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We enjoyed our stay in the cosy ground floor room allocated to us. Being at a wedding, we felt like part of a big household including the wedding party. The best part of our stay included having a lovely bath after the festivities in the big, old tub and enjoying the delicious buffet breakfast with the wedding guests, including the bride and groom. The verandas and gardens are stunning.

First night was a freak out night for my daughters as we have been staying in city in our whole life. This is my elder daughter dislikes insects and will screams at the sight of any insects. I must say she is not suitable for the farm stay. And the farm is full of insects at night. We caught a big centipede in one of the bathroom. But after 2nd night, she got used to it. Firstly, thank to a hotel staff for keeping in touch with me via emails and telling us the route to MRH. We stayed in cottage 3. There are 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1 toilet. I must say it is a bit inconvenient. Farmer is a friendly and approachable. He tried his best to attend to all our needs. The floor of the bathrooms are cold and the lights are dim. So it can be a bit scary during the night. The toilet is quite far from the 2 bedrooms. As such quite inconvenient to wake up to go toilet middle of the night. The rooms are small and full of insects when the lights were switched on. The insects landed on the pillows and beds and we can be quite disgusting. We were closed our doors during the 2nd night, and the insect conditions was under controlled. The beds are soft. There is no phone in the cottage. As such you have to walk or drive to the reception if you need anything. But I must say the animal feeding activity at 8.30 am was fantastic. This was the best part of the stay. Collecting the eggs for the pen, cook it and ate it. We also experienced a 2 /3 hours newly born baby lamb. It was so amazing ! But overall I enjoyed the farm stay . Though my girl didn't like the wheelbarrow ride but other kids did. The animals were friendly and I must say cottage 3 has the best view and exposure to the free roaming animals. We lighted up the fire place in the cottage and was very warm. The farmer was so thoughtful to bring us more eggs for breakfast during the last day and we had that for breakfast. The first thing when my 3 years old left for Singapore, she said :" Goodbye!"

Apart from the usual 4-star facilities, this country lodge was charming and pleasant in her own ways. As a starter, the staff at reception was efficient and friendly. I did not manage to get his name but he was very helpful. The loft room was spacious, giving the feeling of an actual apartment. Everything about the room was great except that the complimentary coffee was rather disappointing. There are at least 4-5 different types of tea for selection but there was only one type of sachet coffee which was rather sad. I echoed on others' comment about the sitting area next to the window, which I thought was a brilliant spot for reading. The country lodge is situated in the middle of Blackheath which is a quite town at Blue Mountain region. There was not a lot to do at night but it was perfectly okay for me. The breakfast was pretty good with a choice of cooked breakfast from the ala carte menu. The check out was a breeze. I left with a desire to come back again.

We revisited Caves House after 28 years and were charmed back then. But now it has undergone an enormous renovation which is sympathetic to its heritage listing. There are fewer rooms now and I think we had the best room (Room 1 - keep it a secret) - it had a lounge, bedroom with King Size bed and an amazing ensuite with a spa bath which overlooked the magnificent garden and had an ocean view. It also had access to an extensive balcony which you shared with two other rooms where you could relax and enjoy the view. When I say 'old world charm' I not only refer to the architecture but one evening we were treated pre-dinner to a couple of hours of a jazz singer accompanied by the grand piano in the foyer area. The other night we were able to sample local wares with a night market coming to the hotel and indulged in the artisan chocolates and pastries. We also walked through the gardens along the 'ghost trail' to get to the beach and felt like I had been swept back to the 1930s. Enjoy.

Booked here for 2 nights. The location is great, walking distance to town centre, Coles Supermarket and many restaurants. Pauline, the host is very helpful and passionate about her work, she made every effort to ensure the guests need are taken care of. They also provide a free, secured parking within the compound. We booked a ground floor Queen room, it would be great if the room can be a little larger.

the retreat is a tricky one to locate on both gps and google map. it is actually located along koch road where you will see an old red lorry at the junction. drive ~1km and you will come across the sign for jcr. once you have found it, this is one of the best location for you to escape to. beautiful gardens and lots of perosnal attention and space (they only have 7 rooms). will definitely revisit to try their long lunches.

We visited Strahan to retrace my ancestors past. Franklin Manor was the ideal venue with its Victorian charm, excellent hosts, charming sitting rooms with log fires, books and magazines for browsing. Grand dining room with a very good continental breakfast.....would liked to have had a choice of some hard boiled eggs, croisssnts and cheese as they do in Europe.....this is not to say that breakfast was not substantial with home made muffins, and fruit to take and muffins for on the go. We were given an upgrade to a King Room which had a lovely bay window and settee and plenty of tea, coffee, homemade biscuits provided. room also had personal touches with fresh flowers on mantle piece with original fireplace, cuttings of pine leave tucked between the towel folds and also at the end of the toilet roll!!!! Helpful hosts provided location info and where to eat. We took their advice and are at Risby Cove...can also recommend. Lovely gardens with wild white and red spotted mushrooms. Truly enjoyed our stay in this old world charm boutique hotel and would love to see the dining room operating again for dinner. We hope to return and will definitely be recommending to friends.

