Fortuna Villa
80 Reviews
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+61354346060
22 Chum St, Bendigo VIC 3550
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Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
- Wi-Fi
- Credit cards
- Good for kids
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Delivery
- Dine-in
- Seating
- Casual
- Family friendly
- Takeaway
- Coffee
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Kerbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Late-night food
- Drive-through
Recommended Reviews
Wendy Herauville
16.10.2023
Fortuna Villa
Skip the scones, the tour was amazing, guide has so much local knowledge and an obvious love for Bendigo interesting is an understatement.
Neville Coughlan
09.10.2023
Fortuna Villa
Excellent service provided by the owners and their staff. New experience of a high Tea was exceptional and the tour of Fortuna Villa was entertaining. Great afternoon had by us both.
Sheree Anderson
30.09.2023
Fortuna Villa
Nil stars this venue was unable to be contacted when my major surgery, which turned into three surgeries in four days plus four blood transfusions, meant that we could not attend. Then when we finally we able to contact them they said they had already purchased the food and was not going to refund our $665!!!Extremely disappointed and do not recommend (would have given nil stars but apparently cannot post without at least one star!!)Edit: 12/4/2023 - Still no reply from Fortuna Villa
Lance Morrison
07.09.2023
Fortuna Villa
We had High Tea and a tour of the villa and grounds by the actual owner. The High Tea was beautifully presented and delicious along with the champagne. The tour of the villa was comprehensive and the owner, Paul was very informative and friendly. The property has been meticulously restored and is beautiful. A credit to Paul Banks.
Catherine Robson
05.09.2023
Fortuna Villa
Went for high tea and the tour. Was a lovely day, the only thing that could've been better was the lady leading the tour moved on very quickly between rooms so you had to choose between hearing the history or looking around with any leisure (while inside that is).
Dianne Allen
14.08.2023
Fortuna Villa
Went for high tea, food, decor and service was excellent except after one glass of wine our glasses were taken away while others had more wine, beer or a cuppa?? Very impressed with all the renovations (didn't like the glass framed showers). Being an immediate neighbour (over the back fence) I have toured before when the army invited us all for a tour and supper. Enjoyed the day with guest from Melbourne. Not sure when construction of stage 1 houses will start but there will be none behind me. Booth St needs a little attention where the edge of road needs repair and witches hats removed. The end lol.
Casey Henderson
12.08.2023
Fortuna Villa
Do not go here if you have allergies, or even vegan.Attended for a gathering of a group of friends- we informed the staff 2 months in advance of allergies- was not told they couldn’t/ wouldn’t cater for that allergy therefore paid the $90 and ate nothing. Vegan dietary was also contaminated with other food therefore not edible. Was offered 1 glass if champagne at the start- no further drinks. Owner explained to the ladies with vegan diet the champagne was clear and they could drink it, to later say it contained egg whites and milk products. The owner is a rude, arrogant man. The tour was awful. Too big a group therefore half the group was left behind and missed the information about the villa.
Dearna Henderson
03.08.2023
Fortuna Villa
ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTED!!Did not cater for dietary requirements or allergies even though we ensured to tell them in advance and these requirements were noted on our booking. Paid $90 for a high tea and tour but didn’t get anything to eat, nor were we offered anything to drink. We spoke to the owner Paul Banks about this and he didn’t care and ignored the fact. The tour involved one tour guide and 50+ guests, half of the guests were left behind on the tour with missing out on seeing the Villa, and losing the tour guide.Terribly organised and no care for the guests!!
Robyn Knott
21.07.2023
Fortuna Villa
Absolutely beautiful restoration of this divine mansion. I cannot recommend more highly the High Tea and tour. The food, quality of champagne, wine, teas and coffee are excellent. The staff are efficient but friendly and attentive. Paul Banks, the owner, conducts the tour with wit and humour, as well as imparting interesting facts and the history of Fortuna. The original owner, George Lansell, had very good taste, which is evident in the design of this home. The gardens and mature trees which frame the house, are magnificent. The restoration revealed some hidden elements, such as the Roman Baths and tunnels. Some later alterations and additions by the Army, (when Fortuna was the base for Survey and Maps divisions), concealed original features. Underneath, these remained largely intact. Due to Paul's persistence, commitment and vision, Fortuna is once again a Grand Old Victorian Lady. Wear comfy shoes as there's some walking involved, but it's worth it.A 5 star hotel based at Fortuna will be open to the public in 2021.
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22 Chum St, Bendigo VIC 3550
Fortuna Villa