We had the most amazing holistic massages from Populo, one of the most relaxing experiences ever which left us so chilled out we fell asleep! It was great having a massage in the private surroundings of The Hideaway. Normally when you have a massage in a treatment salon you have a quick shift back to reality by getting your clothes on and geting back into the car to drive home... a massage in The Hideaway meant we could sit around in our bath robes for the rest of the day and enjoy the benefit of the experience, just bliss

Ben & Roz

Rob and I sought an oasis of solace and calm – a time to reflect and take stock from a particularly challenging set of circumstances - that of Rob experiencing a sudden series of heart attacks and a subsequent emergency double heart bypass while working abroad in Oz. (The date was of particular significance being our eighteenth wedding anniversary)

Even with my opportunity to travel to be with Rob at Geelong Hospital and the wonderful care he received there as well as the attention and support given by so many special people, the event turned our and that of our four daughters lives upside down! Thankfully, after a lengthy but successful period of rehabilitation Rob was signed 'fit and able' to return offshore and we were advised to 'take some time out'.

Searching the web, we, by lucky chance, came across The Hideaway at Balkello and knew this was the place for us to recuperate in luxurious surroundings and to celebrate our first chance to get away together. The Hideaway provided a special atmosphere to help chill out and relax, unwind in front of the cosy wood burning stove and enjoy a glass of chilled champagne within the steam of our own private spa facilities. The Hideaway was just what the doctor ordered!

Eileen & Rob

We can vouch that the journey from the bedroom to the hot tub naked is a safe one, given we spent nearly an entire weekend in and out of the hot tub, sun bathing on the patio, with not a stitch on and the only visitors we had were two deer running past and a visit from Oscar the cat. Back to City life, what a stark contrast.

Tom & Sarah