Arrived around 5pm Had no idea where to go There is a tiny phone booth sized shack that says reception. No one there. No sign of keys or that they had acknowledged our booking. We Called and was told the key is in the door... and I asked which room are we in.. I was told rosella. I asked how we get there and was told. A simple email could have presented this first impression. We arrived at the room, it was clean, nice and private, a little dated but it was ok. All movies were unwatchable and there is no TV. (The provided movies are pirate copies..) Then I read the past first book.... it really scared me. I mean, joke as it may’ve been - it should not have been left in the room. I didn’t want to stay there as I was scared, and some others who had commented after the said comment had similar concerns. The book shouldn’t have been there. I wonder when the guest experience was last reviewed. It’s a nice location, and the spa is nice, but I was not happy

We had a great one night stay- was more like staying over at a friends villa than a hotel room. We stayed in the Shiraz room - had its own spa outdoor patio which was enclosed with a gate for pool access. Perhaps not the best for privacy as you could hear the guests in their patios. Everything in Yallingup mostly closes up after 5pm but this place offered a great little patio area to BBQ a meal and supplied all plates and cutlery. There was a nice sitting room with inbuilt fire, books and games plus a balcony with chairs & tables to eat your meal or breakfast ( you have to order breakfast the day before & you can order cocktails between 12-4pm but apart from that is self-catering) overlooking the bush. There was a keyboard too and we enjoyed listening to another guest playing for about half an hour. With only a few rooms, it was a lovely stay away from people for a bit of romance and relaxation. There was a couple bikes they let the guests use too. Only con for us was while there was an overhead fan in the room, there was no air con or even a screen on the door so as to sleep with it open so after a warm day, the room was a little stuffy but not uncomfortably so.

We walked from Katoomba station max 10 minutes and the house was easy to find. Our room which we chose before hand when booking was just as described. The bed was super comfortable and the bathroom large. Everything worked as it should, even the heating came on due to the cold weather which was a little too warm for us! Breakfast was great especially the home made warm croissants. The house is full of antiques as well as books and DVDs for guest use. We went to the Old Bank brasserie upstairs on their recommendation and thoroughly enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Definitely stay again here when we come back to Blue Mountains.

Zebras is a large modern house with a variety of guest rooms. The zebra room is large, comfortable and of a higher standard than anything else I have seen in this part of Australia. It is up a spiral staircase (which would be a challenge for anyone needing to move large or heavy suitcases) and isolated from the rest of the house, making it quiet and private. The leopard room is off the reception area and could be noisy, while the other four rooms are clumped together on a corridor. Access in most cases seems to be via a coded box from which the key is obtained and returned. The kitchen is stocked with standard bread, butter, vegemite and marmalade for breakfast. The only possible negative is traffic noise from the main highway (the area is residential and so the traffic is not travelling at speed), which will vary from room to room. The zebra room faces away from the road and although the traffic could still be heard we did not find it to be a problem. Highly recommended.

Booked Azabu as a mini-break gift for my parents. Had some initial problems with the booking agent (separate to Azabu) that I booked through, but the gentleman on the phone was so lovely and helpful to deal with and we ended up sorting the situation out in the end. My parents stayed earlier this week and let me know it was such a divine stay, they loved every second . From the beautiful, clean and private villas (only 5 in Azabu) facing outwards to natural bush to the really thoughtful touch of champagne - it made their stay so wonderful. Can't thank you enough and look forward to returning soon!

As soon as I walked in the front door I was delighted to find this welcoming little haven. I arrived on a very windy day and it was a cold night. Although there are two split systems it was fabulous to have the gas fire to create a warm and cosy ambience. I also appreciated the entertainment options of stereo, CD's, IPOD dock as well as a great selection of DVD's, magazines and books. To finish off my evening I indulged in a spa bath to soak away the stresses of the day before going to bed where I slept like a log. I couldn't ask for more! Thank you for a wonderful stay.

We booked one of the nicer rooms at the back with the view of the forest, and it was beautiful. Woke up to the scenic beauty of the karri trees, my friends went out for a walk in the early morning and enjoyed themselves, and the room was in such close vicinity to the main town. It was on the same road, in fact! Breakfast was meh. I liked that they had local produce like the Margaret River cheese, yoghurt, toasts, and cereal. We were looking forward to something more savoury though, even a little eggs perhaps. But all in all, we had a fabulous time in Margaret River. Best thing about the room was the spa tub, where you can also open the sliding window at the side linking to the room, and watch the telly! :D

Hands down! This accommodation is beautiful! In terms of view, facilities, staff! Everything was lovely! So peaceful and quite! Just what we were looking for to get away from the crazy busy Sydney life! Wake up every morning with a thick fog right outside out balcony (winter season of course), stunning view! Even in the evening, step out of your room and you'll actually see big bright stars, it was spectacular! It would top it up if you could set up a bonfire. 20mins drive to town, you don't need to bring much since they've got Coles, Aldis, Woolies and Pharmas. So before you head into the hotel stop my Lithgow and grab your groceries to save you driving 20mins out just to buy groceries or a toothbrush after checking in. They've got you covered and also lots of things to see and visit. Otherwise it was a memorable stay and we'll definitely be back!

