Comments on: Overseer’s Cottage, Mayfield Vineyard, Orange NSW

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Sun, 13 May 2018 20:55:11 +0000

It’s a very beautiful setting, Leisa, but the actions of the owner were very upsetting and consequently, this is not a destination I can recommend. Orange does have plenty of amazing other options.

By: Leisa Manning

Leisa Manning — Fri, 11 May 2018 10:41:25 +0000

Oh no. I found the picture of the cottage and thought it Iooked beautiful. I am so disappointed to read this. Yes for that money I would have wanted to be cosy and warm. I also would have been sooo disappointed that there was no fire place. Well written review. I am not sure this man is suited to hospitality. Maybe he should have taken a deep breath and taken a look at how his property was being advertised and worked out how he could change it to make it clearer. Also the feedback you have given him is invaluable to a business owner he should have jumped on that like gold. Sadly we won’t stay there now.

By: Karen (Back Road Journal)

Karen (Back Road Journal) — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:32:39 +0000

Oh my…what an attitude the owner had. I would contact your credit card company, Stayz and I would also write a review on Stayz and Tripadvisor. My husband, myself and another couple stayed at a lovely small Tuscan villa surrounded by vineyards for $1500 for an entire week. It was per week whether two or 6 stayed there. The owners greeted us with fruit, cake, and wine and the kitchen was supplied with all basic ingredients to even prepare an evening meal.

By: Victoria of Flavors of the Sun

Victoria of Flavors of the Sun — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 20:19:16 +0000

Maybe you are just “not suited to the charm and wonder of Mayfield?”???? I am outraged by everything about this misadventure. False advertising as well. I find the price outrageous for what your received. Still…I can see Alfie was charmed. What a kid! Sadly, though I like to think I am well-informed in general, I didn’t realize Australia got snow either! Embarrassing to admit!

By: betsyb

betsyb — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 16:49:48 +0000

I agree that your review sounds more fair than deserved. We, too, have experienced people that absolutely have no business being hosts for accommodations, including one who actually made us feel that he was doing us a favor by “letting us” stay there for $250 U.S. per night some years ago. Richard is definitely one who needs to apply his skill set in another arena. One would think that if they have such a problem with pets in one cottage, they’d be non-pet friendly overall or at least take the time to clarify their position on every website from which they take customers. The snow is lovely and I didn’t realize it ever snowed in Australia.

By: Sweet Sour Salt, Orange, NSW - Hotly Spiced

Sweet Sour Salt, Orange, NSW - Hotly Spiced — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 10:07:44 +0000

[…] it was wonderful to see it supports of lot of locally produced wines. I ordered a glass of the Mayfield Vineyard Pinot Noir Chardonnay Sparkling because we had booked accommodation at that vineyard. I do love a sparkling salmon-pink drink and […]

By: Juliet

Juliet — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 05:10:02 +0000

Your review sounds fairer than they deserve. It doesn’t do to be defensive about these things and the proprietor sounds lacking in empathy. Good on you for having a good stay anyway, and I hope the snow was worth it.

By: Debra

Debra — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 04:48:58 +0000

How very disappointing for you and your family, Charlie. The proprietor’s excuses aren’t very strong and he really could have taken the high road and learned from your comments, questions and critiques. I am glad to know that at least Alfie enjoyed the snow. It wasn’t a total loss. 🙂

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 03:03:57 +0000

It’s very rare for us to have a winter this cold, Bam. And while there might be around one day of snow per winter three or four hours from Sydney, it’s extremely rare for there to be this much snow. Quite a treat, really!

By: Tonette Joyce

Tonette Joyce — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 17:36:03 +0000

You are right; he can’t have it both ways,(I cracked-up over the Fawlty Towers, remark!)
The ‘pet-friendly’ misstatement, the purposely misleading info on extra guests/beakfast plus and the lack of water and water pressure should be addressed to be fixed AND you should have been given some credit.