We already knew from the wonderful images on Michael's listing that the property looked terrific and we weren't disappointed. Explorers Lodge is gorgeous and situated in a quiet, leafy enclave of New Norfolk .
Our room was spotless, comfortable and well appointed which was what we were expecting but it's the little extra thoughtful touches that made the stay so lovely and memorable.
First off, Michael allowed us to drop our bags off early and as were booked into lunch at The Agrarian Kitchen Eatery he also kindly offered to drop us off at the restaurant. We were more than happy to walk back after lunch to try and work off some of the calories (which were worth it!).
Our evenings were spent in the beautifully decorated Guest Lounge around the open fire and some complimentary locally made fudge was provided for us to snack on with our drinks.
Breakfast by Roberto was plentiful and delicious and we were spoiled with fresh fruit, muesli with locally made honey, good coffee, juice, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, spinach & mushrooms as well as sourdough bread with homemade preserves. We were given a choice of something different on our second morning and warm oat porridge with honey, blueberries & strawberry compote was just the thing on a 2 degree morning.
Complimentary tea & coffee was available in our room and stocked with quality Twinings Teas, Robert Timms coffees and fresh milk, not UHT and it's these little extra touches, including the fresh flowers from the garden that make Michael & Roberto excellent hosts (plus their friendly and conversational company). They have really created a fabulous hosted experience, one which I'm sure no-one could be disappointed in.
We have no hesitation in recommending this property to potential guests.