Old Market Inn, Port Fairy
Rooms at Port Fairy’s Old Market Inn come with complimentary Netflix and Stan.
The self-contained suites at the heritage-listed Old Market Inn are a stylish way to see out a wintry weekend on the Great Ocean Road. New owners Steve and Kym Piez have kitted each room with luxurious furnishings and the TV comes with complimentary Netflix and Stan, ideal for a movie night in if the weather is blowy. Stock the fridge with fresh produce from the nearby farmer’s market, then settle into one of the reading nooks with a book. Rooms from $390 a night, twin-share.
See oldmarketinn.com.au.
The Nest, Queenscliff
The Nest at night.
These eye-catching “nests” outside Queenscliff make clever use of recycled materials and technology to deliver a low impact yet cosy hilltop stay. Solar panels power the whole nest, including the private hot tub on the front deck (which is filled with filtered rainwater). Watch the sunrise over the Bay through floor-to-ceiling windows from the comfort of your king-sized bed, then wait for the knock on the door delivering your breakfast basket. The property is located on a private sanctuary but it’s a short drive to nearby Bellarine Peninsula beaches, restaurants and wineries. Rooms from $350 a night, twin-share.
See thenest.net.au.
The Woods, Ocean Grove
Outdoor kitchen at The Woods.
Put your feet up by the fire pit and listen to the cackle of kookaburras at one of The Woods’ two studio cabins in Ocean Grove. Tucked away from the main road and hidden beneath century-old gum trees, the rustic yet modern cabins are fitted out with all the mod-cons you could want, including a kitchenette, ensuite bathroom and private outdoor bathtub. Weather permitting, fire up the outdoor pizza oven for dinner under the stars. Rooms from $300 a night, twin-share.
See thewoodsoceangrove.com.au.
