PAY IT FORWARD
in Lancefield & Romsey Words by Narenna Bloomfield The Lancefield and Romsey district is a rich, fertile area known for its agriculture. The wealth in the area established many fine buildings with historical significance. The Burke and Wills expedition camped at Lancefield before attempting to reach the top of Australia, so we know it’s a great spot to start your journey too. With Lancefield and Romsey less than 10 minutes apart, we’ve quizzed some friendly businesses about those around them. You can feel the spirit of Lancefield and Romsey alive in their answers.
Lancefield Guesthouse, 71 Main Road, Lancefield, 03 5429 1613 lancefieldguesthouse.com.au
STAY Let’s start our journey where many have no doubt visited over the years. Lancefield Guesthouse has been a pub, a hospital and a family home… or more like a mansion in its 150 years. With 16 rooms, conference centre and underground cellar it has earned an excellent reputation for hosting group stays. Whether that be your local sewing group, a bunch of friends who love visiting wineries together, business colleagues and even family reunions, many have returned over and over once they have experienced Kate and Peter’s care and attentiveness. As well as accommodation, Peter can provide tour services for groups sizes between 8 and 21. This takes the stress out of getting around and he knows all the best spots to visit, including gardens, wineries, distilleries and restaurants.
EAT “Helen and Andy have made such a difference to Romsey. Evan's Bistro, Bar and Garden has become the place to relax with a beautiful beer garden. Their new outdoor dining bubbles look like such fun and will be a dream to use in winter. I particularly like that they are committed to supporting those around them. They have lots of events featuring our best local music acts, their menu is full of fresh ingredients from around the area and yes, you’ll find Macedon Ranges wines (like ours!) there too. It has a fun vibe that is welcoming for regulars and those stopping by for the first time..” -
Granite Hills, 1481 Burke and Wills Track, Baynton, 03 5423 7273 granitehills.com.au
DRINK “I’m often taking guests on wine tours and some of them know a lot about wine. When this is the case, I know they will be thrilled to meet Llew and Andrea Knight at Granite Hills. Llew is a second-generation winemaker, having learnt his skills from his father Gordon, one of the first to establish vines in the region. It is one of, if not the ultimate, experience and representation of our best cool-climate wines. Granite Hills is always open and they are generous with their time and knowledge. My guests walk away with reverence for what they do. I always suggest that they try Llew’s reisling. All his wines are great, but his reisling is particularly special and has been recognised year in year out with awards.” - Peter, Lancefield Guesthouse
Andrea, Granite Hills Evan's Bistro and Bar, 119A Main Street, Romsey 03 5429 5111, evansbistro.com.au
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