Comments on: Lunch at The Peacock Garden, Baclayon, Bohol

By: Telai

Telai — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:28:04 +0000

My friends and I went there at the end of May for a late supper. And we were also the ONLY ones around. I agree with a lot of the things you said:

“It was an almost eerie, albeit by a bright and sunny corner table with spectacular view, experience.”

“The service was very attentive (almost too attentive) and kudos to the staff for this.”

When we got there, Mr. Schoff, the owner called at our table, and then later on Chris, his son, gave us a tour around THE WHOLE premises! There are sooo much more statues in their spa! Haha.

But really. Who’d have thought there exist this type of luxury hotel in that part of Baclayon?!?! :)

By: cagayan de oro hotels

cagayan de oro hotels — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:52:21 +0000

Great place. sure it is a pride of bohol. i’m coming back to bohol next year and i will also try those foods that you showed to me ^_^. nice post. keep it up.

By: foxratpig

foxratpig — Tue, 11 May 2010 01:23:44 +0000

I’ve also dined here, and like you we were the only diners in the restaurant (I believe it’s called the Heidelberg) A quick review of my meal… a Greek salad for entree that had far too much fetta cheese , pork with mustard sauce and vegetables (quite nice, actually, although the vegetables were nothing special), my companion had steak but I can’t remember the cut or really what it tasted like, and chocolate mousse (nice and light) The bar is very well-stocked as you’ve mentioned, however the wine list is inadequate. Had a waitress hovering near the table the whole time, which actually annoyed me. I like to be left alone when I’m eating my meal! Price-wise, it is comparable to a standard restaurant here in Australia, or possibly a little cheaper… total cost was about 3000 pesos but that included several expensive spirits.

You’re right about being discombobulated–it feels like you’re in Europe rather than Baclayon, Bohol, Philippines.

The owner is a bloke named Hans Schoof. Yes he is German, not sure how he came into his money but he married a woman named Lani. He has a socialite daughter that was kidnapped with her then-boyfriend near Ayala Alabang a few years ago. I remember seeing the estimated cost of construction for the Peacock Garden in the Bohol Standard or Chronicle… I may be incorrect, but I think it was somewhere in the vicinity of $US3-4 million.

By: dHomemaker in the Kitchen

dHomemaker in the Kitchen — Mon, 10 May 2010 03:47:15 +0000

definitely the first one on my list when i get back. another great pride for Baclayon. =)

i’m also taking a little pride since my auntie was one of the few(i think) hired for landscaping the area. =)

By: Marketman

Marketman — Wed, 05 May 2010 10:23:44 +0000

erleen, you are right, done. Though I have to say there are probably no other porsches like this on the entire island of Bohol… :)

By: erleen

erleen — Wed, 05 May 2010 09:24:39 +0000

Btw MM, I suggest that you blur the plate number of the car. Just for security purposes. :)

By: Marketman

Marketman — Wed, 05 May 2010 07:37:19 +0000

The Peacock Garden, thanks for your comment. I would’t say I was put off, perhaps best to say some things weren’t totally my taste, but that’s fine, its hard to please all. I would reiterate however that I think it is a place worth visiting, and encourage readers to do so when they are next in Bohol… And as for the vote of confidence in Bohol, kudos to you for sure. Best regards, MM.

By: The Peacock Garden

The Peacock Garden — Wed, 05 May 2010 07:04:46 +0000

Good day, Sir. Weâ€™re sorry to hear that some things had put you off during your visit. However, we do hope this wonâ€™t keep you from returning should your travels find you in Bohol and the town of Baclayon once more. We sincerely appreciate your thoughts and feedback on the resort, and would like to thank you for writing about the place. Cheers!

By: Jewel

Jewel — Tue, 04 May 2010 16:30:01 +0000

I wonder how they get their clientele.

By: natie

natie — Tue, 04 May 2010 15:51:56 +0000

it’s acres and acres of property, so scale-wise, everything seems to fit..my half an acre could only pull off a small japanese pagoda…it looks very well built and finished, and the landscaping is beautiful. one man’s tacky is another man’s dream..one could only wish to have one’s dream fulfilled….