THREE OF A KIND

ARCHITECTURAL STAYS TO BOOK IN 2021

1 Dovecote, Gerringong

Located on 150 acres of verdant green farmland on NSW’s South Coast these two luxury lodgings look like homes plucked from the Hollywood Hills or a James Bond film. The smaller of the two is called The Range and sleeps four, with its own plunge pool and suspended fireplace. The grand Headland sleeps up to eight and has its own mineral pool, outdoor firepit and dramatic views of the Tasman Sea. From $1350 (The Range) and $2950 (The Headland) per night, dovecote.com.au

2 The Pole House, Fairhaven

What appears at first to be an architectural optical illusion is in fact a beautiful seaside stay. With views out to Fairhaven Beach, this noted point of the Great Ocean Road is available for overnight bookings. While the structure was originally built in the ’70s, the place was redesigned by Franco Fiorentini from F2 Architecture in 2014.

The minimal interiors let the expansive views out to Fairhaven Beach do the work. From $868 per night, stayz.com.au

3 Bismarck House, Bondi

This unassuming four-bedroom holiday home combines restrained interiors with a breezy Bondi aesthetic. Named after the sprawling palm, around which the building carefully wraps, Bismarck House is comprised of sculptural concrete curves and blonde wood panelling. The sculptural plants and interiors merge seamlessly, with expansive windows looking out to sunny spaces. There’s also ceramics from Saint Cloche, artworks by Hannah Nowlan, and a Robert Plumb barbecue outside. It’s easy to see why it’s received a host of architecture awards. From $1200 per night, bismarckhouse.com.au