My husband and I have just spent the most wonderful weekend at Blue Cliffs retreat, celebrating 20 years together.
As you turn off the newstead rd into BlueCliffs, we had no idea that we were about to see some wonderful views of 'The Cliffs', and as the road twists down to the villas you get an amazing view of the 'Wombat State forest'. We arrived just as the sun was setting,simply stunning!
We stayed in Dusk Villa,first thoughts as we opened the doors was WOW! We quickly lit the wood fire which soon warmed the villa.The spa bath and sauna was a complete luxury, and with a lovely view into the small secluded courtyard.
The owners have really put so much thought into every little detail. From the wonderful Art work on the wall,to the meditation cd that we stumbled across in the mix of all the other easy listening cd's.
We saw a family of Kangaroos grazing on the near by plants, heaps of rabbits and birds.
My husband and I had the best romantic getaway ever to celebrate our 20 years together.
We will definately be telling all our friends about this magical find, and will be coming back as soon as we can. Thank you soooooooooo much!!!!!!

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)