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Reviews of Ballarat Aroma Cottage 4.5 stars

115 Winter Street, 3350 Ballarat, Australia

#11 of 44 Holiday rentals in Ballarat

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 46 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    10
    It was lovely, peaceful, comfy, and the spa was a real treat.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't feel comfortable writing my credit card details on the sign-in form.

    Great location. The shower/spa was amazing.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2024

    9.0
    Exceeded expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice & quiet, no road noise. Covered parking. Included breakfast was good.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2024

    10
    Relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing that I did not like. I am not a fan of dried flower arrangements due to allergies and that is not the hosts fault.

    Centrally located. In a quiet area. It was very clean and well stocked breakfast. The breadmaker was on with fresh bread and fresh fruit. We received clear and concise instructions to where the property was. Very much appreciated our own space with no disturbances. The interior was eclectic in a fun and playful way.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    10
    Had a wonderful stay in a quiet location. Our car was safe & we could have stayed indefinitely.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    Everything about the accommodation exceeded my expectations. I've never been to a place that provides so much food for breakfast, it was well stocked with everything, comfortable, old worldly & homely.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Great base from which to explore Ballarat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Aroma Cottage is in a very quiet location, opposite parks and near the lake and is ideal for a couple wanting a base in Ballarat. The cottage is very clean and has a massage chair and bath/shower that are good to use. The décor is eclectic so check out the photos if you are bothered by that. We greatly enjoyed our stay and Jenny the host was lovely, putting the heaters on for us and ensuring fresh bread greeted us on arrival. The garden was lovely too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Great for a quiet and relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 6 nights

    This is a comment rather than a criticism. The property does not have a "view" as such, as it is a two bedroom unit which is behind the main house. I found the peace and quiet more than made up for this. If you are really keen, you could take a couple of folding chairs and sit in Victoria, which is quite literally 50 metres from the front door.

    Great location in a quiet area, with everything you need within walking distance. Unit does not have a dishwasher or a washing machine, but you can use the laundry anytime. Amazing shower, which also does service as a sauna and spa. Jenny is a great host, and supplied everything I needed for breakfast. Victoria Park is directly over the road if you want to go for a walk. Unit has a smart TV, and a stable and reliable WiFi connection. Overall, if you want to get away for a few days, and really relax and get the stress levels down, this is an excellent choice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Perfect stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    The location was great for what I needed. Close to town Centre 6 min drive. Victoria park right at front door. Quiet Neighbour hood. Apartment had car port for car right at front door. Apartment nice and clean and tidy. Everything you need for a short or long stay. Host very nice and quick responses. Nice hot bread and plenty of food for a breakfast supplied. Nice shower, spa and bidet toilet. Would stay again if back in Ballarat and available at the time.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    10
    Incredibly relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful garden on arrival, and the host was the most lovely person. She turned on the bread maker for us and gave us an overveiw of the place. Incredible massage chair, and incredible spa pod (the coolest thing I've ever been in). Can't reccomend this place enough.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    10
    my husband and I were able to celebrate our wedding anniversary in absolute heaven and my only regret was not staying lo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there was nothing we didn’t like about the property

    the property was lovely. it was in a quiet location but central to everything . it was clean, comfortable and well kept and the gardens were beautiful. The host was very welcoming and kind as always.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    10
    Be prepared to be surprised
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Can't think of anything. The hostess was attentive but not intrusive. There's a secluded carport (no charge) for your use. (I'm adding things I liked for want of room in the box above,)

    Surprising. Unique. Where to start? The professional massage chair, the massage bed, a toilet seat such as you find in high-end hotels in Japan, the shower cum massage shower cum spa cum I don't know what, all in a giant red pod. (How did they get it into the bathroom?) It has to be seen to be believed. And the more conventional facilities were there in abundance: quality carpets, drapes & towels (plenty of them), two (2!) large-screen TVs (in addition to the smaller one in the spa pod), plenty of cutlery & crockery (all matching sets), lots of kitchen utensils, and the breakfast supplies: a bowl of eggs (from the chooks outside the kitchen window?), a dish of jam (homemade?), muffins, croissants, three types of cereal, bread, butter, lots of milk, a well stocked pantry .... What a contrast to two apartment hotels in central Sydney & Melbourne that we stayed in during the same trip. We had a most pleasant week in Ballarat.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    10
    The best experience that I ever had, with the most thoughtfulness ever
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That my stay was over.

    It was beautiful and everything was so relaxing and the host had so many personal touches, which made it so much more wonderful

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    8.0
    We enjoyed the stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I didn't like the parking

    Breakfast & location were great

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    10
    Had everything we needed and the host was extremely helpful and generous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable warm and cosy

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    10
    Perfect in every way.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was absolutely nothing not to like. The host Jennifer prepared us with all essential information by SMS prior to our arrival. We were received warmly and provided with more detail and local information. As a result it was easy to embrace the ambiance of the cottage from the very first step indoors.

    The breakfast options were well thought out. More than enough food was provided for the duration of our stay. The fresh baked loaf in the bread maker on arrival was very much appreciated. Discovering eggs in the fridge which came from the chickens in the backyard was a real treat. The attention to detail regarding every aspect of the furnishings and facilities of the cottage and garden surrounds was beyond exceptional. The spa/sauna was both entertaining and refreshing after a busy day of sightseeing. Finding relaxation was very easy.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    10
    Perfect getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was quiet, the spa/sauna is amazing. Massage chair was the perfect addition.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    10
    wonderful host and great venue
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    breakfast was great, very accommodating and good variety and plenty of food. The space was comfortable, relaxing and had additional features such as massage chair and spa shower

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    10
    Will be back next year
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dvd player didn't work

    Everything. The shower I want at my house

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    8.0
    Was very comfortable and would certainly recommend this property. Massage chair was a real bonus.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Unfortunately spa bath was leaking so didn't get to use it.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    10
    Wonderful, Quirky, Private stay in Ballarat.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was great! Thank you.

    Wonderful, fun and cosy place to stay in Ballarat. It was a lovely, warm and comfortable stay. The host was wonderful and she left warm, fresh baked bread and plenty of tasty breakfast goods. This was really appreciated. It was quiet and private stay and had lots of quirky and fun highlights. Thoroughly well looked after accommodation and every attempt was made to ensure an enjoyable stay.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Breakfast was excellent. Plenty to choose from. A bonus was the bread maker.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2023

    10
    Very enjoyable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The cottage was exceptionally clean, with fantastic heating. Queen bed was very comfortable, with plenty of extra blankets.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

    10
    Highly recommend! Full kitchen! Comfy beds! Super warm and cosy gas log fire + massage chair and spa
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I was very happy with everything.

    Everything! Was contacted a few days prior to booking to choose our breakfast options. Was given instructions on keys and safe. There were print outs explaining anything we MIGHT need to know about the remotes and how to operate things. It was lovely self contained, clean, comfy and warm place to stay! And the beds were super comfy too! :)

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Attention to detail. Cleanliness. Friendly owner. Very cosy.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful cottage so peaceful and everything you need was there

    Stayed in February 2023

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