Its a beautiful English cottage. The host, Karen is so kind and helpful. She even helped to carry one of one bags as we have so many bags with us. Her breakfast is a 10! She cooks with heart :) She even passed us a small b/w map and even wrote for us where we could visit along our way back to Melbourne. Such a lovely place and people. Our first time to Australia was deeply impressed by Karen’s warm hospitality. Thank you! We highly recommend this place to family and friends.

Booked for wedding anniversary, somewhere off the beaten track, this is exactly what we got. No traffic or any other noises except for the resident wildlife. This was the best spot within 60 minutes of Melbourne that we have experienced. The town of Healesville has a lot to offer as well-plenty of cafes, wineries & distillery all within 10 mins. Will definitely be going back!

Bridgefield is part of a three piece complex, the Admiral Stirling is to the rear (away from the road) and Adamsons Riverside (across the road) The rooms are very clean and very quaint, there's no TV except in the lounge, good coffee/tea facilities, lots of towels, WiFi and the beds are very comfy. The staff are fantastic too. BUT, if you are a light sleeper or if you have kids who go to bed early try the Stirling or Adamsons, whilst the Bridgehouse is a great location and of historical significance it does have a restuarant on site, it's the other side of the hallway and you can hear the kitchen staff and smell the cooking all evening, hopefully you'll be out until it closes or in the restaurant but if you stick to your room or the lovely little courtyard that comes with every room then you are going to be disturbed. That said, at the end of your stay you are going to pull out of there and think "yeah, I stayed at the best guest house in town"

We booked and stayed in Villa 1 for the weekend! Pros - Beautiful setting, close to the lake, restaurants, shops and nice surroundings. Everything about the villa was perfect. Clean big rooms, comfortable bed, double spa bath, gas log fire, netflix on both tv’s, fully equipped kitchen, veranda both front and back deck, heater was turned on when we arrived in the middle of winter, free wifi and very well maintained!!!!! Cons - N/A Slippers would have been nice but overall we would definitely come back with family and friends..... highly recommended villas See you in summer!!!!!

at the end of an unsealed, quiet road is planula a 'natural' family friendly resort set amid acres of native bushland. the owners provide a warm welcome almost as if you're guests at their own home - which in a way you are as they live next door. rooms are set in an old timber house, with a large central kitchen and balcony area providing facilities for cooking and tea/coffee. planula is clean, well run and convenient. in my room, there was no tv which may bother some travelers wanting to stay in at night. would suit tourists seeking an escape from byron's increasing noise, traffic and bustle.

This place was LOVELY! Pete and Deb were great resources and truly a pleasure to meet. We only booked one night and wished immediately that we booked our entire stay with them. The location was perfect. Ask for a courtyard room!! The bed was super comfy and if there weren't wineries involved I could've stayed in bed all day! Home cooked breakfast was also a welcomed treat with great variety- toast , fruit, cereal and hot breakfast that followed. We truly had a fantastic time and would return in a heartbeat!

We booked the Rose Cottage and absolutely loved it. It is even more beautiful than they are in the photos. It's very self-sufficient and well-equipped. Fully furnished, complete set of cutlery, pots, pans, toaster, everything you need from a house, it's there! The Cottage is spacious and the bed is very comfortable. The surrounding courtyard is also beautiful! Linda and Andre... don't even get us started on this two! We absolutely love this couple. They are very accommodating. When we first arrived, Linda immediately filled us in regarding the ins and outs of Launceston, the rooms and etc. She is also very warm and engaging. Andre is a kind soul! He was washing his car in the courtyard when he offered us a lift to Cataract Gorge. Nice city, nice place, nice hosts - what more could we ask for? We really had an enjoyable and pleasurable stay. - Ricci & Wesley (19-21 May, Rose Cottage)

good clean and looks like recently newly refurbished rooms within the castle. Good entertainment value and experience for the kids. the room as got a queen bed, a single bed and a rollaway bed set up for us on arrival and with ample space to move around the room. Directly linked to the Kryal castle compound and free to roam around freely when it's non-theme park opening days. On weekends, the star of the day will be the knights jostling show, and the highly entertaining short drama which the kids loved. The modified archery is also welcomed and enjoyed by the kids.Great for 1 night stopover stay in Ballarat otw to other regions.

I recently stayed three nights at the Victoria House Motor Inn and found everything from initial check in to cleanliness of room, response to any special requests to accommodate my personal needs, to final check in to be a great experience. The rooms are extremely large and the bed is luxurious. I also enjoyed the simple but high quality breakfast where the owners purchase local fresh ingredients. I highly recommend the Victoria House Motor Inn for professionalism, cleanliness, and the whole experience. This is not like booking into a large hotel where the atmosphere is sterile and impersonal.