Wander on Kangaroo Island/ Photography: Jacqui Faulkner
The best kind of cosy getaways are when days drift gently between outdoor pleasures and indulgent comforts, involving inviting long lunches, slow evenings by the fire and lingering soaks in the tub. Here are our top cosy stays all around the country.
20 cosy stays around Australia to book
Osborn House, New South Wales
Hailing from the 1890s, Osborn House is a luxury boutique hotel in Bundanoon in the beating heart of the NSW Southern Highlands. Beautifully restored with thoughtful touches that embrace past and present, sleep in five-star comfort in a range of suites, lodges or garden terraces, and dine like royalty in the on-site restaurant. There’s a magic to the Highlands’ cool season – all crisp, misty air and russet leaves – and Osborn House lets you soak it up.
Book: Luxury Escapes
Fairweather, Tasmania
Kissed by ocean breezes, Fairweather is for simple pleasures. The restored circa-1906 cottage sleeps six and is styled with raw organic textures, handcrafted objects and soft lighting. Tasmania’s Bruny Island is
accessible only by ferry, so indulge in the delicious local produce (think fresh oysters, sourdough bread and soft cheese) while you’re there.
Book: Airbnb
Five Acres, Victoria
You’ll find Five Acres on Phillip Island, Victoria, just a two-hour drive from Melbourne. Here, you can snuggle by your cabin’s log fire, enjoying lush vistas of farmland dotted with Scottish Highland cattle and sweeping views of Western Port Bay. During your stay, explore the island’s wineries, coastal walks and world-famous penguin parade.
Book: Five Acres
Wallaringa Farm, New South Wales
Located in the Hunter Valley, just under three hours from Sydney, is Wallaringa Farm.
Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the pastoral views in and the central fireplace promises to keep you toasty on drizzly winter days. The farm’s owners continue to expand their offerings, which include wine tastings and private chefs.
Book: Airbnb
Bootmaker’s Cottage, Victoria
Built by a bootmaker and saddler around 1864, Bootmaker’s Cottage radiates elegant old-world charm.
Set on the historical main street of Birregurra, an old mill town just a 90-minute drive from Melbourne, the recently renovated main house evokes timeless warmth, while the reimagined stables and workshop house a cosy bar and games room.
Book: Airbnb
Upland Farm, Western Australia
This rural retreat, nestled in Western Australia’s Great Southern region, offers endless views of bushland, vineyards and paddocks, with the wild Southern Ocean just a short drive over the ridge. There are four architecturally designed cabins, inspired by the raw beauty of the landscape.
Book: Boooking.com
Liptrap Loft, Victoria
Blending Japanese-influenced architecture with sustainable materials, Liptrap Loft offers a private and earthy getaway on five acres of bushland, less than a three-hour drive southeast of Melbourne.
TheJapanese-style bathhouse and its roomy sunken tub are guest favourites, as is the show of local native wildlife and the cosy, wood-burning fire.
Book: Dufflebird
Bloodwood Cabin, Queensland
Glamping done right, Bloodwood Cabin offers a rustic, grounded experience without compromising on comfort. Set on a vast, organic cattle farm near Monto, Queensland, the off-grid shack is tucked into bushland, and was lovingly built using reclaimed materials and timber grown on-site. Leave your devices and wifi behind to unwind in this outback hideaway.
Book: Airbnb
Moraea Farm, New South Wales
A tranquil country estate in Berry, in the NSW Southern Highlands, Moraea Farm combines rural relaxation with high-end style. Meander through the expansive gardens, say hello to the farm animals or dine at the on-site restaurant. With a pizza oven, sauna and heated swimming pool, plus beds for 14 guests, it’s perfect for a laidback group getaway.
Book: Luxury Escapes
Acre of Roses, Victoria
Celebrating the ‘art of resting’, Acre of Roses in Trentham, Victoria, offers two divine accommodation options on a working flower farm framed by wide rose gardens.
As the first Australian holiday stay to receive official Wellness in Tourism and Travel certification, restful indulgences are the specialty here. Soak in the cedar hot tub filled with rainwater, have a gourmet chef prepare your meals or book an in-house spa service to really help you recharge.
