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Reviews of Whispering Spirit Holiday Cottages & Mini Ponies

253 Swamp Road, 7113 Franklin, Australia

#1 of 4 hotels in Franklin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 70 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The quiet location, loved the ponies , the owners were lovely , had a great time

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional accommodation
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing accommodation and lovely proprietor.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable, peaceful, private, clean, location. Lovely owners.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could 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

    10
    Straw house country stay perfection 👌
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smoke 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

    9.0
    1
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Heidi 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

    10
    Peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was private and cosy and peaceful

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hosts 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

    8.0
    Great value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    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

    10
    It was beautiful and peaceful place to stay for a honeymoon.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    8.0
    A gorgeous farm stay not far from hobart
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed 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

    10
    Great stay in a lovely location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable and wood heater kept us lovely and cozy.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    10
    Just loved loved loved staying there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Absolutely 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

    10
    One of the best short stays ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything exceeded our expectations catering for 3 adults and 2 children <6

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    Excellent I will be staying definitely staying again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a little bit hard

    Exceptional it met ,all our needs

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    Brilliant, it was a privilege to share their special space.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If 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

    10
    Heidi and Herbert went out of their way to make our stay at this wonderful retreat a fantastic experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower over bath (spa) in main bedroom but no big deal

    Very cosy, fantastic surroundings. Great hosts

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    Beautiful location, kind hosts, amazing food, cozy wood fire and enormous spa
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location, kind hosts, amazing food, cozy wood fire and enormous spa

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely, comfortable strawbale home, in a farm setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely 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

    10
    Perfect romantic retreat for couples or families
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Nothing :-)

    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

    9.0
    awesome and we will visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    great as is

    nice location spacious and loved the spa

    Stayed in March 2024

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