Best Yarra Valley Winery Accommodation

A romantic winery stay is the perfect way to enjoy one of Victoria’s most famous wine regions, the Yarra Valley.

As one of the world’s premier wine growing regions, the Yarra Valley is perfect for oenophiles and foodies. And where better to stay than at one of the wineries that boasts accommodation?

If you’re planning on visiting the lush region, you can wake up to views of the vineyards, and enjoy afternoons sipping vino. Here’s our pick of the best Yarra Valley winery accommodation for a stay laced with romance.

Re’em Yarra Valley

Best for: Modern luxury

Re’em Yarra Valley is a luxury boutique hotel on Helen and Joey Estate, with just 16 rooms. Choose from a Garden Patio Suite, Re’em Balcony Suite or Alicorn Mountain View Suite and enjoy views across the vineyards, which stretch over 200 acres, a small lake, and the distant mountains from your verandah or patio. The contemporary design is inspired by the Yarra Valley itself, with a neutral colour palette and floor-to-ceiling windows, and a pond on the lower floor calms the common space with the soft sound of trickling water.

Re'em Hotel Yarra Valley — Relax on your private balcony with snacks and the estate’s wines. (Image: Hugh Davidson)

The Helen and Joey cellar door is the place to enjoy the property’s estate-grown and made wines, and offers a range of gourmet snacks (think oysters, lamb skewers and charcuterie boards) and picnic options. For a more intimate experience, you can retreat to the underground cellar to taste a premium wine selection, looking out over the oak barrels.

The Helen and Joey cellar door, Yarra Valley — Sample premium drops at the Helen and Joey cellar door.

The 110-seat Asian-inspired Re’em restaurant offers lunch and dinner, under the stewardship of head chef Abe Yang and culinary consultant Mark Ebbels.

a Stay and Graze Package meal with overnight accommodation at Re’em Yarra Valley — Indulge in the Stay and Graze Package. (Image: Hugh Davidson)

Address: 12–14 Spring Lane, Gruyere, VIC 3770

Shaws Road Bed and Breakfast

Best for: A chill country escape

Shaws Road B&B lets you escape the city hustle with a comfortable rural stay. To reach the accommodation, you’ll drive along narrow roads through the forest, then pop out on top of a hill with views across rolling green valleys grazed by cattle.

the vineyard landscape at Shaws Road Bed and Breakfast, Yarra Valley — Spend a relaxing, romantic weekend in the Yarra Valley.

Though the brick accommodation block doesn’t look like much from the outside (it’s located within a farmhouse on a working winery), the two self-contained one-bedroom apartments (which can be booked together if you want to holiday with friends) are decorated with pops of colour and homely finishes, and are perfect for a couples’ weekend in the Yarra Valley.

the bedroom at Shaws Road Bed and Breakfast, Yarra Valley — Escape the city hustle with a comfortable rural stay at Shaws Road Bed and Breakfast.

The room includes a clawfoot bath, private balcony and library, plus a breakfast hamper and bottle of wine on arrival, so you can relax in the vintage leather chairs with a good book and a glass of wine. Warm yourself by the cosy fireplace in winter, or fire up the BBQ in summer. If you don’t fancy cooking for yourself, you can dine at the modern Shaws Road Winery restaurant – literally just across the driveway – on Saturdays and Sundays.

the bathtub at Shaws Road Bed and Breakfast, Yarra Valley — Soak in the tub with a vino in hand.

Address: 225 Shaws Road, Arthurs Creek, VIC 3099

SOUMAH of Yarra Valley

Best for: Italophiles

SOUMAH is an Italian-inspired property that specialises in the wines and food of Northern Italy – which is obvious when you enter and are hit with the smokey scent of the colourful mosaic wood-fired oven. Accommodation is offered in detached country-style rooms with pale blue, white and sandstone exteriors. Giant windows flood the spaces with natural light and afford views across the Hexham vineyards and rolling green hills (are you spotting an ‘epic views’ theme in this region?).

scenic vineyard views from the restaurant at SOUMAH of Yarra Valley — Soak up epic vineyard views at SOUMAH. (Image: Visit Victoria)

Choose from the three ‘studio villete’, which have basic kitchen facilities, a freestanding tub and a deck overlooking the vines, or upgrade to the ‘grande-villetta’, which has a more substantial kitchen, plus a lounge and dining area that can be used as a second room if needed. Bringing a crowd? You can also book the four-bedroom, three-bathroom ‘Villa Sophia’, with all the comforts of a fully equipped home.

al fresco dining among the vines at SOUMAH of Yarra Valley — Dine next to the vineyards. (Image: Visit Victoria)

Receive an antipasto board and bottle of wine on arrival to help you kick into relaxation mode, then join a wine tasting at the cellar door. Dinner and lunch are served at Ai Fiori Trattoria, where the menu includes wood-fired pizza, made with housemade sourdough, and other Italian dishes. In spring and summer you can partake in Italy’s ‘merenda’ tradition, which involves an afternoon snack, in this case, a spread of sweet and savoury bites, paired with prosecco.

Address: 18 Hexham Rd, Gruyere, VIC 3770

Carl’s Hut at Solitude

Best for: Feeling immersed in nature

The one-bedroom Carl’s Hut sits on Solitude Estate and is snuggled into a 1940s log cabin, surrounded by thick forest and rows of chardonnay vines.

