The Buckland - Studio Retreat and Cafe
Buckland Valley (near Bright)
McCormack's Lane, Buckland Valley
(Postal: PO Box 533, Bright Vic. 3741)
Ph: 03 5756 2383
Mob: 0419 133 318
Hosts: Sabine Helsper and
Eddie Dufrenne
Style: Contemporary studios
Room rates per couple:
from $250 to $330
Fourth night free for midweek bookings (conditions apply)
Bed & continental breakfast
Minimum two nights at weekends
CHQ • DC • Eftpos • JCB • MC • VI
It's difficult to know which is the biggest attraction at The Buckland: the magnificent view across the valley to Mount Buffalo or the stunningly executed studios. We'd probably plump for the latter, mainly for the way some seriously radical architecture is counterpointed by stone, timber and corrugated iron for a country kind of feel, with a hearty dash of eco-consciousness as well.
And did we mention romance' Each studio has room for two in contemporary comfort, with cracking views from the windows or deck. Chocolaty brown fabrics, ample opportunities to put your feet up before the wood stove and fluffy goose-down doonas in the bedrooms are enticing. But the sensational double shower with its floor-to-ceiling window giving the roos a great view in is just plain good fun.
Alert readers will have noticed that The Buckland now also has its own cafe. Designed along similar lines to the studios, it's the place guests head for brekkie, the daily papers and (weather permitting) a lazy cafe latte (or two) on the terrace. A very yummy package. Location: 320km or 3.5 hours northeast of Melbourne. Melway 922 F9. HEMA RA 49 E8.
Facilities: Four studios each with ensuite bedroom (king bed), kitchenette/dining/lounge (TV, DVD, CD, RC AC, wood fire), licensed mini bar, two private decks (BBQ). Continental breakfast served at the on-premises cafe (full breakfast also available).
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