We were somewhat reluctant to leave a glowing review of The Strawberry Farm. Not because it isn't an extraordinarily excellent place to visit, only because we would prefer to keep the secret to ourselves!

It is difficult to know where to start with the superlatives. The property is exquisitely positioned on the top of a valley rise, with stunning views over the Warbuton Ranges. The house itself is modern, extremely comfortable and beautifully appointed, which belies its 100-year-old heritage. On arrival, the fridge was full of top quality strawberries and cherries, and it would be remiss not to mention that the beds are the comfiest I have ever slept on away from home.

The Strawberry Farm's host, Dawn, and her entire family were a joy to meet. We were given a tour of the farm on the back of a tractor, told which strawberries and plums were ours to pick whenever we wanted, and treated to the sheep being fed buckets of seconds berries.

We were a large group: two grandparents, two parents and three children. The place is just perfect for kids. There is a chook shed right outside which provided us with four eggs every day, a trampoline in the backyard, and the house is set up with fantastic tvs, Bluetooth speakers, foxtel, etc. Generally us adults spent the evenings drinking local wines on the deck looking at the magnificent views.

Lots of other things were totally unexpected. Dawn took us to her friend's place to pick cherries on their magnificent cherry orchard. Her daughter is a semi professional photographer and took beautiful pictures of our children for a very reasonable price, and we were made to feel completely welcome and at home at all times. Put simply, our hosts could not do enough to make our trip a truly spectacular and memorable one.

The Strawberry Farm has only been open since December 2015 but the quality of service would make you think it has been years. I would not hesitate to recommend a stay for any group and at any time of year. Seville is a lovely little town and you are only a 20 minute drive to Healesville and the better known Yarra Valley wineries. Not that you really need to bother. There is plenty to do locally (e.g. Blue Lotus Gardens) and close by wineries are great, especially Seville Estate.

We will definitely be back!!!!