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Brae
Birregurra, Victoria, Australia · Independent · Accessible Luxury
In 2016, the property added six sustainable guest suites designed by Six Degrees Architects, which utilize solar power, harvested rainwater, and recycled materials to achieve net-zero emissions. Established in December 2013 by acclaimed chef Dan Hunter, Brae is set on a 30-acre organic farm and is widely considered one of Australia's premier dining destinations.
- 6 rooms
- Opened 2013
- Neighborhood: Cape Otway Road
- Rooms from 646 sq ft (60 m²)
- Architect: Six Degrees Architects
About Brae
- Established in December 2013 by acclaimed chef Dan Hunter, formerly of Mugaritz and the Royal Mail Hotel Dunkeld, on a 30-acre organic farm.
- Its six guest suites, added in 2016 and designed by Six Degrees Architects, achieve net-zero emissions using solar power and harvested rainwater.
- The restaurant climbed to number 44 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list in 2017, remarkable recognition for a rural Australian farm property.
- Entry-level rooms start at 646 sq ft (60 m²).
History
Established in December 2013 by acclaimed chef Dan Hunter, Brae is set on a 30-acre organic farm and is widely considered one of Australia's premier dining destinations. In 2016, the property added six sustainable guest suites designed by Six Degrees Architects, which utilize solar power, harvested rainwater, and recycled materials to achieve net-zero emissions. The site originally functioned as a 19th-century farmstead before being converted into the current restaurant and retreat.
Restaurants and bars
- Brae Restaurant — Restaurant
Experiences
- Farm walks through orchards, olive groves and vegetable beds — Follow meandering paths through the organic farm's orchards, olive groves and vegetable beds to connect with the land that provides produce for the restaurant.
- Optional seasonal supper for lunch diners — An optional seasonal supper available for lunch diners.
Amenities
- In-room breakfast featuring house-made wood-fired sourdough and farm produce
- Carbon-neutral suites with star-gazing skylights and underfloor heating
- Private outdoor decks with panoramic views of the Otway ranges
- High-end Thorens turntables and curated vinyl record collections in each suite
- Cocktail bar with artisanal cocktail-making kits and Eurocave wine cabinets
- Access to 30 acres of organic farm trails with provided Hunter gumboots
- EV charging
- Adults-only
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