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The Castle Villa by the Sea


7-9 Steele Street | Phillip Island, Cowes, Phillip Island 3922, Australia
Best fare found from Tampa to Melbourne: €1,132

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1 of 5 stars
imartos   1 contribution
imartos
Nov 10, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed in this house for two days in October, we book two rooms for 5 people, probably our worst travel experience in years, the rooms were old, dirty and badly maintained, is not a castle, neither a villa and is not by the sea, actually you do not see the sea at all, you have to walk out 200... more

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willywagtail, owner

We thank Trip Advisor for the opportunity of right of reply as to read such wonderful reviews of The Castle and then something so negative must make readers curious as to what actually prompted the writer to post such a review Let me explain The guest in question and his family up until his time of departure and to the...

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5 of 5 stars
RebeccaroseMelbourne   1 contribution
Melbourne
Jun 28, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

My partner and I recently stayed at the Castle and I can not speak highly enough of both the service and the accommodation. We booked the Gallery Suite as it looked like the most romantic room and we were not disappointed. Nestled in the back garden the room is tucked away away from the main house making us feel like... more

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2 of 5 stars
LucyPeninsula   1 contribution
Peninsula
May 10, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

The amenities in our luxurious suite was the worst I have ever come across. The toilet buttons were broken and so the toilet did not flush properly. Could not understand why our feet were wet in the bathroom, only to look up and see water dripping constantly from the roof. We went to reception to report the problem and no-one... more

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willywagtail, owner

They may have striven for a little more originality in their title of complaint as it headed the only other negative review listed here in trip advisor Unfortunately at the time of the guests stay there was a malfunction in the shower directly above their bathroom and water did find its way through the ceiling but not on the floor...

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4 of 5 stars
YodaEngland   51 contributions
England
May 3, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed in the Broadwater Suite for 2 nights in April. Jenni was lovely and we couldn’t believe how relaxed it was. Upon arrival it was a bit tricky to find someone to check us in but that appears to be part of the whole experience. You are given a key to the front door and can treat it like... more

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1 of 5 stars
Always_on_holidays   6 contributions
Melbourne, Australia
Dec 28, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

Having stayed on the island a number of times this one of the worst places that we have stayed at. Room seemed dirty Wireless Internet didn’t work Owners had friends over and we had to put up with their noise all night (you can put up with this from other guests but not the owners). TV broken Possum problem Toilet... more

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willywagtail, owner

Please allow us to reply to the comments made in general We take exception to a generalization that the room was dirty We are particularly proud and diligent in the preparation of our suites as any random inspection would find – the suite in which the guests stayed has an open spa deck and whilst this is attended to before...

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5 of 5 stars
Snorrido   32 contributions
Rvik
Oct 30, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
2
people found this review helpful

Stayed for one night as a part of our honeymoon around the world. We stayed at aprox. 12 hotels and B&B on our trip including 5 star hotels in Sydney and Singapore. This was the best. Everything about this place is wonderful. Stayed in for dinner and had bread, cheese and red wine. So romantic. The owners are great and... more

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5 of 5 stars
Emmiejj   6 contributions
Manchester
Aug 6, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
2
people found this review helpful

We stayed at the guest house for two nights and adored it. I loved the character of the place, and the room was to die for. We stayed in a suite with its own jacuzzi on the balcony looking over the back garden with a slight view of the sea through the trees. We also payed to have a champagne... more

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4 of 5 stars
qicicle   4 contributions
Singapore, Singapore
May 18, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
2
people found this review helpful

A B&B full of character. The guy owner's a very good chef who prepares delicious 3 courses meal for you with pre notice. Price for the meal is however quite steep, so be mentally prepared. Due to rush schedule, we only stayed for a night but would have like to stay longer. Arrived late in the evening but was welcomed... more

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4 of 5 stars
P-K1999   41 contributions
Manchester
Apr 14, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at the Castle Villa for one night immediately after the annual Phillip Island grand prix week so were the only guests. We chose one of the rooms that shares a lounge/kitchen area/balcony outside the bedroom and it also had its own small balcony leading from the bedroom that overlooked the front garden. The rooms were lovely (see photos),... more

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5 of 5 stars
juneko   1 contribution
n.y.
Feb 26, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Philip Island is a microcosm of Australia with native wildlife sanctuaries,the fairy penguin parade, magnificent surf and swimming beaches, and easy access to Melbourne. Jenni and Harley's Boutique Hotel epitomizes home-grown warm and generous hospitality, luxurious accommodations, excellent food in a very tranquil setting, a few steps from the beach. Their beautiful garden was created and is nurtured by Jenni,... more

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Address: 7-9 Steele Street | Phillip Island, Cowes, Phillip Island 3922, Australia
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