I'm sorry to say that my partner and I never even had the chance to stay at the villas, as we were double booked, and worse still it was our planned honeymoon. In short, we arrived at Blue Cliffs Retreat at 11pm at night after our wedding to find our access code didn't work, and not long after realised another couple was staying in our villa. After repeatedly trying to contact the owners our only option was to drive back to Melbourne and spend our honeymoon at home. Eeek. Devastating to say the least.

I'm not usually one to post negative reviews, but I am so furious at the lack of care that was taken with the bookings that I feel that people should be made aware. I'm sure Paul and Joy are lovely people, but as far as I'm concerned, this really ruined a carefully planned honeymoon and it would have been nice (at the minimum) to feel that the same care and attention was given to our experience staying at BCR.

I'm afraid there's just too many good accomodation services out there who do provide the level of attention and care that I would expect from a luxury priced villa service such as this, that I just don't think that people should be recommended. Sorry, a very sad experience indeed.

Thank you for allowing us to see our first kangaroos in the wild. After 3 days of visiting the sights around the Great Ocean Road, they were right here waiting for us. Saw numerous birds including two lovely parrots sitting on a rock in the garden like jewel brooaches. Wow!! We wanted our Australian vacation to include a stay in the Spa area did not expect this totally jaw-dropping place in such a natural setting. Took our breath away. Will grudgingly spread the word about this truly beautiful place, although would like to keep it as our secret.

Thank you so much to Paul & Joy for offering up such a wonderful place for people to come and enjoy. As if the picturesque drive around the cliff face wasn’t enough....enter the rolling hills and the river....bliss! Hideaway is a hidden little jewel that I definitely hope we are lucky enough to find again someday It was exactly what we were looking for....and more!

For an ideal romantic escape book the little villa (the most secluded and by far the most peaceful accommodation on the property)

The location is great and on first impressions the villa looks lovely too. You turn off the main road and have a real sense that you are 'finding' a special retreat. And it so nearly was. The villa we stayed in was well appointed, with a lovely spa bath and an electric sauna. The fire place was lovely too (and very necessary in winter!) All the makings of a romantic weekend getaway. But, we started to 'discover' things...the TV didnt work, no big deal. But as the sun came up on our first morning it was the fact that the place was very far from clean that was dissapointing. Cobwebs, dirty windows, very dusty and the clincher.. ..mouse droppings under the microwave. Its also the little things that are annoying, no kitchen roll and no cooking oil (eggs and muffins are provided for a breakfast - which we couldnt cook because of the lack of oil - plus we decided against cooking anything - the mouse droppings and utterly filthy toaster put paid to that). Its such a shame because the place itself could have been fantastic, but not in the state it was left. In defence of the owners, we complained and a cleaner was sent round to clean up within the hour. However, no apology was forthcoming and we were told that we should have phoned earlier if we had a problem (note to owner, its not your guests responsibility to check the cleanliness of your accomodation).
All in all it was so close to being a wonderful weekend getaway, but we couldnt help but feel that we had a great weekend in spite of the accomodation.