Almost 40 years has passed since last visiting the Mitchelton winery and surrounds - then in its early days and long before the more recently opened (2017) Mitchelton Hotel (M Gallery by Sofitel) on the banks of the Goulburn River among the vineyards. And in the depths of a Victorian winter, the hotel and all of the property's attributes e.g. Muse Restaurant, the more casual Provedore, the Cellar Door etc provided a luxurious, warm and cosy location for a weekend escape. Think warm hotel Suites, open fires in the foyer, restaurant and cellar door; expansive well tended grounds with walking trails, river scenery, kangaroos of course as well as ducks and multiple bird species making their homes along the river and among the vines. All in all the offerings well exceeded expectations. The hotel is casual luxury, staff are attentive and friendly, suite servicing efficient .... and all that leads to planning another visit sometime late Spring. Only one negative - when full, the hotel under cover car park is inadequate to cater for guest parking. And while there is nearby parking towards the winery buildings and approx 80-100 metres from the hotel by the river edge, it's not quite good enough during wet days and bad weather. But that's the only gripe - because otherwise we loved it all.
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