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Reviews of Whalers Cottage

1 Whalers Drive, 3284 Port Fairy, Australia

#69 of 141 hotels in Port Fairy

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Review score

Based on 53 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Convenient and cozy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Cozy little cottage in a nice location. Gorgeous outlook to the wetlands.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Getting covered in cobwebs when going from passageway to lounge. Sitting side saddle on the toilet because it's placement is too close to the wall. Then they have placed a hand rail on the wall too to make it even more complicated. Glad we were not disabled as it would be a nightmare to manage. Shower is pokey. Advice is don't drop the soap as you can't bend over to pick it up. Also you can't dress in the shower room, you need to move to the adjoining bathroom. There is a shower in the 2nd bathroom but it is over the bath and for us wasn't an option. Not the cleanest accommodation

    King bed was comfortable. Well equipped kitchen with all that you need. Close to town and quiet location. Living rooms and bedrooms are spacious.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful peaceful location yet very accessible to everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Wi-Fi

    Furnishings a little dated but everything you need and very clean & tidy. Great location with stunning wildlife on the lake.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing, a perfect stay for us.

    A great location with lots of birdlife on the water, really comfortable, with all that was needed for great stay. BBQ was a bonus.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    7.0
    Reasonable accommodation for the price with a great central location. Furniture a little tired.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bed was a bit uncomfortable and the couches very uncomfortable. No wifi.

    The location was central to everything. The shower was great. Garden setting was lovely.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Furnishings etc. were a bit dated but still pleasant.

    A cosy little space, not the most modern but comfortable. We had a pleasant stay here and would consider again if visiting the area. Shower had great water pressure!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

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

    Nothing really.

    Loved the location. Cottage was lovely, warm and clean. Bed was massive. Beautiful, tranquil surroundings. Beautiful hot water, great pressure in the shower.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2023

    7.0
    great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    bushes blocking walk way

    location, clean

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    9.0
    It is a very dear little cottage in a lovely quiet place. Just what I needed to reboot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Rain water for making drinks would be appreciated. The town water is bore water and I find it undrinkable.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beds not particularly comfortable, the "large bed" was 2x singles combined.

    Location was excellent, very clean, basic facilities provided.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the house had an old musty smell on arrival.

    house was clean, close to everything and well equipped

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outdated decor, electric blanket leads dubious, old blood stain on mattress protector

    Lovely quiet location

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2023

    8.0
    Great location and view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smelt a bit like there had been a dog there Bathroom cold water tap was not working Mail bed room was 2 single beds pushed together without a mattress topper so had a crack down the middle of the bed

    Location and view where great

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location for us

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2022

    8.0
    Good compact place to stay in Port Fairy
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Reverse cycle heater and air-con was not working at all. Malfunction buttons dis[played that it required maintenance; we couldn't do anything about that on a weekend. Luckily there was a portable IXL Heater in the bedroom which we were able to use to warm the living area on a wintry weekend. Also blinds were broken at top of curtain rail.

    Great location by a little lake with a group of other cottages only a short stroll from the main streets. A nice roomy cottage the size of a small house, plenty of space. Appreciated the range of kitchen utensils appliances and items. Easy parking and access to cottage with its own grounds. Nice shower.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2022

    8.0
    Enjoyed it
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air con / heater. No milk or condiments.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small split system mounted in wall in lounge room, inadequate for heating whole house and filter needed cleaning (lights flashing, and house smelled damp/musty on arrival). Exposed wires and overloaded powerpoint in bedroom with 2x single beds.

    Great location, very quiet and within easy walking distance of shops, pubs, wharf, etc. Comfy beds and good quality bedlinen, nice towels and toiletries in bathroom.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2022

    7.0
    We enjoyed our stay very much. It is comfortable and the fully equipped kitchen was appreciated.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 6 nights

    When we arrived at the cottage it smelt of and old house that has been locked up for months. It was clean but perhaps needs a deep clean, carpet maybe, to get rid of the musty smell. We did open all the doors and windows to freshen it up.

    Location is perfect, walk to shops and most places to visit. The view and the setting is lovely.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water (not the accommodation fault but Port Fairy's supply of treated bore water.) It was undrinkable, especially in coffee and tea.

    Great location. Beautiful outlook, very private and quiet. So easy to walk everywhere.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2022

    9.0
    Good value, convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wasn't there to watch tv but a bigger one would have been appreciated.

    Quiet location but short flat walk to the main town centre. The outlook onto the little lake with bird life was lovely. Ample comfortable seating and kitchen crockery etc was in plentiful supply. Good value

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2022

    7.0
    Whalers cottage
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Lack of wifi - Minor details e.g. cheap toilet paper, broken ice cube maker. Not big deals but some things that the owners could easily address.

    Clean, quiet, comfortable, good location.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2022

    9.0
    Terrific
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Serenity

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2022

    7.0
    Mr fix it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My husband had to fix the TV by connecting the wire to antenna. And the heater didn't work until my husband cleaned the filters and reset at the power box.

    Loved the plan of the house. Very family friendly, with Webber and outdoor setting.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2022

    7.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Dark and needs a complete refresh.Television was propped up with a bible and still on an awkward angle.Air conditioning was difficult to operate.Gardens not really attractive.No carport or cover for car.Shower room was very confined.

    Ok

    Stayed in April 2022

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