Château Yering

Five-star, 32 suites
42 Melba Highway, Yering, Yarra Valley,
Victoria, Australia
functions@chateauyering.com.au
www.chateauyering.com.au

It is easy to imagine oneself being transported into the pages of a Jane Austen or Charles Dickens novel when one sets foot in Château Yering, an all-suite two-storey hotel in Yarra Valley that sits in a beautiful heritage building whose history harks back to the mid-1800s.

When the handsome homestead was ready to be transformed into a luxurious hotel in 1997, interior designer, Elly Milner, cleverly accentuated the building’s Victorian charm by bringing in plush fabrics, luxurious furniture and European objet d’art that effectively recreated an elegant ambience of a bygone era. I almost expected ladies in basque and bouffant skirts to emerge from behind doors!

Meeting facilities

The Oak Room, which spans 165m2, can seat 150 guests in a theatre or cocktail setting. It comes with its own bar, bathroom and a foyer that is perfect for mid-meeting refreshments.
Smaller groups can book The Library, a cosy space with an open fireplace, good for a 14-pax board meeting or a 20-pax cocktail party; or The Chinese Room, an elegant boardroom for 14 guests.

Besides these dedicated event venues, Château Yering’s Drawing Room makes a splendid option for pre/post conference drinks. The lush garden that spills out in front of the property is also a lovely spot for BBQs, high teas and cocktail parties for 150 pax. Add a marque and the garden is ready for a 100-pax sit-down dinner.

F&B

Sweetwater Café, with its large windows and conservatory-style glass ceiling, is a delightful place for breakfast as it allows guests to also feast their eyes on the surrounding greenery. Breakfast is served semi-buffet style, with guests ordering their main course and picking breads, cereals and fruits off a buffet line.

A fine-dining option is offered at the ornate Eleonore’s Restaurant.

Private dining rooms are available in the evening for up to 130 guests.

Rooms

All suites are uniquely decorated. There are 22 River Suites which look out to the Yarra River; three Stable Suites which come with an open fireplace, spa and private verandah; six Yarra Suites which are equipped with a separate lounge, dining area, marble bathroom with spa and an oversized balcony or verandah; and a Yering Suite which is accessible by a private staircase and offers a separate lounge, a dining room, two private balconies and a large marble bathroom with a corner spa bath.

My River Suite, dressed in various shades of pink, fabrics with floral prints, plush seats and a large, soft bed, was a real sanctuary after a long day of business meetings and site inspections. The white marble bathroom is spacious and has both a claw-foot bath and separate shower. I adored the heated bars on which towels were hung. How ingenious! No more shuddering in a towel cold from the room’s air conditioning after emerging from the shower.

Other facilities

Château Yering boasts its own helipad and offers guests a tennis court and swimming pool. The beautiful Yering Station, said to be Victoria’s first vineyard, is a three-minute leisurely stroll away.

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