Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

Does the property allow pets?

No pets are allowed, but service animals are permitted.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Are airport shuttle services available?

A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Williamstown, Melbourne, within a 15-minute drive of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and Collins Street, and approximately 7.4 miles from Queen Victoria Market.

What are the policies for children staying at the property?

Children are welcome at the property.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 50.0 per stay, and advance request is recommended.

Captains Retreat Apartments and Cottages

What guests think

At Captains Retreat Apartments and Cottages, guests consistently praise the spotless, character-filled accommodation and warm, attentive hosts, highlighting thoughtful touches and welcome baskets, while noting the scenic waterfront setting with easy access to Williamstown’s dining, shops, and bayside walks.

Rooms and apartments are comfortable and often spacious, with bay or city views and heritage decor alongside some modern updates. Shared lounges and kitchens, decks or garden areas, and convenient onsite or undercover parking add to the appeal. Minor drawbacks noted include small bathrooms, noisy plumbing, very soft pillows, or ineffective heating in a few units. Overall, this is a dependable base for a relaxed short break or longer visit.

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Cleanliness

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Facilities

Guests highlight welcoming shared spaces such as lounges, well equipped kitchens, patios or decks, and garden areas, plus convenient onsite or undercover parking. Some units also feature smart TVs.

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Vivianne

Jun 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A great little cottage with good set up. Loved the washer dryer combo and smart tv. Better coffee would have been good but would definitely stay there again.

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Bev

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful old home, beautifully presented. A lovely lounge area to relax in with a well appointed attached kitchen. Bed very comfy, bathroom perhaps a little small to our liking Sally very friendly and helpful

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Aaron

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The communication was great and the check in process was well coordinated. The property was excellent value, it was clean tidy and well appointed, with easy onsite parking and located in a great spot to grab some food and take a walk around. The breakfast basket was also much appreciated. Cheers

10

Kirk

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great property in a lovely location virtually right on the harbour and cafe/shopping precinct. The room was immaculate and spacious, opening onto common lounge and rear balcony, would definitely stay here again!

10

Mark

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved this spot! Parking undercover right at the door. Family enjoyed it, with smart tv, large slection of channels and a complimentary welcome basket of quality home made bread, cereals, milk and juice upon arrival. Lovely garden area off the front and bedroom sliding doors. Quiet (relative for in town), and close to local pubs and restaurants. Narelle very welcoming and will be back again.

8

Sylvia

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Whilst the property was excellent, I was absolutely freezing, the air con was very ineffective. Otherwise excellent.

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Angela

Feb 28, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely welcoming staff, very clean property filled with old world charm and a private secret garden, the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine on a hot day

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Anita

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly welcome and a nice little surprise room upgrade. This place is decorated beautifully and makes you feel so at home. Huge shared kitchen and lounge room which leads out onto a large patio. Beds and pillows very comfortable. Walking distance to many choices of places to eat.

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Anita

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cookies to have with coffee, fresh fruit and complimentary drinks in the fridge felt like being at home

10

Joanne

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were welcomed the minute we walked in. Hostess very helpful booking restaurant for tea and showing us around. Great location, comfy beds and lovely deck out the back to relax on

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a consistent strong point, with many reviews calling rooms spotless, immaculate, and exceptionally clean. No recurring cleanliness issues are reported.

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Robert

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing boutique hotel. Room was super clean and comfortable, architecture is very decadent. Would recommend!!

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Zachary

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean with hospitable staff!

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Bev

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful old home, beautifully presented. A lovely lounge area to relax in with a well appointed attached kitchen. Bed very comfy, bathroom perhaps a little small to our liking Sally very friendly and helpful

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Gerald

May 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The house is lovely and spotlessly clean and we'd have no problems returning. However, the room we chose was beside the front door, so as the other guests came and went we'd be disturbed by the front door closing. The Captain's Retreat Apartments will be our choice should we visit the area again, but we would choose a different room.

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Aaron

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The communication was great and the check in process was well coordinated. The property was excellent value, it was clean tidy and well appointed, with easy onsite parking and located in a great spot to grab some food and take a walk around. The breakfast basket was also much appreciated. Cheers

10

Kirk

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great property in a lovely location virtually right on the harbour and cafe/shopping precinct. The room was immaculate and spacious, opening onto common lounge and rear balcony, would definitely stay here again!

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Angela

Feb 28, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely welcoming staff, very clean property filled with old world charm and a private secret garden, the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine on a hot day

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Chris

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean, quiet location with excellent hostess !

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James

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot! The apartment is old but exceptionally clean and comfortable. Only issue was the shuddering pipes when you showered! They were teally loud.

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Rooms

Rooms and apartments are comfortable and often spacious, many with heritage decor and bay or city views; some have modern updates. A few note drawbacks such as small bathrooms, noisy pipes, soft pillows, or ineffective heating in certain units.

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David

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic property if you don’t mind old world charm instead of modern flashy style

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Rebecca

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was really great! We loved our room and thankyou for upgrading us! The only thing was the pillows were extremely soft , but that was just a minor thing

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Michael

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The apartment was very well finished and presented The position perfect and views stunning

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Bev

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful old home, beautifully presented. A lovely lounge area to relax in with a well appointed attached kitchen. Bed very comfy, bathroom perhaps a little small to our liking Sally very friendly and helpful

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Ruth

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an older style property in an awesome location. The kitchen is new. The couches and blinds were brand new. To have 3 bedrooms, bay views from the living room, and the ability to walk around Williamstown was awesome!

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Andrew

Feb 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful art deco style, comfortable beds, stunning view. I was genuinely delighted at the value for money. And there are some GREAT restaurants within walking distance.

