COUNTRY ESCAPES

OLIVE SHED Red Hill, Victoria. Grab a bottle of wine from one of the surrounding wineries to enjoy in front of the fire at this cosy retreat. This one-room cabin located in the Mornington Peninsula hinterland is surrounded by olive tress and filled with light. Sink into the inviting clawfoot bath set in the corner of the room, then simply tumble into bed. the-hill.com.au OCEAN BLUE Stanwell Park, NSW. Ideally positioned on the Grand Pacific Walk, this multi-level architectural home offers two B&B suites and a new garden wing. Watch the waves from bed in the Beachcomber Suite or enjoy the rainforest-like vertical garden in the Sandpiper Suite’s bathroom. 0429 009 400; oceanbluebnb.com MILKWOOD BARN Berry, NSW. With an outdoor fire pit, treehouse, chicken coop, vegetable garden and pool, there is as much going on outside this three-bedroom retreat as there is inside. The barn-inspired interior with Gothic front doors, exposed steel beams and polished concrete floors is family (and pet) friendly. Book via airbnb.com.au THE WENSLEY Wensleydale, Victoria. Described as ‘rustic luxury’, this three-bedroom home is built from recycled oregon and ironbark, giving it a log-cabin-like cosiness. Raid the gourmet pantry and head out to the deck to enjoy nibbles, drinks and panoramic views over rolling countryside. 0402 257 323; thewensley.com BLACK ROSE COTTAGE Mudgee, NSW. After a day visiting the region’s wineries, settle in to this newly renovated three-bedroom cottage and sample your purchases at the wine-tasting corner (complete with wine-barrel table). blackrosecottage.com