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Benbellen Country Retreat: Traveler Reviews

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Average price*: $119 (AUD160) (year-round)

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“Loved this B & B - great for famlies”

Benbellen Country Retreat

5 of 5 stars
Shanghai, China
Jan 9, 2008

Cherry Tree Cottage at the Benbellen Country Retreat Farm Stay. . We really enjoyed our stay – even though it rained 90% of the time. We stayed 2 nights and spent Christmas Day there – the cottage was quite spacious with a full kitchen and living area and wonderful large covered deck. The scenery was beautiful and tranquil. Our boys loved feeding the alpacas and gathering eggs with Sherry, the gracious host. She left homemade bread and fresh eggs for us, so made a delightful breakfast.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Wonderful extra amenities
    • Disliked — Rather remote
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
MargaretShanghai's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: September 24, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Older travelers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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“What A Beautiful Spot”

Benbellen Country Retreat

5 of 5 stars
Westmead
Oct 5, 2006

What a great spot. We stayed 2 nights in the Lotus Room in the main homstead it was lovely. Sherry and Peter were great hosts. We loved the experience with the alpacas it was something special. The home made bread and jams were fantastic. It is a great location so close to the ocean as well. We intend to go back again and try one of the cottages.

Debbie & Pat - Westmead NSW

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — It was all good
    • Disliked — Nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
refuge's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2006
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: October 05, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Older travelers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Other
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“Relaxing”

Benbellen Country Retreat

5 of 5 stars
Sydney
Aug 7, 2006

Five of us "took over" Benbellen Homestead for a winter *Xmas in July* break. The setting in a quiet valley was lovely. The accommodation was great. The food (including a special Xmas Dinner) , home-cooked from local produce, was delicious.
Benbellen is conveniently situated for some beautiful local drives, either to the beaches or into the hinterland. So after a busy or quiet day (your choice) you can returnto the homestead for a drink by the fire before dinner.
Your hosts, Sherry and Peter, will make you most welcome - nothing is a trouble to them.
And I got to light and poke the fire!!!

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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“Family time”

Benbellen Country Retreat

5 of 5 stars
Sydney, Austalia
Jul 12, 2006

Cherry tree cottage was all we were hoping for and more. A sense of peace and tranquility envelopes you the moment you turn into Cherry Tree Lane. The cottage was spotless and the kitchen stocked with everything you could wish for. The views were extensive and the night sky stunning.
Sherry and Peter were perfect hosts. They were able to give us plenty of relevant information on the surrounding areas and made the whole family feel very welcome. Our three children loved participating in the farm activities especially the early morning hill walk!
To sum up, it was great to have some uncomplicated, quality family time. We all left feeling refreshed and know that we will return again and again.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
This TripAdvisor Member's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2006
Member since: July 12, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Pet owners, Families with young children
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Older travelers
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“Peace & Quiet”

Benbellen Country Retreat

5 of 5 stars
Sydney Australia
May 18, 2006

We loved staying at Cherry Tree Cottage. The surrounding countryside is like a painting and so quiet & peaceful. Wonderful food, fantastic views and very comfortable accommodation - Peter & Sherry are a great pair of hosts, very easy going and good company. Wish we had stayed longer.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
This TripAdvisor Member's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2006
Member since: May 18, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Older travelers
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Cherry Tree Lane | Hannam Vale, Port Macquarie 2426, Australia