It’s settled – Braeside Mt Macedon Country Retreat has been crowned the Best of the Best by Trip Advisor and owner Andrew Towner is delighted.
The coveted award is handed out to properties in the top one percent of bed and breakfasts and inns in Australia and the South Pacific.
Mr Towner said the retreat was honoured to be recognised, as they were always looking for opportunities to make their guests’ experiences “extra special”.
“Whether this be with personal introductions and dining recommendations, itinerary planning, or simply knowing our regular guest’s likes and dislikes – it’s the little things that make the difference,” Mr Towner said.
Only last month Mount Macedon was named the state’s Top Tiny Tourism Town by the Victorian Tourism Industry Council, and Mr Towner puts the region’s success down to the diversity of things to do there.
“People don’t visit an area for just one experience. The Macedon Ranges has so much on offer and this is what brings our guests back time and time again,” Mr Towner said.
“It is important that we nurture and support those small businesses working so hard to deliver these exceptional experiences.”
Daylesford Macedon Ranges Tourism chief executive Steve Wroe said the key to success in the Trip Advisor award was getting “every element right”.
“The setting must be beautiful, the location must be close to the region’s highlights, the accommodation must have an ideal blend of comfort and style and above all, the host must be knowledgeable and welcoming, while allowing guests their space and privacy,” Mr Wroe said.
“We have worked with Braeside Mt Macedon for many years and hold it up as the gold standard for regional accommodation.
“The owner, Andrew, absolutely nails every element and the extraordinary levels of repeat business are a testament to this.”
Elsie Lange
