14 luxury escapes with fireplaces near Brisbane
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By Chelsea Tromans
Sunshine Coast Hinterland | Queensland Country | Gold Coast Hinterland
Winters may be on the mild side across most of Queensland, but that doesn’t mean you can’t long for a peaceful weekend away in front of a fireplace. Our southern countryside doesn't rest solely on its looks: this area knows how to turn up the heat while delivering a spectacular side of nature and luxury.
Want to get away and cosy up in style? Here are some of the best luxury escapes with fireplaces - and they’re all within a few hours’ drive of Brisbane.
Sunshine Coast Hinterland luxury escapes with fireplaces
Head north on the Bruce Highway to the Sunshine Coast, but instead of making a beeline to the beach, this time veer left and head to the hinterland. This is a haven for forest and fireplace luxury escapes in Queensland.
1. Secrets on the Lake
Secrets on the Lake, Montville, Sunshine Coast
Perched on the side of Lake Baroon (just outside Montville and Maleny), Secrets on the Lake makes treehouses more luxurious than you could ever imagine.
The walk along the hand-carved elevated walkway to get to your room and the fireplace that hangs from the ceiling make this place seem like a fairytale. Except it’s real and you can go there now.
You could easily wile away the hours sitting on your private balcony listening to the birds and gazing out at the tranquil lake, soaking in a deep bath, or lounging in front of the fire, but then you’d miss out on visiting Secrets on the Lake’s own exclusive waterfall, accessible only to guests.
Secrets on the Lake is a great base to explore the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, not to mention fulfill those treehouse fantasies this list is sure to inspire.
2. The Postman's Cottage
The Postman's Cottage, Montville, Sunshine Coast
The Postman’s Cottage is a luxurious abode for two and was designed with the intention of embracing slow living.
Set on 1.5 acres of luscious garden, The Postman’s Cottage is just a stones throw from the charming heart of Montville and a cruisy 30-minute drive west of the Sunshine Coast.
Named in homage to the original homestead being the first Receiving Office for mail in 1895 (where letters arrived by horseback and foot), the Postman’s Cottage bids adieu to mail days and hello to visitors looking to relax by the fire or in the soapy bubbles of the impressive clawfoot tub.
Guests have full access to the cottage, shared access to the grounds and magnesium pool.
3. Glass on Glasshouse
Glass on Glasshouse, Glass House Mountains, Sunshine Coast
You don't have to travel anywhere to take in the views at Glass on Glasshouse: the cabins each have two walls that are completely glass (hence the name), giving you 180-degree views of Mount Beerwah and Mount Coonowrin.
Add to that an eco-smart fireplace that can be enjoyed from the living room or the freestanding double spa bath, and you’ve got yourself one of the best luxury escapes amongst the Glass House Mountains.
Tear yourself away from the warmth of the fireplace just for a bit, and we promise getting to know your neighbours (a group of spectacular volcanic peaks) will be worth it.
Not just a visual feast, Glass on Glasshouse provides breakfast provisions to all who stay, including fresh fruit, cereal, eggs, bacon, and a selection of bread and jams. For lunch, drop into the nearby Glasshouse Plantation to stock up on fresh produce picked directly from the working tropical orchard or sourced from local growers to take back to your cabin and prepare in your kitchenette.
4. Spicers Tamarind Retreat
Spicers Tamarind Retreat, Maleny, Sunshine Coast
Spice up your winter getaway with a luxury stay at Spicers Tamarind Retreat in Maleny.
The Luxury Falls Villas are true to their name, with a king bed, double shower, spacious lounge room and private balcony. Not to mention there’s a day spa and an award-winning restaurant serving up mouth-watering Asian cuisine on-site.
The fireplace will keep you cosy indoors, but we won’t blame you for wanting to spend most of your time outdoors. The outdoor fire pit and cedar hot tub on the balcony overlooking the surrounding bush will quickly become your favourite chill out spaces, and will give you a taste of what’s beyond your villa - like the numerous waterfalls, including Gardeners Falls which is only a short walk away.
5. Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat, Montville, Sunshine Coast. Photo by @fredmckiephotos
Hidden among the trees in Montville, Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat has double spa baths, fireplaces AND they deliver fresh baked croissants to your room each morning. No wonder this property is popular with honeymooners.
If you really don’t want to get out of bed, they also bring you home-cooked meals or BBQ hampers.
But it’s not just the air of luxury and the baked goods that got this retreat on this top accommodation list; its location serves up the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk on its doorstep, perfect for those looking to balance indulgence with nature.
Queensland Country luxury escapes with fireplaces
Get out of town and head west from Brisbane into the country, where the air is as fresh as the locally grown produce.
6. Alure Stanthorpe
Alure, Stanthorpe, Queensland Country
Known as Queensland’s coldest town, Stanthorpe is the perfect place for a luxury escape. Alure Stanthorpe knows exactly what it takes to make a tent warm and fuzzy while still appealing to your eco-conscious values. They’ve dialled the luxury up to 11 and installed an eco-fireplace and reverse air conditioning. There are luxury villas as well as glamping options, complete with an ensuite and hot tub.
After a day exploring the Granite Belt’s best wineries, your luxury tent is the perfect hideaway to pop open a bottle of local vino and dig into your chef-prepared in-room cheese platter, featuring more delicacies from the region. If you like what you taste, make plans to visit Stanthorpe Cheese to sample more and take home your favourites.
7. Ravensbourne Escape
Ravensbourne Escape, Ravensbourne, Queensland Country. Photo by @ravensbourneescape
Soak up serenity in one of Ravensbourne Escape’s charming chalets, perched on the mountains of Ravensbourne National Park. With accommodations to suit couples retreats and group hangs, your winter getaway is complete with a log fire and an on-site restaurant perfect for those who don’t plan to venture far from the outdoor hot tub.
