Award-winning luxury boutique hotel in Victoria's High Country wine region. This 40-room vineyard retreat sits among the merlot grapevines at the base of the Alpine National Park with views of Mount Buffalo and the historic Brown Brothers winery across the road. Barefoot luxury meets rugged High Country with multi-million dollar refurbishment by The Stella Collective, winner of 2023 AHEAD Award for Best Hotel Renovation. Mediterranean and Moorish-inspired design with polished concrete floors, indoor-outdoor flow, poolside hammocks, fire pits, rooftop terrace, sauna, and manicured gardens. Spacious accommodations (33-66sqm) feature king-size beds, luxurious bouclé daybeds, Samsung Smart TVs, and mini-bars. Choose from Garden rooms with private ground-floor terraces, Balcony rooms with elevated vineyard views, or Suites with spa baths and kitchenettes. Family interconnected rooms available with beds convertible to king singles. Rooms oriented for sunrise views to Mount Buffalo or sunset views over Brown Brothers vineyard. Hedged gardens feature wisteria blooms in spring and fragrant rose borders near the fish pond. Restaurant Merlot Bar showcases seasonal paddock-to-plate dining with floor-to-ceiling vineyard views. Perfect for wine country escapes, foodie getaways, romantic retreats, family holidays, and culinary experiences. Walk to Brown Brothers cellar door (across the road), take a short trip to Milawa Cheese Factory, and village. Ideal base for gourmet touring, Murray to Mountains Rail Trail cycling, hot air ballooning, and exploring the King Valley's Italian-influenced wine scene. All rates include breakfast, parking, and WiFi.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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