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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: La Bella Vita in Batesford offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, dining table, and free WiFi. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying the outdoor seating and picnic areas. The property features an indoor and outdoor playground, perfect for children. Convenient Amenities: The bed and breakfast provides free on-site parking, bicycle parking, and free WiFi. Additional services include babysitting, breakfast in the room, and luggage storage. Nearby Attractions: Located 25 km from Avalon Airport, La Bella Vita is close to North Geelong Train Station (12 km) and Geelong Art Gallery (13 km). Highly rated for its friendly host, comfortable rooms, and beautiful garden.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bjorn
    Australia Australia
    Stunning gardens and perfect rest stop. Lovely having a baby bath and cot provided too.
  • Genevieve
    Australia Australia
    Extremely spacious and well appointed apartment in a large park like garden. Effective heating, plenty of continental breakfast provided. Joan was a lovely host.
  • Gios
    Australia Australia
    The host, was amazing! Very helpful. The host are very passionate about their property. Loved the location. The room was very comfortable.
  • Ming
    China China
    Top quality beddings were very impressive to me and we all had a very good sleep. Huge space indoor and outdoor
  • Ashley
    Australia Australia
    Very peaceful ✌️. Hosts were exceptional. Great overnight 👌 stay. Accommodation is clean and welcoming.
  • Laura
    Australia Australia
    we were incredibly welcomed and looked after. owner went above and beyond to help us out with our toddler, brought us a highchair, baby bath, clothes rack, port-a-cot, toys, and a push on car.
  • Zhe
    Australia Australia
    A short drive from Geelong Spirit of Tasmania ferry, ideal for overnight rest after a whole day of ferry trip. The host was super nice. The garden is huge and welcoming for us to have a walk. Continental breakfast was a perfect add-on
  • The
    Australia Australia
    We had the best sleep of our entire 2 week trip. Very comfortable beds Huge rooms Spacious lounge Very clean facilities Nice continental breakfast
  • Jessica
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Joan was very welcoming and made sure we had everything. She is very accommodating with check-in/check-out. The villa is very spacious with stunning outdoor area. Very relaxing place. The beds are very comfortable. I definitly recommend it.
  • Fanghui
    China China
    The host was incredibly friendly and welcoming, providing us with detailed information about the accommodation and surrounding area. The environment was very peaceful, allowing us to rest exceptionally well. This is a great choice for group stays.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Your hosts - Joan and Trevor Bishop

9.5
Host review score
Your hosts - Joan and Trevor Bishop
La Bella Vita is situated on 3.5 acres of beautiful landscaped acreage surrounded by wonderful wineries in the picturesque Moorabool Valley. Situated within 12 km of Geelong City, we offer a luxury stay in a peaceful location. Guests have exclusive us of a theatre/tv room and large alfresco room with a recently installed woodfire to enjoy.
We love having people to stay, whether you are attending weddings in the area, vsiting friends, wineries or just here to relax, we will provide you with a very warm welcome and a memorable experience.
La Bella Vita is in a very quiet neighbourhood, surrounded by beautiful country walks. It is a very safe area with very little traffic. We are surrounded by wonderful wineries, shops and restaurants and can provide a chauffer drive to and from these places (at additional cost) if required. Adventure tours will also pick up and drop off at our property. Tourism Victoria is launching the Moorabool Valley Taste Trail very soon which will run continuously for the next 12 months. We provide luxury accommodation for your visit.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
AUD 10 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 110 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1.5% additional charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note that no extra 'unpaid' guests are allowed to be on the property without the prior consent of the owner of La Bella Vita, Joan Bishop.

When booking for 1-2 people (couple) you will be allocated one bedroom with either a King or Queen bed. If the 2nd person requires a separate room, they will be charged the extra adult rate on check in.

Unpaid for rooms will be locked off. Only the original booker can authorise and modify their booking and arrange payment for additional guests.

Please note that this property has a 'No Party Policy' without permission from the property. Please contact La Bella Vita for more information, using the contact details found on the booking form.

Please inform La Bella Vita in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.