Best Hotels near Glow Worm Glen, Bundanoon

Local scuttlebutt was saying that ”Ben” the former executive chef from Bendooley was now heading up the kitchen at this iconic local pub. And the great news was, that it was a fact! The newly installed open kitchen and a real pro who's not afraid to experiment has created a great combination for diners. It was a full step up from previous experiences there and the food looked fresh and amazing with large portions as you would expect in a pub, as well as reasonably priced. I had the Chicken Schnitzel which is the ultimate test of pub fare and believe me it didn't disappoint on bit. Beautifully cooked and balanced off with a generous serving of big chips and very yummy coleslaw. I also ordered a side dish of wood fired pumpkin and chip-peas, absolutely delicious and worth the extra. My wife had the Crab Linguine, and it it looked amazing and supper fresh. She was over the moon and the best version she believes is currently being done in the region. This will become a signature dish as it was at his last restaurant. The services by the friendly staff.was warm and casual but efficient and you could tell they enjoyed working at this venue and proud of the new changes and the great food. We look forward to the other new changes in the decor and them nights that is coming soon as well as coming back regularly to get our fix.

I am a planning fool, that way you guard against disappointment and sleeping in the car overnight. My husband however is non planner, with a how bad can it be, how crowded will it get mid week, perspective. Thanks to this take on the world we ended up at Dormie Lodge because it was getting dark and there was an old sign which pointed us there. This place is interesting, with a degree of charm and a need for a major overhaul. My guess is it’s late 20s/ v early 30s.It is rundown but functioning. and in places, quite nice. Go to Peppers if you want a sexy, luxury weekend, not here. This is as one reviewer writes, for golfing enthusiasts. We had a large room with 2 beds, one queen, one single, not good quality. The bathroom was a nasty little 1970s shoe in which was in need of bleach. Note it was stained not dirty. The hotel was v clean. There was the smallest, tiniest TV which I have seen since the 1970s. The room overlooked the car park which in the morning had all the noise of golf carts and a fine view of workmen spitting into the bushes. The room was glacial and this was in February, however the night manager brought us 2 little fan heaters as heating was off and that was fine. This all set us back $A175 which astounded me. So, that’s the bad stuff. The good stuff was the lounge. Nicely done with faux period leather chairs. But what I liked best was the 1970s extension where the the dining room and bar were housed. One side was packed out with golfers, the other virtually empty. We went there and drank $8 wine and watched the sun set over the gardens and golf links.What I also liked was the inside staff. Everyone of them was exceptionally nice and unfailingly helpful. We didn’t eat there. Food was about $40 a main course. It did look v nice. Be aware that upstairs has no lift and the stairs are quite steep. Renovations are ongoing but regrettably they are not restorations of beautiful period features. The instead involve lots of white paint and plastic bathroom suites.

This place is located 10 mins from main Hume Highway (M31). So convenient from Sydney. I guess its the same coming in from Melbourne & Sydney. A tar sealed road takes you onto the property which has lots of parking space. It is such a peaceful place located at the foot of forest. We were so surprised at the size of this property. It is quiet and allows you to absorb the peace and tranquility. We went back so refreshed. Dont forget to take a walk into the forest. You could hire an e-bike but its available for ages 21 and up. They do ensure all the safety precautions are taken. Cannot be hired on rainy days. But do take advantage of an umbrella provided on site. Walk in the forest is refreshing. We were so impressed with the spacious and luxurious rooms. The super king bed is very comfortable for a restful night. The room is modern and warm with its own fireplace on the top floors. We booked the Sunset Suite ( glad we did) as the views are amazing. Green all around and you get your own day bed. Excellent service too. Highly recommended.