Sitting in the pretty Adelaide Hills village of Stirling, just 20 minutes out of the city and surrounded by lush forests and vineyards is a little slice of East Asia that is as luxurious as it is unexpected. Choose from three individually designed villas – Yoko (modern Japanese), Zen (minimalist Thai) or Bali Villa (take a guess) – each is roomy and moody, complete with deluxe touches like designer Jag kitchens, solar underfloor heating and private outdoor courtyards and gardens.
Time Out tip: Forget going out to eat – book a class in the lauded on-site cooking school and whip up your own gourmet fare. For a bit extra, a chef can otherwise come to your villa and show you how to use that top-of-the-range kitchen in a private cooking lesson.