Top 8 cosy stays around Australia
With record low temperatures this winter, staying inside and getting cosy is more appealing than ever.
According to winter search data from Booking.com ANZ, those searching for their next travel destination are prioritising one thing over all else this winter: warmth.
Staying cosy doesn’t just have to be limited to your own home and you can still travel without compromising on warmth.
To help you pick your next winter destination, Toyota and Booking.com have compiled a list of the top eight cosiest stays around the country, meaning you can expand your horizons while rugged up.
TASMANIA: Shanleys Huon Valley
Normally, suggesting going further south to Australia’s chilliest state to escape the cold weather would be met with puzzled looks. Hear us out: this place will make you change your mind. Only an hour’s drive from Hobart, the Shanleys Huon Valley villa is tucked away on a lush green property and decked out with a wood fireplace and a spa with a view – perfect for keeping cosy in the cold months!
VICTORIA: KiNam Vinea – A Vineyard Farmhouse in the Yarra Valley
Located an hour’s drive from Melbourne, KiNam Vinea is the perfect spot to sit amongst the grapevines this winter! This gorgeous Yarra Valley farmhouse has some of the most stunning mountain views, and the perfect outdoor dining facilities to sit and enjoy it from with your family or friends.
VICTORIA: Warburton Digs
Traditional meets modern in this gorgeous cottage in Warburton, just an hour and a half’s drive from Melbourne. Put your warmest puffer jacket on and take a hike along one of the many nearby hiking trails, or just curl up in front of the fireplace with a hot chocolate with your loved ones at Warburton Digs this cold season.
NSW: Chalet Alpina
It doesn’t get any more winter-y than this: Chalet Alpina, only 10km from Snowy Mountains in Jindabyne – the top searched domestic snow destination in Australia, according to Booking.com ANZ Winter Search Data 2022 – this lodge has everything you’d expect from a cosy cold-weather-appropriate accommodation, including a fireplace, fur-lined armchairs and plenty of ski equipment storage. The perfect place to sit in and stay warm after a day on the slopes, Chalet Alpina is worth the five hours it’ll take you to drive there from Sydney.
NSW: Panorama Jindabyne
If you’re going to stay somewhere new this winter, at least do it somewhere with a view! Panorama Jindabyne, no doubt named after the panoramic views of Lake Jindabyne and the Snowy Mountains, also boasts a spacious but cosy interior, complete with a restaurant and craft bar to enjoy while you watch the snow fall outside.
VIC: Jarrah Lodge
Sick of seeing everyone’s Europe Instagram stories? Make them jealous back with this Jarrah Lodge; with the high-peaked rooftops, minimalist interior, and chilly weather this Scandinavian-style lodge with the best mountain views Victoria has to offer has all the additions to make your domestic winter trip worth it – and you only need to drive a couple hours out of Melbourne to get there!
VIC: Altitude 221
Live like royalty with luxe four-poster beds, generously sized bathtubs, and a location to die for at Altitude 221. Located in Mansfield, just over two-and-a-half hours away from Melbourne by car (and a 45-minute drive from snow hub and Australia’s second-most searched domestic snow destination, Mount Buller), Altitude 221 offers the perfect spot for a cosy winter weekend away.
VIC: Lothlorien
Is it a winter getaway if you’re not submerging yourself in a body of hot water? Lothlorien, located in Mount Beauty (only four hours’ drive out of Melbourne), comes decked out with an outdoor hot tub with stunning views of the mountains. A full English/Irish breakfast is available every morning at the holiday home, in case you needed to warm up inside too!
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