Endorsements

June 2005

What can we say!  We will never forget your hospitality, Michael and Mary. We felt more like family than guests. Our evening with you while Michael played the piano for us will stay in our hearts forever. The rooms are superb, with all the details taken care of. Chloe is so special, as she welcomed us back each time we went out. When we asked where we could do our laundry, you took it upon yourselves to do it for us. Thank you for everything.

Russ & Eve: USA

May 2005

It’s much more than we imagined…the little touches and lengths you’ve gone to make this a wonderful stay for our family. Chloe is lovely too! Our baby had so much fun with her… Thanks Mary and Michael! Your place is indeed a treasure.

Janice and Family: Singapore

April 2005

Thank you for a wonderful experience. We have enjoyed every minute of our stay. This place is amazing. We will be back. Chloe we will miss you too

Stella & Carlo: NSW

April 2005

What a wonderful job you have done creating this little bit of paradise. Beautiful views and so peaceful. The accommodation is just perfect.

Margaret and Kim: NSW

March 2005

Enjoyed your perfect hospitality, accommodation, views, storms, frogs, blackout and Chloe. Watched our son wed on the 5th. Recovered on the 6th. Enjoyed all of the above with our friends, who agree that Grapevines is hard to beat.

Jacqui and Cliff: NSW

March 2005

This has to be a highlight of our Australian holiday. Very beautiful in every way — the fantastic view, the lovely accommodation, caring owners and friendly lab!

Christine and Walter: UK

February 2005

This was the luckiest find for us. We’ve had a great time, seeing new things every day and enjoying perfect weather. Love everything you have done to make our accommodation so pleasant and hope to see it again in a few years when all those young trees along the drive are grown. Your deck and living area are amazing and we thank you for your hospitality over and above the necessary.

Pat and Laurence: Vic

February 2005

An exquisite rural retreat in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Amazing attention to detail, great hospitality and enthusiastic information + advice. Many thanks.

Sue, Keith and Lucy: UK

November 2004

“O, for a draught of vintage that has cooled a long age in the deep delved earth. Tasting of flora and country green….”  Now I know what the poet meant since we’ve been here in this lovely Hunter Valley. It is so peaceful and beautiful here and the wines are wonderful. Thank you Mary and Michael for taking such good care of us

Dave and Kathleen: USA

May 2004

A wagging tail, two charming hosts
Yes, that is what this Grapevines boasts
This second time we come to stay
To celebrate the first of May.
A kangaroo can have a joey
But Mary and Michael have their Chloe.
The breeze was fresh, the sky was blue
The food was great, the vino too.
This place has all, needs nothing more
A lovely view and Labrador
To Mary, Michael thank you many
We’ll come again, say

Bob and Jeni NSW

April 2004

Ah bliss! Tranquility, vines, mists and glorious sunset over the mountains. A twilight ‘sip’, piano drifting across & a lovely  ‘labbie’ — Chloe (and Dick) for company. Thank you Michael and Mary.

Joanne & Dick: NSW

January 2004

David and I are really pleased we stayed here. This is definitely the best place in Australia we have stayed in. We enjoyed the warm hospitality, quiet calm, welcoming approach and great details in the room. We really appreciated your help and advice Michael, as well as the laid back feel.

Sharon and David: UK

December 2003

We are so happy to be here at the end of this year. Besides, we were so surprised to know that we were lucky enough to be surrounded by pure nature which made us envy you so much, because back in Japan we live in a cosy house without any view, backyard, fresh air and so on. In addition we were fortunate enough to happen to be with generous Mary and Michael as well as Chloe who made us so relax and take it easy. Frankly speaking I am sure this will be an unforgettable experience in our life. If possible we would like to visit here as soon as possible, but I would not let many tourists in Japan know much about here, because this place should be a secret for our family only

Takezoe: Japan