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Reviews of Bellbrae Harvest

4 out of 5
Bellbrae Harvest
45 Portreath Road, Bellbrae, VIC

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was nice and peaceful but in our opinion way over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Deb and Ken on Feb 12, 2019
Thankyou Karen for taking the time to review our property. It is a peaceful place isn’t it. We are sorry to hear you feel it was overpriced, our price is on par with other similar properties where it is not only a room you get but the serenity and peacefulness of a country property and its surroundings. Kind Regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Deb and Ken on Jan 4, 2019
Thankyou kindly for taking the time to review :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Deb and Ken on Nov 22, 2018
Thankyou for taking the time to review our property - so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay- warmest wishes- Deb and Ken

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfectly designed studio in tranquil bushland.
We enjoyed our short stay at Bellbrae in a very comfortable and peaceful environment.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from deb and ken on May 14, 2018
Thank you kindly for taking the time to review our peaceful place. Kind Regards - deb and ken

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was recommended to stay here. Lovely and quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from deb and ken on Mar 4, 2018
Thank you for your kind review. We always love it when a recommendation occurs and the new guests are happy :) Thanks again

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We found Bellbrae Harvest to have three similar lodges. Our lodgeand was roomy, clean, modern and comfortable and had AC. The lodge was equipped to make light meals. It is somewhat off the main track - a good 10 minute drive from Torquay. There was no Wi-Fi and cell phone reception was dodgy. You will definitely see kangaroos up close in the evening. Hosts were friendly and welcoming. If you are not bothered by the disadvantages, a different place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from deb and ken on Jan 21, 2018
Hello Sarah, Thank you for your kind review - it was lovely to meet you. Our private little place does have some challenges with wifi and mobile phone reception - it does depend on who your own phone provider is and sometimes the weather and the 50,000 other tourists trying to access mobile phone towers in this area over summer :) Despite our every effort to rectify this - the government infrastructure cannot catch up quickly enough to the changing needs of society. Feedback from many guests is that they actually welcome a little break from the internet and enjoy the peace and tranquility of being away from the crowds at the end of the day :) Some peoples disadvantages can be advantages to others :) Thanks for staying with us - safe travels for the rest of your trip

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
David
A great spot to switch off and relax ! Deb & Ken are terrific hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Deb and Ken on Jan 14, 2018
Thank you for your kind review David. It was lovely to meet the 2 of you also - such a pleasure meeting lovely people. Thank you for staying with us

10/10 Excellent

M, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Country near the ocean
Great getaway. Peaceful and everything we needed. Comfortable bed too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Response from deb and ken on Jan 6, 2018
Thank you kindly. We appreciate your review and are very pleased to hear your enjoyed country space near some very special beaches :)

10/10 Excellent

jan, tassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquil& peaceful
It was just so different. A really peaceful place to have a rest. The butterflies were beautiful. The bed very comfy. Great bathroom. Just lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Deb and Ken on Jan 17, 2018
Hi Jan Thank you for your kind review. The butterflies have been amazing this year :) I wonder if it has anything to do with the new beehives on our property- I must ask our lovely Bee Keeper from Surfcoast Honey:) Thankyou again for staying with us

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just a wonderful setting
We were looking for a last-minute overnighter while doing business down the coast. There isn't a lot to choose from, so found this by pure accident. But it is superb. Just a great rural setting out the back of Torquay. Well appointed little units with a lovely outlook to a lawn area and pond. A flock of geese provided a pleasant morning hello and kangaroos wandered through in the evening. The restaurant was closed for renovation, but we've eaten there in the past - and it was great. The only regret was that our stay was too brief - but it just means we have to return for a much longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Response from deb and ken on Nov 28, 2017
Dear Anonymous, Your very kind and descriptive review is greatly appreciated. We do believe our unique location is pretty special and love to hear when guests enjoy it as much as we do. Thank you again for your kind review - deb and ken

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing and peaceful. Excellent service. Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Response from deb and ken on Nov 8, 2017
Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your kind review We always love it when guests enjoy our peaceful place.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful country escape
We had a fantastic 2 nights at Bellbrae estate. It is so peaceful and quiet, surrounded by nature with no cellphone reception or wifi. Deb was very helpful and quick to reply with any questions we had. Would definitely stay again :)
Response from deb and ken on Apr 26, 2017
Thank you Anonymous for your kind review. Yes if peace is what you are after - our little property is definitely a place to consider. Some guests are pleased to be without wifi and others not. For our little property this will come down to who your service provider is on your phone - some receive reception and some not. So if you are wanting absolute peace - some guests may still have to just turn off their phones :) Thanks for staying with us Anonymous - hope to see you for more peace and quiet in the future - warmest wishes - deb and ken

