Gumnut Cottage

“Brilliant! Highly recommend”

Amazing! The accommodation, the staff, the food and most importantly the surroundings! Absolutely picturesque 100% of the time. We have a traveller with allergies and they were so on top of everything. We didn’t even have to say anything at the dinner table. The staff introduced themselves confirm… more

Amazing! The accommodation, the staff, the food and most importantly the surroundings! Absolutely picturesque 100% of the time. We have a traveller with allergies and they were so on top of everything. We didn’t even have to say anything at the dinner table. The staff introduced themselves confirmed their understanding on the allergies and immediately advised what they confirmed with the chefs what was safe to eat. Never felt so comfortable.

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“Great Coffee.”

My wife and family did not stay at this lodge, but had coffee there whilst exploring the region. Service was polite, friendly and welcoming and the coffee was great. Would definitely come back, but stay next time as it is situated in an ideal setting. Recommend for coffee.

“A missed opportunity in Freycinet.”

We had a 2 night stay here in Cabin 69, which was at the very end overlooking the bay. Beautiful scenery, peaceful and quite. We had looked forward to staying at this resort but so many missed opportunities by management, (if there is any). Management need to take a good hard look at this resort… more

We had a 2 night stay here in Cabin 69, which was at the very end overlooking the bay. Beautiful scenery, peaceful and quite. We had looked forward to staying at this resort but so many missed opportunities by management, (if there is any). Management need to take a good hard look at this resort and see where they lack, as there are so many issues, the gardens need a good clean up, the restaurant/breakfast area is so big, complete waste of space, then they try and push everyone into one small area by the windows. Dinner was worse as you had to sit in this small enclosure. The reception staff were terrific as with the men who made the coffees, the rest of the staff left a lot to be desired and were hit and miss whether you even got an acknowledgment. Breakfast wasn't that good, a lot of the hot food was very soggy, pastries were always empty and you had to chase someone up to restock, trying to get tea and coffee from staff another failure, we just went up to the counter and ordered our own. They only have the one restaurant which for what you get to eat is very expensive, your choices are two, three or chef's choice courses. You cant just buy a main, and they do not like you trying to change their menu. Better off going down to the pub, Iluka tavern, in the main town area. Thankfully on night two we did, and boy was it delicious! Now the suite, as you walk from the carpark you get a bit shocked thinking are they supposed to look this old and tired, roofs completely full with broken branches and leaves. We loved the positioning of suite 69, but boy the verandah and outdoor furniture need some urgent TLC, you need a masters degree working out the light switches and all the hidden cupboards and I mean hidden, look for the black stripe and you will be rewarded whit a cupboard. Would we return, not to this resort as it appears there are plenty more around the area, so unfortunately we do not recommend, but do have a good look at other resorts because the National park was worth it.

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