Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | In-room dining

Reviews of Clonmara Country House & Cottages

3.5 out of 5
Clonmara Country House & Cottages
106 Princes Highway, Port Fairy, VIC

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anna and Steve were lovely hosts, including everything in the cottage from tea and coffee, kitchen appliances and bathroom additions such as soaps and bath crystals. The cottage was beautifully designed and spacious, with a stunning back porch and front gardens with a fountain, large outdoor chess set and picnic areas made this holiday tranquil and welcoming. The guest book was extensive with information on the cottage and places in the area to visit. Thank you for having us, we loved our stay. Love Kristen and Angus xo
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Steve on 7 Apr 2024
Thank you for such a kind review Kristen and Angus, that means the world to us!

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Steve on 28 Dec 2023
Thanks Pete and Loren!

10/10 Excellent

Buddini

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cottages, tranquil despite proximity to main road, easy fuss-free communication with the owners. We had a lovely stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Steve on 20 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for the very kind review!

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and cosy. Great bathroom spa, bed, and bedding. Only stayed the one night but could’ve easily spent much longer. Wifi worked great for streaming too and communication with our hosts was faultless. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Steve on 5 Oct 2023
Thanks so much Rob, amazing to have had you stay, cheers

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Steve on 29 Sept 2023
Thanks so much Heather for the fantastic review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Outstanding
Loved our stay in cottage no 4 which was beautifully presented and had everything you’d need if you wanted to self cater for a few days. On the day we were scheduled to arrive we got a detailed text from Steve with directions and instructions as to where to park etc. which was very helpful. Lovely grounds overlooking a small paddock with two friendly highland cattle.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Steve on 24 Sept 2023
Thank you both so much, was a pleasure to meet you have you stay! Best regards Steve and Anna

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation very comfortable bed and lovely garden, easy access to town centre and beach, peaceful surroundings. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Steve on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you so much Sonya for staying and the very kind review!

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to the town. Peaceful. Loved the cattle in the paddock next to the cottage.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Steve on 20 Sept 2023
Thanks so much for the very kind review Glenda :)

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really lovely little space out of town but close enough to take advantage of the lovely restaurants and cafes in Port Fairy. The cottage was immaculate and is really well set up for much longer than we were able to stay this time round. would love to return for longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Steve on 22 Aug 2023
Thanks Paul!

10/10 Excellent

Edi

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Steve on 22 May 2023
Thank you Edi!

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodation. Walking distance to main streets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Steve on 5 Mar 2023
Thanks for the very kind review Ashley

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay at an amazing place. The accommodation was clean and well maintained with it being close to town. We could come and go as we pleased and had time, space and privacy to ourselves. Very relaxing stay in a picturesque location. Thanks for an amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Steve on 23 May 2022
Thank you so much Graham, it was a delight to have you stay and we hope you feel refreshed! Thanks again, kind regards Steve and Anna

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, cosy cottage. Clean with comfortable bed, beautiful gardens and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Steve on 6 May 2022
Thank you for such a wonderful review

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Above and beyond what I expected. Lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Steve on 12 Apr 2022
Thank you for such a kind review Carole, it was our pleasure having you stay!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

theodor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality accomadation. A little too far out to walk to either town centre or the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Steve on 23 Jan 2022
Thank you

8/10 Good

Ivor James

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Cute comfy accomodation.
Very comfortable cottage with lots of character. Clean and great beds. Hosts were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from Steve on 10 May 2021
Thank you for the lovely review and for staying :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, Beautiful quality furnishings, very nice views. A very relaxed stay and would happily stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from Steve on 10 May 2021
Thank you so much for the lovely review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay. Beautiful grounds and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from Steve on 7 Apr 2021
Thank you for the lovely review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay - lovely little cabin in a beautiful area, great to see chickens and alpacas too! Close to town and the main bike trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Steve on 7 Apr 2021
Thank you for the lovely review

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from Steve on 7 Apr 2021
Thank you for the lovely review

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful cottage on GOR.
Delightful cottage accommodation. A perfect place to stop whilst travelling along the Great Ocean Road. Personally I would have loved to have some human contact but that being said everything was wonderfully set up to make arrival and departure seamless. It was a joy to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Steve on 2 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Ingrid, we appreciate such lovely feedback, all the best Steve and Anna

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staying in the cottage was a refreshing change from hotels . We had chickens coming up to the door. Although just off the main road you felt as though you were in the country! Our cottage was clean and comfortable a little dark (due to large tree) About a 15 minute walk from Port Fairy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Steve on 24 Feb 2020
Thanks Angela, we appreciated you staying, thanks also re the comment about the tree, that branch will come down that is making the cottage dark, we were in two minds as it’s kind of quaint where it is but dark is no good! Thanks Steve

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very lovely stay
Lovely private cottage. Loved the alpacas in the backyard. Bathroom was nice and big. Self check in and check out very easy. Very cute set up. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Steve on 17 Jan 2020
Thanks so much Jennifer, it was a pleasure to have you stay, so pleased you liked it!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Steve on 13 Dec 2019
thank so much!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting, very clean and communication was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Steve on 9 Dec 2019
Thank you!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of room and well supplied kitchen. Warn and cosy plus free eggs for breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Steve on 8 Dec 2019
Thank for the great review!

10/10 Excellent

JP

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very comfortable stay the cottages are very tidy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Steve on 27 Nov 2019
Thanks so much for the kind review JP!

