One of the things we loved most about Valley View Studio was how easy it was to get there. Less than an hour and a half from Melbourne, set in Bellbrae near Torquay and the start of the Great Ocean Road, it felt like we’d escaped properly without having to go far at all.

The drive already starts to slow you down, but it’s arriving and seeing the valley spread out in front of you that really does it. Green hills rolling away in every direction, wide open and calm, instantly putting us in holiday mode.

Inside, the studio felt warm and welcoming from the start. It’s light-filled and beautifully set up, with a super comfortable bed facing the valley. Waking up to that view never got old.
Evenings were spent by the indoor fireplace once the air cooled, and having a fully equipped kitchen made it easy to settle in. There’s also a small workstation, which was perfect for getting a bit of work done while still feeling surrounded by nature.

Mornings started with coffee, soft valley light and the rooster acting as our natural alarm clock, while chickens wandered around. We spent time in the beautiful garden on the property, then headed to Bells Beach to watch the waves roll in before returning to soak up the view once again at golden hour.

Valley View Studio struck that rare balance of feeling grounded, comfortable and effortlessly easy. The kind of place that makes even a short stay feel like a real reset.