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John Adams

Pleasant stay

4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 8 Jan 2024
Nestled in the Yarra Valley, the Balgownie Estate provides good accommodation for people wanting a central location. The staff were helpful and pleasant. The room was clean and comfortable. A drawback is that some of the rooms are located on the far end of the block of rooms. So, it can be a bit of a trek from the carpark. This is made up for though with the landscaping.
Date of stay: January 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 21 Jan 2024
Hi Jonathan - Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to our Estate and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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    Reviewed 8 January 2024 via mobile

    We sit at the estate for five nights. It was a great time.
    The staff was extremely supportive, helpful gracious and looked to all the requirements that we had.
    Our room had a great view into the estate; we had a nice balcony and the beds were very nice and comfortable.
    The wine tasting goes the choices look quite good. The connoisseur (Jodie) knew what she was talking about, and she was very helpful with letting us try out different types of wine. We ended up buying a nice bottle of bubbles from her.
    The kitchen could be a little better to align with the overall atmosphere that the estate brings forward. Don’t get me wrong. We really like the estate is just that sometimes the menu could be a little restrictive nature.
    The location of the estate if great - quite easily accessible to a variety of things you may want to do in Yarra.

    The staff at Balgownie we wanted to pass our gratitude to (who made our stay excellent)
    Tamieka
    Jodie
    Vish
    Kaiya
    Jenny
    Connie
    Sarah

    Highly recommend staying here. Hope it helps. Ty.

    Date of stay: December 2023
    Trip type: Travelled with family
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    Balgownie Estate, Marketing at Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley, responded to this reviewResponded 22 January 2024

    Hi there - Thank you very much for your kind review. We are so delighted to hear how much you enjoyed each element of our Estate and our wonderful staffs hospitality. We will be sure to share your review with all staff to celebrate the outstanding work they are providing to our valued guests. We look forward to welcoming you back to our Estate in the future.

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    Reviewed 27 December 2023

    We had a wonderful time in luxurious surroundings. The one bedroom suite was very comfortable and clean, with modern decor, lush carpeting, and a nice open living area. We loved the coffee pods and would like to see larger mugs and some herbal teas included too. The luxe bathroom products were a nice touch, as was the walk-in shower and dramatic lighting. Plenty of towels and fluffy bathrobes too.

    On Christmas Eve, we sat on our private balcony in the evening and watched thunderstorms roll in over the valley, sipping on the chilled Balgownie Cuvee and sampling local cheeses. Bliss!

    The pool and sauna were clean and relaxing with a peaceful garden outlook (although the tiling and jets are due for a refresh). Good changeroom amenities. We didn't use the gym or day spa but they looked good too.

    Balgownie has lovely grounds and gardens to stroll through, with interesting landscaping and planting, some sculpture to spot and a giant chess board available. The tennis court is being used as a carpark (!), but we did see guests playing around the cars anyway. Some parts of the garden need attention but that didn't detract from our stay.

    The cellar door wine tasting was outstanding, with knowledgeable staff who have a passion for wine and seemed genuinely excited for us to experience them. The 2013 Old Vine Shiraz was a highlight for me from the extensive wine list.

    We had a wonderful three-course dinner at 1309. The onsite restaurant has an inventive menu, each dish a complex and balanced experience, with fresh takes on classic dishes. Everything was delicious and presented to a high standard, and rewarded taking your time to savour.

    The staff were all very welcoming and attentive. They made our stay even more enjoyable with their excellent service in every single interaction we had with them. Thank you all!

    Balgownie is definitely worth the price tag, especially if you make the most of the amenities on offer. We will be back for another stay soon!

    Date of stay: December 2023
    Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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    Balgownie Estate, Marketing at Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley, responded to this reviewResponded 3 January 2024

    Hi Erin - Wow, thank you for your extremely kind words. We are so thrilled to read how much you enjoyed each element of our Estate. Your comments have been shared to all of our staff to highlight such a positive review in this busy holiday period. We look forward to welcoming you back to our Estate soon!

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    Reviewed 23 December 2023 via mobile

    What an outlook ! It’s serenity !
    We were there for a Saturday lunch and everyone (youngest a 7 year old , the oldest 69 ) loved their food , drinks , service and the outlook.

    The thrice cooked chips are excellent .

    A very modern venue in a perfect setting , with happy staff who are eager to please .

    Date of stay: December 2023
    Trip type: Travelled with family
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    Balgownie Estate, Marketing at Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley, responded to this reviewResponded 26 December 2023

    Hi Max - Wow, thank you for your lovely review. We are so delighted to hear how much everyone enjoyed our Lunch offerings. We look forward to welcoming you back to our Estate in the future.

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    Reviewed 22 December 2023 via mobile

    This was our second stop on our wine tour. I didn't like being stood up around a small bar sampling the wines. It felt very rushed and didn't allow time for questions or feel very personal. That being said, they were our fav wines and probably where the tour group brought the most products.
    We had lunch here, and I thoroughly enjoyed the pork pie salad with a glass of white wine.

    Date of stay: December 2023
    Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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    Balgownie Estate, Marketing at Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley, responded to this reviewResponded 26 December 2023

    Hi Lee - Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate the constructive feedback regarding your Wine Tasting experience. We are delighted to how much you and the group enjoyed our wine and lunch experience. We hope to welcome you back to our Estate in the future.

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    Reviewed 20 December 2023

    Fabulous location in the winery region of Victoria. Large room with a spa & comfortably appointed. Staff were friendly. Room was clean but not immaculate & coffee table was in need of repair. Dinner was a little underwhelming with overcooked prawns & undercooked Balmain bugs & soft shelled crab.

    Room tip: There are no laundry facilities. There are laundromat options 5 & 10 minutes away.
    Date of stay: December 2023
    • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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    Balgownie Estate, Marketing at Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley, responded to this reviewResponded 26 December 2023

    Hi there - Thank you for your feedback. We are so delighted you to hear how much you enjoyed your stay with us. We will be sure to pass on your comments regarding you dinner experience to our Food & Beverage Management team for their further consideration. Hope to welcome you back in the future.

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