Dexter Kim 
Southern Highlands charm is distilled into stylish, modern manor living at Osborn House. Leaning into its stately bones, the property invites you to settle in and soak up the intimate atmosphere. The common spaces are the work of former Soho House group design director Linda Boronkay, combining art and whimsy to create thoughtful spaces that beckon you to sink back with a magazine, book or glass of wine. With fireplaces aplenty, Osborn House is the perfect cool-climate retreat.
The rooms
Guests have the option to stay in the main house (where rooms are furnished with four-poster beds and marble bathrooms) or in a selection of new modular cabins, just a short walk from the main quarters. The cabins boast an impressive deck with an outdoor bath overlooking Morton National Park (with bath salts and LaGaia amenities) and cast-iron freestanding fireplaces for extra snug surrounds.
Food & drink
Impressive outdoor Argentinian fire feasts are a regular event here, and slow-cooked chooks, coal-kissed chorizo and grilled veggies emerge from a dramatic fire pit cooking set-up. These events are bolstered by a year-round Fire Kitchen Restaurant, with asado-inspired eats, and George’s Bar, where more casual Italian bites are served in stylish surroundings. If you fancy venturing out, Eschalot in Berrima is a short 25-minute drive away.
The service
Sitting with a glass of bubbles and a hot cheesy empanada may be one of the best ways to check into a hotel. It sets the tone for the stay (good food, cosseted warmth and solid service) while thoughtful details, such as hot water bottles and valet parking, bring a touch of silver service to every stay.
Ideal for: Loved-up couples of all ages and girls’ trips
Why we love it:
- Country retreat vibes. A taste of the Cotswolds just two hours’ drive from Sydney.
- The spa. Osborn House Spa offers excellent facials and massages in a polished, serene setting.
- The forest bathing deck. The traditional sauna and ice bath, surrounded by tall pines and earthy aromas, gets you back to nature without roughing it.
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