VIDEO CREDITS: This home video was sent to us by the Dubbeld family in January 2010.
Been a great and wonderful stay. You deserve an award for all your hospitality and warm and friendly atmosphere. It has been a wonderful and enjoyable experience. Thanks for going extra miles for everything from our first contact to the last day. No more words left to describe! THANKS and loved the animals.
Rubina, Harry, David, Davinia, Darryl and Meisha (the bossy pet) Melbourne Jan 2010
THANK YOU to the children of these lovely guests for drawing pictures of Sapphire, Dora and Franny.
Chloe, Gao, Xnan, Qin, Singapore Jan 2010
Hi Wendy and Warren. It’s great to know both of you. You are so warm and friendly. We especially love the ambience and real-life farm experience. You really took time to explain farm life and habits of your livestock to everyone of us. We can never get such knowledge or experience at all. Wendy, especially you. You are the greatest host and we really love your well-kept guest house. It’s so clean and cosy. This will be my (Angie) dream home in my next life. We love you and all your family members. Oops – not forgetting Sam, Dora, and Acca, Sapphire, Penny, Franny and ……. and last, will tell all my friends about your wonderful farm.
Beuny, Angie & Elsie, Singapore Jan 2010
Wendy and Warren and Sapphire. Thanks for hosting us at this wonderful Bellevue Farmstay cottage. The loveliest place to be and you are the best host. We all got fantastic customer service!!! Everything like you’ve mentioned in your emails and phone calls are here. We lacked nothing. It’s really a home away from our homes in Melbourne. This is a great place! We all enjoyed our stay here. We feel so welcome and the girls loved their little tours and swimming pool. We are really surprised to find your kitchen so well equipped. Thank you very much and please keep in touch. Thank you with love…
Aji, Rajesh, Manoj & their Families, Melbourne Australia Jan 2010
Dear Wendy and Warren. Thanks a lot for letting us stay at your old house. I enjoy it a lot. I have never been in a house like this before. I also like the playground a lot. Thank you for your warm hospitality. I like Sapphire, Penny, Dora. (Dora’s my favourite animal in the farm). Thanks for letting us feed the animals. I enjoyed my stay here.
Andy, Anthony and Kennis, Kristy and Justine, Hong Kong Christmas 2009
Thank you for making our first Farmstay a wonderful experience!! We’re impressed by the level and quality of your hospitality. We’re especially privileged to have had the chance to stay in your former home – it’s home away from home for us! Thank you for taking the time to show us around Bellevue, Timboon and beyond. Your touring recommendations were excellent! The children have gained so much over the weekend which we’re sure will last them for a long time to come. We’ll miss the animals (Dora, Sapphire, Penny, Franny, Winnie and even Sam!) do let us know when the mummy alpaca has her little one. We leave with beautiful memories of Bellevue farm. We’ll see you soon!. Thank you to the HOSTESS with the MOSTEST!
Vida, Mike, Florence Raimi, Selan, Sarah and Sofia Dec 2009
Thank you very much for your hospitality. The warmth and kindness you both have shown to me and my family, especially the boys while we were here. The scenery, fresh air, farm animals, pets and the experience of being in an authentic Australian farm is priceless. I will definitely recommend this place to all my friends and the rest of my family. Thank you for driving me and my family around when I was ill and I am so very sorry about the mozzy frame. We’re gonna miss Sapphire, Dora, Sam, Akka, Franny and Bruiser. We also like playing in the playground, it was fun. Next time, if we come back here, give us a picture of the baby alpaca.
Mui Teck, Arthur, Geoffrey, Ian, Russell, Grandpa and Grandma and Grand Aunt Esther, Singapore Dec 2009
Thank you Wendy and Warren for your hospitality and generosity. We have had a wonderful time. The kids loved feeding the animals and seeing the rotary dairy was a real experience. Hope to see you again.
Joanne, Gary and family, Melbourne Dec 2009
Dear Wendy and Warren and family. It has been a wonderful stay at your farm. You went out of your way to serve us. May the lord bless you many folds for the hospitality and love you have shown us. May god bless your family, and especially all the pets, and the koala we saw up your trees, and that rosella outside this house, Cool!
Jonica, Johah and family, Dec 2009
Thank you Warren and Wendy for guiding us to Bellevue Farmstay. We hope to see you soon. We had a grand time, playing with the animals and staying here. Thank you once again.
Basil and family, Singapore Dec 2009
Thank you for all help, guide during our stay at “GOR”. [Great Ocean Road] Bellevue is a great place to stay, please don’t forget us if we come back here. Thanking you again for your great hospitality, you both are persons with great personality and attitude. “Warren and Wendy” U R The best host and the house is just beautiful. Thank you so much.