10/10 Excellent

Laura, vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful
Lovely little cabin, so quiet and relaxing. Exactly what we were after, we had no phone reception which was resfreshing for us. Deb was lovely and gave us plenty on details and easy to contact Definitely would recommend

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous location where we lucky enough to see kangaroos
Response from deb and ken :) on Jan 30, 2017
Thank you anonymous for your kind review. Yes sitting on your deck and watching the kangaroos in front of your studios is pretty magic :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was great. Bed was very comfortable and everything we needed for our stay was provided. The air conditioning was required because it was very hot! We would highly recommend!
Response from deb and ken on Jan 13, 2017
Dear Anonymous, Thank you kindly for taking the time to review our little peaceful property. We are very grateful and happy that you would recommend us to future guests. Warmest Wishes - deb and ken

10/10 Excellent

ronald, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful cottage in a very peaceful setting
We were seeking one night's accommodation to complete a week of travelling the Great Ocean Road. We focussed our search on coastal accommodation which at the time of the year was limited. Belbrau Harvest was available but an inland location. We decided to book and delighted that we did so. The cottage, one of three, is set in a peaceful country setting some 5km from Torquay. It was well equipped, modern, with several personal touches which you do not often get in comparable accommodation, for example, a welcome sparkling wine and chocolates in the fridge. The mezzanine floor housed the bedroom and provided an unusual aspect to the accommodation. The cottages were located some distance from the country road in the most delightful, enclosed peaceful setting with a huge pond and kangaroos and geese for neighbours - what a way to relax and unwind following a days driving.
Response from deb and ken on Jan 13, 2017
Hello Ronald, Thank you so very much for taking your time to review our property. We are thankful that you stumbled upon us and that it was a stumble that you were happy for :) Your detailed description of our property is always lovely for future guests to hear from past guests - so again thank you for your kind review. Warmest Wishes - deb and ken

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Great place to stay, far enough away from everything but close enough to town to get things you need. The coast in the area is fabulous
Response from deb and ken on Jan 7, 2017
Dear Anonymous, Thank you for taking the time to review our little peaceful place. We agree whole heartedly ! We are on one of the best coastlines in the world, yet just far enough inland (5 minutes) off the Great Ocean Road to feel like you are peacefully away from the hustle and the bustle ! Couldn't get a more perfect location in our opinion - the best of both worlds :) Best Wishes to you for 2017 and Thank you again for staying with us.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
quiet
. Relaxing. Countryside very impressive. Wildlife including kangaroos was interesting. Great variety of bird life.
Thank you for your kind review. We do have amazing countryside and wildlife. We are in a peaceful space away from the crowds but only a 7-15 minute drive to the hustle and bustle of Torquay and Anglesea. So sorry to hear about the windows - we will discuss with the cleaning team asap.

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Auckland, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely cabins out in the country with Kangaroos on
Lovely cabins out in the country with Kangaroos on the lawn. Easy drive to Torquay and other areas on the surf coast. Good self contained facilities and very private. Easy 1.20 hour drive from Melbourne airport along the motorway.
Thank you Paul for your kind review both for us and future guests. We do sincerely hope that our guests love this little will positioned getaway as much as we do :)

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great quiet little cottage type room.
The room was nice, although the door does not lock from the outside. We tried for several minutes with no luck! Seeing the kangaroos each night before bed was lovely and it was very peaceful and beautiful.
Thank you Kelly for your kind review. The kangaroos and location of this gorgeous little property are what memories are made of. Thank you for your feedback on the door. We are always happy to have any maintenance issues attended to asap by our lovely maintenance manager on site - please feel free to let us know at any time day or night :)

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In the middle of the bush
Very quiet & nothing to do except relax and watch movies
Yes lovely isn't it - peace and quiet to relax - thank you for your review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little bit of Australian Paradise
Will always remember our time there fondly, loved the cabins, the kangaroos feeding on our doorstep & the wildlife. Got lost a couple of times but had fun finding it with a little help from our GPS....
Thank you anonymous for your kind review. Yes we love getting lost also - it makes it memorable and an adventure doesn't it !

