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Reviews of Bellevue Bed & Breakfast McLaren Vale

4.5 out of 5
Bellevue Bed & Breakfast McLaren Vale
12 Chalk Hill Road, McLaren Vale, SA

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harry Daryll

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Layout was brilliant with well equipped lounge/kitchenette/dining area separate from the lockable bedroom/shower/toilet and with independent front door key access. Plenty of choice for breakfast which was beautifully prepared and served right on time. Hosts were really hospitable without being intrusive. Loved our time there. Bed was a tad soft and unsupportive for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ciaran & Jenny on 16 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback to us! We are delighted to hear that you loved the layout of our B&B and found it well-equipped to meet your needs. It's great to hear that you appreciated the separate areas and the convenience of independent access. We are glad that you enjoyed the breakfast options and found them to your liking. We take great satisfaction in producing and serving delicious meals.We appreciate your warm compliments regarding our hospitality. We constantly attempt to achieve the proper balance between being attentive hosts and preserving our guests' privacy, so we're pleased to hear that our approach was well received. We're sorry to hear that the bed didn't match your expectations for firmness and support. We realize the importance of a good night's sleep and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Please know that we will consider your feedback as we work to continually improve our accommodations. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back in the future! Regards

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasure to meet hosts Cieran and Jenny. It was comfortable and clean. They gave us lots of info about the area of where to go and where we could dine. Made our stay very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Ciaran on 30 Nov 2023
Hi VeraThank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that we were able to make your time with us memorable.We take great pride in providing a comfortable and clean environment and it is nice to know that this was reflected in your experience. We're delighted that you found the information about the local area helpful.It was a pleasure hosting you, and we appreciate your kind words. If your travels lead you back to our area, we would be delighted to see you.Safe travels, and thank you for choosing us!RegardsCiaran & Jenny

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation and the hosts were friendly and attentive to our needs, Breakfast was excellent. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Ciaran on 31 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a kind review! We were delighted to learn that you had a fantastic time during your stay with us. We take great delight in offering exceptional service, and your kind words justify our efforts.We're also pleased you enjoyed the breakfast we served. We think that an excellent meal sets the tone for the day, and we're glad we could help you get started on the right foot.If your travels lead you back to our area, we would be delighted to see you again. Until then, safe travels, and thanks for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb hospitality in a home setting
We had an amazing 2 day stay at Bellevue. Ciaran and Jenny are wonderful hosts and their property is very comfortable. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful and included home made preserves and yoghurt. We loved chatting with them both and really appreciated all the little extra touches which made us feel comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Bellevue
An amazing stay, beautiful home with excellent facilities, great heating on a cold, blustery day, bathroom and shower facilities are first class. The breakfast was oh so delicious, especially the Irish potato cakes, the homemade apricot jam and marmalade. Lovely selection of books and board games. Ciaran and Jenny are wonderful hosts, great tips on the local area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from Ciaran on 20 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Hopefully we will see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have travelled a lot around the world and the degustation 5 course breakfast served here was the best we’ve ever had. Compliments to the chef Ciaran & delivered with much fun by Jenny. Thank You
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Ciaran on 17 Jan 2020
Wow! It sounds like you had a fantastic time with us. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. It means so much when our best customers share their experiences. I'm glad we were able to meet your expectations! Best wishes, Ciaran & Jenny

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Ciaran on 9 Apr 2019
Thanks for your review. We are delighted you enjoyed your recent stay with us. We look forward to hosting you again. Regards Ciaran