Kiran, Ancy and family, Kerala India now settled in Melbourne Australia
Nov 2009
We stayed three days happily at your beautiful place. Your farm sheep and cattle is impressed by us. We thank you, Warren your kind co-operation and hospitality. During our short period of stay here, we saw Australian culture and heritage through you, your daughter and your farm. We thank you again and we wish you well. From behalf of both the families, I just want to say thank you to both Warren and Wendy. From the moment I first made the call to book the Farmstay, you both have been marvelous. We wish to come again in the future. Thank you once again for a truly wonderful time.
Dolawatta Family, Dandenong and Sri Lanka, Nov 2009
We loved everything about our stay. A big thanks to Warren for his wonderful hospitality and taking us to the dairy. We plan on coming back when we can very soon. Xoxo P.S. the kids will miss Moo, Nugget and the little lamb.
Laura, Alexander, Dan and Jody – Oct 2009
Thank you for having us. The birthday Pav was a real treat. It’s a beautiful quiet spot , we shall see you again soon.
Aleanor, Andrew, Barney & Rory – Oct 09
A big ‘thank you’ to Wendy and Warren for a wonderful experience and their generous hospitality to our family. Lucas loved his bike rides with Wendy and feeding Dora was a real highlight for the kids. Thank you again and we look forward to coming back again.
Sharon, Robert, Lucas and Emily – Sept 09
The hospitality has been fantastic, your friendship and ability to engage the kids (aged 2 & 4) in the farm activities has been fantastic. The house is full of charm, warmth and space. We will book this in for a return trip.
Callum, Abbey, Suzie and Paul – Sept 09
What more can I say? Thank you both for an AWESOME time! Loved every minute of it! Wishing you gods blessing of good health (& wealth).
Phyllis and company – Sept 09
We came in search of a ‘dog friendly’ place to use as a base for Laurence's walking. We found dog heaven, people heaven and the most friendly atmosphere one could dream of. Thank you Wendy and Warren for the hospitality – far above anything one could expect.
Lawrence & Trish, Adelaide – Aug 09
We loved our stay here at your farm, we loved the animals, and hope that Sam gets better soon. The boys loved the tractor & feeding Acca.
The Bennetts, Toronto – Aug 09
Thank you for letting us stay here. It is awesome and I love the view. Thank you for letting us feed the animals. It was so fun.
Amelia – July 09
Thank you for giving us a wonderful stay and for letting us have such close contact with the animals.
Ben – June 09
Thanks for the lovely weekend – great hospitality, a warm and friendly house. Ben had a great time with the animals
Guy, Lordy and Ben – July 09
Thank you for a wonderful holiday. We felt very well taken care of and looked after. Grace loved feeding Franny and hasn’t stopped talking about her. Thanks for the carrots! Loved the peaceful surrounds and the tranquility. Thank you for your lovely hospitality. We thought it was all great! Would love to come back again.
Damon, Rhea, Grace and Rose – June 09
Thank you for this enjoyable farmstay. I like to feed the cute animals. I love Penny very much. She is the most cute kitten in the farmstay. Wendy and Warren are very kind. We will come back soon.
Sarah Lim – June 09
Thank you for this wonderful farmstay and please tell Penny and Sapphire that I WILL MISS THEM!
Johanna Cheu – June 09
I love this farm-stay very much. I also enjoy feeding the animals. We hoped we would stay longer and we will be back!!! You and Warren are the nicest host we’d ever met. Thank you very much!!!
Melvin Gan and Family, Malaysia – June 09
We had so much fun living here! I really adore Sapphire, Sam, Nugget, Fred, Acca, Sox, Lashes and Franny! It’s really peaceful early in the morning and I love the greeneries. The home is really comfortable, full with facilities and the kids really enjoyed playing around. We’d learned so much about the animals especially the cow milking process. Thank you for the fresh mushrooms and your wonderful hospitality. I hope to stay here forever!!
Joyce Lee & family, Malaysia – June 09
Thank you for your hospitality! You are fantastic hosts! Highly recommended!!
Ben Dubbeld and family - April 09
Thanks for the warm and wonderful Farmstay! We had a fantastic time here! Caleb will miss all the cute animals in the farm Sapphire, Penny and especially riding on Acca! He will surely say Sapphire, Sit in his dreams with a grin for many nights to come!
Hong Chew, Sharon and Caleb, Singapore - 7 April 09
What a gorgeous Farmstay, wonderful views and perfect hosts. Thank you Wendy and Warren. Thank you for a fantastic Party (30th) with even more fantastic feed and cake! Fab Pavlova!
