If you’re not among the annual Australian migration to Europe that takes place June to August, you’ll no doubt be feeling a tinge of envy. So, what to do?
Well, you might want to consider a getaway that’ll have you at least feeling like you’re in a cottage in the British countryside, a white-washed property in Mykonos or a quaint home in the South of France. Though it’ll look like you’ve travelled internationally, in fact, they’ll be domestic — right here in Australia, at an Airbnb so out of place it’ll feel like you did Euro summer.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up some of the best of said Euro-feel Airbnbs. From a home with whitewashed walls and hot pink bougainvillea to another painted in the iconic colours of Greek homes, white and blue, these will have everyone on your feed convinced you did a long-haul flight.
Piccadilly House – Coopers Shoot, New South Wales
Grand estate Piccadilly House has seven bedrooms and so sleeps 14. It’s perched on a hill overlooking Byron, in a prime position that’s just outside town but still allowing for privacy. With its bougainvillea and whitewashed outdoor area, you’ll feel like you’re on a Greek island.
Rhyanna Park – Chatsbury, New South Wales
For an English country manor getaway, look no further than farm stay Rhyanna Park, roughly a 75-minute drive from Sydney CBD. The property has nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms, so can accommodate 16 guests. It’s centred around a double-storey sandstone homestead.
Iron Gate Estate – Pokolbin, New South Wales
Seven-bedroom Iron Gate Estate in Hunter Valley sleeps 15 guests and will have you feeling like you’re in the countryside in Spain. Set on a 25-acre boutique vineyard, the property was inspired by the architecture of traditional Spanish homes, and so features white stucco walls, wrought iron and classic European fittings and fixtures.
Country Meets Greece – Belli Park, Queensland
At Country Meets Greece, you’ll, in fact believe yourself to be in Greece and not a 35-minute drive from Noosa. The guesthouse has just one bedroom, with décor inspired by Spain, Greece and Morocco. Spend your evening here watching the sunset in the courtyard and barbecue area.
Marges Cottage – Poowong East, Victoria
Margest Cottage sits just under a two hours’ drive from Melbourne’s CBD, in South West Gippsland, though, with its rustic charm, it feels much further. The two-bedroom cottage feels like a country home in England, with its antiques, including a brass, freestanding tub set under a chandelier.
Italian Lakeside Home – Myalup, Western Australia
This four-bedroom Italian Lakeside Home, a 1.5-hours drive from Perth, has a beautiful lakeside setting. Outside, sit in the garden, waiting for dinner to cook in the pizza oven, a glass of vino in hand. Inside, the home is shabby chic, with plenty of natural sunlight.
Carpe Mykonos – Margaret River, Western Australia
This four-bedroom home in WA wine country Margaret River, Carpe Mykonos, even boasts the iconic colour combination of Mykonos: blue and white. Conveniently, it’s located at the start of many cycling trails, a three-minute walk from Surfers Point and a 10-minute walk from town.
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