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Reviews of Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage

4.5 out of 5
Woolrich Historic Garden Cottage
20 Woolrich Road, Olinda, VIC

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ove Woolrich
We have been coming to Woolrich for years now and we love it. If you like feeding kookaburras expect them every evening. It is so relaxing and you have access to the beautiful cloudehill gardens. It is full house with 2 bedrooms with ensuites
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

John, Melbourne

Traveled with partner
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Great location, excellent facilities, wonderful breakfast basket was waiting for our arrival, along with goodies in the refrigerator.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Caitlin, Melbourne, Australia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'll start with the positives as there are more than negatives! This retreat is exactly that- a retreat! Absolutely stunning roomy cottage with breathtaking views of the mountains & surrounding flora. The photographs do not do it justice! It would be perfect for a romantic getaway for a couple (or couples) or a solo trip in which you are seeking ultimate privacy and serenity. The Jacuzzi was sensational- we especially enjoyed the serene views and skylight. The host provides an abundance of breakfast and snack options free of additional cost so there is no need to bring nibbles! The premises has ducted heating throughout, so if a fireplace is not your thing you're covered. Beds have electric blankets which was a treat as we stayed in Winter. Negatives are the cleanliness of not so regularly used areas (dust). The communication with the hosts was non existent. I sent an email, left a voicemail and tried ringing the landline twice but there was no answer or reply. For this particular trip it was no big issue, however if it was an emergency situation this is not ideal. Also, I booked this accomodation as the description stated it was child-friendly and provided cots. Be warned this particular premises is NOT suitable for children under the age of 10!!! It is not baby-proofed at all, a lot of cupboards holding chinaware and antiques were in easy reach of a toddler! Having said that, I will definitely be coming back, but this time without children.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from Mary on Jun 25, 2020
I’d like to thank Caitlin for the positive comments in her review but just to remark on a couple of points. It was a difficult week for us. My husband suffered a heart attack and was rushed to hospital for an emergency operation, and we had to rely on volunteer assistance for cleaning and setting up. It’s possible that in the chaos I forgot to forward the landline to my mobile while I was out, so apologies for the inability to make contact. As to suitability for young children, it does not seem to have been a problem for the many other guests with children who have stayed over the years; Caitlin is the first to have raised this issue. It is true that the majority of our guests are adults, and the Cottage is set up with their comfort in mind. I believe, Caitlin, I saw you when you arrived and told you there was a portacot in the Cottage. Best wishes Mary

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property, gardens etc are really lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cottage is beautiful and has everything you could want or need for a a few days away. Mary and Chas were fantastic hosts. They provided generous breakfast provisions including fruit, bread and lovely wine. My husband is a coeliac and it was the small touches such as gf granola and bread that we really appreciated. Not to mention the coffee machine! The open fire was ready to light when we arrived but there is ducted heating if you are not keen on the fire. I can’t recommend this place enough - you won’t be disappointed! I give it 5 stars - Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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Lovely place, lovely owner, very well located. We spent 2 days there, and took one to complete relaxing in the garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Mary on Apr 11, 2019
So pleased you liked our accommodation. It is a lovely time of year

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shihui

Awesome stay!
The place is perfect! Cosy, warm, very clean and has all the amenities you need. Mary and Ches are very attentive as well, love the little touches to make our stay the best we had! Will recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Mary on Sep 5, 2018
Thank you so much Shihui. We are so pleased you enjoyed yourselves.

10/10 Excellent

Katrina, Melbourne

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Beautiful cottage with wonderful views.
We had the most wonderful time at Woolrich Retreat and would highly recommend a stay here. The cottage has everything you need and more to enjoy a self contained stay. Everything was of a very high standard. Breakfast provisions were plentiful and of top quality. I would also recommend the antipasti platter, we were eating it for days. Mary made us feel very welcome and was a pleasure to speak with. The area is outstanding with some beautiful walks. We will definitely be going back to explore some more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Mary on Aug 8, 2018
We loved having you and look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Very comfortable cottage in lovely surroundings.
Very comfortable cottage in lovely surroundings, in a very nice area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marg, Newport

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Relaxing & homely accommodation
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Mary was very helpful & friendly. We stayed in the garden retreat which was so comfortable & clean. The celebration hamper was delicious, we would come back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Nice retreat in the hills
Lovely little retreat. It had everything we needed and they accommodated for our gluten free request. Only negatives were the lovely wooden floor could have been cleaner and the mattresses a bit worn with a noticeable hollow - not great for those of us with a bit of a back problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Baldivis, WA

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family mini break
Awesome location with birdlife just outside. Retreat was more than expected. Just lovely. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Thanks so much. So pleased you enjoyed yourselves.

