10 Romantic weekend getaway locations
THE LITTLE GREY FARM STAY
Located on a 5th generation farm on Phillip Island is where you will find The Little Grey Farm Stay. The Farm is steeped in history from being a horse racing property to now being used for Primary Production. The Farm Stay has been lovingly restored to encapsulate the essence, calmness and tranquility that farm life has to offer.
Katie & Matt welcome you to enjoy this piece of paradise with their family.
The couple love living on the land so much they have incorporated this through their grazing table company, using all local produce, home made produce. Pre order your graze for the ultimate in indulgence.
Little Grey Farm Stay
CLIFFTOP AT HEPBURN
Located in Hepburn Springs, just an hour away from Melbourne, Clifftop at Hepburn offers guests a truly unique holiday experience. These three luxury villas are perched atop a cliff and offer breathtaking views of a lush mountainside and the native bushland below from the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Created for discerning travelers, Clifftop combines high quality design, indulgent pampering, & natural beauty into a spectacular 5-star getaway. This is the best place in Victoria’s famed Spa Country from which to bask in dramatic natural scenery from an infinity daybed suspended in thin air, to relax in a private spa just for two, then to delight in the unique fixtures that spoil the senses.
ROSS FARM
Ross Farm presents a unique opportunity to experience contemporary country living in a rural setting, situated on the edge of Meeniyan, one of Gippsland’s most progressive small towns, renowned for good music and good food.
Despite its humble beginnings as a small working dairy farm, Ross Farm was designed to offer a unique architectural experience for it’s guests.
Whilst the Cabin (One Bedroom), Barn (Two Bedroom) and Dairy (Three Bedroom) each offer a distinctly different aesthetic, a common language of rawness and restraint is carried through all, supported by the use of local materials where possible, with a view to keeping things authentic & celebrating the handcrafted.
Le Barn
Nestled in the heart of regional Victoria, Le Barn is a century-old country barn that has been meticulously transformed for contemporary living. With its weathered exterior, this historic structure hides an inviting retreat within, offering a unique blend of old-world charm and modern sophistication. Featuring one spacious bedroom and one bathroom, Le Barn comfortably accommodates up to two guests in a beautiful romantic setting. Outdoors, a lush garden beckons guests to savour the country air or dine al fresco on warm summer nights. Located in the heart of Daylesford, Le Barn offers proximity to the renowned Wombat Hill Botanical Garden and serves as a perfect base for exploring the region’s cultural and natural wonders.
The Buckland Studios
With breathtaking views of Mt Buffalo’s striking treetops and granite tors, The Buckland Studios in the Victorian High Country are a little piece of paradise. Set among rolling hills and beautiful bushland, you’ll find our couples only, bed and breakfast retreat. (Thats right- we provide a welcome breakfast hamper for you to enjoy) We’re conveniently located just 12 kms from the charming Bright township, in the heart of the picturesque Buckland Valley. Relax and indulge in the privacy of your very own luxe studio, complete with everything you need for a heavenly getaway.
Lon Retreat
Escape the busyness of life on over 200 acres of rural & conservation land, hidden away on a hill by the ocean. Lon Retreat features seven luxurious suites plus a Mineral Spa, located in Point Lonsdale on the Bellarine Peninsula.
For those searching to reconnect with the beauty of slow and simple, your adult exclusive retreat and spa awaits.
Seven luxury suites spread throughout the sandstone retreat, each individually designed with its own unique character, connection to the ocean, lakes & surrounding farmland. Each suite is a personal sanctuary, inspired by its natural surroundings combining earthy tones with contemporary luxury.
Mansion Hotel & Spa
A glamorous haven of tranquil charm, the Mansion Hotel & Spa at Werribee Park is an award-winning boutique accommodation with 91 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, an exclusive spa, restaurant & bar on-site.
Located just 30 minutes away from Melbourne’s CBD, this unique hotel is ideal for couples who are looking for an indulgent getaway.
This impressive 19th-century estate is surrounded by 10 stunning acres of formal English gardens that create a grand, peaceful ambience like no other. Here, you are spoilt for choice & free to indulge.
Savour the flavours of modern European fare & fine wine at the on-site restaurant or bar – Joseph’s then rejuvenate & engage your senses at the ethereal day spa, or you can wander through the extensive gardens as if they were your own
Five Acres Phillip Island
In 2018, Rom and Katie Lamaro, along with their three children, moved into a beautiful five-acre block on Mchaffies Lane in Ventnor, Phillip Island. Since purchasing the land, they have transformed what was a rundown property into a picturesque and functioning micro-farm.
The fully enclosed orchard now has over 90 fruit and nut trees and the extensive vegetable gardens will provide abundant produce over the coming years. The chickens, goats, sheep and two highland cows are beautiful pets and play a crucial role in creating nutrient-rich compost using permaculture practices to grow organic, nutrient-dense food for our family and in time the local community. Rom and Katie installed an impressive 9.5kw solar system, a worm farm septic system, and rainwater tanks that fill all animal troughs, irrigate the orchard and vegetable gardens, working towards a more sustainable property for the future.
From Five Acres, immerse yourself in all the Island has to offer, including nature park attractions, the world-famous penguin parade, wineries, coastal walks and stunning array of beaches. Or if you wish, simply hide away in your own private sanctuary.
Captains Rest
This humble Tassie Shack has evolved lovingly from her time hosting tired miners and fishermen looking for a catch worthy of telling some tall tales about. Every detail has been considered, curated and crafted to make your stay feel like stepping through the wardrobe doors to Narnia, to a place a little more perfect and slightly otherworldly. Captain's Rest is not just a destination; it's an experience. A place where time slows down and every moment is filled with beauty and tranquility.
Captain's Rest is just how Sarah left it, a deep claw foot bath with views to the expansive sky with all the mood it brings. An entire antique glass frontage to spot whales, dolphins, seals, ducks, swans, rainbows and the occasional wooden tall ship. A queen sized bed with luxury linens with a private nestled view to the shore to keep long slow mornings in bed gentle.
Coombes Hill Barn
Romatic? Yes. But best shared with friends.
Welcome to Coombs Hill Barn, a genuine, 160 year old American Barn imported from Indiana, USA. Disassembled piece-by-piece in 2017 and transported to our magnificent 100 acre property in the shadow of Mt Buller at the foothills of Victoria’s High Country, where it has been lovingly restored and re-built just like it would have been originally in the 1860’s. Coombs Hill Barn is a truly unique, luxury private home set on 100 acres of farming land overlooking the picturesque Delatite Valley. Perfect for couples, groups and families alike.
The Barn and surrounding land is all yours to relax in and marvel at. You will have frequent visits from local wildlife and plenty of space for picturesque walks. The barn truly is story of craftmanship. From the soaring, quadruple height vaulted ceilings, to the steel frame windows which perfectly picture frame Buller, Timbertop and valley views and the 12m high stone fireplace