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Blaze Rock Retreat

3757 Ararat-Halls Gap Rd, Pomonal, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381 Australia
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Blaze Rock Retreat is a multi award winning retreat for couples. The villas offer outstanding views in a secluded and romantic setting located 7 kms from Halls Gap. Each villa is fully self-contained and beautifully appointed. The villas are spacious and feature a wood fire, large claw foot bath overlooking expansive views, king size bed, and double size shower with massaging shower head. Escape from the stress of everyday life and enjoy the spectacular Grampians region. The Villas are located on the 50 acre property with extensive native gardens, ensuring peace and tranquillity. Awaken to kangaroos grazing, the abundant birds and other wildlife that visit the villas. For your comfort your villa offers:Outstanding views from bed, lounge and dining areasWood fire (not during fire season)Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning and HeatingKing Size BedLeather Chaise loungeLarge deep claw foot bath in lounge, overlooking viewsCD & DVD PlayersLCD Digital TV - Viewable from Bed, bath & loungeDining Table & ChairsSelf Contained KitchenA selection of teas, instant and plunger coffeeLarge Shower with massaging shower head in bathroomHair DryerPrivate Deck overlooking the Grampians RangeAn abundance of wildlife visit dailyBinoculars and Morecombe, Field Guide to Australian Birds provided for your stay.Blaze Rock Retreat is only a short drive from Halls Gap, the Heart of the Grampians Region. Indulge at one of the wineries, visit our local Wildlife Park or take in one of the many bush walks on offer. Read a book from the supply in your room. For those seeking more active pursuits try rock climbing, abseiling, quad bike riding or 4wd tours.Dining out is easy at one of the many eateries in Halls Gap, or bring some provisions and picnic with your loved one in the Bush on the Property.Blaze Rock Retreat is situated on the Ararat Halls Gap Road, between Pomonal and Halls Gap, just 3.7 km from Pomonal and 5.7 km from Grampians Rd, Halls Gap. The retreat is an easy 3 hour drive from Melbourne or 5 hours from Adelaide.
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Jeroen Scholten wrote a review Feb 2023
Middelbeers, The Netherlands213 contributions135 helpful votes
We stayed for 3 nights over here and we wished we could have stayed longer. The house is really private and each morning and evening (dusk and dawn) there were a lot of kangaroos, rabbits and deer in front of our house, we loved this. The retreat itself is really nice. It is spacious, clean and has all the amenities you need (washing machine, dryer, dishwasher etc.) The terrace in front of the house is great and we loved sitting here watching the wildlife. If you want to visit or dine in Halls gap you need a car, it isn't doable by foot, but this didn't bother us. We also got an complimentary wine, which was really appreciated. I you visit the grampians (and you should because this is one of the gems of southern australia) we recommend to stay over here you won't regret it.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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KimG01 wrote a review Oct 2021
Ballarat, Australia48 contributions21 helpful votes
This place is exceptional. Beautiful large villas extremely well set out & great facilities; wood fire, king sized bed, bath in the lounge, kitchenette, BBQ, amazing views with an abundance of wildlife, echidna on arrival, kangaroos, emus, deer & so many beautiful birds. It’s a great place to wind down & relax. Absolute pleasure to stay here!
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Rich B wrote a review June 2020
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Just returned from a fabulous 3 night stay at Blaze Rock Retreat. Very secluded and quiet and just what we were after in a city getaway. Ample wood provided to keep the wood burner going to keep us warm during the cold days and nights in winter. Also a split system air conditioner for those not keen on fires or for cooling in the summer. It's an easy drive into Halls Gap for supplies, morning coffee's and to enjoy the lovely walks and sight seeing nearby. We enjoyed sunny afternoon sunsets on the side deck while watching kangaroos and wild emus graving in the paddock, then spectacular star gazing at night. The unit has everything you need for a self contained stay. We cooked 2 evenings and enjoyed a very tasty Indian take away from Halls Gap the other. Limited phone coverage and no wifi was a nice change to disconnect, but still enough coverage to get the odd message or email out if you so wished. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice romantic weekend getaway. We'd certainly return and recommend to friends and family. Leanne the host was very easy to deal with and let us extend our stay with a days notice. Several wineries and other farm shops nearby which made for nice stop offs. We thoroughly enjoyed the drive back to Melbourne via Dunkeld and the Victoria Valley road detour - would highly recommend this if you have time and looking for a secluded country drive where you literally won't see another car for miles! We didn't use the TV/DVD player but there was a range of DVDs to watch. We brought our own speaker with pre-downloaded Spotify music but there was an older style CD player there that you could play your CDs on if you still own a CD! We had a great stay, so relaxing!