10/10 Excellent

Julia, Frankston

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Home in the Garden of Eden
Exceeded our expectations. The Cottage is very spacious and homely. There is a big spa that we unfortunately didn't even get around to use. We felt like the only people on the mountain - it's so private. A Lyerbird sighting from the balcony in the morning was another highlight. Really enjoyed out stay including exploring the gardens. The breakfast was also sensational. Take some mozzie coils though as getting bitten can spoil the best of ambiance.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Retreat in the gardens
Lovely location in the Dandenongs itch small towns, shops, restaurants and walks nearby.

10/10 Excellent

Gavin, Adelaide

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Just what we needed
The accomodation is spot on, good ambience, surroundings to die for and all the finishing touches to make our stay something out of the ordinary. We'll be back.

10/10 Excellent

JOANNA, Melbourne

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Lovely retreat situated in stunning gardens
this is a perfect place to hibernate during the winter. The interior is very tastefully appointed with a large spa bath. The outlook onto the trees is very calming. Sitting in front of the fire (with an endless supply of wood) whilst appreciating the wonderful outlook is very restorative.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Nice cottage.
Loved it very cosy. Such a wonderful place to spoil yourself.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Geelong

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Superb accommodation in beautiful gardens
As soon as we arrived we felt relaxed. Superb accommodation in a very peaceful setting. The breakfast provisions were substantial. The ambience of the facilities provided a restful escape from our normal activities especially with the open fire. The property would be well worth a visit at any time of year but I could image it is stunning in Spring when all the trees are in leaf or flowering. Location is ideal for day trips around the Dandenong ranges. One night is not enough

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Courteous; Cleanliness: Lovely; beautiful and comfortable

10/10 Excellent

wendy, Australia - VIC - Regional VIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Would highly recommend a weekend away

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Australia - VIC - Regional VIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great deal; Service: Didn't need it!!!; Cleanliness: Spotless; The food was amazing

8/10 Good

Julie, Australia - VIC - Regional VIC

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Affordable; Service: Sufficient; Cleanliness: Neat;

10/10 Excellent

Michele, New Zealand - Northland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Fantastic; Service: Friendly, Courteous; Cleanliness: Pleasant; Beautiful gardens right next door, free access

10/10 Excellent

Brenda, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

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very relaxing and comfortable

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Australia - VIC - Ballarat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Fantastic; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate;

10/10 Excellent

Jude, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Fantastic; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Beautiful; Lovely gardens

10/10 Excellent

Laurence, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Amazing; Service: Good; Cleanliness: Spotless;

8/10 Good

Clement, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Worth it;

10/10 Excellent

Howard, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Excellent; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate; Outstanding place to stay

10/10 Excellent

Emma, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home, Outstanding; Value: Worth the money ; Service: Respectful, Friendly, Courteous; Cleanliness: Lovely; Very welcoming, home away from home.

10/10 Excellent

Hsieh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
完美體驗!
非常完美的住宿體驗,可以好好放鬆享受大自然環境,完全不受打擾的環境!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
美丽浪漫温馨的度假之地，很完美
房子周围鲜花绿树成荫，主人给我们准备好了早饭的食材，橙子很新鲜，鲜榨出来酸甜适度，很好喝，杂粮面包太香了。房子的设计适合四到六个人住，两个卧室 三个浴室，还有一个spa室，客厅 露台 厨房布置的美好温暖(•ૢ⚈͒⌄⚈͒•ૢ)，建议多住几天，好好看看附近的花园。主人挑选的CD也不错，听着拉二钢协喝着小酒做饭太开心了

10/10 Excellent

狭山市, 埼玉県

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暖炉と快適なテラス
気持ちのいいロッジです。 よく燃える暖炉と明るいテラス、キッチン、寝室、浴室などどこも大変良かった。 道路からの入口の表示が２か所、手前を入ると持ち主の住宅、二つ目ががロッジです。 利用する方は間違わないように。 玄関扉には鍵が刺さってます。 安全な場所なのでしょう。 また行きたい！