10/10 Excellent

Caroline, Melbourne Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very peaceful relaxing venue in the bush. Local Kangaroos and many flocks of birds made it a very enjoyable stay.
Response from deb and ken on Mar 9, 2016
Thank you Caroline for taking the time to review our peaceful getaway. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay here - kind regards - deb and ken

10/10 Excellent

Kate, Melbourne, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend!
Lovely accommodation, nicely fitted out with everything you could need. We stayed overnight for a wedding close by, and this was a perfect place to get ready (plenty of space for the two of us) and return to at night. Deb was fantastic and very accommodating - couldn't have been easier to check-in and out, which was great.
Response from deb and ken on Feb 28, 2016
Kate - thank you - lovely of you to take the time to review our little studio - we are really pleased you found your time here comfortable and easy - warmest wishes and thank you

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chic studios in serene location
Gorgeous studio lodges in a peaceful country setting. The studios are a fantastic size/quality and complete with everything you need for a stay. Only 15/20 mins to both bells beach and Torquay. Added bonus of lots of wildlife all around including kangaroos. Highly recommend staying here
Thank you Vicki for your kind words about our little boutique getaway. We are please you enjoyed our peaceful little place. We feel blessed to live in such an amazing space near some of the best coastal beaches in the world and love sharing it with people. Thank you for staying with us - warmest wishes - deb and ken

10/10 Excellent

J, sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquil
Very peaceful, relaxing. Great scenery right down to kangaroos in the front Room excellent.
Response from deb and ken on Feb 23, 2016
Thank you J for taking the time to review our peaceful getaway. We are pleased to hear the little kangaroo families that visit our property often, decided to come and visit during your stay. Warmest Wishes - deb and ken

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional
Our stay at Bellbrae Harvest was brief but lovely. Chic, clean, comfortable accommodation. Enjoyed watching the kangaroo family from the deck.
Response from deb and ken on Feb 23, 2016
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts - as a small accommodation we are always grateful this. Glad the kangaroo family did not disappoint. Thanks for staying with us - warmest wishes - deb and ken

10/10 Excellent

Dermot, melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great retreat away from everything
Great little retreat, tucked away from everyone and thing but close enough to the beach and surf ''Twas a very much needed retreat, peacful and quite, we didn't even have phone reception... Maybe a few more DVDs would be good as the digital tv kept dropping out, but apart from that a very relaxed enjoyable getaway, Shame the restaurant was closed for renos, maybe next time!
Response from deb and ken on Feb 23, 2016
Thank you Dermot for your kind review - greatly appreciated, and we are glad you enjoyed our little getaway. We had not been aware the digital TV was dropping out so thank you for bringing that to our attention and will look into more videos for the studios as you suggested. Thank you again for your feedback - kind regards - deb and ken

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and peaceful
Quiet and relaxing place. Quick drive to beach and shops
Response from deb and ken on Feb 22, 2016
Thank you for your kind words. Yes it a great peaceful place - close to The Great Ocean Road and amazing beaches but just far enough from the crowds so that you can hear all those birds sing and the kookaburras laugh !

8/10 Good

Granny, T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Secluded getaway
Very relaxing. Loved the kangaroos & quiet outlook. Hope to go again when restaurant open.
Response from deb and ken on Feb 22, 2016
Thank you Granny for your review and we are pleased to hear you enjoyed this little retreat from the busy world. We are renovating and updating Facebook and Website so stay in touch about the restaurant events - many thanks for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Bev, melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy, cosy, hideaway retreat
Had lovely 3 nights at Bellbrae. Lovely set up..great attention to details....all you need for a quiet place to hideaway for a time. Bush setting shared with wildlife. Do need a car. Owners couldnt have been more helpful... Definitely on my return list.
Response from deb and ken on Feb 23, 2016
Thank you Bev for your kind review - always greatly appreciated by small accommodation business such as ourselves. We are glad you enjoyed our peaceful getaway and look forward to having you stay with us again - warmest wishes - deb and ken

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful retreat close to the heart of Torquay
Very professional service, great cabin but stay away from the couch and bed.
Response from deb and ken on Feb 23, 2016
Thank you for your review, we very much value all feed back so that we can continually improve our guests stay. We would greatly appreciate knowing which cabin you stayed in and what your concerns were in regards to the couch and the bed as we have not had any negative feedback from any guests in the past so would appreciate your insight - kind regards - deb and ken

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and relaxing. Great place to get away from it all and so close to Bells Beach!
Response from deb and ken on Feb 23, 2016
Thank you for your kind words - and yes how luck are we being so close to Bells Beach - 7 minute drive - just enough to be close but away from the crowds - thanks again - deb and ken