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Kirk

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great property in a lovely location virtually right on the harbour and cafe/shopping precinct. The room was immaculate and spacious, opening onto common lounge and rear balcony, would definitely stay here again!

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Sylvia

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Whilst the property was excellent, I was absolutely freezing, the air con was very ineffective. Otherwise excellent.

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Brian

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Second time of staying at Captain's Retreat Apartments. Love the apartments, which have a beautiful view over Hobsons Bay.

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James

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot! The apartment is old but exceptionally clean and comfortable. Only issue was the shuddering pipes when you showered! They were teally loud.

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, professional, and proactive, with excellent communication, smooth check ins, and helpful touches like upgrades, local guidance, and assistance. Hosts are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming.

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Conrad

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic experience, and absolutely lovely people running the place. Highly recommended !

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Michael W

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We've stayed at the Captaion's repeat several times and have thoroughly enjoyed each visit. The room is delightful, the location superb, and the people are friendly, efficient, and helpful.

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bev

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

What a wonderful place to stay! We were upgraded to a suite, we were greeted by the host and she took the time to talk to us about local culture, etc. She even offered to store our luggage, made arrangements to get our room ready ahead of time, and offered to drive us to the store. The gift basket was fantastic! Well worth the stay, best one we stayed in for our whole trip!

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Debra

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, walking distance to shops, restaurants & sights, staff upon checking in was very informative & friendly. Would recommend.

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Francesco

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hosts were very friendly and professional

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Daniel

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great welcome, great location, private, quiet and far more homely than any hotel. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Captains Retreat and will stay again on my next visit. PS: thank you for the little treats!

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Angela

Feb 28, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely welcoming staff, very clean property filled with old world charm and a private secret garden, the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine on a hot day

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Kirsten

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, excellent communication and very homely

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Joanne

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were welcomed the minute we walked in. Hostess very helpful booking restaurant for tea and showing us around. Great location, comfy beds and lovely deck out the back to relax on

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Steven

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful old world building very close to the water and walking distance to just about everything. Very nice hosts that were very helpful when I mentioned I was looking for a place to go out. Will definitely be back.

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Location

The setting is prized for its bayside position with views toward Melbourne and easy walking access to Williamstown’s restaurants, shops, harbour, and walking tracks. Some units sit a little farther from shops, but overall convenience remains strong.

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Todd

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, brilliant view of cbd over the water.

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Michael

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The apartment was very well finished and presented The position perfect and views stunning

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Ruth

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an older style property in an awesome location. The kitchen is new. The couches and blinds were brand new. To have 3 bedrooms, bay views from the living room, and the ability to walk around Williamstown was awesome!

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Louise

Jun 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous place to stay right on the bay, beautiful area with a restaurant near by. Excellent service and breakfast basket provided. Definitely worth considering if looking for accommodation in Williamstown.

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Donna

May 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The location of the unit was fantastic. Would stay here again.

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Albert George

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 24 nights

Excellent location met our every need.

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Sue

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A great location with plenty of restaurants, shops and walking tracks.

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Kirk

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great property in a lovely location virtually right on the harbour and cafe/shopping precinct. The room was immaculate and spacious, opening onto common lounge and rear balcony, would definitely stay here again!

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Debra

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, walking distance to shops, restaurants & sights, staff upon checking in was very informative & friendly. Would recommend.

10

Mark

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved this spot! Parking undercover right at the door. Family enjoyed it, with smart tv, large slection of channels and a complimentary welcome basket of quality home made bread, cereals, milk and juice upon arrival. Lovely garden area off the front and bedroom sliding doors. Quiet (relative for in town), and close to local pubs and restaurants. Narelle very welcoming and will be back again.

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Dining

Guests appreciate complimentary breakfast baskets and little treats. There are many dining options within walking distance, and hosts can help with restaurant suggestions or bookings.

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Lorraine

Mar 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A great place to stay.I will certainly stay again.We were welcomed with a complimentary breakfast.Highly recommended.

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Louise

Jun 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous place to stay right on the bay, beautiful area with a restaurant near by. Excellent service and breakfast basket provided. Definitely worth considering if looking for accommodation in Williamstown.

10

Andrew

Feb 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful art deco style, comfortable beds, stunning view. I was genuinely delighted at the value for money. And there are some GREAT restaurants within walking distance.

10

Aaron

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The communication was great and the check in process was well coordinated. The property was excellent value, it was clean tidy and well appointed, with easy onsite parking and located in a great spot to grab some food and take a walk around. The breakfast basket was also much appreciated. Cheers

10

Sue

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A great location with plenty of restaurants, shops and walking tracks.

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Kirk

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great property in a lovely location virtually right on the harbour and cafe/shopping precinct. The room was immaculate and spacious, opening onto common lounge and rear balcony, would definitely stay here again!

10

Mark

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved this spot! Parking undercover right at the door. Family enjoyed it, with smart tv, large slection of channels and a complimentary welcome basket of quality home made bread, cereals, milk and juice upon arrival. Lovely garden area off the front and bedroom sliding doors. Quiet (relative for in town), and close to local pubs and restaurants. Narelle very welcoming and will be back again.

10

Anita

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly welcome and a nice little surprise room upgrade. This place is decorated beautifully and makes you feel so at home. Huge shared kitchen and lounge room which leads out onto a large patio. Beds and pillows very comfortable. Walking distance to many choices of places to eat.

10

Anita

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cookies to have with coffee, fresh fruit and complimentary drinks in the fridge felt like being at home

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Joanne

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were welcomed the minute we walked in. Hostess very helpful booking restaurant for tea and showing us around. Great location, comfy beds and lovely deck out the back to relax on

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