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The Buckland Studio Retreat

COST: $$$

<p>The attending wombats, king parrots, echidnas, and wallabies provide a constant reminder that this romantic country escape is set in one of the world's most varied natural habitats. At the foot of Mount Buffalo, the four stone-and-corrugated-iron studios stand in stylish contrast (taupe walls and duvets, overstuffed club furniture, a fully equipped kitchen) to the surrounding farmland. Each studio has two decks, to better take in views of vineyards, olive groves, and distant mountains. A casual café serves a nouvelle Australian breakfast, such as crispy pancetta, mushrooms, and poached eggs on toasted sourdough with homemade baked beans. </p>

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From Travel + Leisure , OCT 2006

Everything a well-heeled traveler could hope for—with a lovely view of the native forest....MORE>>

– Emma Sloley Peak Experience

Last updated October 2006