Tina, Pat and family UK and Australia - 26 Feb 09
Thank you very much. We had a wonderful time. Your hospitality was very good, thank you for all the animal treats for the kids. We will recommend you all.
Jas and family, Australia, Malaysia and the UK - 15 Feb 09
Fantastic hospitality! Magnificent views! Great place to explore the region. Thank you both for your generosity the kids loved the animals, bike rides and discovering the koala! Special thanks for helping make Joshuas10th birthday a little special. We will spread the word!! Happy Australia Day.
Scott, Kristen, Joshua, Erica and Madeline Melbourne and Ottawa - 26 Jan 09
Thank you Wendy and Warren for providing us with a home away from home in the peaceful surroundings of your magnificent property. Your minute attention to detail and thoughtfulness in providing for our every need from toys to tractor rides made out visit a truly enjoyable experience. your house is beautiful and our children gained an appreciation for animals and farm life. Thank you again. We had a fabulous time, wished we could extend it for at least a week. This is a heavenly haven for families who want to have a relaxing holiday. The children loved playing games, running, petting the animals and riding the quad. They loved the pool, picking strawberries and visiting the chocolate place.
RB Melbourne - 16 Jan 09
Thank you Wendy and Warren for you are so great hostess I loved to hear all about farming and also enjoyed relaxing at the pool and in house as well. A good memory for me to take with me to Belgium.
What wonderful and flexible hosts! We feel so cared for. Every piece of advice was on the mark. Our kids had a marvelous time. It was a perfect holiday. Thank you very much
Yisreol and Sara Melbourne - 9 Jan 09
Thank you very much for allowing us to come and stay at this beautiful home! We had an amazing time and learnt a lot about animals. We love them! Thank you again.
Tristan & Zoe - 25 Jan 09
Thank you for a wonderful stay at the Bellevue farm. Your kindness and hospitality has been fantastic. Some hints for other visitors: Say hello to Sam, Sapphire and all the other animals at the farm. Use the kitchen blender for a great smoothie after visiting the Berry Farm in Timboon.Enjoy a cheese platter in the garden at Timboon Cheese. If you’re into adventure, try the rail trail biking. Or just hang around and enjoy the view, the koalas, kangaroos and birds. Thank you Wendy and Warren.
Stefani, Angelica, Andreas, Louisa Sweden & Indonesia - 4 Jan 09
I had a fantastic time. I especially enjoyed going to the milking and trying my hand at shearing. Wendy and Warren are fantastic hosts and the house is awesome.
Rosie Melbourne
We all enjoyed the hospitality and a great house.
The Marshalls – 31 December 08
The Kiwi contingent appreciated and enjoyed the fulsome hospitality extended to us by Warren and Wendy.
Austin and Betty New Zealand - 31 December 08
Had a fantastic time. Wendy and Warren were informative and went out of their way to help! Thank you for everything. From the kiwis!
Kate, Anna, Jim, Tricia - 31 December 08
Thank you very much for your wonderful hospitality; we feel very much at home here. We had an awesome time; its a beautiful place and we sure will come back here someday. We loved the house, the cows, the rose garden, Sam the sheep, Acca the goat, Sapphire the dog, Penny the cat and the two new members of the family the alpacas. Thank you very much also for helping us out since the accident with transport and everything else. You looked after us so well, you are like a mum to us. We are really grateful and really appreciate everything youve done for us. We hope to come back here someday or even to work here. Thank you again for everything.
Paul and Jenny Queensland - 24 December 08
A most memorable Farmstay here in Bellevue. You were the perfect host and we wont stop talking about Sapphire, Sam, Nugget, Tom, Jerry, Podge, Winnie and Pennt, It was so nice to meet Pat too. Thanks for everything and we hope you wont forget the first twins who lived here on your beautiful home in Scotts Creek.
Vinesh, Jez, Nages, Rayes, Deerianna and Shauneera - 11 & 12 December 08
Thanks for all the good things you did for us, the stay here was wonderful. We are gifted to meet such wonderful people like both of you. God bless both of you and of course not forgetting Pat. Thank you
Rayasweri, Malaysia -12 December 08
Thank so much Wendy and Warren. You have been very very nice to us. It was great. The best day of my life. Thanks soooo much. PS I left a note under the pillow of ShelliAnnes bedroom pillow. PPS. A big thanks to Eric, Brett and Dorothy.
