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Blaze Rock Retreat

4.5 star property
Adults-only cottage in Pomonal with free parking

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At Blaze Rock Retreat, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

Sleeps 2100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Blaze Rock Retreat

Adults-only cottage in Pomonal with free parking
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free cottage has a garden and barbecue grills. Self parking is free. The cottage boasts a fireplace and a deep soaking tub, while offering a kitchen and a refrigerator. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include a furnished balcony and a flat-screen TV. Housekeeping is not available.
This cottage offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4.5-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Couples/private dining

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 units
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Blaze Rock Retreat House Pomonal
Blaze Rock Retreat House
Blaze Rock Retreat Pomonal
Blaze Rock Retreat
Blaze Rock Retreat Pomonal, Grampians, Australia
Blaze Rock Retreat Cottage
Blaze Rock Retreat Pomonal
Blaze Rock Retreat Cottage Pomonal

About the neighborhood

Map
3757 Ararat Halls Gap Road, Pomonal, VIC, 3381

What's nearby

  • Halls Gap Zoo - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Grampians National Park - 5 min drive - 8.7 km
  • The Pinnacle - 6 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Fallen Giants Vineyard - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre - 9 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Stawell Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barney's Bistro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Smokehouse Flame Brothers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Halls Gap Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kookaburra Bar & Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Paper Scissors Rock Brew Co - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blaze Rock Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blaze Rock Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Blaze Rock Retreat?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Blaze Rock Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this luxury cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Rowes Bushland Reserve, Halls Gap Zoo, and Millers Creek Bushland Reserve. Fallen Giants Vineyard and Grampians National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Blaze Rock Retreat Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stunning scenery, peaceful, clean & the little extras made our stay memorable & very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great retreat in a stunning location, with kangaroos and emus at your doorstep. No wifi and limited mobile reception was great as you can really disconnect. Minor downsides were the TV being hard to work but overall I highly recommend Blaze Rock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Terry&Sue, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness
Hard bed All the kangaroos and deer were interesting
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing... Amazing view. Its really quiet place. The kangaroo, deers roaming around during the day are so lovely to look at. Then we have the stars at night. It takes your breath away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was secluded, which is what I wanted. The knives needed replacing, and the pillows were lumpy. The shower was excellent. The wildlife was beautiful - deers, emus, kangas and birds. I did not think it was worth the price though, especially as I was there during non peak season. There was no much shade around, which I understand due to potential bush fire threat, but some shade around the accommodation would be good. Also, I wanted to be close to the walking tracks near the Grampians, it was not a 1 min walk to the tracks as advertised online. It was a 10+min drive into Halls Gap to get to the tracks.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having our own private sanctuary, beautiful veiws of the grampians and so much wildlife. Immaculate conditions of the property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place with amazing views , extremely relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicki, Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home!

Words cannot express the beautiful vista that Blaze Rocks looks out over. Every morning we awoke to Kangaroos grazing and Emu's roaming. The Grampians in front of us with the most amazing sun rises and sun sets. The facilities are second to none. I could have stayed forever!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect couples retreat

We loved everything about our stay. The villa was very modern and open planned with a free standing bath and a seperate ensuite with a large shower. It was also well equipped with a kitchenette and laundry facilities. The view from the veranda was very peaceful, looking out over an wide open area with the Grampians in the background. The villas are located a few kilometres out of Hall Gap, where there are many restaurants and cafes if you want to eat out. Our weekend was perfect and we would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Glenn, Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing break in Grampians

Blaze Rock is one of the best places I have stayed at anywhere
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place

Beautiful, spaciously set out room with gorgeous views to the mountains. All the cooking equipment you need. Quiet, peaceful with all the wildlife at your door. Very relaxing

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Peaceful

Ideal remote spot for wildlife and if you don't want the crowds it is lovely and peaceful. Initially it has the wow factor when you walk in but feel it does need a bit of refurbishment as is looking tired in certain areas and needs TLC.

