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It’s not too late to decide on an Easter getaway. Picture: Stayz.
IT’S just about time to down tools and enjoy the four day Easter long weekend. If you’ve decided at the last minute you’d rather not do it at home, check out these holiday homes where you can settle in and await the arrival of the Easter bunny.
Blue Water Retreat Blairgowrie House, Victoria. Picture: Stayz.Source:Supplied
Head well out of Melbourne for the weekend and you can stay at the Blue Water Retreat at Blairgowrie.
The architecturally designed four-bedroom beach house has a pool which is solar heated.
If the weather turns a little cooler there is ducted heating and a gas log fire. Or just fill the designer freestanding bathtub and relax way.
From $990 per night.
Blue Water Retreat Blairgowrie House in Victoria. Picture: Stayz.Source:Supplied
Take a trip to the Blue Mountains in New South Wales where you can say at the Sydney View Blue Mountains house.
The contemporary sandstone house sleeps up to six guests and is set on 3.2ha of land which has panoramic views of the Sydney skyline.
It is completely hidden from the road and neighbours. The house has vaulted ceilings supported by sandstone walls and a loft-style master bedroom with en suite.
There is a large entertainment deck with barbecue and outdoor chiminea fireplace.
From $450 per night.
Sydney View Blue Mountains House in Woodford is well named. Picture: Stayz.Source:Supplied
The sandstone Sydney View Blue Mountains House in Woodford. Picture: Stayz.Source:Supplied
Fancy a little MasterChef action on your weekend away?
Well this is the holiday home for you. Raven Retreat in Ocean Grove, Victoria has its own pizza oven.
If pizza’s not your thing there are two ovens in the kitchen or a mains connected barbecue.
The four-bedroom beach house has a heated pool and is within walking distance of the shops.
From $1050 per night.
Raven Retreat is a MasterChef’s dream, with two indoor ovens, a pizza oven and a barbecue. Picture: Stayz.Source:Supplied
Raven Retreat - Ocean Grove House in Ocean Grove. Picture: Stayz.Source:Supplied
Perhaps you’d like to spend the weekend closer to nature?
The Gymea House Eco-Retreat at Noonaweena Lodge in Kulnura, New South Wales may be in the bush but doesn’t skimp on the little luxuries.
It sits on a ridge overlooking Yengo National Park with views across the valley.
There is a gourmet kitchen, alfresco barbecue, large living and dining areas, gas fireplace and a resort-style pool and spa.
From $1300 per night.
Be one with nature - plus all the luxuries - at Gymea House Eco-Retreat. Picture: Stayz.Source:Supplied
The view from Gymea House Eco-Retreat. Picture: Stayz.Source:Supplied
If its more of an urban escape you are looking for try Luxico - The Grainger at Fitzroy in Melbourne.
Designed by John Harry Grainger, the architect responsible for the Princes Bridge and The Georges Building in Melbourne’s CBD, The Grainger is opposite the Melbourne Museum.
It was refurbished in September last year. It has seven bedrooms across two levels.
From $700 per night.
For a more urbane escape, the Grainger in Fitzroy. Picture: Stayz.Source:Supplied
How about an island escape instead?
Yandiah - Hawkesbury River cottage is on Dangar Island which is less than one hour’s drive from the Sydney CBD and a quick ferry ride.
The house sleeps six people and has two bathrooms. Its gardens overlook the river and at the water’s edge is a pizza oven and barbecue area.
From $300 per night.
An island retreat at Yandiah along the Hawkesbury River. Picture: Stayz.Source:Supplied