New Regional Accommodation
If planning a short break and want to stay somewhere you haven’t been before? Check out these newly opened boutique accommodation properties in the Grampians, Yarra Valley and the High Country.
Blaze Rock Retreat (Grampians)
Just out of Halls Gap, Blaze Rock Retreat has built a reputation as one of Victoria’s premier destination spas offering pure, natural body and face rituals set against the outstanding natural beauty of the Grampians. Now visitors to the spa can extend their relaxation experience over the entire weekend, and unwind at Blaze Rock Retreat’s recently opened luxury self-contained cottages. Designed as an intimate retreat for couples, the thermally efficient 4.5 star villas offer outstanding Grampians views, king size beds, double high back claw foot baths and wood fires. Check out Blaze Rock Retreat’s website for some great weekend and mid weekend spa and accommodation getaway packages.
Provenance Restaurant and Luxury Suites in Beechworth (High Country)
New to the beautiful town of Beechworth, Provenance Restaurant and Luxury Suites sits in the historic former Bank of Australasia building, built in 1856 during the gold rush era. Provenance is the new business from Michael Ryan and Jeanette Henderson, formerly of The Range restaurant in Myrtleford, who sold up shop at their former premises and relocated in December 2008. The restaurant dining room still hold remnants of its original gold rush grandeur with six-metre high ceilings, ornate rosettes and original arched windows. The menu offers modern Australian cuisine with a contemporary regional edge.
The four luxury suites are housed in what was once the old stables and carriage house and refurbished in an elegant modern style with double rain showers and spas, king size beds with Egyptian cotton linen, L’Occitane toiletries and large flat screen televisions.
3Kings Bed & Breakfast (Yarra Valley)
Spacious, newly opened apartments, 3Kings B&B offers the best in five star Yarra Valley accommodation, and is a luxurious haven unlike anything that available in the Yarra Valley. The result will delight even the most discerning guest, boasting; a full kitchenette, large fridge, espresso machine with milling facility, complete laundry, double glazed windows and sound check plaster for privacy and energy efficiency, a double spa, 50” plasma television, DVD and ipod dock.
Whereas the suites are luxuriously appointed, akin to the likes of any city hotel, the hospitality is pure country. Hosts Julie and Brian will go out of their way to assist you with your stay in whatever way possible. 3kings is located in Yarra Junction and is just a short drive to Healesville and Warburton, making it the ideal for boutique winery visits, hot air ballooning, nature walks, trails and waterfalls.
Mount Pleasant Homestead (High Country)
Situated close to the Milawa gourmet region, the Mount Pleasant Homestead is a self-contained luxury house situated on the farming property of Noel and Ruth Amery, just 1.5kms off the Hume Freeway near the Great Alpine Road. Within easy driving distance to Beechworth, Bright and the snow fields, Mount Pleasant Homestead has two bedrooms each with their own bathrooms / ensuite, a sleek new kitchen/dining room, separate lounge along with many other features to entice couples looking for a secluded romantic hideaway. Provisions for a gourmet breakfast are left for guests in the house, which offers an eclectic mix of old and new in its décor, with an emphasis on style.
For further information:
www.blazerock.com.au
www.theprovenance.com.au
www.3kingsbnb.com
www.mountpleasanthomestead.com.au