRoad #farmstayOtways @otwayharvesttrail #dogloversshow @dogloversshow #thedogloversshow

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