It’s a magic place to stay Staff friendly and helpful A must for all!

It’s a magic place to stay Staff friendly and helpful A must for all!

I parked outside the front entrance, unloaded my bag from my vehicle and headed for the front door. The sign indicated that I needed to check in at "The Club". I loaded my bag back into my vehicle and drove around to the Golf Club, where a helpful staff member gave me the key to my room. I then drove back to the front of the building, parked, unloaded my bag, carried it up the two steps to the entry door and entered. I could hear voices in a room some distance from the reception area but there was not a soul to be seen and no lift. I proceeded to drag my bag up the 14 or so steps of the first flight, up the next 7 steps, along the corridor and down another 6 steps to the door of my room! The next morning I went down stairs to the entry foyer and searched for the "cafe style breakfast", finally heading to the Golf Club where I was served. After eating I walked back to the house and on entering the still deserted foyer. encountered another guest, who was having great difficulty coming down the stairs to the first landing with his bag and other items. "I have two broken kneecaps" he said, "and there is no elevator." I took his bag and carried it down to the entry foyer, where I left it for him as he struggled down the 14 stairs to the foyer. I collected my luggage from my room, exited the deserted building , packed it into my vehicle and drove back to the Golf Club Reception and dropped my key over the counter as "Reception doesn't open until 9" and departed.

I parked outside the front entrance, unloaded my bag from my vehicle and headed for the front door. The sign indicated that I needed to check in at "The Club". I loaded my bag back into my vehicle and drove around to the Golf Club, where a helpful staff member gave me the key to my room. I then drove back to the front of the building, parked, unloaded my bag, carried it up the two steps to the entry door and entered. I could hear voices in a room some distance from the reception area but there was not a soul to be seen and no lift. I proceeded to drag my bag up the 14 or so steps of the first flight, up the next 7 steps, along the corridor and down another 6 steps to the door of my room! The next morning I went down stairs to the entry foyer and searched for the "cafe style breakfast", finally heading to the Golf Club where I was served. After eating I walked back to the house and on entering the still deserted foyer. encountered another guest, who was having great difficulty coming down the stairs to the first landing with his bag and other items. "I have two broken kneecaps" he said, "and there is no elevator." I took his bag and carried it down to the entry foyer, where I left it for him as he struggled down the 14 stairs to the foyer. I collected my luggage from my room, exited the deserted building , packed it into my vehicle and drove back to the Golf Club Reception and dropped my key over the counter as "Reception doesn't open until 9" and departed.

Historic property with lovely views

Historic property with lovely views

The property was lovely but the water pressure in the shower was very poor

The property was lovely but the water pressure in the shower was very poor

Room TV facility did not operate fully ( couldn’t watch the AFL) and the climb up three flights of stairs was a bit much for seniors. Bar and dining facilities were good.

Room TV facility did not operate fully ( couldn’t watch the AFL) and the climb up three flights of stairs was a bit much for seniors. Bar and dining facilities were good.

Lovely historic property. However bed too small and squishy for 2 adults.

Lovely historic property. However bed too small and squishy for 2 adults.

Magnificent old building. Friendly helpful staff

Magnificent old building. Friendly helpful staff

Restaurant closed. No-one available to check me in. Had to go the the bar at the golf club. Rooms are fitted out cheaply, in contrast to the external parts of the building which are quite grand. A bit like staying in a gaol cell.

Restaurant closed. No-one available to check me in. Had to go the the bar at the golf club. Rooms are fitted out cheaply, in contrast to the external parts of the building which are quite grand. A bit like staying in a gaol cell.

It is beautifully old world and very quiet. The outlook is spectacular

It is beautifully old world and very quiet. The outlook is spectacular

We booked a $159 room expecting a regular experience based on the images provided on hotels.com and the property website. It turned out that the room did not have any windows other than nearly ceiling-height highlight windows. The room was very narrow with no chair/coffee table to eat/drink, hence, we could not order room service. Our morning coffee was had on the bed, staring at the pale walls! I was intrigued by the otherwise attractive heritage property, and upon walking up the stairs, I realised that what was a staircase landing area on the 2nd floor had been converted into a narrow room sold to us on the first floor. The general upkeep of the room was depressing, e.g. the bathroom door frame wood was rotting at the bottom. The staff appeared untrained and of casual demeanour. The cleaning lady pushed open our door at 8 am unasked and without knocking first! Later, as we stepped out of the room at the checkout time of 10 am, she called us out to be cautious of a large bundle of laundry she was kicking down the stairs. Pretty matronly and informal! And perhaps fitting for a minimum wage in a building without a lift! I avoid arguing and complaining on a holiday. At the checkout, I politely mentioned to the reception that they should have provided truthful information and images of the room being sold, and if so, I wouldn't have chosen the room. Unless your wife is as forgiving as mine, avoid!

We booked a $159 room expecting a regular experience based on the images provided on hotels.com and the property website. It turned out that the room did not have any windows other than nearly ceiling-height highlight windows. The room was very narrow with no chair/coffee table to eat/drink, hence, we could not order room service. Our morning coffee was had on the bed, staring at the pale walls! I was intrigued by the otherwise attractive heritage property, and upon walking up the stairs, I realised that what was a staircase landing area on the 2nd floor had been converted into a narrow room sold to us on the first floor. The general upkeep of the room was depressing, e.g. the bathroom door frame wood was rotting at the bottom. The staff appeared untrained and of casual demeanour. The cleaning lady pushed open our door at 8 am unasked and without knocking first! Later, as we stepped out of the room at the checkout time of 10 am, she called us out to be cautious of a large bundle of laundry she was kicking down the stairs. Pretty matronly and informal! And perhaps fitting for a minimum wage in a building without a lift! I avoid arguing and complaining on a holiday. At the checkout, I politely mentioned to the reception that they should have provided truthful information and images of the room being sold, and if so, I wouldn't have chosen the room. Unless your wife is as forgiving as mine, avoid!

Beautiful old guest house!

Beautiful old guest house!

The food was tremendous, staff were great. Room comfy. Golf unavailable Sat, a pool or gym would be nice.

The food was tremendous, staff were great. Room comfy. Golf unavailable Sat, a pool or gym would be nice.

Definitely not worth the money we paid for a 2 night stay

Definitely not worth the money we paid for a 2 night stay

Such a beautiful property. Beds were very comfortable. Everything was wonderful.

Such a beautiful property. Beds were very comfortable. Everything was wonderful.

We didn’t have a good experience the tv had no picture, there was tea and coffee but no milk. It was awkward to get to room with steep steps. The dining room and meal was wonderful, with friendly staff.

We didn’t have a good experience the tv had no picture, there was tea and coffee but no milk. It was awkward to get to room with steep steps. The dining room and meal was wonderful, with friendly staff.

An interesting and unusual historic property. Quiet, attractive surrounds.

An interesting and unusual historic property. Quiet, attractive surrounds.