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Reviews of The Source, Otways

1255 Skenes Creek Road, 3249 Tanybryn, Australia

#2 of 3 hotels in Tanybryn

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Review score

Based on 27 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.3

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  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Quaint cottage in Otways
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cottage didn't have wifi, which didn't bother us, but good to know. Other than that we were sorry to leave our dirty dishes, because it felt strange to wash them in the bathroom sink as there is no kitchen. All in all just minor points.

    A lovely cottage in Otways, a beautiful rainforest. It was easy to do self check-in and the cottage was well equipped and was super cosy with a firewood heater. It was very clean and had a nice view. It had quiet surroundings, and you hear nothing except for nature. Unfortunately we didn't have enough time to do the trails nearby, otherwise we would definitely have visited. The strength of the shower is very good btw, and they had quite a few brochures for attractions nearby which was very useful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Great location, stunning ambience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The carpets in the cottage are in need of upgrade. The price is high compared to others in the locale. The decorations are unique and brilliant but let down by ikea furnishings! While it was clear on the booking, the lack of kitchen (or even just a sink) is a mystery! It would so make it perfect!

    The Source is a brilliant farm in the otways. The facilities are starting to feel a little tired, which is take nothing away from the brilliance of the location and ambience.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    Stunning Otway retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A kitchenette would have been nice. Everything worked fine, but I personally don’t like washing dishes in a bathroom vanity.

    Lovely farm stay with stunning private tracks down to the rainforest with waterfalls. Very clean and comfortable cabin. Very peaceful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2023

    8.0
    a pleasure to spend time amongst nature, sweet green green green.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the weather can hinder the experience to explore…

    Otways paradise, natures green bliss 💚

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wouldve preferred there be a kitchenette in the cottage.

    The property was absolutely beautiful... a perfect time of the year to visit. A think beautiful blanket of mist, drizzling rain and green. Everything was lush and green and thriving.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2022

    7.0
    A lovely spot, but stay ruined by lack of coffee and firewood, poor communication & one owner.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Consumables were not sufficiently provided. For example, we had to buy our own coffee and firewood, even though these things were supposed to be included. I was horrified to receive a threat of a cleaning bill after we had left the property for a mark on the carpet, when the carpet was horribly dirty as well as stained. We didn't mind it being dirty as we were travelling with our dogs, but I found the phonecall after the event to be threatening and unreasonable. Funnily enough, I didn't hear back from the owners after I pointed out my concerns.

    The food was provided without proper consultation about what was being served. As a result, we paid a premium for food that had to be discarded due to intolerances. One host was lovely but forgetful so did not deliver the things he had promised. The other host was difficult to deal wth and not transparent.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2022

    8.0
    Enjoyed it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit expensive

    Location

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2022

    9.0
    relaxing & enjoyable for the whole family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing- a small kitchenette would have been handy

    the on property walks, access to animals & location

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dusty Cold, actually the wood fire was really needed It also would be great to have a least a small map for the walk (even just something made from Google map)

    Next to nature, walks inside the property Fire wood

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We really enjoyed our stay, exploring the waterfalls and watching the glow worms.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2023

    6.0
    Amazing property, but accommodation has much room for improvement.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of attention to detail in the accommodation - we were not provided with hand soap, bin bags, or any kitchen cleaning cloths. We arrived to find dirty sheets from the previous guests had been left on the couch. The only cookware provided (two pans) were burnt to the point of being unusable. Blown/missing lights in the bathroom and lounge room. No kitchen sink meaning that dishes had to be cleaned in the bathroom basin (next to the toilet). There was evidence of animal faeces on the plywood wall that appeared to block the remainder of the kitchen.

    The location was fantastic, the private walks were wonderful, and the glow worms were a sight to behold.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2023

    10
    Lived up to our expectations from the property description
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing. All was good

    Location & cottage was exactly as described: offgrid, peaceful & tranquil. Small holding farm with geese, goats, peacocks & 8 new born piglets on our arrival day.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night

    Really enjoyed our stay, especially the waterfalls, glow worms and baby goats. The trails to some of the waterfalls were a bit more challenging than we expected, but a lot of fun and the waterfalls were very pretty.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2022

    10
    Wonderful getaway in the Otways to reflect, relax and deconnect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night

    Exceptional nature experience! Vita and Fabian were the most welcoming hosts and have created such a cosy little getaway. Despite the low outside temperatures the rooms were nice and worm thanks to a brilliant fireplace. The hosts recommended us a place on their vast property were we could see light-worms after sunset, which was a truly amazing experience. Also the walks through the forest on their property were just stunning with multiple waterfalls at the doorstep!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2022

    1.0
    Don’t do it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    property not maintained well. property had the kitchen boarded up. no aircon no tv no wifi no games that were complete with all pieces. windows and front door without fly screens. beds not made up. owner living 2 metres from you. No privacy. you need to walk through paddocks of cows to get to rainforest. there was no map for rainforest trails. Owners would come and knock on your door throughout your stay. No options for food besides pre order 24 hrs prior for owners to cook breakfast and dinner at an overpriced cost and did not have a menu on hand. All bad $300 a night purely for access to the waterfalls which does require holding on to a rope to get up and down steep muddy decline. I’ve never been so disappointed in all my 40 years of traveling around the world.

    the location was the only good thing

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2022

    5.0
    Overpriced farm stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it is overprice, and full of poop around the house… there is no kitchen or even a sink to wash the cutlery, and only a small rubbish bin in the toilet…

    it has a great walk to waterfalls and it is a lovely farm

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2022

    10
    picturesque detox gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    welcome email only sent 4 hrs prior to arrival, luckily had food with us but there was only a microwave to use in the cottage (no stove). I’m sure had we had mentioned to the lovely hosts they would have assisted us with heating up dinner (they were very lovely and approachable)

    amazing hosts, amazing locations! back door rainforest and lovely farm with goats, geese, cows, peacocks. pet friendly. Was superbly clean on arrival (carpets steam cleaned) and big box of firewood (which we end up using despite being summer). didn’t realise it was an eco resort until arrival, really nice technology detox, lots of family board games and toys in the cottage

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    A back to nature experience,the quietness of the country ,fresh air,the animals on the farm

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

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