Mr & Mrs Smith

Hepburn at Hepburn

Daylesford, Australia

Sensationally soothing spa town Hepburn has been an Aussie favourite for over 115 years, so it’s time you got in on the action. Hepburn at Hepburn offers 14 sleek one-bedroom villas, with luxuriously modern interiors by David Hicks. Half are decked in sultry burgundy with velvet fabrics and dark glossy furniture, the others offer fresher green and natural tones. Once here either kick back in your fully functioning cube of fun or roll just two minutes down the road to the swanky Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa. This hillside haven works wonders for true romance or just relaxing with pals.

Need to know

• Rates information From AU$275 a night (week-day); or AU$350 a night (weekends). Special rate from two- to seven-night stays available. Pay for a villa upgrade package and you'll receive a heavenly bath and body pack including a take-home Mor toiletry pack, Vive body butter, body scrub and bath salts, fluffy white robes (for use in the property) and slippers.
• Ideal for Couples looking for a seriously secluded romantic getaway or for friends keen to hit the Hepburn Spa à deux (the king-size beds can be split into two singles).
• Sleeps 2
• Property style With their minimally modern boxy exteriors you’d be forgiven for thinking that these villas may not be romantic, but step inside and their seductive colours shine. Deliciously decadent interiors by designer David Hicks up the sexy-luxe factor.
• Grounds Since the villas only launched in July 2010, the grounds in front, landscaped by Jack Merlo, are still fairly low-key, but the lush forest backdrop envelops you in scented greenery.
• Minimum hire Two nights on Friday and Saturday and some other selected dates
• Children This is an adults-only property, so leave the smalls behind.
• Booking process Credit card payment is required to secure a booking, or bank cheques, money orders or direct bank account deposits. Keys can be picked up from Daylesford Getaways office at 123 Vincent Street, Daylesford, where guests are briefed, but staff are also on hand at a property adjoining the villas in case of evening dramas.
• Also No smoking in villas or pets allowed.

Floor plan

• Bedrooms

  Each of the 14 luxury villas features one bedroom, with a generous king-size bed (which can be converted to twin beds), overlooking a glass-encased ensuite bathroom with a mirrored wall. Contemporary interiors are by Australian design star David Hicks and boast white-panelled walls and colour palettes in a choice of dramatic and warm (including dark timber, black marble and splashes of red) or fresh and invigorating (with lighter oak, green, white and silver decor). Custom-made furnishings such as bespoke cupboards rule and there are TVs in both the bedroom and living room. Bathrooms offer marble-clad spas and freestanding rain showers, with built-in speakers so you can watch a movie or play music throughout.

• Kitchen Each cabin comes with an open-plan kitchen living the living/dining area, with a marble or travertine stone bench and Miele appliances. Practical kit such as dishwashers and fridges are concealed for a fuss-free finish.
• Living room The spacious living area features designer furniture selected by David Hicks, including custom-made sofas, bamboo armchairs and fleecy rugs. Cosy remote-controlled gas fireplaces keep things toasty in winter.
• Dining room Blended with the open-plan living room, the dining area sports a small circular table for two, with two chairs should you want to eat in.
• Poolside There's no pool but the aquatically-endowed spas of Hepburn beckon just down the road.
• Gardens Nestled in atmospheric bush, all villas have a private ground-level mini balcony/terrace overlooking the surrounding trees and shrubbery, but there aren't gardens to speak of.
• Private parking Each villa comes with one parking space.