Bella Vista Bellingen

lovely outlook

The view was lovely and the area was quiet.

Disappointed that the pool water didn’t look that clear so we didn’t bother swimming. There was also a musty smell when we entered the living area.

Bella Vista is located high up on a hill about one mile out of the village of Bellingen. It is in an isolated location (you will need a car!) with good views over the valley and is quiet and very pleasant. The path down to the property is very steep and for that reason we left our car just up from the property in the middle of an informal grassed roundabout. Our garden room apartment was large and well appointed. There was a kitchen lounge area with a couch, flat screen TV, fridge, hob, microwave, kettle, coffee making machine, and a good supply of crockery and cutlery. Next door the bedroom with a large double bed was a good size and made for a comfortable night's sleep. The bathroom had a toilet and a shower, and everything worked well. Outside on a veranda there was a table and chairs for sitting outside and enjoying breakfast. Just below the property was a good-sized swimming pool equipped with sun loungers and some tables and chairs. So, it was altogether a delightful place. However, when we arrived after 2pm our room was not ready and had clothes in it from other guests. Without the help of another resident, we would not have been able to contact the owner/manager to make them aware of this. (She did not answer her landline number and it was fortunate that the resident did have her mobile and could call her on our behalf). The owner was very apologetic, but it did take two hours to sort out. Also, the people who were in the apartment above us insisted on bringing a boombox down to the pool and inviting over a crowd of friends with children who were noisy and a bit inconsiderate. There is not much that the owner could have done about this, but it should make you aware that soundproofing in the property is not great and so an otherwise quiet spot may be disturbed by noise from other guests. Maybe we were unlucky in that our neighbours were both inconsiderate and noisy!

When we arrived after 2pm our room was not ready and had clothes in it from other guests. Without the help of another resident, we would not have been able to contact the owner/manager to make them aware of this. (She did not answer her landline number and it was fortunate that the resident did have her mobile and could call her on our behalf). The owner was very apologetic, but it did take two hours to sort out. Also, the people who were in the apartment above us insisted on bringing a boombox down to the pool and inviting over a crowd of friends with children who were noisy and a bit inconsiderate. There is not much that the owner could have done about this, but it should make you aware that soundproofing in the property is not great and so an otherwise quiet spot may be disturbed by noise from other guests. Maybe we were unlucky in that our neighbours were both inconsiderate and noisy!

It was quiet

Driveway is virtually unusable for low car. Had to park at top of property slightly off road. Property is a bit dated decor wise