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The Most Dreamy Country Getaways in Victoria
Ditch the city for a beautiful weekend amongst nature at one of the best country getaways in Victoria.
Looking for the best country getaways in Victoria for a deeply relaxing weekend escape? This curated edit brings together design-led stays, cosy fireside retreats and scenic bases made for exploring Victoria’s countryside at a slower pace. From vineyard-framed hideaways to charming regional boltholes, these escapes suit road trippers, romantics and anyone craving a reset beyond the city. Expect beautiful settings, thoughtful details and just enough indulgence to justify switching off completely.
If fresh air, good food and calm surroundings are calling, these Victorian country getaways deliver in spades.
The Church at Lyonville
Originally built in the 1920s, The Church at Lyonville has been thoughtfully reworked into a one-of-a-kind country stay that celebrates its timbered past. Set among secluded gardens on the edge of Wombat State Forest, it sits perfectly between Daylesford and Trentham for easy wandering. High ceilings, light-filled interiors and a sense of stillness define the experience, making it an inspired base for slowing down and soaking up the rhythms of regional Victoria.
22 Bremner Avenue, Lyonville
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The Cosmo Cottage
Found within the heritage gardens of The Cosmopolitan Hotel and shaded by century-old elms, The Cosmo Cottage is a countryside escape with quiet, luminous charm. Marcus Roberts Architect has restored the weatherboard into something beautifully balanced, luxury wrapped in homely warmth, Victorian grace meeting your effortlessly cool aunty’s 90s retreat. Mornings unfold with birdsong and coffee by the wood fire, evenings settle into Cultiver linen and Creswick alpaca quilts. With three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a dreamy Bridal Suite and room service on call, it’s Trentham at its most indulgent, a country stay worth savouring.
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Trentham, Victoria
The Cottage at Honeysuckle Farm
Rest, restore and reconnect at this quietly beautiful country escape in Victoria. Just over an hour from Melbourne, The Cottage at Honeysuckle Farm sits within the rolling grounds of Lauriston Hills Estate, a 104-acre working farm and vineyard. Thoughtfully restored with its early-1900s character intact, the cottage sleeps up to six and delivers a deeply peaceful stay. Modern comforts are woven seamlessly throughout, creating a private, restorative retreat that feels both grounding and indulgent.
Lauriston, Macedon Ranges
Nook on The Hill
A labour of love and a quiet triumph in sustainable design, Nook on the Hill is a standout luxury stay in the Grampians. This beautifully resolved tiny house has been thoughtfully crafted, from floor-to-ceiling windows framing an expansive native garden to an outdoor recycled cast-iron bath and a generous hamper of local treats on arrival. Designed as a slow escape from a fast world, it offers a deeply restorative stay where every detail feels intentional. When it comes to considered, design-led accommodation, this one truly delivers.
32 Pioneer Lane, Halls Gap
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John & Jane’s
Escape to historic Beechworth with a stay at John & Jane’s, two beautifully appointed modern barn-style retreats designed for effortless group getaways. Sleeping up to eight guests each, they strike the balance between refined comfort and relaxed country living. Tucked just a short walk from town, Beechworth Gorge and endless trails, days unfold with hikes, bike rides and wandering, before returning to generous spaces made for unwinding. A polished North East escape that delivers on both adventure and ease.
19 Kars Street, Beechworth
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Lancemore Milawa
Coaxing city dwellers three hours from Melbourne is no small feat, but The Stella Collective has delivered a compelling reason with the reimagining of Lancemore Milawa. Set within North East Victoria’s high country, the boutique hotel blends its alpine surroundings with Mediterranean and Moroccan influences. Seasonal landscapes shape the mood, while textured suites, tranquil shared spaces and a destination restaurant create a stay that feels both grounded and indulgent. A standout country escape well worth the drive.
223 Milawa-Bobinawarrah Road, Milawa
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Poets Lodge
More than a classic country escape, Daylesford’s Poets Lodge is a richly layered retreat filled with heritage antiques and timeless rural charm. Spread across three distinct stays, it suits romantic escapes and relaxed group holidays alike. The Main House centres around a crackling fireplace and generous dining spaces, the Garden Loft feels intimate and refined, while Old Jacks Cottage charms with period details and a rare cast-iron hip bath. Whichever you choose, comfort and character come beautifully intertwined.
