Dark, Dramatic Vineyard Hotel is Perfect Australian Getaway

But an hour from the busy avenues of Melbourne, Australia lies a relaxing and chic boutique getaway called the Jackalope. Its prime location on the edge of stunning vineyards is situated on the Mornington Peninsula, known equally Melbourne's weekend playground. The dramatic hotel is a stunning mod retreat that offers all the civilities a guest might desire.

Refined architecture and modern works are a stunning combination. — Refined architecture and mod works are a stunning combination.

Before you enter the hotel, the artful drama is credible from the seven-meter Jackalope sculpture by artist Emily Floyd that sites out front. It's simply one of the deputed pieces that focus on the "seemingly magical processes of transformation, creation, or combination" that make upwards the hotel's drove.

The sculpture fits well with the surrounding dramatic landscapes.

The vineyard landscape and century-old native plantings seemingly flow from the site of the new luxurious 46-room boutique hotel. The wide open back of the edifice with its large windows makes the most of the beautiful landscape and views. It's the perfect location for enjoying the spa services, gourmet nutrient and relaxing guest accommodations.

Created by the Carr Blueprint Grouping, the building and interiors are contemporary and daring. While the invitee rooms are eminently luxurious and comfy, the public spaces are bonny enough to lure the nearly reluctant guest out to savour the comforts. Lounging on the deck by the 30-meter black infinity pool provides a prime place for taking in the view and for taking a calming dip before dinner. The pool deck also includes a heated plunge pool, sunbed service, wireless internet, pavilion that can be used for spa treatments or a romantic private lunch or dinner for ii.

The location exudes tranquility and serenity. — The location exudes serenity and serenity.

Tribu's Tosca outdoor chair, which is rounded with tapered legs, is a comfortable seat on the hotel deck. The shell is powdercoated stainless steel, woven with actress-wide upholstered tubes. The weather-resistant seamless material tubes are filled with foam mousse.

Comfortable seats were made for lingering to take in the view. — Comfortable seats were fabricated for lingering to accept in the view.

The feel of the view changes with the daylight that hits the 21-hectare vineyard.

The individual dining expanse features a stylish gray table with a unique base that is paired with Illum chairs from Tribu. The drove has lines that are reminiscent of classical Scandinavian furniture, created from the latest materials suitable for the outdoors. Low-cal and durable aluminum is used in identify of forest.

Casual private dining can be arranged. — Casual individual dining tin be arranged.

The same space can be used for massages. — The aforementioned space can exist used for massages.

Inside the Geode, private dining has a view. — Within the Geode, private dining has a view.

Dramatic angles enhance the equally dramatic views. — Dramatic angles heighten the every bit dramatic views.

Fine food is a central draw for almost resorts and the Jackalope is no exception. Doot Doot Doot is the property'due south premier dining space and the dishes are said to focus on seasonal menus that highlight the hotel's kitchen garden and meridian producers from the Mornington Peninsula. Fittingly, wine is an of import part of the dining experience here and the carte du jour has a total range of matched wines from Willow Creek and international vintners.

The entryway for Doot Doot Doot puts the wine on central display.

Alpine, quilted leather banquettes sit underneath a magnificent lighting installation by Jan Flook, a Melbourne-based designer. The eight-past-10 meter chandelier comprises x,000 amber-hued lamps that are meant to evoke the sensation of fermenting wine bubbling. The undulating surface of drinking glass globes helps create a one-of-a-kind ambiance that is even more dramatic after dark.

The spectacular ceiling is one of the avant-garde art pieces that grace the hotel.

The Jackalope also has a breathtaking bar — the Flaggerdoot — that sports a mod design in a very celebrated location. The Edwardian McCormick House has stood at the end of the meandering driveway since 1876. When the hotel was created, the firm was reincarnated as the hotel's bar — a perfect reminder of the history behind the scenic belongings. Wood floors in a herringbone design, edgy furnishings and a ceiling full of linear neon lights brand for a absurd bar that has a gutsy cocktail menu with experimental creations too as standard classics.

The eclectic vibe is simultaneously relaxing and exciting. — The eclectic vibe is simultaneously relaxing and heady.

When it'southward time to turn in for the night, caput for dark and dramatic, neon-lit hallway that leads to the guest rooms. The hotel offers a selection of rooms and suites that all accept different levels of luxury.

Low lighting is enhanced by the neon ceiling. — Low lighting is enhanced past the neon ceiling.

Guest rooms that face up the vineyard have private balconies where yous tin dine, sip, read or just enjoy the view. Floor to ceiling windows provide plenty of natural calorie-free and a glimpse the vineyards from inside the room. The piece of furniture in the room is custom made, all in shades of zinc gray and diversity of textures. The color palette is bold and the minimalist style serene.

The dark space is offset by the plentiful natural light. — The dark space is starting time by the plentiful natural light.

The open up plan room includes an optional deep-soak Japanese style bathtub situated between the bed and the rest of the bathroom area. The spa feeling of the bath is intensified by pelting showers, double vanities and custom-made bath products. The design elements in the infinite come together to create a totally relaxing retreat.

Modern lamps and a lighted shelf that runs the length of the wall are angular elements. — Modern lamps and a lighted shelf that runs the length of the wall are athwart elements.

Terrace rooms that have a woods view are set up in the same manner. — Terrace rooms that have a woods view are fix in the aforementioned manner.

Studios are lavishly larger spaces that have oversized terraces. The rooms are furnished with the aforementioned fashion custom-made pieces and can be had with either a kitchenette large dining expanse for six or an extended lounge configuration. The bathrooms are generously sized and have double vanities, custom-fabricated Hunter LAB amenities, and a separate rain shower and a dressing room. Fifty-fifty better, they can connect with a Terrace Room to make up a combined 100-square meter two-bedroom, two-bath suite.

The studios also have an open plan. — The studios as well accept an open plan.

The bed faces the roomy private terrace.

Bathroom fixtures are major design elements in the room.

The vanity is large and extra functional. — The vanity is large and actress functional.

A dark color palette and matte surfaces are modern and extravagant. — A dark color palette and matte surfaces are modern and improvident.

For the ultimate in luxury, the Jackalope has Signature Suites, which characteristic high ceilings and a huge 30 square-meter terrace overlooking the vineyard. The extra-large space has a double sided indoor/outdoor fireplace, indoor dining tabular array, kitchenette, cocktail bar and a personal wine cellar. A dramatic low-cal fixture in crystal and copper by Christopher Boots is a focal betoken over the tabular array, lighting up the space and the custom Zuster furniture.