From a 10 year old twin, Shauneera! -12 December 08
Thank you so much for welcoming us and making us feel so much at home. I had a great time with your animals, Sapphire, Penny, Winnie, Nugget, Tom, Jerry, Podge, Acca and Sam. Thank Eric, Brett and Dorothy for letting us see their cows. I had a lovely time staying here although I wished I could stay longer. You are friendly, great and awesome. Warren is too. You both are funny and wonderful. It was awesome staying at Bellevue Farmstay. Thank you for everything! Hope to stay here again! Thank you for taking care of all the animals!
No. 1 of the 10 year old twins, Deevianna! -12 December 08
You made us feel at home! Would love to come again
Deli and Darryl
Had the best time thanks for all the little extras you provided
Janice and Mike
A lovely stay was had; you made us very welcome, will definitely tell people
Kay and Mike - 6 & 7 December 08
Thank you for the wonderful experience on Bellevue. The Farmstay was fabulous! I really enjoyed playing with Sam, Sapphire and the Kid (the accidental goat). Tom and Jerrys cute too!. I also enjoyed the trip to Amandas farm, where we saw the horses and cows, as well as the trip to see the milking of cows. This is a simply unforgettable experience. I hope I can come here again and gladly tell all my friends about it.
Love Chelsea, Singapore -14 November 08
We truly enjoyed our stay and your hospitality. Thanks for taking the time to show us around the area we have seen so much more of this area and also learnt a lot more about life on the farm. It was such a peaceful and relaxing experience! I will definitely recommend this experience to others. By the way, your pavlova was DELICIOUS!
Nick and Rowena Melbourne and Irene, Chelsea, Agnes and Jules, Singapore - 14 November 08
I wish I can come back to see you again at your farm.
Love Elizabeth, Singapore
Thank you for the farm, the farm is beautiful.We have a lovely stay Bellevue. We like the cozy and homely cottage with the wood fire place The beautiful views Your friendly pets, Sam, Sapphire and Penny (hope she gets better soon) The delicious dinner (love the chicken ways!) Your warmth and hospitality (which we felt even before we have arrived from your friendly emails).It has been an authentic and memorable experience. Thank you sincerely
Yap Kian Seng, Selena and Elizabeth, Singapore - 23 October 08
Thank you for your warm hospitality. It made us feel so very much at home. Although it was just a short visit, we really did enjoy ourselves. We had a great time at your farm. It was a wonderful experience we had with Sapphire, Sam and Franny too. Thank you!
Robert, Maggie, Gan, Tristan and Amy, Malaysia and Marcel & Belinda, Melbourne -19 October 08
You guys have been fantastic hosts during our stay here at Bellevue. Your hospitality has been first class and the pets were really lovely. All of us really enjoyed our stay and wished we could stay a little longer. We will definitely be back! Thank you for all the help, tips, information and lovely company. We wish you all the Best! Good Luck and See Ya Soon!...
Brian & Jenny, Ashley & Gabriel, Louise & Tan Singapore - 5 September 08
Thanks for your warm welcome and hospitality that made us feel like home. Youre so thoughtful and always take care of us like your kids. Really appreciate and I can tell you that you’re the best hostess I’ve ever met. I definitely will come back and visit you again.
Shirley and Leo Hong Kong - 29 September 08
We are happy to be here and the hospitality is awesome! We have never imagine to stay at Farmstay with fireplace and the kids love it very much, running around at ease without any danger is a plus. We will miss this place.THUMBS UP Hippee Hurray!
Xavia, Heidi, Vivien, Salan Hong Kong - 27 September 08
Im so glad we found you and Id just like to reiterate what everyone else has written. You are a wonderful host and hostess, your house is a real home and cosy even in the middle of winter! Our stay with you has been the highlight of our Australia trip. Thank you both so much for all the extras the useful tips, the trip to the dairy, the soup, pavlova, your lovely pets, the eggs, etc.
Anna and Hans Wanders and Family The Netherlands - 25 July 08
Staying in your house is really comfortable and relaxed. You have already thought of everything that make us feel like another home. You are so sweet, warm and helpful. Staying two nights is really too short. We will stay again if we have chance to visit the GOR again. This perfect stay brings our family good memory in our tour to Australia. Thank you for your hospitality, Really appreciate! Good Luck!
Thomas, and Family, Hong Kong -12 July 08
Dear Wendy and Warren,Thank you for letting us play with the animals and feed the animals and let us have a ride. I will miss Sapphire.
Sia Yun Xin
Thank you for letting me play with the animals and feed them. I enjoy my stay very much and I like feeding Eddie too. I also enjoy staying in the house. I dont usually have such fun in Singapore because I am from Singapore. Thank you.
Jun Wei
The house is very comfortable. Thank you very much. Welcome you to visit China.
