Merrijig Kitchen — Restaurant in Port Fairy

We stayed for one night in room 4 (Queens suite) which had a small lounge attached to the bedroom. The only real positive was the location of the inn, right next to the port, great views. ||We were told the room was the only room in the oldest part of the inn, as if this was a good thing. The room itself was very tired, old and falling apart in places (holes in wall and an area above the clothes rail was held together with tape). It certainly did not look like the pictures on the website. ||There was an old gas fire in the lounge which was pointed out to us (but no instructions on how to use it) and a radiator in the bedroom. Unfortunately the radiator wasn’t on, and we couldn’t get the gas fire to work (the only instruction for it was how to turn it off). The room was very cold (thankfully we did find a hot water bottle which made it a bit more bearable).||We arrived on a Saturday and on checking in were asked if we wanted to eat in that night. At no point were we told that it gets very busy and we would need to book a table immediately. They only had the previous nights menu at that point and as one of us is vegetarian and one pescatarian we wanted to wait for that nights before confirming. We went for a walk and received the menu at 5:45. We were then told that there were no tables available (!) but we could eat in the bar at 6:30. This was earlier than we wanted but agreed as the food has good reviews. ||The bar is tiny and they expected us to sit at the bar to eat. Although there were bar stools, the actual bar was high and narrow and it would have been impossible to eat in that position. We therefore declined and went elsewhere. We feel they should have told us as soon as we checked in that we need to book a table asap.||Breakfast was ok, again there have been very good reviews. However there was a very limited choice of cooked food (scrambled egg with or without avocado). No other egg choice.||Safe to say we would not recommend or return. The other rooms may be better, but avoid room 4 if you...

Words can’t even begin to describe the hospitality and loveliness of this cute boutique hotel and the staffs (Leroy, Siobhan) who went out of their way to make our stay super enjoyable, from finding sticks so we could toast marshmallows with to allowing us extra time to check out. Not to mention the beautiful unique decor that instantly transports me to another era with their charming vintage decor that adorned every corner to the finest detail of this delightful establishment (down to the cutest doorstop) The highlight of my stay was undoubtedly the cozy, warm fireplace. It created such a welcoming and comforting atmosphere, perfect for relaxing with a good book or enjoying a quiet conversations with fellow guests. The fire crackled merrily, casting a soft glow that made the place feel like a home away from home. It’s clear that a lot of love and care has gone into this enchanting place. From the quaint wallpapers to the vintage furniture, every element is impeccably curated to offer an authentic experience Dinner was another highlight of my stay. The excellent pork dish my boyfriend ordered was culinary delight, perfectly cooked and bursting with flavors. The steak was slightly undercooked and a bit chewy but the kitchen fixed it for me immediately upon request. Breakfast in the morning was a treat, taken from what’s grown in...

This is a quirky little B&B from the outside, but it’s a tardis once you are inside.||It sits on the corner of Campbell & Gipps street, with parking on either Street.||It felt once inside like being back in time at my Nans old house, fresh home grown vegetables in baskets everywhere, the old mismatched mats, old dusty pictures hanging on the walls.|||We were greeted and shown to our room, which was bigger than expected on the ground floor, which comprised of a small sitting area, bedroom and on suite shower and toilet. ||There was no A/C but a fan kept the bedroom cool. The bed was comfortable, the room spotlessly clean with a TV on the wall. Bathroom toiletries were supplied.||There was a kettle with Tea & Coffee making facilities, A shared fridge in the lounge provided us with milk and we were able to store wine in it.||Outside there was a small garden with a “Shed” bar and seating. ||The Breakfast buffet was exceptional, all fresh home grown produce, even home made organic yogurts. As well as the buffet a freshly cooked breakfast was served if required.||On the weekend of our stay there was an old fashion car show taking place, coupled with the Inn it was like stepping back in time 40 years ago.||A defo stay if you find yourself...