Cleggett Estate  

In the rolling hills of Gisborne — a luxury five-star bed and breakfast about 50 minutes from Melbourne and roughly 30 minutes to the airport. The property is around 4 km from Gisborne town centre and offers mountain-view terraces with outdoor furniture. Major Melbourne attractions like Melbourne Zoo, Queen Victoria Market and Etihad Stadium are within easy reach for day trips.

Charming country setting with modern, stylish touches. Both rooms feature luxurious king beds and ensuites with slab heated flooring; rooms may include a DVD player, TV and shower. Terraces look over the mountains, giving a calm, outdoorsy vibe with simple, tasteful décor.

Wake up to mountain mornings and make use of a full gym, sauna and massage chair. Get competitive with tennis, squash, archery, billiards, table tennis and a bowling alley — many activities are included at no extra charge. There’s free private parking, laundry and ironing services, a picnic area and barbecue facilities, plus terrace seating for fresh-air downtime.

On-site restaurant plus a shared kitchen so you can dine out or cook your own meals. Full continental breakfast provisions are supplied, and barbecue and picnic areas let you eat al fresco.