Book: Airbnb
Chalets at Blackheath, New South Wales
Towering eucalypts envelop Chalets at Blackheath, located on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Greater Blue Mountains Area in NSW.
Eco-minded principles are woven into every detail and experience at the sustainable boutique retreat. Alfresco daybeds, deep baths and wood-burning fireplaces feature at all of the four chalets, with each dwelling positioned for privacy and to take in the immersive outlook of beautiful bushland.
Book: Luxury Escapes
Butcher Baker 1888, Victoria
History sits deep in the bones of Butcher Baker 1888. Located in the gold rush town of Elmore in Central Victoria, the 138-year-old building has been reimagined as an inviting private retreat, with vintage curiosities joining modern comforts. Move from the clawfoot tub and fireside Chesterfield-style sofa to the sumptuous, linen-laden bed.
Book: Airbnb
Sunways Orford, Tasmania
At the mouth of Prosser River just over an hour from Hobart, the welcoming Sunways Orford is an excellent base for exploring Tasmania’s east coast.
The 1920s shack has been lovingly updated and styled for comfort, with vintage personality shining through. Cushioned window seats beckon, and Millingtons Beach is a gentle stroll away.
Book: Booking.com
Ross Farm, Victoria
Design-led and thoughtfully crafted, Ross Farm in Victoria’s South Gippsland is a trio of minimally modernised buildings on an old dairy farm, less than two hours from Melbourne. Guests are greeted on arrival with local produce and the farm is nestled between hills and sea, within easy reach of the beautiful Wilsons Promontory National Park.
Book: Booking.com
Provider House, Tasmania
Situated at the base of Hobart’s Mount Wellington, Provider House is a Tasmanian retreat inspired by Japanese design and the ethos of slow living.
There’s a Zen garden and spa-style bathroom with a bespoke cedar tub. The fully equipped kitchen is stacked with handmade ceramics, while art and objects reflect the home’s surrounding bushland.
Book: Airbnb
Del Sol Treehouse, Tasmania
Treehouse by name and nature, Del Sol Treehouse in Tassie is a whimsical property with two suites, set in a lush garden with elevated views of the Derwent River. Perfect for couples, the timber interiors, vintage decor and wide, bird’s-eye outlook evoke the feeling of a secret hideaway, yet it’s located just a 10-minute drive from Hobart’s city centre.
Book: Airbnb
Nightcap Ridge, New South Wales
Hugged by an ancient rainforest, Nightcap Ridge is in the Byron Bay hinterland in northern NSW. It spans 70 sprawling acres, with rolling lawns meeting tropical forest that’s filled with wildlife. Retreat to one of two Queenslander-style cottages with clawfoot tubs and log fires, or choose the charming rustic cabin made with reclaimed materials.
Book: Booking.com
Wander on Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Wild, captivating beauty abounds on Kangaroo Island, a pristine, naturefirst destination off South Australia’s mainland, accessible by ferry and plane. Wander On Kangaroo Island offers four off-grid cabins (called WanderPods) positioned on a bluff overlooking the island’s rugged north coast. Watch storms roll in and stargaze at night, all from the comfort of your private eco-luxe retreat.
Book: Luxury Escapes
Miss Midgley’s, Queensland
A guest house like no other, Miss Midgley’s is positioned smack bang in the middle of New Farm’s food, culture and retail precinct. Owned and reimagined by an architect-trained mother-daughter duo, the chic 160-year-old building in Brisbane, Queensland, boasts five self-contained apartments, each playfully designed with unique heritage details highlighted.
Four-legged guests are also welcome in the two ground-level, petfriendly apartments. The guest house is just a short stroll to the Riverwalk and James Street’s acclaimed dining, nightlife and boutiques.
Book: Booking.com
ARUNA Estate, New South Wales
Aruna Estate is a luxury Aussie bush escape surrounded by Blackwoods on a working sheep farm, halfway between Canberra and Sydney. Stay in a private, off-grid cabin or luxury villa, or book the main residence.
Here, you can participate in meditation and yoga sessions, swim in the infinity pool, pluck cooking ingredients from abundant organic produce gardens, or simply soak in your cabin’s fire-heated outdoor tub and tune into the serenity. If you really don’t want to leave, order a grazing box, barbecue pack or cocktails to take the taste of holidays with you.
Book: Luxury Escapes
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