Story by Miranda
Slow Moments at Burrowes Rest
Adventure in Cheshunt, High Country, VIC, AU
There are only a few places you'll encounter on your travels where a couple of steps across the threshold are all it takes to know that you’ve come ‘home’. We call them soul places, and Burrowes Rest, nestled in Victoria’s King Valley, is very much one of them.
Immaculately styled and gloriously comfortable, this two-bedder was once a tobacco hut but is now a lesson in appreciating the little details. From the pillowy bed and linen sheets to the fully functional kitchen, and the claw-foot tub (with a record player!) to the cosy fireplace, this is a thoughtful space designed for relaxation and quality time with your travel crew.
We arrived on a moody, wet afternoon and were greeted by twinkling balcony lights, a roaring fireplace, and an entire box of provisions (we’re talking homemade chocolate cake with fresh whipped cream, local bread, cheese, milk and eggs, and a bottle of red wine!) left for our enjoyment by our wonderful hosts, Darlene and Jim.
Engulfed by nature and totally disconnected from the world (no TV or wifi here!), we spent our days enjoying the gentle rhythms of a quiet life; lazy sleep-ins, morning cups of coffee while watching the sprightly resident lambs outside, evenings reading by the fire, a cheeky slice of chocolate cake and tea on a drizzly afternoon. When the rain eased, we ventured out for lunch at Chrismont Winery just down the road, an afternoon wander to the King River to skim rocks across the surface, or to explore the rocky outcrops at Paradise Falls and Powers Lookout where Australia’s infamous bushrangers once hid out.
Staying at Burrowes Rest felt like a warm hug from an old friend, and I daresay it’s exactly where you’ll find us any time we need an escape from city life!...
Immaculately styled and gloriously comfortable, this two-bedder was once a tobacco hut but is now a lesson in appreciating the little details. From the pillowy bed and linen sheets to the fully functional kitchen, and the claw-foot tub (with a record player!) to the cosy fireplace, this is a thoughtful space designed for relaxation and quality time with your travel crew.
We arrived on a moody, wet afternoon and were greeted by twinkling balcony lights, a roaring fireplace, and an entire box of provisions (we’re talking homemade chocolate cake with fresh whipped cream, local bread, cheese, milk and eggs, and a bottle of red wine!) left for our enjoyment by our wonderful hosts, Darlene and Jim.
Engulfed by nature and totally disconnected from the world (no TV or wifi here!), we spent our days enjoying the gentle rhythms of a quiet life; lazy sleep-ins, morning cups of coffee while watching the sprightly resident lambs outside, evenings reading by the fire, a cheeky slice of chocolate cake and tea on a drizzly afternoon. When the rain eased, we ventured out for lunch at Chrismont Winery just down the road, an afternoon wander to the King River to skim rocks across the surface, or to explore the rocky outcrops at Paradise Falls and Powers Lookout where Australia’s infamous bushrangers once hid out.
Staying at Burrowes Rest felt like a warm hug from an old friend, and I daresay it’s exactly where you’ll find us any time we need an escape from city life!...
Things We Did
- Lake
- Lookout
- Swim
- Food & Drink
- Hike
Right in the heart of Whitfield and the King Valley, the Mountain View Hotel is one of northeast Victoria’s best-kept gourmet secrets. Modern Italian at heart (but with all the pub classics too!), this friendly and welcoming gastro pub serves the best of the region’s produce transformed into high-quality, moreish fare....
Hidden deep within the Alpine National Park and surrounded by native forest, Paradise Falls is a 31m-high overhanging waterfall plunging into a secret forest pool. The walk from the carpark is just 10-minutes and leads you to a viewing platform. There’s also a trail that leads behind the falls, where the full scale of the epic red overhanging cliffs can really be felt!...
All good adventures start with good coffee and grub, which makes Hobbledehoy the best starting point for your King Valley explorations! This Whitfield cafe serves up an array of culinary delights, from beautiful brunches and fresh-made pastries to central European classics like homemade Goulash. They have a distillery coming soon, and their cocktail nights are the place to be on a Saturday evening!...
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