Perfection in Portland. The house is spacious, fresh and clean, lightly decorated with antiques, flowers and quality linens. Lyne was friendly but was not intrusive just helpful, and provided us with the perfect week-end break. Before arrival the contact was friendly and efficient; e.g. checking dietary requirements for breakfast.

The house, in the centre of town, is an imposing double story dates back to the early part of the 1800's. We parked in the street outside. Lyne welcomed us in and everything about this place is king size. (Our first house was only slightly wider that the entrance hall.) Our bedroom which was at the front of the house had two large windows, an original walk in wardrobe, (remember its a very old house) and a king size bed with beautiful linens - embroidered sheets and damask quilt over. There was bottled water and fresh white roses. The bathroom is not ensuite but on the half landing. Sparkling clean and modern with extra towels, thick white towels were provided in the bedroom and two bathrobes. Besides shampoo and soap, aspros, talc, sewing kit, +++ were available.

Breakfast was served in the room next to the bedroom which leads onto the balcony - al fresco is an option. The breakfast was also king size: a fresh fruit platter, muesli, cereals, yogurts, fresh juice. Then the most fantastic locally, freshly made artisan bread was provided with the cooked breakfast of omlette, aparagus and tomatoes. Jams and sourdough toast followed with excellent plunger coffee. All served on fine china with damask napkins, on an antique inlaid table.

As if this was not enough there is a lounge with the newspapers, and local history books.

This Georgian house was built for one of the Henty's, as in first to set up a farm in Victoria, first importers of Merino sheep.

I would absolutely recommend this B&B, and hope to return soon.