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Reviews of Taradale House Estate

4 out of 5
Taradale House Estate
119 Phillips Road, Taradale, VIC

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Samantha

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Gardeners Cottage- it is a delightful quirky little cottage with 3 bedrooms (we did have trouble finding the 3rd bedroom and my son instantly claimed it as his little hideway). The loft housed the main bedroom with a large bed (beware, the roof is slanted so if you're tall, you might hit your head). And past the lounge was another bedroom with double bed and sitting area with rocking chair and reading nook. The cottage was overall clean but did have some issues in terms with loads of dust and cobwebs- not really a good thing for the asthmatics in my family. I could only wipe some of it away with a damp cloth as we didnt seem to have a broom (otherwise I would have tidied it up). My other issue I have had with these cottages (this is the second time we have visited) is the lack of cutlery and crockery. There really needs to be enough to cover whomever is going to be housed in the cottage. So Gardeners Cottage fits 6- there should be a setting for 6. I was prepared though this time and carried with me additional items. There was more than enough room for everyone- the outdoor area is great and we used it every day, including the BBQ. It is nice and quiet despite there being 4 other cottages onsite in near proximity. Plenty of parking. We would still visit again- thinking August and trying Orchard cottage or going back to Teatree cottage which was just lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Lovely location. Gardens are probably the highlight. Our summer getaway was really enjoyable. On the whole, it was a great value get away. Our small cottage was very cozy and bright. Glad we came. Maintenance is becoming an issue I suggest. Pavers not secure and hazard. Windows that don't open and have no screens. Bare minimum assortment of random cutlery and crockery. The games room and tennis court are borderline unusable...too much to maintain. Our cottage was the smallest, and cheapest, so maybe the other options were better kitted out. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property not too far off the Calder Freeway with several cottages. We stayed in the Teahouse Cottage- it was a cute little 2 bedroom with full kitchenette and a fireplace. Being pet friendly, we were able to take our furbabies who also enjoyed the little weekend getaway. The kids enjoyed the vast gardens and treehouse play area; and that there was WiFi (an important staple these days!). We would certainly consider going again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Santo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The Estate itself was great, we unfortunately had the cottage that the floor plan didn’t allow us to sit in front of a fire on a rainy day. Photos were a bit misleading. Would go back if another cottage was available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying for a short getaway. Maps took us down backroads onto gravel roads. We arrived at this delightful property consisting of refurbished cottages for different sized groups. The grounds were beautiful, amenities available varied to keep kids of all ages entertained. We stayed in the Gardeners Cottage, a lovingly retored old building featuring much of the original constuction. It was perfect. Clean, homelike, comfortable. Our host, Andrew, couldn't do enough to be helpful, informative and welcoming. Most guests were going to the Elton John concert. So Andrew hired a bus - organised a gathering of guests for a pre concert drink in the gardens, drove us to the venue and picked us up afterwards. Incredible. A peaceful haven where you can do as much or litlle as you want. Do yourself a favour and give yourself a little holiday at Taradale Estate. Intend to go back for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gardens where beautiful and house was very clean , with plenty of heating , maybe just warmer doonas and blankets on beds would be good in the winter..... didn’t like the lounge much either , looked a bit dirty , maybe a leather lounge would be more practical..... but overall was a beautiful place to stay and would definitely come back 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this property - truly magical!!! Our children and use had a fabulous time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Andy on 27 Mar 2019
Thank you ! and hope to see you back soon ! Andy

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing stay and even better service
We had a great weekend at Taradale House Estate. The owner went above and beyond to make our stay as relaxing and fun as it was. We were very thankful for the experience and would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claire & Co, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing break
2 families with ages ranging from 11 to 81 and each one of us found something to do, somewhere to relax and something of interest.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and welcoming
We stayed with our two small children and found the cottage just perfect for our needs. In addition to functionality, it was beautiful, quietl and clean, with very comfortable beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jakal, Geelong Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Country stay
Relaxing two night stop in Orchard Cottage. Everything we needed was on hand and an amazing bathroom with double shower and spa. Quiet location. Loved our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Country Retreat
Love Taradale House. The property was beautiful with 5 cottages. We stayed in the smallest cottage, but it had everything you needed. The bath was amazing, looking out into it's own garden. I'd definitely love to come back and bring my extended family as it would be a great place for a big family gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017