     
Victorian News and Specials
For a burst of getaway inspiration, check out these snippets of news and specials. You can even make a booking enquiry direct with the hosts - click through to their review and go from there.
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There are more specials below that are not in the Show Specials Newsletter, so scroll down to read more!
10th Anniversary Edition: We've released the latest Beautiful Accommodation in Victoria and Tasmania edition - in fact, it's our bumper 10th anniversary celebration edition, featuring escapes for families, couples and groups of friends. This is a superb edition you simply must add to your travel library and makes a wonderful gift as well.
NEW BEAUTIFUL ACCOMMODATION PROPERTIES
We are constantly looking for fabulous new places to stay to include in the Beautiful Accommodation collection. Here are the latest properties to be visited, reviewed and photographed by our team:
SkyHouse Mount Macedon (Mount Macedon, near Woodend, Victoria) - This gorgeous three-bedroom country house has amazing views across to Hanging Rock, and it even has it own mini-sports oval. Perfect for a spot of petanque! Read our review.
Candlelight Cottages Retreat (Olinda, Dandenong Ranges) - Turn off the main road onto a leafy street and you'll discover the lovely gardens that shelter these two gorgeous retreats - perfect for one couple or two. Read our review.
Daveys Bay Beach House (Olivers Hill, Mornington Peninsula). If you've ever dreamed of living in a beach house perched above the blue waters of Port Phillip Bay, then Daveys Bay Beach House is the perfect interpretation of that dream. Read our review.
Mount Pleasant Homestead (East Wangaratta, Northeast Victoria) Take one 1960s farm homestead, transform it with colour, flair and all the modern necessities (spa, espresso machine, etc) and you have Mount Pleasant Homestead. Read our review.
SPECIALS AND NEWS
Mount Macedon (near Woodend)
SkyHouse Mount Macedon
Midweek Special: Stay longer at this beautiful three-bedroom country house. It's only an hour from Melbourne and there are stunning views of Hanging Rock. Stay any two nights midweek (Monday to Thursday nights inclusive) and stay an extra night free - a saving of $280. This offer is subject to availability and the extra free night cannot be a Friday, Saturday or Sunday night. Read our review.
Hepburn Springs (Spa Country)
65 Main - the B&B with TLC
Stay and play - The host of 65 Main will share all the ‘hot tips' that only a local would know. Discover who makes the best coffee, pours the best wine and who creates tastes sensations. This 4 star B&B is a doily free zone offering a daily breakfast of local produce, billiard room with forest views, library with open fire and FREE movies, dining room with fridge & 24 hour tea/coffee. Walk to local cafes, pubs, restaurants, mineral water springs and spas. Perfect for 1-10 guests. Romance, celebration, girls & gift getaways. Packages inc. massage, horseriding, wine tasting, degustation dining and more... Stay 3 nights and receive dinner for 2 OR entry to the new $13m Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa. Read our review.
Sunbury (near Macedon Ranges and Melbourne)
Rupertwood Mansion
Exciting news: Rupertswood Mansion polled extremely well on RACV 101 - coming 19th out of 555 great places to visit in Victoria. Not bad for the birthplace of the Ashes.
New Chef: More exciting news - Rupertswood Mansion has just appointed the ex-Executive chef Hotel Windsor, Craig Hicks. The food is delicious to taste, gorgeous to look at and sexy to boot!
Read our review.
Fairhaven (on the Great Ocean Road)
Ocean Inlet
"Lovers of Romance". Save $25 per night for stays of two nights or more and also receive a bottle of local wine of your choice from our award winning wine list or hand made chocolates on arrival. This every day of the week package is available to guests in the Shorehouse spa apartment from May 1st to September 30th 2009. Book now for next summer for guaranteed current room rates. Read our review.
Bright, Northeast Victoria 
The Buckland - Studio Retreat
It is now official: No. 5 is 5 Star Luxury! The Buckland's newest addition has been awarded the prestigious AAAT 5 star rating which makes it the only 5 Star accommodation option in the area. The cutting edge designed one bedroom pod comes with a huge deck overlooking the Buckland Valley and Mt. Buffalo. Italian designer furniture, a 42'' LCD TV and gas fire in the lounge area are just some of the creature comforts featured by The Buckland's newest addition. The fully equipped kitchen and dining area share the sweeping views of the valley and adjoining bush and the king size bedroom affords the kind of grand views you wish to wake up to every morning. Read our review
Dunkeld, (Grampians)
Royal Mail Hotel
Free night offer: Stay two nights in a Mountain View or Garden View room, Sunday to Thursday, and stay the third consecutive night free. Includes continental breakfast and morning newspaper delivery daily.Read our review.
Narbethong, Yarra Valley (near Marysville)
Woodlands Rainforest Retreat
Experience indulgent luxury “in the wild” at this Australian Tourism Award winning couples retreat. Two nights in a Rainforest Bungalow, includes one gourmet BBQ pack with bottle of Yarra Valley wine, a local produce breakfast basket and a late checkout at 1.00pm. Read our review.
Heathcote (Central Victoria)
Emeu Inn Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and Wine Centre
Heathcote – Victoria's Heartland is only getting better. The main street is alive with eateries, wine tasting, interesting shops. And the winemakers are keen to show their wares. Of course, you can also do all of these things at Emeu Inn, but why not have a wander through this Goldfields' town and discover all there is to offer. You can fossick for gold, play a round of golf on a leading course, bushwalk through the numerous parks, wander through the galleries, enjoy the Pink Cliffs or just relax with a glass of Heathcote Shiraz. The choice is yours! Stop at Emeu Inn for a night or two, enjoy dinner, wine tasting and relaxing in the garden. You can even bring your dog to keep you company.
Read our review.