The space once had dirt floors and dilapidated walls but is now beautifully decorated luxury accommodation, with high ceilings crossed by exposed timber beams, a stone fireplace and a modern kitchenette.

the living area at Carl’s Hut at Solitude, Yarra Valley — Stay in a rustic, humble abode. (Image: Nick Skinner)

In the late afternoon, you can often see kangaroos grazing on the property, by night the sky glitters with a million stars, and come morning you may find yourself enveloped in a rolling fog.

the exterior of Carl’s Hut at Solitude, Yarra Valley — The 1940s log cabin is surrounded by lush forest. (Image: Nick Skinner)

There’s aircon for the summer and heated polished concrete floors for the winter. Stay in and cook a simple meal (with a glass of wine, of course – a range of Solitude Estate’s own wines are available to purchase), or dine at restaurants nearby.

the whitewashed bedroom at Carl’s Hut at Solitude, Yarra Valley — Sleep in comfort at Carl’s Hut. (Image: Nick Skinner)

Address: 435 Beenak Road, Yellingbo, VIC 3139

Yarrawalla Vineyard Cottage

Best for: A group of friends or family

Yarrawalla Vineyard Cottage is a fully furnished cottage with timber floors and a spacious kitchen and dining space. The three bedrooms (with one room with a semi-detached sunroom) sleep up to five people, and a large verandah catches the afternoon sun – the perfect spot to unwind with a glass of vino. You can take a bath in the outdoor tub, looking out to the vines and herb and flower gardens.

The surrounding family-owned vineyard specialises in cool climate chardonnay and pinot noir, and the working farm is home to 300 Black Angus cattle. You may spot Yarrawalla beef on the menu at local Yarra Valley restaurants, and, on that note, the cottage is conveniently within walking distance of a number of Yarra Valley wineries and restaurants.

Address: 13/15 Maddens Lane, Gruyere, VIC 3770

Farmhouse at Meletos

Best for: A Tuscan-inspired escape

Though Meletos doesn’t own its surrounding vineyard or have a cellar door as such, the property is tucked right in amongst the vineyards and apple orchards of its neighbours, so the Farmhouse has all the feels of a winery stay.

the bedroom at Farmhouse at Meletos with scenic views from the window — Wake up to scenic vineyard views.

The whole precinct, which includes an excellent restaurant, brewery and adjoining Ernie’s Bar (where you can do tastings of local wines), makes you feel as though you’ve been transported to Tuscany.

the living area with a fireplace at Farmhouse at Meletos — Get cosy by the fireplace.

Thick vines creep up the walls of the 23-room Farmhouse, which feels warm and homely from the moment you enter, with a plastered fireplace that stretches to the double-height ceiling and brown, studded leather couches in the reception. North-facing rooms overlook the vines – so book one of those on the second floor for the best views.

lush greenery surrounding Farmhouse at Meletos — Be surrounded by greenery at the Meletos Farmhouse.

Address: 12 St Huberts Road, Coldstream VIC 3770

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From pink salt landscapes to oases fringed by forests of red gums, the lakes of this rural region are astounding.

You’re going to find peace and quiet when you take a road trip through the lakes of the Wimmera Mallee region. Whether it’s mirror-like pink salt lakes that look like an inland sea, or lakes fringed by forests of red gums that showcase Victoria’s arid beauty, there’s a lake for you out here somewhere.

1. Lake Tyrrell

Located in the dead heart of the Mallee, Victoria’s largest salt lake, Lake Tyrrell , is a landscape photographer’s dream – especially at sunrise and sunset when the pink salt flats look like a gigantic mirror. It’s easy to camp or park a caravan nearby, too, though the tiny town of Sea Lake is just south (with accommodation). In winter, shallow water covers the salt, creating surreal reflections of the sky.

2. Nhill Lake

There’s a permanent water source here, so there’s always plenty of water for water skiing, swimming and fishing (the trout and redfin fishing here is legendary). Located beside the pretty heritage town of Nhill with its main street of historic buildings, there’s options for eating and drinking right next door. There’s also a barbecue area with plenty of shady picnic spots and a boardwalk for walking around the lake.

3. Lake Bringalbert

Lake Bringalert is a great spot for aquatic adventures.

Located south-west of the pretty Mallee town of Kaniva, Lake Bringalbert epitomises the best of ‘outback’ Victoria. It’s ringed by red gums and red mallee and feels completely hidden from the world – you’ll barely ever see another person. There’s basic camping on its foreshore and Kaniva offers more accommodation options. It’s the perfect lake for swimming, kayaking and skiing, and the stars at night come without even a hint of city glow.

4. Lake Hindmarsh

If you’re a bird fan, you’ll love Lake Hindmarsh . Located north of Dimboola, Victoria’s largest natural freshwater lake is like an inland sea full of pelicans, swans and numerous species of ducks – but it also teems with everything from spoonbills to parrots. Sunsets here will blow your mind – the lake is a mirror for the pinks and golds you’ll see on the horizon. There’s free camping spots along the foreshore if you’d like to really contemplate the magic of the lake.

5. Pink Lake

Also known as Loch Lel , the summer months offer up some seriously vivid pink water colour at this lake north of Dimboola. The pink varies throughout the year, but is best after rain (hence why summer is the time to visit).

There’s plenty of birds, including wedge-tailed eagles, but you’re as likely to spot big lace monitors, kangaroos and echidnas. Nearby, check out the uber-cute heritage town of Dimboola and its eclectic shops, and Little Desert National Park, full of walking trails through mallee heathland.

6. Lake Lascelles

On a hot summer’s day, there’s nowhere better for a cooling dip, kayak or boat ride. You can camp by the lake , or at powered caravan sites – or the pretty town of Hopetoun offers numerous accommodation options a short walk away. At night you’ll see the lights of Hopetoun reflect off the lake. Fish for yellow belly, redfin or catfish, or try water-skiing. There’s also a great walking trail around the lake, where there’s more birds than you can count.

The best Yarra Valley winery accommodation for a romantic escape