Being high on Trip Advisor ranking and charging MORE than a five star city hotel, Bellevue set expectations. Unfortunately, none were met. This is a very clean, but very tired establishment lacking any character or charm. It is a plain suburban house, not updated since being built some 20 years ago. The walls are paper thin, we heard the man in the next room snoring and breakfast conversations woke us up. The bathrooms are dated, the furniture is plain and cheap and old as is the bed linen and towels. The sheets were so thin we worried we might tear them. The English owners are pleasant and polite, but there is no excuse for charging such a premium rate and offering nothing in return. When we asked about Internet, we were told to go to the local library. This is plain stingy and rude as our devices detected their wifi. The rooms were too small for even a chair and the TV is the smallest screen size possible. Our tip is to stay in Adelaide and day trip to McLaren Vale as it is a very short drive, or stay at one of the wineries like The Chapel.
Overall, this is a clean 2 star establisment that charges 5 star rates.
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12 Chalk Hill Road, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171, Australia
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“Not what we expected”
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Room Tip: Only two rooms - both small and both without views.
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Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
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Ciaran Cryan, Owner at Bellevue Bed & Breakfast McLaren Vale, responded to this review
24 August 2011
Thank you for taking the time to post your review on Trip Advisor.
It is a concern that your stay was not what you expected as we always ensure that our website is accurate in describing our package and all the facilities we have to offer.
Our aim is to ensure you have a good night's sleep and an excellent 3 course gourmet breakfast.
You will recall that, upon check-in, when you enquired about the use of wi-fi I explained that it is not available. Wi-Fi access is not something we advertise on our website as it will not be available for guest use until the end of this month.
The wi-fi service you could see on your devices was in fact the neighbouring properties wi-fi service.
We did, however, recommended three venues in the town, the Visitor Information Centre, local library and the closest restaurant to Bellevue (100m) where all have free wi-fi access.
Our home was built only 12 years ago (exceeding building standards) so your comments about the paper thin walls and dated bathroom are also a concern and not something that has been brought to our attention by any of our other guests.
As the bedrooms are standard domestic sizes we feel a 17" (43cm) HD- LCD TV is appropriate.
The quality of the Logan & Mason bed sheets and Dri-glo towels used in the B&B are monitored and we are puzzled as to your comments that they appeared cheap and old.
Being Irish; we pride ourselves on our hospitality, courteousness and welcoming attitude to all our guests.
Again, thank you for posting your review on TripAdvisor.
It is a concern that your stay was not what you expected as we always ensure that our website is accurate in describing our package and all the facilities we have to offer.
Our aim is to ensure you have a good night's sleep and an excellent 3 course gourmet breakfast.
You will recall that, upon check-in, when you enquired about the use of wi-fi I explained that it is not available. Wi-Fi access is not something we advertise on our website as it will not be available for guest use until the end of this month.
The wi-fi service you could see on your devices was in fact the neighbouring properties wi-fi service.
We did, however, recommended three venues in the town, the Visitor Information Centre, local library and the closest restaurant to Bellevue (100m) where all have free wi-fi access.
Our home was built only 12 years ago (exceeding building standards) so your comments about the paper thin walls and dated bathroom are also a concern and not something that has been brought to our attention by any of our other guests.
As the bedrooms are standard domestic sizes we feel a 17" (43cm) HD- LCD TV is appropriate.
The quality of the Logan & Mason bed sheets and Dri-glo towels used in the B&B are monitored and we are puzzled as to your comments that they appeared cheap and old.
Being Irish; we pride ourselves on our hospitality, courteousness and welcoming attitude to all our guests.
Again, thank you for posting your review on TripAdvisor.
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Brisbane, Australia
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“Made our visit to McLaren Vale a wonderful experience”
After a enjoyable day driving around the Florieau Peninsula we were greeted by our charming hosts, Jenny and Ciarán, who showed us around the accommodation and supplied a welcoming afternoon tea in the guests living area.
Bellevue B & B is located at the northern end of McLarenVale township and is walking distance to cellar doors as well as some amazing restaurants alleviates the "drinking and driving problems. (Note: Many are closed on a Monday night so you may have to venture further afield to eat on that day). Our room with ensuite was warm and welcoming and opened to the guests dining and lounge area, with tea and coffee making facilities, overlooking a picturesque courtyard. This accommodation is a modern well finished and tastefully decorated building with central heating to keep you warm in the winter months.
A delicious home-made 3 course breakfast was a good start to each day lining our stomachs for a day of wine tasting, at some of the country’s best wineries. Our hosts had plenty of information and suggestions at hand for our day’s touring which ensured we did not miss some of the area’s best attractions.
I travelled with my elderly mum and we both thank Jenny and Ciarán for their part in making our first, and not last, visit to McLaren Vale a wonderful experience.
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Stayed June 2011, travelled with family
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Ciaran Cryan, Owner at Bellevue Bed & Breakfast McLaren Vale, responded to this review
24 June 2011
Dear Julie - it was an absolute pleasure to share our piece of the Fleurieu Peninsula with you and you mother. Glad you enjoyed the breakfasts. We hope you took many happy memories back home! Regards Ciaran & Jenny
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Adelaide, Australia
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“Fantastic hospitality”
Thanks Ciaran - the breakfasts were amazing. Lots of nice little touches, like water in your room at night, port left out after dinner. Lovely place and walking distance to lots of restaurants
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Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
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Ciaran Cryan, Owner at Bellevue Bed & Breakfast McLaren Vale, responded to this review
1 May 2011
Dear BrenCroz
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us at Bellevue B&B. I am very pleased to read that you enjoyed our breakfasts. We enjoy creating new menus and are pleased to offer you a different breakfast each morning of your stay.
We always strive to exceed our guest's expectations and it is very satisfying to achieve this.
I look forward to your next visit.
Thank you,
Ciaran
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us at Bellevue B&B. I am very pleased to read that you enjoyed our breakfasts. We enjoy creating new menus and are pleased to offer you a different breakfast each morning of your stay.
We always strive to exceed our guest's expectations and it is very satisfying to achieve this.
I look forward to your next visit.
Thank you,
Ciaran
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Helsingborg, Sweden
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“Exceptional hospitability and breakfasts”
We have spent quite a few nights the last 20 years in different hotels and B&B's at different contnents but have seldom met the hospitality we did at Bellevue. This includes everything from suggestions on what to do, dinner reservations, beach towels and water put into our room at night but above all the most exceptional breakfasts that took at least 1½ hours to enjoy. Location was perfect, rooms nice and clean, beds comfortable - what more can you ask? The area is superb - don's miss this!
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Stayed December 2010, travelled with family
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“Very well set up for B&B with great breakfasts”
Great hospitality from the hosts & a nice & quiet location. Highly recommended.
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Stayed January 2010, travelled as a couple
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12 Chalk Hill Road, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171, Australia
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INR13,933 - 14,044
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