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accomodation, peaceful and relaxing.
Perfect weekend getaway. The accomodation has everything you could ask for and more. Fantastic view from the deck/lounge area (very peaceful) and close enough to all the excitement that the Great Ocean Road brings.
Response from deb and ken on Feb 28, 2016
Thanks Josh - always glad to hear guests have found the accommodation met their expectations. Thanks for taking the time to review our peaceful place - kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Shelley, West Gippsland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
serene and tranquil setting with wonderful hosts
Loved every moment of our 7 nights stay. Bellbrae Harvest suited us beautifully. We loved our mornings on the studio deck in the sunshine soaking up the peaceful atmosphere and watching all the wildlife. Loved eating at the restaurant on the property also, the food was divine! Deb and Ken the hosts are warm, friendly and welcoming. Lots of lovely thoughtful touches we found in our accommodation and we really enjoyed the added extra we purchased of the breakfast basket. Wonderful to also have a bath to relax in. The surrounding countryside provided masses of areas to take day trips around so Bellbrae is perfectly situated. We would love to go back soon even if just for a weekend stay.
Response from deb and ken on Feb 23, 2016
Thank you Shelley and Joc for your kind words. We are blessed to be the lucky caretakers of such a beautiful piece of paradise in a wonderful part of the world, and to add to that is the chance to meet lovely people such as yourselves - thanks for sharing this space with us - warmest wishes - deb and ken

10/10 Excellent

Elyce, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to stay!
Everything was clean and lovely. Can't wait to come and stay again!
Response from deb and ken on Feb 23, 2016
Thank you Elyce for your kind words - look forward to having you stay with us again sometime - warmest wishes - deb and ken

8/10 Good

Jim, geelong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and close to lovely restaurant
It rained most of the weekend but it was so comfortable to sit back and enjoy the country side. The kangaroos were lovely to see first thing in the morning.
Response from deb and ken on Feb 23, 2016
Ahh yes - winter in this little getaway can be just as lovely as summer - listening to the rain - rigging up for a winter walk on the beaches - and of course those little kangaroo families visit us all year round. Thanks for your kind review Jim - cheers - deb and ken

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and cosy place.
Two nights in the depth of Winter proved to be delightful. The bush surroundings were abundant with birdlife. Kangaroos were there to welcome us and the reverse cycle heater soon warmed the cabin up. The television and DVD player were up to date. Reception for SBS was not good. There was no mobile phone signal at the cabin. That made it real break from the demands of work and others. A most enjoyable stay.
Response from deb and ken on Feb 23, 2016
Ahh yes - mobile phone reception - what to do, what to do! Hopefully NBN will arrive to our little getaway sometime in the near future. Any service provider that uses Telestra line should be able to get at least some reception - although this at times will depend on weather and how many people on the Great Ocean Road using the phone provider services. On the other side of that argument as you rightly pointed out, does mean a true break from IT and the world we live in ! Thank you Ian for your kind review. We will also take on board your helpful hint re: hand rail - kind regards - deb and ken

10/10 Excellent

helen, melbourne, Vicroria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Long Weekend
Lovely accomodation & discrete, helpful hosts. Only issues were the television connection kept cutting out, and the bed linen a little scratchy. A lovely, quiet retreat.
Response from deb and ken on Feb 23, 2016
Thank you Helen for taking the time to review our little peaceful accommodation. We are only just getting around to reviewing what guests are saying so greatly appreciate your feedback. We will look into the TV reception issues - appears to have developed since digital TV has take over - fingers crossed we can rectify. The bed linen is 100% linen and would have been brand new on your stay, our understanding is that it softens with time. We will take your comments on board and maybe a few washes before they go on the bed will help soften them up - thanks again for your insights - cheers - deb and ken

10/10 Excellent

PETER, Australia - WA - Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great deal; Service: Outstanding; Omnipresent giant kangaroos in front paddock.

10/10 Excellent

James, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Great deal; Service: Remarkable; Cleanliness: Spotless;

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bell brae Harvest restaurant was an absolute highlight.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great deal; Service: Flawless; Cleanliness: Immaculate;

10/10 Excellent

Josh, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Great deal; Service: Good, Respectful, Friendly; Cleanliness: Immaculate, Beautiful; Incredibly peaceful. Close drive to everything.

10/10 Excellent

Shona, Australia - VIC - Regional VIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Bernie, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value: Affordable; Service: Professional, Respectful; Cleanliness: Spotless, Immaculate; The restaurant was a different experience.

8/10 Good

Nicole, Australia - VIC - Regional VIC

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Modern; Value: Affordable; Service: Basic, Polite; Cleanliness: Immaculate; Spendid

10/10 Excellent

Letitia, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Modern, Distinctive; Value: Great deal; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Beautiful;

10/10 Excellent

Natalie, Australia - ACT - Canberra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Modern, Distinctive; Service: Respectful, Friendly; Cleanliness: Beautiful; Close to Bells Beach

10/10 Excellent

Cassie, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Brand new; Service: Go the extra mile;