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77 Wilderness Road, New South Wales 2325, Australia
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Wilderness Grove
Ranked #3 of 7 Lovedale B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
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Kurrajong, New South Wales, Australia
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“Wonderful ... but disappointing!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011
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We drove up to to the Wilderness Grove "house", amidst olive trees, and it was wonderful. They sent us the "secret code" for the door by SMS text message during the day, we gained entry and the key to our room was there. Wonderful.

We had also had a phone call earlier in the week asking about a potential problem with the weekend - GREATLY appreciated (and the problem was solved ... I suspect it was solved by the people booking one room agreeing to cancel ... which means the owners sorted the potential problem at their cost!)

It is the small things that can turn an "above average" place into "exceptional". However, it is also the small things that can make an "above average" place only rate as "average".

Our suite included a "complimentary" tasting platter. FREE olives, bread, olive oil and wine. WONDERFUL. Except, the suite does NOT have any wine glasses, plates or cutlery. Even the most basic motel includes wine glasses!

Then the notice says that the wine, olives, etc. are complimentary HOWEVER if any of them are removed, they will be charged at full retail price! So ... we eat half the olives ... AND we enjoy them ... we are NOT allowed to take the leftovers home? Do you recycle them for the next guests?

We had driven for a long time, and had had a relatively big lunch, so had decided the wine and olives provided would be a welcome dinner. Unfortunately, it was'nt.

Breakfast is included but was disappointing. This is a B& B that is among the highest priced in the Hunter. However, fruit juice is not freshly squeezed and fruit at breakfast is small, plastic tubs of pre-packaged fruit. This is completely unacceptable for this kind of establishment.

We will find somewhere else next time.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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LongLuncher, Owner at Wilderness Grove, responded to this review
16 February 2012
Hi Michael D, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are glad that you appreciated that we had indeed gone to extra lengths (and yes – at a cost to us) to ensure your stay was peaceful. Whilst most guests don’t seem to mind collecting wine glasses from the dozens on offer in the guest lounge, we think that providing wine glasses in the room alongside the port glasses and coffee mugs is a great idea that we will look into. Since the guesthouse is located within an olive grove, we do like to provide complimentary olives, oils, balsamic vinegar & dipping bread for guests to enjoy when they arrive as well as a complimentary bottle of wine – but we do ask that guests don’t remove the glass bottles and jars from the room (excluding the wine of course - we hope you will feel free to take the wine home with you). The produce tasting basket is for guests to enjoy on arrival (it is certainly not intended to be dinner) and whilst we would never recycle produce (oils/vinegars or olives) we do in fact re-use the jars and bottles – this is how we are able to provide these treats for free. We’re sure you will understand that the room was not self - contained (ie doesn’t have cooking facilities) which is why crockery and cutlery isn’t provided. We are of course disappointed that you didn’t enjoy the breakfast. Most guests thoroughly enjoy the hot breakfast served to them each morning – in fact we’re famous for our roasted vegetable and double smoked ham frittatas, not to mention the lovely and bacon, scrambled eggs, sautéed mushrooms and double cheese tomatoes you were also served. Unfortunately it seems that we can’t (despite trying!) satisfy all tastes! PS Health regulations dictate the fruit be served in containers as it was.
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Sydney, Australia
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“Romantic weekend away”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

this accommodation has all the makings of a romantic getaway. the rooms are tastefully decorated and modern. the location and quiet is just lovely. only a short distance from sydney but feels like a world away.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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“Amazing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

Absolutely exceeded every expectation!

Great hosts who were there but not - and the rooms are exquisite!

Room Tip: Manaki Suite was great!
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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Convenient, no hassles and fantastic rooms.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2011

We arrived late on Friday night. We entered the code and got in without any trouble. We were pleased to find out that the place was opposite Mojos.

The breakfasts were ready as we got up and consisted of good hearty food. The room was everything we could have hoped for, robes, great bathroom and a lovely four poster bed with lovely clean sheets. It overlooked olive groves and was close to everything. A perfect stay!!

I liked the fact that they left breakfast out for you and essentially left us to our own devices. My partner and I couldn't have asked for more. Stay here if you can!

  • Stayed May 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney, Australia
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“Perfect in every aspect”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2011

Our stay at the Wilderness Lodge has been a pleasant experience from start to finish. The location is quiet, yet central. The house and the room were exactly as advertised - spacious, clean, fully functioning. The service was excellent and the breakfast provided had all you could ask for to start your day on the right foot. We will be back!!! :-)

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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77 Wilderness Road, New South Wales 2325, Australia
Price range (per night):* INR13,162 - 17,363

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