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Date of stay: June 2020
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jandghubbard wrote a review June 2020
Melbourne, Australia103 contributions67 helpful votes
We had four winter nights in this really lovely spot. Yes, its out of Halls Gap but the privacy and quietness is delicious. The interesting buildings are so well designed and cosy, with everything needed for a self catered experience. The claw foot bath was a joy, and the kitchen worked well. It's chilly in winter but the wood fire and heating was great. Wifi was a walk to the front gate, but that walk included the owners beautiful bush garden, with a huge variety of natives, so wasn't a burden at all. A bottle of red on arrival, and lovely decor touches made this a really special stay. And there were plenty of flowers in the bush too! Great walks a plenty.
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Date of stay: June 2020
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Responded 14 June 2020
Thank you for staying with us and enjoying our peaceful retreat. Your feedback on your stay is appreciated. Kind regards. Leanne
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Hilda L wrote a review Dec 2019
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We had a wonderful two days stay at this little paradise in nature. Watching a colony of kangaroos in the morning and the evening and enjoying the landscape in the bathtub after a good hiking tour. The hosts ver very friendly when a question occurred. Thank you so much!
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Leanne O, Owner at Blaze Rock Retreat
Responded 5 Jan 2020
Thank you for staying with us at Blaze Rock Retreat and your kind review. We appreciate your support. Kind regards Leanne
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Cindy Nickels wrote a review Sept 2019
Bendigo, Australia325 contributions82 helpful votes
With only 2 villas on the property, this retreat is for couples only. Very private and tranquil with deer, kangaroos, emus, rabbits, blue wrens and rosellas in abundance grazing the property. So beautiful to sit up in bed watching the wildlife. A clawfoot bath is central to the room and relaxing in the bath with the views was just idyllic. There is no phone reception on the property so was lovely to be out of touch for the few days we were there. Very well set up villa, clean and very spacious. The complimentary local wine went down well and was an added bonus. Only 7kms from Halls Gap, it was absolutely beautiful and all we wanted in a romantic weekend getaway.
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Date of stay: September 2019
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Responded 7 Oct 2019
Thank you Cindy for staying with us and glad you enjoyed the peace and tranquillity of Blaze Rock Retreat. Kind regards Leanne Onley
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Edy W wrote a review Aug 2019
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We had a 2 night getaway at blaze rock retreat and i can say this place is amazing, fantastic views ,pleanty of wildlife on the property, extremely clean and very well maintained, this place is highly recommended ,
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 6 Sept 2019
Thank you for staying with us and your lovely review. Kind regards Leanne
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Michael W wrote a review Apr 2019
Canberra14 contributions2 helpful votes
What can I say which others haven't already - the location, aspect, privacy, quality of the amenities... Everything about this retreat was perfect for us to begin our holiday. It was such a pleasure to sit on the balcony eating cheese and drinking wine, watching the kangaroos, birds and deer grazing in the fields. The hosts being so courteous and generous only topped off a wonderful stay.
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Date of stay: March 2019
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Responded 5 May 2019
Thank you Michael for staying with us and your lovely review. It was a pleasure to have you both. Kind regards Leanne Onley
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Mim M wrote a review Jan 2019
Werribee, Australia33 contributions4 helpful votes
Beautiful, relaxing and well appointed retreat, ideal for us looking for a quiet kid free getaway. Surrounded by bush, kangaroos, birds and a lonely deer on one occasion. We had all the comforts you could ask for, fully equipped kitchen, cooling, comfortable bed and lounge with a claw foot bath in the middle of the room, very quirky and works well. Had a BBQ dinner on both nights on the webber provided, which was great after a long day out sight seeing. We would definitely come back again. Thank you Mim & John
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Date of stay: January 2019
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Karen B wrote a review Aug 2018
Melbourne, Australia6 contributions3 helpful votes
The location is great - very quiet and the wildlife amazing. The property had all the facilities needed for a comfortable stay including a wood fire and good size fridge. The only down side was the general feeling of the place being tired. There were marks (dents and deep scratches) over all of the walls and the floor just didn't look completely clean because of the grout. A number of lights weren't working which made cooking on the BBQ difficult, however, the owners were prompt in addressing the issue the next morning.
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Date of stay: August 2018
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Response from Leanne O, Owner at Blaze Rock Retreat
Responded 5 Feb 2019
Thank you Karen for your review and are happy to let you know that we have just renovated both villas with a repaint throughout, new blinds and soft furnishings and upgraded the kitchen. Hope to see you again one day. Kind regards Leanne Onley
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AU$288 - AU$293 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blaze Rock Retreat
Which popular attractions are close to Blaze Rock Retreat?
Nearby attractions include The Pinnacle (7.7 km), Grampians National Park (7.0 km), and Halls Gap Zoo (3.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Blaze Rock Retreat?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include laundry service, barbeque facilities, and hiking.
Which room amenities are available at Blaze Rock Retreat?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Blaze Rock Retreat?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Blaze Rock Retreat?
Yes, parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Blaze Rock Retreat?
Conveniently located restaurants include Coolas Ice Creamery, Livefast Lifestyle Cafe, and Paper Scissors Rock.
Are there any historical sites close to Blaze Rock Retreat?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Bunjil's Shelter (13.3 km).