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We thought the place was overpriced for the accomodation that was provided. The owners were friendly and helpful but this did not compensate for the quality of the room or surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Ciaran on 13 Aug 2018
Many thanks for posting a review; however neither us nor LastMinute have any record of a booking made through their system for our property in 2018. LastMinute suggested we ask you to provide evidence of your stay @ Bellevue B&B e.g. your name, the booking number or date of stay so we can verify your booking and review. Our rates are comparable to similar home-style traditional Bed & Breakfasts in the McLaren Vale Wine Region. We feel we provide some of the best value because of our prime location, personal service standards, afternoon tea, our gourmet 3-course cooked breakfast (we are extremely happy to cater to special medically diagnosed dietary requirements), morning newspaper, complimentary port and chocolates together with the turndown service and access to free superfast internet. We offer each and every guest; 21 hours of accommodation in a queen size room with recently renovated private ensuite bathroom, the use of a guest lounge with complementary tea and coffee making facilities, access to a covered outdoor entertaining area and established garden. We also guaranteed a midday checkout – the latest checkout of all accommodation options on the Fleurieu Peninsula. We look forward to hearing from you so we can address your comments directly with you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to restaurants, in the heart of McLaren Vale, friendly hosts and waited on hand-and-foot for breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from Ciaran on 14 May 2018
I t was our absolute pleasure in hosting you for your McLaren Vale wine region adventure. We look forward to seeing you again in the not too distant future. Best wishes.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ciaran is a friendly host
Ciaran is a friendly host. Near town of Maclaren Vale and nearby wineries. Missed sign for B&B initially but found it when we doubled back. More difficult in the dark. Only complain is the noise in the morning. There are 2 rooms. The other guests got up early and their talking woke us up so could not sleep in.
Response from Ciaran on 11 May 2018
Thank you for taking the time to post your review of your recent stay with us. We are delighted that your only issue was hearing other guests enjoying their breakfast :) and hope to see you back one day in the marvelous McLaren Vale Wine Region

10/10 Excellent

Jennie and Adro, adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a breakfast to get up for!
Fantastic accomodation We stayed here as we were attending a wedding in the area. Would have liked to spend more time. Everything was fantastic and the breakfast was so worth getting up for. Friendly hosts Would stay again There are two B&B rooms so great for two couples
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from Ciaran on 23 Jan 2018
Hi Jenni & Adro Thank you for the wonderful review and we are really pleased you both had a great time. Delighted that you enjoyed the 3 course cooked breakfast. It is, after all the most important meal of the day.!!! We really hope you can make it back another time.

10/10 Excellent

Joe, Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely B&B
Hosts were excellent, super friendly and accommodating. easy to deal with. Breakfast was delicious - homemade apricot jam and yoghurt were great!
Response from Ciaran on 18 Oct 2016
Hi Joe, thanks for the review. You are so right, McLaren Vale and the surrounding area are fantastic, so much to see and do. We are delighted you enjoyed our breakfast, after all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and we do a great 3 course breakfast. Look forward to seeing you again soon. Regards Ciaran & Jenny

8/10 Good

Rick, Henley Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brief stay but our hoss were were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was amazing and generous. Quality food and well presented. We enjoyed our stay.
Response from General Manager on 8 Sept 2016
Hi Rick, thanks for choosing to stay with us at Bellevue B&B. We are delighted that you enjoyed our fantastic three course cooked breakfast. After all it is the most important meal of the day. The McLaren Vale wine region has a lot to offer and we look forward to welcoming you back again. Regards Ciaran & Jenny

10/10 Excellent

Rupert R, West Berkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Splendid B&B!
A warm welcome and a thoroughly enjoyable stay. Cannot recommend too highly. Will certainly return!
Working up an appetite!
Response from Ciaran & Jenny on 7 Jun 2016
Hi Rupert, thanks for the glowing review. It was our pleasure to host you and that you enjoyed the McLaren Vale wine region as much as we love living here. Hope to see you again soon. Best Wishes

10/10 Excellent

jack and Barb, ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice B&B
Very comfortable. Owner very nice and worked hard at makering no sure we were looked after
Response from Ciaran on 23 Apr 2016
Hi Jack & Barb, I was delighted to host you both. Glad we were part of your Australian Adventure. Hope to see you again. Regards Ciaran & Jenny

