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The Barringtons Country Retreat
The Barringtons Country Retreat
Totally relax amongst the birds, wildlife and breathtaking scenery of this mountain retreat. Nestled into the foothills of the Barrington Tops Wilderness and surrounded by all the luxuries that make a perfect holiday are twenty five 4 1/2 star lodges and six 3 star log cabins.Our accommodation is unique and offers complete privacy and seclusion for a Romantic Getaway, Family, Group or Conference. Features include Spa Baths, Log Fires, Billiard Tables, Hot Tubs, Air conditioning, Kitchens if you wish to self cater, Conference Facilities, Magnificent Views and much more........FACILITIES and ACTIVITIES include - LICENSED A LA CARTE RESTAURANT and CAFE, TENNIS, SWIMMING, HORSE TRAIL RIDES, PONY RIDES for the kids, MOUNTAIN BIKE HIRE BUSHWALKING, WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY, MASSAGE, STAR GAZING, or simply RELAXING. The natural beauty and tranquility, combined with superb cuisine and accommodation will leave you with the desire to come back and experience us again and again!*** A REAL AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY ...read more
We booked a 3 star spa lodge. Upon arrival we were told that the pool was drained the tennis court ruined and the other facilities of a tennis court, pool and children play area were not to be used by people staying in the 3 star lodges. This was the first we had heard of it as the website had not said that these were exclusive to certain cabins. The website says Pools, Tennis courts and children play areas. No mention of not being able to use them when staying in certain cabins. No mention of the tennis court being "broken" in fact the confirmation email i received 7 days before arrival said to bring tennis rackets and balls should we wish to use the court.
The hot water system in our cabin was broken so that the water came out brown and smelly. We had 4 kids with us including a 8 week old baby that we ...read more
We booked a wildernest cabin at this venue. We arrived at reception to a discussion on whether the cleaner had been to the cabin we had booked. The people there decided the cleaner had been and gave us the key. We arrived at the cabin with rubbish strewn over the ground and when we entered it, the cabin had not been cleaned after the last guests had left. After complaining, we were given an "upgrade" which was a pleasant 2 bedroom cabin. On the second night a note asked us to see reception to be told we had to move back to our original cabin because the current cabin we were in was booked, even though we had asked how it could have been free. After complaining that we had been given an upgrade and we had to repack, move all of our stuff and unpack again on our own time, we were given a "so sad too bad" attitude by the person who makes the cabin bookings. After a terse phone call to the management that night, we were able to stay in our ...read more
