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Wilderness Grove: Traveler Reviews


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77 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale 2325, Australia
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Absolutely Fabulous ... couldn't have been better

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5 of 5 stars
sydney070 1 contribution
sydney
Aug 19, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway
3/4 found this review helpful

This was an absolutely fabulous weekend. The experience from arrival to departure was outstanding. Our hosts provided a venue that was outstanding, their attention to detail and all the special touches ensured that we felt immediately comfortable, relaxed and at home. The rooms are spacious and well appointed, the lounge warm and inviting and the surrounds stunning.
With sensational eating venues within a stones throw ... what more could you ask! Steve & Lesley

  • Liked — Outstanding
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2007
  • Visit was for Personal event (wedding, ...)
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since August 19, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Great food / Wine
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The worst experience ever!

Wilderness Grove

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1 of 5 stars
TomasKeeny 1 contribution
Brisbane
Oct 15, 2006 | Trip type: Family
4/13 found this review helpful

The owners of the wilderness grove harrassed us the entire time we were there. We were there for my sisters wedding. A small affair 20 people. We had arranged this with The Wilderness Grove owners/managers well in advance. On the day, the owner/manager (who lives 50 meters away) held us to ransom and said that if we did not give him an extra $1000 then he would call the police and force everyone to leave. He was extremely aggressive and abusive. In the end we had to call the police as he had parked his car across the driveway and would not let us leave without giving him more money. One of the scariest experiences I've ever had.


  • Disliked — The Owner
  • Tips/Secrets: — Steer well clear of this one.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with young children
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since October 15, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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Management response from WildernessGrove, Owner
(Management representative)
Apr 6, 2008
Unfortunately this review is not an accurate and true indication of the situation. Perhaps this is because the reviewer did not actually stay at Wilderness Grove.

Wilderness Grove is a small, four suite luxury guesthouse. It is not a function venue. While marquee weddings are held on the lawns very occasionally and only with the express permission of the owners, functions are NEVER held inside the premises.

On this occasion this person's family tried to obtain a free wedding venue by booking the accommodation for the weekend and then went ahead to hold a formal wedding and reception within the guesthouse without the permission of the owners. As the reviewer was not an actual guest of the guesthouse he is perhaps not aware of these circumstances.

In this instance repeated requests to move the 50+ guests outside onto the lawn area were ignored and as a result the guesthouse suffered considerable damage.

The police were called by the owners the next day only when this persons family refused to pay for their accommodation. The police arrived in time as this persons family were driving away from the property. At no time was any person restricted from leaving the property.

The Police intervened insisting the accommodation be paid for under threat of arrest. It was then discovered there were no funds to pay for the accommodation and therefore no intention to pay the bill. The police requested that another family member be called upon to pay for the accommodation.

Unfortunately there is not one true fact in this person's review. We pride ourselves on the excellent service and facilities we provide. We have never before, nor since, received a negative review. We feel that this person is highly misinformed and totally unqualified to provide a review since he did not stay here and is basing his review on heresay from a family member who had no regard for the ‘conditions of stay’ which clearly state that functions are not to be held on the premises.
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77 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale 2325, Australia