There’s nothing better than warming your back against the fire with a glass of Yarra Valley red in your hand and there are plenty of places where you won’t need to tear yourself away from the hearth!
With a view of rolling hills and dramatic winter skies, you’ll feel all the more tucked in and cosy when dining fireside at Fondata 1872. The fireplace had been the central focus of these historical buildings since 1872!
Fireside and riverside, this delightful destination on the banks of the Yarra is well known for its warm service, delightful seasonal menu and resident ducks! Oscars on the Yarra is a winter destination – and just 15 minutes drive from Mt Donna Buang when there is snow.
Daytime dining at My Little Kitchen is light, bright and warm and toasty when the open fire is roaring. Local fare is featured on the seasonal menu, and the coffee is to die for. Tucked away in Healesville it’s a great spot to drop in and shed your layers.
A cellar door with an open fire! Yes, it’s true and romantic and full of ambient charm. A visit to Sutherland Estate (which hosts weddings and special events, and has accommodation you may never leave!) is something to warm the heart and soul. Award-winning wines and views across the valley are all part of the experience.
An iconic hotel on the main street of Yarra Glen, the Yarra Valley Grand Hotel has several open fireplaces to keep you warm in winter. Check out the hearty meals, craft beers, local wines and country hospitality and enjoy some toe-tapping live music (most weekends) for some awesome winter vibes that will keep you toasty warm.
Family-friendly with something for everyone, the York On Lilydale has plenty of activities to keep kids and adults amused while you bunker down by an open fire and enjoy a relaxed meal together. Set among 4.5 hectares of natural bushland, you can even take a walk and come back for more. Winter is all wrapped up in one destination!