Boroka Downs — Hotel in Pomonal

We spent 3 nights in Villa # 3 and could not have asked for a better long weekend getaway. As soon as we walked in, we were met with a bright, airy and welcoming space. The view was stunning and right in the middle of all the wildlife action - kangaroos, deer, emu, birds galore! We even had one kangaroo who came right up to our patio for a visit every day, munching on one of the small bushes in front of our window. Watching the sunset each night was definitely something special. Each villa was separated enough that we literally never saw another person during our stay. The peace and tranquility was more than we could have asked for. ||The care that Jörg, Iris and Katrina take in preparing each villa for a visit is so evident - to begin with, everything was CLEAN, even by my standards! There was not a single space or item we used that felt like it had been used by someone else before us. It felt like they literally pull everything out and give it a once-over between each visit, it felt so well-maintained. The shower and bathroom were spotless, as was the kitchen and appliances - the stove was in such great condition, we almost felt bad to use it ourselves! We did though, and it worked great. We pretty much cooked for ourselves the whole time, only venturing out to lunch at Parker St Project once for my partner’s birthday (well worth the visit, food was amazing). ||So many thoughtful touches and provisions too - champagne, chocolates, bread, condiments, butter, milk, coffee pods, tea light candles, all the cookware, crockery, cutlery you could need, toiletries and even cleaning materials were provided! There was nothing we wanted for during our stay. In fact, next time we visit we’ll be sure not to stock up so much at the Woolies on the way! The compendiums of information about the property, the local area, things to do, hiking maps etc were incredibly useful and really helped to plan our days and our activities. Again, so much care and thoughtfulness put into this and so helpful to have someone else’s experience to guide us. ||The spa was the perfect way to unwind after a day of hiking around the Grampians. You can watch the sunset and all the wildlife while enjoying a glass of wine, surrounded by tea light candles and some beautiful music (which was really easy to AirPlay to the villa stereo too). We followed this with a late dinner out on the patio and honestly, we could not have been more relaxed if we’d tried. ||Thank you so much, Jörg, Iris and Katrina, for such an incredibly relaxing stay. We felt so at home and well-cared for, worth every cent and then some! We cannot wait to rebook our next visit with you, hopefully for a longer...

As COVID has limited our travel options, we’ve stayed at Boroka several times over the last few years, with our last TA review in Jan 2021. ||As all the reviews have said, this remains a simply stunning setting enjoyed from the comfort of a fabulous five-star luxury residence. ||Our routine here remains the same - head out in the morning to explore the magnificent Grampians returning by mid-afternoon to enjoy the views and the wildlife with a few gins and nibbles. Within an hour we watched kangaroos, deer, emus, foxes and echidnas wandering past us. Several wallabies came up to drink from the water bowl, just feet from us. With so many native plants and bushes around the properties, the birdlife is incredible. ||As the sun sets behind the ranges the kookaburras start up and the stars come out - incredibly bright with no light distortion to spoil things. Three shooting stars tonight and a couple of satellites kept us entertained and distracted from the schnapps that we’d moved on to. ||Enjoying a very early morning spa bath as the animals wandered just metres from me took my relaxation to new and improved levels - equally grateful for the wonderful coffee machine (well done on moving to biodegradable coffee pots), fresh bread and local honey that’s provided to help me cope in the bath. ||Boroka’s had new owners for the last six months or so but the incredible standards and quality remains. The place is spotlessly clean with a few new introductions - plants, some indigenous touches and those coffee pods I mentioned. Everything you need is here, everything has been thought of. And if you do think of something then the wonderful Katrina will assist - she’s been an absolute delight to deal with as we prepared for this visit - and lovely to meet her this weekend. ||As my previous review said, we’ve been blessed to stay at some stunning places around the world. Nowhere makes us as happy as this place. Leave the TV off and the phones on silent and just enjoy this...

We stayed at this serene property on our first anniversary a couple of weeks ago. It was the most amazing experience we've ever had. Stephanie and Bob are a really amazing and inspiring couple. Boroka Downs is a huge 76 acre property with 6 houses not including their own residence. We stayed at the #5. The views were breathtaking. When arrived there, we were a bit apprehensive at first. However, don't let the first look deceive you. We mingled with Roos and watched the Milkyway at night, while barbequing. The place was equipped with everything one would possibly need. I really mean everything!! The appliances were all of very high quality. The house itself was very well designed an decorated. Since it was our anniversary, I'd requested for a flower bouquet upon arrival, and they didn't disappoint. The bouquet was huge and was made up of rare and very fragrant flowers that we never see at the florist's in the city. Bob gave us a nice tour of the house and showed us places to visit near by. We didn't bother going anywhere as we loved spending time there so much. We visited their garden, which was full of herbs, vegetables, fruits and berries. We'd love to stay...