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Forest Retreat is an excellent choice for travellers visiting Margaret River, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.
Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Forest Retreat offer air conditioning, a kitchenette, and a refrigerator.
For travellers arriving by car, parking is available.
If you’re looking for a seafood restaurant, consider a visit to Katch-Up Seafood Grill & More, Squidlips Fish and Chips, or Squid Lips, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Forest Retreat.
There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular historic sites such as Ellensbrook.
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to Giata.
HOTEL STYLE
Hidden Gem
Mid-range
Location
27 Barrett St, Margaret River, Western Australia 6285 Australia
Forest Retreat
12 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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We stayed two nights in the Studio Room of this delightful B&B. We booked it through one of the Western Australia Tourist Information offices en-route to the Margaret River after being unable to decide the best place to stay in Margaret River.
I couldn't find any reviews on Trip Advisor, so almost didn't book it but am glad I did because we would have missed out on a fantastic last two nights in Western Australia.
The B&B is located just a short 5 minute walk from the centre of Margaret River. Across the road is a forest of tall trees, which look stunning.
The Garden Room is located at the front of the property, overlooking the forest. The Studio Suite which we stayed in, is located at the rear of the property next to a pretty garden of natives and citrus trees that was filled with tweeting little birds when we awoke in the mornings.
Our first impression of the property was that it was welcoming and well cared for. The owners have gone with a Mediterranian feel, which complements the Margaret River food and wine district. The kitchen can be used for self-catering. The bedroom is spacious and comfortable, and comes with a selection of DVDs to watch during your stay.
The hosts at this B&B are fantastic. They were welcoming and friendly, but also gave us our privacy. We were even able to use the washing machine during our stay, which was fantastic after traveling for 8 or 9 days.
This is an excellent property.
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Date of stay: August 2012
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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After reading great reviews I booked my husband, 7 year old and myself here for 2 nights. It's clean, cosy and well equipped. Great location and breakfast was supplied. Probably not enough for the 3 of us for 2 breakfasts (we ran out of milk and there was none of the yoghurt I'd read about in other reviews) but I'm sure our hosts would have got us more if we'd asked. Steve, one of the owners was very friendly and helpful.
Will we be back? Yes!
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Date of stay: April 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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We are staying here now for 2 nights. Wish it was longer. It's so peaceful, you can hear all different birds in the trees and only 10 minutes from town. Great trail walks and sightseeing. Definitely will come back. Thank you Steve & Meg.🌄
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Date of stay: December 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We loved our little courtyard and our private area to sit. The location is great for walking into town and the trees across the road attract the most beautiful singing birds. The Garden room is very small and the breakfast dishes need to be washed in the bathroom sink (not my style at all) Maybe the breakfast dishes could be washed by the host? Also the breakfast could have some improvements: a half eaten pot of jam is not really hygienic...though we did get a new butter. The yogurt was yummy....and the bread....and the fresh plunger coffee....but for the rest there was not a lot of effort put in to breakfast. I feel that a better use of the fabulous local produce would have improved things drastically for the money we paid. Also, the room was quite dusty...not great for someone with a dust allergy. Our host was friendly and welcoming Thank you Overall we enjoyed our stay, but will not be picking this B and B again
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Date of stay: November 2015
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â If you like a kitchen don't chose the Garden Room...though the courtyard is cute and private
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What an amazing be and breakfast. The room is beautiful, great size, kitchen with all appliances and a verandah. We took out staffy dog she was more than welcome. Stu, the owner is a great person very friendly and polite. The breakfast food all great quality. The only downside was internet that has a very week signal in the room. We told stu and he said they are upgrading. We loved and recommend.
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Date of stay: September 2015Trip type: Travelled with family
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The location of this is fabulous. A short stroll to Margaret river shops but even better you are right on top of the river walks. Great way to start and end the end the day with a little dog. It's so nice to be able to stay somewhere and your dog to feel as welcome as we were.
Steve and Meg made you feel so at home. We had free range eggs in the fridge, lovely bread, cereals, juice, proper coffee and a plunger and tastiest yoghurt.
The towels were proper big ones and rest of linen was of good quality.
This attention to detail in the quality of everything was really appreciated.
Thanks for a great stay.
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Date of stay: July 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Property listing is misleading. No garden view - you look out to a bare garden and the patio has a few potted plants. Hardly a garden. Soundproofing is non-existant as there is a interconnecting door to the house kitchen allowing cooking smells and low-level noise to be heard. Kitchenette is non-existant - a frig with microwave on top and a small side table for jug & toaster does not constitute a kitchenette. No sink. Basic breakfast and food items in a wardrobe which also contains owner's clothes. You have to wash dishes in a plastic basin in the bathroom. Patio needed sweeping with leaf litter and dust. Initially no ironing board despite listing stating 'ironing facilities'. The owner supplied an ironing board the following morning. Cooling / heating cannot be controlled by guests - the owner controls the switch and sets the timing. Too bad if you want to turn it on during the night or if they are out during the day.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Room Tip:Â Not good value therefore find somewhere else unless you are unable to find another studio for...
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We had a wonderful stay at Forest Retreat, and brought our dog with us.
We were warmly welcomed by Steve, who was expecting us and showed us through our room.
He is very relaxed and will leave you be unless you need anything.
The room was comfortable, warm and well set-up. We had everything we needed for the weekend including breakfast, games, dvds, tea and coffee and a mini kitchen.
This is a great place to go if you want a comfortable base for a busy weekend.
The adjacent forest is stunning, you can walk right down to the river and have a good explore.
Best of all, we could bring our dog with us to enjoy a mini-getaway.
Thank you Steve and Meg, for your hospitality.
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Date of stay: September 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This place was a real treat. Best of all they are very dog friendly!
The owners, Meg and Steve, are very accommodating and helpful. They can provide helpful tips about places to walk, to see, to eat and drink.
The accomodation itself, in the Garden Room, was small but exactly the right size for a greyhound and a couple. The bathroom is well sized with a large shower that had great pressure and heat.
The room had a fridge and was stocked with juice, milk and various breakfast items that were all included with the room.
The bed was comfy and has a beautiful view of the garden and then of the forest across the street which has a lovely path for a dog walk to the river.
I would highly recommend this for couples or solo travellers looking for a homey and private place to lay their heads. You feel like your way out of town with the view, but really you're only a short walk, and even shorter drive, away from town.
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My wife and our pet had a wonderful, relaxing time at the Forest Retreat. Read-made kitchen with tea, coffee, snacks, candy, cheese, etc. Very quite location, right near a small, woodsy area.
I highly recommend it for a quick retreat!
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Date of stay: April 2016
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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They provide the ingredients for breakfast. Bread, milk, yoghurt, various cerials, jams, fresh coffee with plunger, tea, eggs, butter etc. You have a small kitchen and table. Hope that helps
There are more places to choose from in the Margaret River area.
PRICE RANGE
AU$172 - AU$200 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaWestern AustraliaMargaret River RegionMargaret River
NUMBER OF ROOMS
2
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