Bundanoon Southern Highlands, Australia
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LuxeOutside the door
Whimsical country manor
Pastel palettes, mismatched velvets, and cheeky artwork bring eccentric English country manor charm to the Southern Highlands.
“Inside, former Soho House Design Director, Linda Boronkay, has transformed the space with the same clubby members’ house feel.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Scalloped four-poster beds, clashing velvets, and flea-market curios evoke eccentric English charm.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and The 50 Discovery.
It’s been functioning as a guesthouse since 1892, but it’s become new again — a fresh, whimsical retreat with a nostalgic air —
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched beside Morton National Park, the estate opens directly onto eucalyptus trails and waterfalls, just minutes from Bundanoon village.
The rooms
Main house suites feature four-poster beds and scalloped trims, while timber lodges offer crackling fireplaces and outdoor soaking tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated 25-meter lap pool sits inside a glass conservatory with a retractable roof overlooking the forest.
The forest bathing deck
A timber deck among the pines holds a wood-fired barrel sauna, cedar hot tub, and cold plunge pool.
The spa
Four teal treatment rooms offer massages and facials using natural Australian LaGaia Unedited products.
Restaurant
Fire Kitchen
Chefs cook regional produce over open coals on the terrace, looking out across Morton National Park.
The playful design – a cosy, covetable moodboard of mismatched vintage and modern pieces, contrasting textures, bold colourways and bohemian flea-market finds – is the work of Linda Boronkay.
George's Bar & Lounge
A curved timber bar and roaring fireplace anchor this relaxed lounge, which pours cocktails alongside casual plates.
At the table
Dinah's serves estate breakfasts and dinners among light-blue velvet banquettes, arched mirrors, and framed portraits.
How it began
First established as a railway guesthouse in 1892, this hilltop estate evolved from a historic health retreat into a spirited country bolthole.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.