Singapore - 7 June 08
First class service and facility. Excellent! Thank you Warren and Wendy
Ichwan Rachmat, Jeannie, liow, Josiah & Deborah,
Singapore - 26 May 08
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home with us. Your lovely soup was a nice surprise to come home to and thank you for looking after our horses; they enjoyed their stay also. We would love to come back.
Mary, Carleen, Jay and Michelle - 24 May 08
Thank you for sharing with us your wonderful place and the countryside. It was amazing and relaxing. Staying here made us all feel so at home because of your warm welcome and your generosity. Alyssa and Chloe really enjoyed feeding the calf and lamb. Sapphire, Winnie and Penny are really friendly and we enjoyed making friends with them. Even though it was raining and dark, Wendy and Warren along with Matthew and Maddison, came to save us when were lost. Thanks! Well be back! BELLEVUE The place to be.
Dickson, Shirley, Tan, Alyssa, Chloe, Grandma and Grandpa - 3 April 08
Thank you so much for your warm welcome and hospitality. You have a wonderful retreat from the rest of the world. The kids loved the animals and had a great time. They are already talking of coming back soon. Take care. Happy Easter.
The Evans Family - 23 March 08
Wendy and Warren and Sapphire, thanks for hosting us at this wonderful Bellevue Farmstay Cottage. Its the loveliest place to be and you are the best host weve got. Fantastic customer service!!! Everything like you mentioned in your emails and phone calls are here and we lacked nothing!! Its really a home away from our homes in Melbourne. And the lamb and calf and milking and herb garden and everything else are fantastic!!! Thank you so much and we will certainly boast of this place to our friends!!!. Thanks…
Audrey, family and friends - 10 March 08
Thank you for your wonderful place & hospitality. Especially Warren for your drive to Timboon town to lead us here, really appreciate your help. We are really surprised to find your kitchen so wellequipped, we dont need to bring anything at all for our preparation of meals. Best regards!
Andy & Chloe -10 March 08
As others have said, Wendy and Warren are great hosts. A wonderful cottage in a great location. We had a ball.
Patrick, Fran, Nick and Alex Adelaide SA - 21 Jan 08
Wonderful. Warren and Wendy made our stay perfect incredible hospitality. I am to be back
Matt, Deja and Chavele Santa Fe USA - 12 Jan 08
Fantastic hospitality and a perfect stay
Eric, New Jersey USA -12 Jan 08
Thanks,for the toys for the children, the chocolates, everything. We enjoyed our stay. Success for the future.
Stephanie, Bjorn, Elizabeth and children Swedish / Adelaide - 5 Jan 08
Wendy is the greatest hostess we have ever met. She is so sweet and we can feel that she is naturally very kind and thoughtful. This place is perfect for family with young children. We would highly recommend it. Thank you very much and we hope we can come again next year. Thank you for the dairy farm tour, the detailed maps, and so much more. Happy new year to you and your family.
Theodora, Aziz and Aliyah French / Swedish living in Japan - 1 Jan 08
Too short a visit. We are already planning a return trip. So peaceful and relaxing with the comforts of home. Thank you Wendy. You are such a welcoming and engaging hostess.
Cathy, David and Philippa Melbourne - 31 Dec 07
This is a great place. We really enjoyed our stay here. We felt so welcome and the girls loved their little tours with Wendy and Sapphire. Thanks. We also appreciated Wendys help with maps and information about what to see in the area.
Mia, Johan, Klara and Louisa Sweden and Indonesia - 30 Dec 07
Wendy is a wonderful person. She is warm friendly and helpful. She went out of her way to rescue us when we were lost in the dark. She ensured that we had a comfortable, enjoyable and memorable stay. She really made us feel welcome and at home. We really appreciate it. The kids love to play with her dog Sapphire, her cats Penny and Winnie. We really appreciate the beautiful bed sheets from USA. We all slept like tops. And a special thanks to Maddison for decorating the house for the festive season and thank you Eric and Dorothy for showing us the milking of the cows. Its so nice that we dont want to leave. We wish we could have stayed longer. Thanks for the Christmas chocolates.
Doris Melbourne and family, Penang, Malaysia - 26 Dec 07
Thanks for a lovely, welcoming stay in your part of the world. Ring us up when you are on our side. Bring your friendly puppy dog.
Karl & Elodie Los Angeles, CA - 21 Oct 07
Very much appreciate the warm hospitality of Wendy and Warren. You both are a friendly host who made us feel really warm and welcomed here. Really had an enjoyable stay and hope it would have been longer if time permits us.
Amos & Serene, Coen, Serenes Mum Singapore -15 Nov 07
It has been great! Warren and Wendy are the best hosts and really make us feel at home. Really hope we have a chance to stay here again.
Pat Singapore -16 Nov 07
