The only thing better than a visit to a beautiful vineyard to taste the best wines the area has to offer is not having to be the one to drive home afterwards. In fact, what trumps that again is when your partner in crime doesn’t have to drive home either.
Instead of organising a shuttle or a driver, why not stay on the vineyard? It will allow you to enjoy the amazing wine as well as the picturesque scenery around you without having to restrict yourself too much.
There is a wide range of places where you can stay and relax in the most lavish and luxurious vineyard accommodation located in our favourite Australian wine regions. Here are the best of the best:
Tower Lodge in Hunter Valley is on the smaller side of accommodation, housing a maximum of only 24 people, but there is nothing modest about their service. The Spanish Mission Style lodge has everything you need from a spa and sauna to a cosy library and beautiful grounds, and not to mention the fabulous wine.
The rooms are not only extravagant and spacious but also have unique historical touches including antique collectables. The best part is you are assured your privacy as the lodge can only be booked by one group of people at a time, making it the perfect place for a family and friend weekend away in one of Australia’s most historic wine regions.
If 12 rooms are more than you are looking to fill you can also head over to Spicers Vineyards Estate nearby and have a more intimate getaway.
In Yarra Valley, on the estate that grew the grapes responsible for Victoria’s very first vintage, sits heritage listed, five-star boutique hotel, Chateau Yering.
The chateau offers 32 breathtaking suites and an award-winning dining room. It not only has unbelievable accommodation and good wine but also hosts an array of functions including weddings.
The chateau also offers a choice of different style suites to stay in; if you really want to spoil yourself or someone else with a personal touch, go with the Yerring Suite.
About an hour to the south of Melbourne is the picturesque coastal wine region of Mornington Peninsula, and the cream of the crop is Lindenderry at Redhill. Voted one of the most romantic hotels in Australia by Luxury Travel Magazine, Lindenderry at Redhill is nestled amongst 34 acres of gardens and its own vineyards.
The cellar door boasts 5 star James Halliday wines from Lindenderry as well as its sister vineyards.
The 40 room boutique hotel offers a choice of styles from a Courtyard, a Vineyard Wing, a Garden Wing or a Balcony suite. It is also just a stone’s throw from the natural beauty of the peninsula.
When it comes to an intimate and unique experience Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage in the Barossa Valley is as private as it comes with room for just one couple.
The cottage lays in the Seize the Day vineyard famous for its shiraz and cabernet sauvignon; the wine may be award-winning, but the cottage also claimes a few awards of its own, including an untarnished 100% review rate from past visitors. It is the perfect place for a secluded romantic getaway and also offers access to Barossa Valley’s famous food, art and history.
An exploration of Australia’s best wine regions wouldn’t be complete without Margaret River which brings us to the idyllic Empire Retreat and Spa. This hotel, located on the Empire Estate, offers luxury and privacy in each of its 10 suites.
With a choice of suites including a luxury villa, Empire Retreat’s accommodation is only the beginning when it comes to unwinding. The spa boasts a rainforest shower, a steam room and stone baths with services catering to both individuals and couples.
With great wine, lavish accommodation and relaxation, Empire Retreat and Spa offers everything you could hope for from a holiday without ever having to leave the comfort of the vineyard.
Whether you’re looking to get away and unwind for the weekend, planning an extravagant holiday or looking for a wedding destination, then these hotels and lodges are definitely worth looking into.
Surrounded by vineyards and views, and decked out with all you would need to treat yourself, these destinations are nothing short of perfect.