HOT TUB TIME

Madeleine Blake

Slipping into a hot tub or spa bath can be the perfect way to end a day exploring our region. Whether you are travelling with your special someone, as a family, or with a group of friends, we have an option to suit you. From stunning clifftop villas to cosy cottages and stylish designer homes - we’ve sought out a selection of accommodation options that include a spa bath or hot tub.

HEPBURN SPA RETREAT, HEPBURN SPRINGS

Guests are invited to relax, rejuvenate, and restore at the recently launched Wellness Villas from the team at Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa. Designed with wellbeing in mind, these luxury villas offer an escape from the outside world and a chance to focus on your own self-care journey. Each villa includes a large spa bath with an array of body scrubs, bath tonics, and bath salts provided. hepburnbathhouse.com/stay

LUXX ON MAX, DAYLESFORD

With sensational panoramic views, Luxx on Max is a work of art, design and luxury in Daylesford’s newest location. This two-level, Scandinavian inspired three-bedroom home, features a stunning indoor/outdoor open plan living space. Designed for entertaining, the outdoor space includes an alpine hot tub, BBQ and outdoor setting. While the master bedroom features a huge private deck (offering sensational views), a king size bed and a deep soak bath. daylesfordcountryretreats.com.au

GREENLEAF, DAYLESFORD

Unique and stylishly appointed, Greenleaf accommodates up to six guests across three spacious light-filled bedrooms. Outside, a large sunken jacuzzi sits within a large decking area, offering garden and bushland views. This modern, yet comfortable home is located a 10-minute walk to Lake Daylesford and just a short distance to the heart of town. discoverdaylesford.com

CLIFFTOP @ HEPBURN, HEPBURN SPRINGS

From the moment you step into Clifftop at Hepburn, you’re in another world. A world where floor-to-ceiling windows frame breathtaking panoramic views that plunge from the site of an old pine forest down a sheer cliff face, unrolling onto native bushland below. Choose from a range of different villas for the ultimate romantic getaway. A selection of Clifftop and Sahara Villas feature a hot tub, while others offer incredible petrified stone bathtubs clifftopathepburn.com.au

THE DECK, HEPBURN SPRINGS

The Deck is a contemporary getaway, nestled in a prime location in Hepburn Springs. Ensconced among soaring, majestic gums, this beautiful and stylish home epitomises modern living.

Accommodating up to eight guests across fourbedrooms, the property boasts an array of luxury entertainment facilities, including a theatre room and six-seater outdoor spa, making it a fantastic option for groups of friends or larger family stays. thehousesdaylesford.com

Fellcroft Farmstay

This secluded, farmstay accommodation has been designed exclusively with couples in mind. The adults-only Fellcroft Farmstay features two separate quarters, both of which have been positioned to capture the stunning views of Mt Macedon, Hanging Rock and Camel’s Hump. Both quarters feature twin spa baths located beside large windows, allowing you to soak while you take in the views of the surrounding farm. fellcroftfarmstay.com.au

ACRE OF ROSES, TRENTHAM

Acre of Roses is a luxury wellness accommodation and micro flower farm based in Trentham. One of the two accommodation options here is the Miners Cottage, a private and luxurious selfcontained restorative sanctuary, which offers every modern convenience to guests including a kitchen, open-air theatre room and cedar hot tub. Filled with natural rainwater and heated to an ambient 38-39 degrees Celsius, it is the only cedar hot tub in the region. acreofroses.com.au

NEST, DAYLESFORD

For those seeking a romantic getaway, Nest is the ultimate secluded hideaway. A nature lovers’ paradise, this chic, modern villa is surrounded by native gardens and bushland, and just a short walk to the centre of Daylesford. The private, outdoor jacuzzi is the ideal location to marvel at the rich diversity of local birdlife and native animals that inhabit the surrounding bushland. dayget.com.au

KUDOS VILLAS, HEPBURN SPRINGS

Designed as the ultimate private retreat for couples, Kudos Villas is home to nine luxuriously appointed one-bedroom self-contained villas. Each comes with an open wood fireplace, king size bed and a generous sunken spa bath. Based in Hepburn Springs, Kudos is the ideal location for a romantic and rejuvenating getaway. kudosvillas.com.au

Four-course extensive wine list.

Lunch: Fri, Sat & Sun 12.30pm

(Lunch bookings essential)

Gardens: Fri, Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm

(Complimentary garden entry for lunch guests)

812 Greenhills Road Blackwood, Vic

@blackwoodridge