10/10 Excellent

megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location a Lovely well appointed place to stay. Extremely relaxing.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation, beautiful surroundings and peaceful. Overall the accommodation was clean, however there were empty pizza boxes left there from the previous people and also some of the drinking glasses were also dirty. In saying this I would still definitely stay here again as the goods outweigh the bad.

10/10 Excellent

Fabian, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a great escape

One of the best weekend getaways ever!! Received a detailed and warm text message from the owners of the property explaining well prior, how to get there, how to access our villa and a little about the property. Once we arrived we found everything to be well above expectation. The place was exactly what we were after, first and foremost it was clean, maintenance free, quiet and we weren't on top of other travelers. We had our own space, able to walk with the local fauna and in close proximity to all of the Grampian attractions. For us we were truly able to unwind at our own pace. For us Monday to Friday is so hectic, so the ability to sit in front of a open fire place and taking in the breathtaking views with a glass of wine was enough in itself.

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne, Maldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful 'off the beaten track' place of retreat.

Such a great place to stop and unwind. Beautiful sunsets over the Grampians. Peaceful view of emus & kangaroos grazing in the evenings. The kitchen has all you need and the bath is soooo good.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful scenery

Beautiful scenery, quiet and full view of the stars. It was absolutely wonderful and relaxing! The only thing I would make a suggestion about is more info on where the restaurant/food places are, and more on hiking/walking tracks in the Grampians national park and surrounds. we struggled to find somewhere to eat out as there was no info and no wifi or reception so we couldn't look it up ourselves. So more info would be nice other than that very happy with our stay!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ein perfekter Aufenthalt in den "Grampians" in einem luxuriösen Apartment.

10/10 Excellent

Nick, Middle park vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great bush retreat

Great self contained cabin eith everything yoy need ,rural setting with plenty of wildlife. Close to halls gap, pub and walking tracks.We will be back

10/10 Excellent

Sophie, Geelong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simply Amazing!

This place was the perfect choice for our anniversary weekend away! Quiet, peaceful, romantic & the most beautiful scenery to look at while enjoying a glass of red on the deck. The facilities were exceptional (name it, they had it), including a bathtub at the end of the king size bed!! Thank you Blaze Rock Retreat for the most perfect of venues for our weekend getaway!

10/10 Excellent

Fiona, Stawell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet and Romantic

2 nights. Was very enjoyable. Great view and relaxing

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Mount Evelyn Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely cosy cottage with beautiful views

Thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay looking out over the Grampians and the Australian wildlife with the fire on. Lovely amenities and setting. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a special getaway. Could do with oil and a bigger frypan so that breakfast for two can be cooked at once.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accomadation is well organised and spotlessly clean. Location is quiet and peaceful. Appliances and fittings are all of very good quality. We enjoyed our stay and have no complaints.

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Hastings, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An absolutely perfect place to chill out.

The resort is a perfect place to unwind. The grounds are filled with wildlife which appears to also be there just to chill out. The resort is also just a small distance to some amazing sights and the Zoo is well worth visiting. Sitting out on the Veranda after a tiring day climbing to the pinnacle with a bottle of red and great company was the most relaxing experience that you could want. When it was time to go inside, the lighting of the fire and snuggling down to the evening was so very enjoyable. We will definitely return.

6/10 Okay

Brad

Disliked: Cleanliness

Private accommodation, lack of attention to detail

The units are modern and in a nice spot with beautiful views and privacy. You can see kangaroos, emus and deer when you wake up. There are ample facilities to cook and prepare your own food. The bathroom is generous in size and has a washing machine. The overall cleanliness needs to be improved - cupboards were sticky and the interior of draws were dirty. The pillows are lumpy and uncomfortable and were an example of skipping on purchasing quality products which was also obvious with the hard, thin towels and tissues. The external light didn't work which made it difficult to cook at night as it's pitch black. We used a torch from the car. An internal light was also not working. No kindling for the fire. Overall, the seclusion of the place made it relaxing but there was definitely a lack of attention to detail.