It’s not just the views that are green at Ravensbourne Escape – the Serenity and Tranquility chalets are built eco-friendly with a zero carbon footprint design.
Up for activities? Check out these unique things to do in nearby Toowoomba and explore the local street art scene.
8. Spicers Peak Lodge
Spicers Peak Lodge, Southern Downs, Queensland Country
On the mountain tops of the Scenic Rim, award-winning Spicers Peak Lodge is Australia's highest non-alpine lodge - so come winter, you'll need a little help warming up. The spa suites have massive open fireplaces and they even build the fire for you, which, after your five-course degustation at the lodge’s chef-hatted restaurant The Peak, you’ll be thankful for not having to lift a finger.
Spend your downtime relaxing in the marble bathroom or checking out the view from the veranda - this is the Scenic Rim after all. Only a two-hour drive south west of Brisbane, it makes for a romantic weekend getaway from the city.
Couples should explore the countryside, which also happens to be an endless buffet of fresh produce, serving up a side of delicious food and wine for your getaway.
9. The Firebreak
The Firebreak, Yarraman, Queensland Country. Photo by @_thefirebreak
Tucked into the foothills of the Bunya Mountains on Wakka Wakka land, The Firebreak's secluded cabins blend seamlessly with the natural landscape. These off-grid retreats offer luxury without excess – think crackling fireplaces, wood-fired hot tubs, and outdoor baths under star-filled skies.
Perfect for couples seeking a digital detox, you'll trade notifications for birdsong and screens for breathtaking vistas, snuggling by the fire when temperatures drop.
The Firebreak isn't just a getaway – it's permission to disconnect, breathe deeply, and remember what matters most: uninterrupted moments in nature's embrace.
Scenic Rim and Gold Coast Hinterland luxury escapes with fireplaces
There’s more to the Gold Coast than surf and sand. Hit up the hinterland for a winter frolic through the forest and some of the most spectacular luxury escapes in Queensland.
10. Hermann House
Herrmann House, Scenic Rim, Brisbane
Step back in time to an era of elegance and luxury at Herrmann House. Originally two of Kalbar's oldest houses, they have now been brought together into one large magnificent homestead which is perfect for brides-to-be, couples or families wanting to get-away in the Scenic Rim.
If you prefer to rug up beside an outdoor firepit, you can tear yourself away from the luxe interior and into the hidden garden featuring manicured lawns, Hamptons furniture and views of the nearby ranges.
Looking for nature-based activities in the scenic rim for the whole family? Explore here.
11. Rainforest Gardens Escape
Rainforest Gardens, Mount Cotton, Brisbane. Photo by @rainforestgardens
Rainforest Chalet by Rainforest Gardens is a beautiful place to sprawl out in front of the crackling fireplace with a cuppa in hand.
Each chalet on the lush property is appointed with a queen bed, large ensuite bathroom, romantic wood fireplace and verandah, and is nestled within expansive gardens and hoop pine forest, with views to Moreton Bay, Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) and the Southern Moreton Bay Islands.
The chalet is just down the road from Sirromet Winery, so bonus points for all the wine tasting.
12. Nightfall
Nightfall, Scenic Rim, Brisbane
Camps aren’t just for school kids or scout troops anymore: Nightfall is the grown-up, luxury version.
Nestled amongst lush rainforest next to Lamington National Park, the safari-style tents have brushed hardwood floors, hand-carved stone basins and, of course, a fireplace to keep things toasty as you switch off and listen to the sounds of the creek below.
When it’s cold outside, a good meal goes a long way to warm you up. Served under the stars, nightfall’s evening meals are cooked on a custom-built wood-fired oven. The set menu is hand-picked for you using organic produce straight from the kitchen’s garden and bush-tucker orchard as well as local farms around the Scenic Rim and organic markets in Brisbane.
Bedtime is an eco-luxe affair. Slip into the organic cotton sheets and rest easy on the biodynamic Australian wool topper.
If you're someone who likes to fill your days with activities, use this guide.
13. Mouses House Rainforest Retreat
The Mouses Rainforest Retreat, Springbrook, Gold Coast
The Mouses House Rainforest Retreat is checking boxes you never even knew you wanted to check. It's home to 14 eco-friendly cedar-wood chalets – each one has a unique name like ‘Dopey’, ‘Sneezy’ and ‘Happy’ – and each with its own wood fireplace, spa bath and fully equipped kitchen. Reserve a Luxury Stream Chalet and you'll even have a private outdoor hot tub that overlooks a rainforest stream.
Stay here and you'll be sleeping in Springbrook National Park, part of the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforest. Hop on one of the retreat’s electric or mountain bikes and discover the natural beauty all around you.
If your muscles are feeling a little weary by the end of the day, speak to reception about organising an in-room massage, and while you’re at it, opt for one of their picnic hampers with wine and spend the following day recovering with a peaceful picnic beside Purling Brook Falls.
14. Witches Falls Cottages
Witches Falls Cottages, Tamborine Mountain, Brisbane. Photo by @doyatravel
Tucked away beside the rainforest of Queensland’s oldest national park, Witches Falls self-contained cottages make the ultimate cosy couples getaway, especially when the mercury drops.
You’ll feel pampered from the moment you walk into your Rainforest Spa Suite with wine and chocolates and your own private courtyard, where you’ll find an oversized double spa. A breakfast hamper arrives on your door each morning, and is packed with local produce and eggs from the retreat’s own free-range chickens.
When (or, rather, if) you can drag yourself out of this storybook setting, Tamborine’s many wineries, cafes and boutiques are just a stone’s throw away. Up for a thrill? Chase waterfalls, explore nearby walking trails and fly through a treetop canopy before returning to your cottage hideaway.
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