10/10 Excellent

Lynne & Richard, Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely comfortable B & B in convenient location
We stayed at Bellevue B & B for 2 nights on a 'Day on the Green' weekend. The owners were a lovely couple who seemed to really enjoy their role as wonderful hosts! They were friendly and helpful, but never intrusive. The breakfasts were amazing - plentiful and so delicious. An absolute highlight! The accommodation was extremely clean and comfortable and our hosts had thought of every little detail. A large bottle of cool, filtered water in the bedroom each night, good port and chocolates in the lounge waiting for us when we got home, soft lights and music left on, a pot of hot tea on arrival, free wifi, etc, etc. We didn't realise it was a 2 bedroom B & B when we booked, and another couple were also staying on the same weekend. However it really wasn't a problem. Our rooms were across the hall from each other and our hosts cleverly left soft music playing for privacy! One night we sat and drank port and talked with them when we all arrived home, but we could just as easily have moved to the courtyard or our room if we had wanted to be alone. Overall we were very happy with our stay and would certainly stay again.
Response from Ciaran on 25 Feb 2016
Hi Lynne & Richard, we really appreciate the time you have taken to post a review of your recent stay with us at Bellevue B&B. We are ideally situated for “Day on the Green” events, only a short 7 minute drive to the venue. Indeed, we are conveniently located for visiting all wineries, cellar doors and restaurants, with two restaurants only 100m from our front door. As a fully hosted traditional B&B we pride ourselves on providing the best breakfast. We look forward to you both returning one day! Best wishes Ciaran & Jenny

10/10 Excellent

lyn, Mildura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to everything
Wonderful hosts, excellent breakfast, comfortable bed and clean facility. When we came home every evening, there was a little port and chocolate to finish the night off. They were such thoughtful as hosts . Highly recommend a stay here.
Response from Ciaran & Jenny on 26 Feb 2016
Hi Lyn, thanks for the great review. How wonderful to see that we were your first B&B! Remember to avail yourself of similar B&B’s on your next break you need to look for the words “Traditional” or “Fully Hosted”, that way you ensure you have someone to do all the cooking and looking after for you. As you said; there is so much to see and do in the area and all of it so very close to Bellevue B&B. We would be delighted to host you again the next time you visit the McLaren Vale Wine Region. Thanks again. Ciaran & Jenny

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
no air conditioning in our room, it was hot. Having a shower water was leaking at the bottom it was running outside onto the floor. The basin also was leaking around the edge when washing hands.The door to the bathroom was too small to walk through, no good for a wheelchair.You need a chair in the room to sit to watch tv.
Hi Jay & Jennifer We appreciate you taking the time to post a review on your recent stay with us. Thank you for bringing the minor maintenance issues to our attention, had they been mentioned to us during your stay as we could have remedied them on the spot. We are sorry that you felt you were not cool enough during your stay. The temperature on the day you arrived only reached a high of 26c, this is not regarded in any way as a hot day here in South Australia, and again if you had only mentioned it to us, at any stage during your stay we would have remedied it on the spot! The B&B room you stayed in is a standard size bedroom and is suitable for people with ambulant disabilities. We do not promote or indeed advertise ourselves as a wheelchair accessible B&B. We were delighted to assist you in organising your restaurant reservations, that you enjoyed our three course gourmet breakfast in the morning, (especially the baked bananas ) and that you made full use of our complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. We hope to welcome you back sometime in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey, Queensland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The perfect B&B in a convenient location.
My partner and I booked our stay at Bellevue Bed & Breakfast as we were attending a wedding just up the road at a local winery. Before we arrived, our host Ciaran contacted me to confirm our check-in time and also to clarify any dietary requirements during our stay. This gesture was wonderful as I do have specific dietary requirements and it was great to have this thought by our hosts. We were also able to check-in earlier than the specified time which was a great relief to us as we were attending a wedding in the afternoon. When we arrived we were warmly greeted by Ciaran and my partner and I were very impressed by the facilities and cleanliness of our room and the common areas. Our bedroom was the perfect size for us and also fitted two standard size suitcases perfectly on the floor. The accomodation is secure and easily located in Mclaren Vale. Another wonderful gesture of our hosts was the bed turndown service, this was something we were not expecting and it was just lovely! The bed and pillows were comfortable and we loved the ducted airconditioning and ceiling fan in the bedroom. The most wonderful part of our stay was the breakfast, this is a highlight of your stay and we highly recommend the hot breakfast as well as the continental. The small details that are put into each and every breakfast item is wonderful and simply delicious. A must have is the delicious homemade preserves and caramelised pears! Thank you Ciaran and Jenny for our beautiful stay!
Response from Ciaran & Jenny on 25 Feb 2016
Hi Chelsey Thanks you so much for your glowing review. We are pleased you had such a memorable stay with us. We really appreciate your feedback and hope you come back to visit us for another wedding, birthday...or any reason really!! The Shiraz Trail and the “day trippa” Scarce Earth Trail awaits you on your return to the McLaren Vale Wine Region. See you again soon.

