Best Winter Getaways

If there's something Victoria has in abundance it's cosy and quaint winter getaways. Considering we're one of the frostiest states in the country we relish in the creature comforts—converted cottages, roaring fireplaces, bathtubs you can really sink into and wide vistas of rolling hills and lush bushland.

Here are the best winter getaways in Victoria for 2023:

Resting on 10 acres with the Great Valley Trail and Ovens River on your doorstep, The Stables is a minimalist stay that doesn't discount on comfort. Just a short ten-minute drive from Bright the wooden-panelled cabin exterior leads you into a high-ceiling clean space with polished concrete floors accentuated with warm furnishings and even a fireplace for when the temperature dips. Book it here.

Situated in the hinterland of the Mornington Peninsula, the Red Hill Barn is a dreamy escape for the winter months. Flanked by lush bush and wineries upon exiting the driveway, the stay's destination has a lot to offer. Inside the rustically-chic converted space, white-washed walls and high raked-roof ceilings provide a comfortable yet capacious feel, with open-style living from kitchen to lounge and bedroom with plenty of comforts and spots to park up. Book it here.

One for those who appreciate the finer details, Maggies Lane in Ruffy has been immaculately curated. The entire stay is an aesthetic dream from the clean barn-style exterior to the light-filled open lounge centred with a freestanding fireplace to the day bed that overlooks the sprawling property. With wildlife well and truly surrounding this is a winter escape for those looking to well and truly clock off, it has also been designed to be completely off-grid. Book it here.

A true celebration of design and environment, Jacky Winter Waters is a revelatory stay down in Walkerville North on the Gippsland Coast. Designed by Imogen Pullar Architecture to accentuate the landscape without impacting the environment, the stay blends seamlessly into the bush and limestone cliffs with the beach of Waratah Bay below. Inside is a soft pastel colour palette that combines with the wood panel walls to provide a tranquil and calming backdrop for a weekend away. Book it here.

Larnook at Sherbrooke is a chic stay that may be small in stature but is packed full of soul. Located in Kallista around 40 minutes from the CBD, Larnook is positioned amongst the rolling green valleys of the Dandenong Ranges. The off-grid stay is powered by rain and solar and features a range of comforts, inside is full of earthy furnishings and the outdoor section has an outdoor fireplace and hot shower for those balmy summer evenings. Book Larnook here.

Liptrap Loft is the quintessential Victorian getaway, set amongst the leafy surroundings of South Gippsland just thirty minutes from the stunning Wilsons Promontory, this house has been crafted with recycled tin and timber and keeps you comfy and cosy against those wintery elements. It has retro features like a 1960's style oven and stove but its crown jewel is the outdoor Japanese bathhouse with a tiled tub with exposed pipes and views of the surrounding valley. The entire house has an elevated sense of design, with second-hand materials and furniture it's a place to escape with plenty of soul.

Aest House provides a secluded vacay on a sprawling 44-acre property alongside the Franklin River. Surrounded by the serene sounds of the nearby waterway and wildlife, the dense native bush provides the perfect backdrop for a winter escape. The lounge and kitchen both look out onto the lush gardens with a Coonara-style fireplace for those chillier nights. Book it here.

Check out more stays: Best Snow GetawaysBest Romantic GetawaysBest Outdoor Spa & Bath StaysBest Beach Houses

Image credit: Red Hill Barn (supplied)

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