Daylesford (Spa Country)
Local Artist, Irene Salmont, has joined with Pendower House to offer private art lessons held either in house or in her private studio. So after the massages, spa, golf and of course great food, let your creative side enjoy being on holidays & explore another treat in Daylesford.
Read our review.
Acheron, near Alexandra
Stonelea Country Estate
The newly-opened Stonelea Day Spa offers guests a range of Spa pampering packages designed to add the ultimate sensual indulgence to your stay at Stonelea Country Estate. Warm up in the heated indoor pool, sauna and steam room before experiencing your own combination of relaxing pampering treatments including full body exfoliation, mineral mud wrap, Vichy Shower therapy and a relaxing essential oil body polish.
In addition to the Day Spa, Stonelea's facilities include the award-winning Mountain View restaurant, private 18-hole golf course, trout ponds for fishing, tennis, lawn games and more. Read our review.
Hepburn Springs
Peppers Springs Retreat & Spa
New Spa Villas - The stylish Peppers Springs Retreat & Spa in Hepburn Springs now has five brand new two-bedroom villas offering guests the privacy of self-contained living with the convenience and sophistication of a fine hotel - the perfect escape to the heart of the Daylesford Macedon Ranges region. Featuring expansive floor space over two levels, the villas offer flat screen televisions in the living room and bedrooms, top of the range appliances, large sundeck with dining suite, air conditioning and private parking. For inspirational local produce, there's DECO restaurant, The Retreat lounge and bar and the award winning Mineral Spa all located on the property and easily accessible by well-lit pathways from the Spa Villas. Situated just 75 minutes from Melbourne, Peppers Springs Retreat & Spa allows guests to rejuvenate in blissful surrounds only 3 minutes from Daylesford. Read our review.
Guildford (near Daylesford and Castlemaine)
Celestine House
Special Weekend Package: Two nights accommodation in a spa suite. Includes Devonshire tea on arrival, full cooked breakfast each day and a three-course candle-lit dinner on one evening all for $390 per couple . Midweek Special: Book two nights midweek and stay the third night for free. Includes Devonshire tea on arrival and full cooked breakfast each day. Six different accommodation options, including double spas, log fires and king sized beds. $300-$340 per couple. Gift Vouchers available (valid for 12 months). Take the journey to Guildford, breathe the fresh air, let yourself be pampered, experience peace and space. Take your leave, rejuvenated and on top of the world.
Read our review.
Great Ocean Road 
Johanna Seaside
Great Walk: The Great Ocean Walk is a huge success. Experience a world class walk covering 91 kms of the southern ocean coastline travelling through stunning scenery, along rugged cliffs tops and through beautiful rain forests and farmland. Johanna Seaside Cottages are in the heart of the Great Ocean Walk and the only property where you can walk a few meters to your accommodation. Read our review
St Kilda, Melbourne 
The Prince
Exclusive year round Beautiful Accommodation package: enjoy funky accommodation in the heart of trendy beachside St Kilda. This special is available only to Beautiful Accommodation readers and includes:
- Accommodation for two in a Deluxe Room
- Continental Breakfast served at Circa
- Car Parking
- 2 x complimentary cocktails at Circa Bar.
Rates from $240 per couple per night (the price will vary according to seasons). To access this special rate, enter the special code BAC2007 on The Prince's booking page. Read our review
Barnawartha, near Albury/Wodonga, Northeast Victoria 
Koendidda Country House
Gourmet dinner, bed and breakfast special - this is an ongoing special. Enjoy two nights accommodation, afternoon tea and full breakfast, plus a gourmet three course dinner for two on one evening, including wine. All for $540 per couple for two nights. Read our review
Daylesford/Hepburn Springs, Spa Country 
65 Main
Ab Fab Package: wine/cheese platter + 2 nights ensuite room, delicious cooked breakfast + relaxation massage + award winning Lake House lunch + fabulous Convent Gallery tickets + drinks at European beir cafe + latte at funky cafe from $250pp midweek or $300pp weekends. Read our review
Harcourt North, The Goldfields 
MillDuck StrawBale Bed & Breakfast
Special: This is a gorgeous property, with the added attraction of beautiful gardens and lots of alpacas to say hello to. A few days at MillDuck is never really enough, so to encourage you to REALLY relax, MillDuck is offering a special rate for longer stays: "Stay for a few more days" Special. Stay for two nights at the usual rate, then you can enjoy a third and fourth night for only $150 per couple per night, B&B. Read our review
Hepburn Springs, (near Daylesford), Spa Country 
Acqua Viva Day Spa
Midweek Specials: Acqua Viva Day Spa is offering some great mid week specials for beautiful accommodation readers; try the ultimate replenishment - usually $254 now only $220; the All Spirit package - usually $525 now only $470. These offers are only available when you mention the beautiful accommodation rate and only midweek (not available on school holidays or public holidays). Read our review
2008 Victorian Tourism Awards - the 2008 awards were announced on 18 November 2008 and Beautiful Accommodation is thrilled that the following beautiful properties won awards. Congratulations to everyone involved!
Luxury Boutique Accommodation:
Winner: Boroka Downs (wonderful achievement here - Boroka Downs has won three years in a row and is now in the Hall of Fame)
Health and Wellness Tourism:
Winner: Mineral Spa at Peppers Springs Retreat (another wonderful achievement here - Minerla Spa at Peppers Springs Retreat has also won three years in a row and is also in the Hall of Fame)
Deluxe Accommodation:
Merit: The Buckland - Studio Retreat
Finalist: Limosa Rise
Hosted Accommodation:
Finalist: Linden Gardens Rainforest Retreat
Finalist: Lakes Entrance Waverley House Cottage
Finalist: Stringybark Cottages Bed & Breakfast
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