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62 Raglan Street, Daylesford
Jackalope
Set among rolling vineyards on the Mornington Peninsula, Jackalope is an ultra-luxe country escape that delivers drama in every detail. Sculptural, design-led and unapologetically glamorous, it pairs striking architecture with serious food and wine credentials. From its destination restaurant to the cocktail lounge and gourmet provisions store, everything operates at the same elevated standard as the hotel itself. A stay here feels indulgent, immersive and effortlessly memorable, making it one of Victoria’s most coveted regional getaways.
166 Balnarring Road, Merricks North
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Polperro Farmhouse
Immersed in the lush hills of Red Hill, Polperro Farmhouse channels the ease of a 1950s Australian holiday home, reimagined for modern indulgence. Set within a working vineyard and pine forest, this beautifully considered retreat invites slow mornings, long lunches and fireside evenings. A fully equipped kitchen, open fireplace, deep soaking bath and outdoor kitchen with fire pit make it an all-season escape, perfectly suited to weekends shaped around food, wine and unhurried relaxation.
Polperro Winery, 150 Red Hill Road, Red Hill
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Royal Mail Hotel
Royal Mail Hotel is a Grampians stay that quietly wins hearts. After days spent roaming Gariwerd’s walking tracks and lookouts, there’s comfort in returning to generous hospitality, thoughtful food and fireside warmth. The Mount Sturgeon Cottages extend the experience with private, design-led accommodation and sweeping mountain views. Wake to kangaroos and curious emus on the lawn, wander Dunkeld by afternoon, then settle in knowing exceptional wine and dining await at Wickens or Parker Street Project. At Royal Mail Hotel, proper rest is a given.
98 Parker Street, Dunkeld
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The Farmhouse at Meletos
Experience a quintessential Yarra Valley escape at The Farmhouse at Meletos. Just an hour from Melbourne, this boutique stay unfolds across 23 beautifully appointed rooms overlooking vines and orchards. Each suite is individually styled with rare, globally sourced pieces, creating an atmosphere that feels refined yet easeful, reminiscent of a Tuscan retreat. Mornings begin with complimentary breakfast at Meletos Cafe, while thoughtful touches and luxe amenities ensure a stay that feels polished, restorative and deeply indulgent.
12 St Huberts Road, Coldstream
Liptrap Loft
Set across five secluded acres in South Gippsland, Liptrap Loft is an oasis-like retreat with a quietly transportive feel. This handcrafted cabin brings together modern Japanese design and recycled materials, centred around a serene Japanese bathhouse that quickly becomes the highlight of the stay. Surrounded by rolling farmland and native wildlife, the atmosphere is calm, private and deeply restorative. It’s a place made for slow days, gentle rituals and time spent properly switching off from the everyday.
16 McBurnie and Boags Road, Tarwin Lower
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Casa Warrandyte
An architectural bush escape moments from the Yarra Valley, Casa Warrandyte feels remarkably removed while sitting just 35 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD. This mid-century modernist home rests quietly among birdsong, bushland and river bends, reached via a gravel road within Warrandyte State Park. Direct access to the Yarra invites summer swims, while the mud-brick interiors and layers of warm timber create a cocooning, fireside mood in cooler months. A rare, design-led retreat that delivers immersion in nature without sacrificing proximity.
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Lon Resort & Spa
Perched high above the Bellarine Peninsula, Lon Retreat and Spa delivers a quietly indulgent country-meets-coast escape. Panoramic bay views, a mineral spa and seven beautifully resolved retreats create a setting designed for deep rest. Each stay sits gently within the landscape, with private beach access, in-suite dining and restorative treatments shaping slow, seaside days.
25 Gill Road, Point Lonsdale
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Ready to take these country escapes in Victoria beyond the screen? Our Destinations hub is packed with local travel inspiration, from weekend road trips to regional favourites worth the detour. Consider it your starting point for planning what’s next.