8/10 Good

Leroy, Sydney AU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great B&B, near restaurants and wineries
Kirran was a friendly host who cooked a great breakfast each day. Despite 30+ degree heat outside the room was cool and comfortable. There are good facilities - lounge room and kitchenette but we spent most of our time visiting wineries.
Response from Ciaran & Jenny on 26 Feb 2016
Hi Leroy, Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. There are lots to see and do in the region in addition to the 75+ cellars doors. Marvellous places to eat and the magnificent beaches just 7 minutes drive away. We do hope to see you again. Regards Ciaran

10/10 Excellent

Andy, Canberra Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thought of everything
Our host (Ciaran) had thought of everything. The home was very comfortable and affords lots of privacy. The cooked breakfast was simply outstanding.
Response from Ciaran & Jenny on 26 Feb 2016
Hi Andy, It was a pleasure to host you during your stay with us. Glad you found everything to your liking. Next time you are down our way you could try one of the splendid winery tours which take you off the beaten track to some hidden gems. Hope to see you again soon. Regards Ciaran & Jenny

10/10 Excellent

Lyall, New Zealand - Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: State of the art; Value: Fantastic; Service: Remarkable; Cleanliness: Spotless; Very sunny and Friendly

10/10 Excellent

Jackie, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless;

10/10 Excellent

Jackie, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless;

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile, Beautiful owner's; Cleanliness: Immaculate; Jenny and Kieran just lovely hosts, beautiful and welcoming home, breakfast just excellent all home grown jam, apples, fruit etc and pub 5 mins away!

10/10 Excellent

Allison, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Meegan, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service: Remarkable, Go the extra mile;

10/10 Excellent

Warwick, Australia - NSW - Newcastle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Modern, Nice ; Value: Reasonable; Cleanliness: Immaculate;

8/10 Good

Bermo and Hels

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Spot on
As a chef I rate the food high, and the rest of the package was awesome. I would recommend to all my friends.

10/10 Excellent

Voytek, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Remarkable; Cleanliness: Delightful; Very close to Main Rd and Cellar Doors

10/10 Excellent

Wesley, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Modern; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless; Great Breakfast and friendly people

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness: Could eat off the floor; Walking distance to restaurants

10/10 Excellent

Louise, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Staff & service
Facilities: Modest; Value: Great deal; Restaurant recommendation (the Barn) was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Vicki, Australia - SA - Regional SA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great value - to die for; Service: Go the extra mile, Phenomenal; Cleanliness: Immaculate, Beautiful; Host is a fount of all knowledge in the area

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate;

10/10 Excellent

Joel, Australia - SA - Regional SA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value: Great deal; Service: Remarkable, Go the extra mile, Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless; Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good restaurant just a few meters away from the house

10/10 Excellent

Mathew, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Economical; Service: Very friendly and happy; Cleanliness: Spotless;

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: high; Service: Courteous; Cleanliness: Pleasant;

10/10 Excellent

David, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless;

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Basic, Typical; Service: Flawless, Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless, Immaculate;

10/10 Excellent

Marion, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate;

10/10 Excellent

Kate, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Peter, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice , Above average; Value: Affordable; Service: Professional; Cleanliness: Neat; Worth the money, shower pressure was poor but over all very good

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile, Outstanding; Cleanliness: Pristine;

10/10 Excellent

David, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile, Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless, Immaculate;

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Modern, Above average; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless;

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great value for service; Service: Great service; Cleanliness: Spotless;