10/10 Excellent

David, Nelson Canada

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely property with rural feel but very good location, Alpacas and hens met us in the morning! Easy check in and out as we were a little late arriving. Quiet and well equipped...as shown. Comfortable bed and hot water. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Steve on 27 Nov 2019
Thanks so much David! Cheers Steve

10/10 Excellent

Happy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great environment. The cortage was really lively and clean. Very comfortable bed. The hosts we very friendly and had the gas fire place on for us. Would definately stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Steve on 27 Nov 2019
Thanks very much for the kind review!

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely little cottage to spend a night. It was a cold stormy when we were passing through Port Fairy but we were very cosy in our cottage with a heat pump and a spa bath. Very comfy bed well appointed kitchenette
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Steve on 4 June 2019
Thanks for staying Clifford, cheers Steve

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Port Fairy break.
Had an enjoyable stay with very friendly owners and very positive and prompt help with a minor TV problem. The alpacas in the nearby yard were a pleasant attraction. The location was good with an approx 600 metre walk to town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from Steve on 22 May 2019
Thanks John for staying and your help on somethings, very much appreciated, cheers Steve

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet country cottage, stylishly appointed. Luxurious spa and gatden
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Steve on 14 May 2019
Thank you so much

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All good Good bath room good bed gopd heating nice setting
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Steve on 9 May 2019
Thanks very much for your review and staying with us

10/10 Excellent

Mr. George R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Steve on 12 Feb 2019
Thanks for the great review George

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Steve on 3 Apr 2019
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely cottage, clean modern and comfortable. The owners were so helpful with information we had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Steve on 1 Feb 2019
Thanks so much for your lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home! Relaxing and great surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Steve on 22 Jan 2019
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful cottage in pretty gardens with everything you need for a stay near Port Fairy. Really enjoyed my relaxing time there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Steve on 6 Dec 2018
Thanks for the great review!

8/10 Good

Derek

Stay was very good. The cottage was comfortable and well appointed. No issues at all
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Steve on 28 Nov 2018
Thanks Derek, it was a pleasure to have you both stay, cheers Steve

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Steve on 14 Nov 2018
Thanks Andrew!

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great cottage and setting. Perfect short walk to town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Steve on 14 Nov 2018
Thanks so much for staying Joanne

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, nice and relaxing and comfy bed. Cottage is private and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Steve on 25 Sept 2018
Thanks so much for the great review, cheers Steve and Anna

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful cottages, very comfortable with lots of little extras and attention to detail that made it very special.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Steve on 31 Aug 2018
Thanks so much!

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We found the cottage very cosy and welcoming. Loved having the alpacas at the back fence. We appreciated the little welcome notes in the room and the instructions at the gate to welcome and direct us. Room had everything we needed except a dishmop for washing our dishes. Spa bath was lovely. We would definitely return or recommend Clonmara to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from Steve on 11 June 2018
Thanks so much Judith for your review, so nice to hear you enjoyed our alpaca girls out the back! Sorry we must have forgotten to put in a dishcloth on your stay! Would love to host you again, all the best Steve and Anna

8/10 Good

Wendy

Disliked: Room comfort
One night stay
This property is actually on the corner of the main highway, trucks, buses etc all night long. The cabin is very cute but is showing it's age, particularly the worn out and sagging mattress on the queen bed, very uncomfortable. The blinds do not protect from the cold and let the sun through early in the morning.Parking is in the back yard area with overhanging trees which have been cut back but were worrying for the high winds we received the night of our stay. It is not within walking distance of anywhere and you will need to drive to find a restaurant in town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Response from Steve on 29 May 2018
Hi Wendy, thanks for your belated review from your stay back in March. Post your stay and feedback on the mattress in that particular room you had left we have replaced the entire bed as well as mattress and it is beautiful and comfy now and has been for the past two months! We cant control the weather so if it was windy the night you stayed and it concerned you about the trees by the car park there isn't a lot to add except you did note correctly they have been pruned to avoid any issues. The property is 1.4km's from the middle of Port Fairy township so is very much in walking distance - around 15 minutes we say - but we also don't pronounce to be in the middle of Port Fairy as we have a slightly rural location and setting that can't be found in the town centre, (there are ample options if you choose to stay in Port Fairy again, perhaps just read the location and descriptions to find a better fit for your needs). Thanks again for your feedback and wishing you all the best and safe travels in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Wash, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful cottage in Port Fairy.
A wonderful cottage including a comfortable bed, couch, table and chairs. The owners included many special touches including fresh baked bread , jam, jars of cereal along with milk coffee and tea. Enjoyed walking the grounds including feeding the alpacas.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from Steve on 25 Apr 2018
Thanks so much for your kind review Diane, kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Birthday celebration in PortFairy
A pleasant stay over in a well appointed "Cottage", in a delightful setting, that is, restful yard and country field outlook, with Alpaca.
Response from Steve on 25 Apr 2018
Thank you for the lovely review Karen, that makes us very happy! Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Country getaway
Picturesque, very serene environment amidst the gumtrees and birdsong. Alpacas grazing nearby added to the ambience. Welcoming, comfortable cottage to stay in with everything you need including a great bed. Short drive from the appealing township and waterfront of Port Fairy.
Response from Steve on 25 Apr 2018
Thanks very much for your kind review Lorraine, that feedback makes everything worthwhile! Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl, Matangi,NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous cottage in garden.
Loved our stay - sorry only for 1 night. Felt trusted and pampered - with directions for parking and check-in posted out for us. Nice spa bath. Extra touches such as breakfast provisions, magazines, CDs and flat screen TV. Outside seating also.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from Steve on 20 Apr 2018
Thanks Sheryl for the lovely review, best regards Steve and Anna