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Fillmore's Lombardy: Traveller Reviews

North Coast Road | Smith Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia 5223, Australia
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Fillmore's Lombardy
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Wonderful--Just like staying at home!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2009
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Simply put, this was a wonderful place to stay.

I had never stayed at a B & B before, so I was a little nervous. There was nothing to be afraid of, however, as the hosts, Peter and Penny, made me feel right at home.

There are two rooms for rent--I stayed in the upstairs room with a commanding view of Smith Bay in the distance. There is a separate sitting area below the upstairs room and next to the downstairs room, although I never sat there. I ended up sitting at the smaller table in this wonderfully large kitchen as Peter and/or Penny were preparing meals.

The main room next to the guest area is a very large room with a fireplace and large dining table. Eating breakfast while looking out at Smith Bay is certainly a treat. You will not go hungry.

For an extra fee, you can have Peter and Penny serve up a fantastic evening meal. Do you have any special requests? Let them know and they will try and get it for you, particularly if you love fresh seafood (but only if it is fresh). I asked for a dozen oysters on the halfshell and Peter served them up on the last night of my three-night stay. You can actually forget you are staying at a B & B, particularly since most places serve you a regular breakfast and out the door you go for the day. Fillmore's Lombardy is a great place to come to after a full day of touring Kangaroo Island.

Fillmore's is out of the way along the North Coast Road, but it was easy to find. It is a good place to base yourself for touring Kangaroo Island.

I would return to Australia just to stay with Peter and Penny. They can help you out with any of your sightseeing wishes while on Kangaroo Island.

Peter said after three days that you would feel like you were right at home, and he was right! Enjoy your stay at Fillmore's Lombardy.

  • Stayed May 2009, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Like a Stay with friend”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2009
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We still keep thinking of our wonderful stay at Fillmore's, which was one of the highlights of our Australia trip. Peter and Penny and Bou made us feel home from the very first minute and the dinner was as remarkable as those rocks! If you decide to stay at Fillmore's, you have something to look forward to!

  • Stayed February 2009
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Relaxing stay with great cooks!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2008

my wife and I just returned from staying with Peter & Penny at Fillmores Lombardy at Kangaroo Island - it is a great place - plently of birds, seals and of course kangaroos!
Fillmores is a B&B and they have two excellent rooms to stay - we stayed upstairs with fantastic views over the ocean.
Peter & Penny are excellent cooks and the meals are wonderful.
It is best to have a hire car - you can hire one in Adelaide or the Island.
We will certainly be returning for longer than the 3 nights we enjoyed recently

  • Liked — the location - ocean views and the quality of the meals
  • Disliked — need to drive to town
  • Stayed July 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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“Quiet New Year”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2008
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We decided to spend a couple of nights over New Year on Kangaroo Island and chose Filmore's as they agreed to provide dinner. It was lovely and the view from the upstairs bedroom window was great. Peter took us for a ride in his back fields at night with a strong light to view the Wallabies and Kangaroos grazing. We booked a small group trip as we thought that a 4x4 would be needed in parts. In fact we could have just driven our rented car around the Island, but the commentary and picnic lunch was very good.

Stayed December 2007
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Munich
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“The Impossible Pudding”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2007
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We stayed at Fillmore's for three nights on a 3-week trip through Australia. Overall it was the best B&B experience we have had for a long time:

1. The hosts: Penny & Peter are indeed a very friendly, warm-hearted couple - lots of stories to tell and numerous tips on KI activities, wildlife spotting and road shortcuts that no map has ever seen ... was just nice to return to this place every evening of our stay.

2. Food: great. P&P create their daily menus based on what ingredients are most freshly available, incl. sea food caught by friends & family. Their focus on local KI produce makes for some truly unique tastes (check the flavour and colouring of scrambled KI eggs or KI honey with yoghurt ...). Ask Peter for his Impossible Lime Pudding and the varieties of home-made bread - we loved it.

3. Ambiance: although the guest house was built in "modern times" it indeed has an antique touch and lots of individuality, not the least thanks to an amazing collection of ancient-looking doors from all over the world that have been incorporated. The location is quiet yet accessible and at night features some curious wildlife ...

If you are looking not only for accomodation but for personal atmosphere and excellent dining, this is definitely the place to be in KI.

Thanks Penny & Peter for this exceptional experience.

Jens & Christiane / Germany

  • Liked — Peter & Penny (& the Pudding)
  • Disliked — Nothing
  • Stayed November 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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