253 Swamp Road, 7113 Franklin, Australia
#1 of 4 hotels in Franklin
Guests' ChoiceBased on 70 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025
Karen
AustraliaThe quiet location, loved the ponies , the owners were lovely , had a great time
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Petronella
AustraliaAmazing accommodation and lovely proprietor.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Cherie
AustraliaComfortable, peaceful, private, clean, location. Lovely owners.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Ricky
AustraliaNothing at all
Very peaceful place to relax. Kids have plenty of things to do and see in nature. There's plenty of frozen and fresh food in Produce shop. Delicious Soups, Pasta, Home made Ice creams and much more.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 28 June 2025
Vaughan
AustraliaCould have more games and cards options Could have instructions for smart TV and spa
Building, location, ambience, friendly host environment, facilities, great wood heater
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 7 June 2025
Chad
New ZealandOne of the electric blankets didnt work in king bed.
Beautiful character cottage with epic fireplace in nice farm setting.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 22 May 2025
Haynes
AustraliaSmoke detector that went off every night. Tree fellers arrived on our last 2 days. They burnt off felled limbs and branches on both sides of the cottage creating smoke around us.
Private but close to local town and activities
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 26 February 2025
Cheryl
AustraliaHeidi our host was very accommodating and welcoming. Lovely home made produce to purchase. Beautiful appointed cottage. Very quiet and scenic surroundings.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 17 February 2025
Rebecca
AustraliaIt was private and cosy and peaceful
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 1 February 2025
Christian
AustraliaNothing i didnt like.
Total privacy and quiet, didnt have to close the blinds at night, off the road to not hear the traffic, just the birds and the wind in the trees ,peaceful ,just what i needed to have a relaxing trip away.very comfortable bed,exceeded expectations,well priced for the 4 days i stayed there.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 16 January 2025
Lisa
AustraliaHosts Heidi and Herbert were lovely people. Amazing farmstead, quiet and peaceful location. Kids loved the animals and abundant wildlife wandering around the property.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 20 December 2024
Paul
AustraliaNothing.
It was quiet. Heidi was a great host and it was great value for money particularly as breakfast was included. We loved the ability to purchase a delicious dessert from the produce store.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 10 November 2024
Chanel
AustraliaThere was a mix up with our online booking due to a power glitch, and it got lost! But luckily it hadn’t been double booked and we were able to stay without a hitch after arriving. The hosts were a lovely older couple.
A beautiful secluded house on a working farm. They sell delicious homegrown/made produce on farm. Loved meeting all the animals, especially the mini ponies!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 4 November 2024
Scott
AustraliaBed in the master room is uncomfortable. Breakfast provisions were reduced from last time we stayed :(
Love the location, and the hospitality of the host
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 3 September 2024
Ruth
AustraliaVery comfortable and wood heater kept us lovely and cozy.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 August 2024
Margaret
AustraliaAbsolutely nothing.
This place is the best place to stay. The owners are very friendly and the little shop has so many lovely products , all home made and natural ingredients. You can wander around the property and see the chooks, goats and my very favourite is the mini horses they are so cute. The cottages are so cosy with wood fires.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 20 July 2024
Allan
AustraliaEverything exceeded our expectations catering for 3 adults and 2 children <6
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Donald
AustraliaThe bed was a little bit hard
Exceptional it met ,all our needs
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Matthew
AustraliaIf we didn’t have to go back to work and could have stayed longer!
Heidi and Herbert were absolutely fantastic hosts. They were kind, caring and have thought of everything. Their property is such a special place and to have this option as accommodation we are truly lucky. We had their soups and bread for dinner and their apple crumble and ice cream that we purchased at their farm store. It was delicious and a real treat.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Greg
AustraliaShower over bath (spa) in main bedroom but no big deal
Very cosy, fantastic surroundings. Great hosts
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Sharman
AustraliaBeautiful location, kind hosts, amazing food, cozy wood fire and enormous spa
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Elizabeth
AustraliaLovely location with wildlife and farm animals. Great fireplace and farm fresh eggs and homemade bread. Very comfortable accommodation. Farm shop was an added bonus.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Lynn
AustraliaNothing :-)
What an amazing place to stay with lots of little extra touches that made it perfect. The owners provided unlimited wood for the fire, lots of toilet rolls and towels, extra pillows and blankets, washing powder (there is a washer and dryer) and basic provisions when we arrived such as eggs, butter and their own beautiful homemade bread. There was also some cooking oil and herbs available. Every night we sat and watched the wallabies and birds in the garden as the sun the went down. The spa bath is great for relaxing and there was plenty of hot water too. The cottage itself is magical and perfect for romantic stays or families. The bedrooms are just far enough apart for privacy and having 2 bathrooms would work well for groups sharing too. There is also great wifi and a TV for those with teens who would flatline if they didn't have access (that was us). It's a fairly short drive to the town and there is a variety of coffee shops selling Melbourne standard coffee and a Woolies for the weekly shop. The owners also have an on-site shop selling produce and the BEST homemade cakes. We loved our week at Whispering Spirit and did not want to leave. Thank you to the owners for making the place so special.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Ransley
Australiagreat as is
nice location spacious and loved the spa
Stayed in March 2024
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