australian PLACES...great weekends away in Victoria
accommodation review
HEARNS BEACHSIDE VILLAS
PORT FAIRY
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Port Fairy identity Michael Hearn has been establishing high-class accommodation in town for many years, and I've been visiting regularly to see his latest instalments. There's no doubt he has an eye for location, but he also makes sure the most modern of luxuries are included so guests have everything to turn a weekend into a relaxing holiday.
Hearns Beachside Villas (left) and Bowsons Nest (bottom left) are at South Beach, a couple of kilometres from town. You can’t get much closer to the beach without getting your feet wet - imagine watching a storm-lashed Southern Ocean break on the offshore reef from the comfort of a trendy villa, beachcombing or a paddle.
The Beachside villas are just a stone’s throw from the waters edge. they are one and two bedroom villas reflecting, I think, Moroccan style and are built in mellow Australian limestone to offer private, self-contained luxury. You can be a storm watcher from the lounge, bedroom, or even the spa bath.
Just along the beach, Bowsons Nest is a three bedroom villa with two bathrooms, and it reflects all the luxuries of the Beachside villas. Polished timber floors, stainless steel fully equipped kitchen, floor to ceiling windows looking out to the ocean, modern furnishings, spa bath, open plan dining and lounge, tv/dvd and stereo, sheltered rear courtyard with bbq. Heating and cooling, of course.
Port Fairy is close by, but you’ll be so mesmerized by the ocean’s turbulent winter moods that it will be hard to leave. You'll have to cater for yourselves, but a breakfast hamper can be provided on request and platters of fresh local seafood can be ordered for delivery.
WHERE: 13 Thistle Place, Port Fairy; 270km west of Melbourne via the Princes Hwy, a little over three hours drive. Alternatively, drive via the Great Ocean Road - about seven hours with sightseeing.
HOW MUCH: from $290 per Beachside Villa for a night, $250/night for two nights or more.
CONTACT: Phone: (03)5568 3150 or 1800 335 226
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