Taking Relaxation to New Heights with Views and Polish Charm
Escaping to the mountains doesn’t have to mean roughing it. And if you’re after a bit of Europe without leaving Queensland, there’s a little chalet on Tamborine Mountain that should be top of your list.
Set high on the edge of the escarpment with panoramic views over the Great Dividing Range, The Polish Place is part romantic mountain hideaway, part cultural escape. This isn’t your average weekend getaway. It’s got the kind of warm, lived in charm that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled into a luxury family run lodge somewhere deep in the Polish countryside. Except it’s only an hour from Brisbane and comes with lorikeets dropping by your balcony.
Each timber chalet is fully self contained and features a double spa bath, a real wood log fireplace that’s every bit as cosy as you’d hope, a well equipped kitchen, spacious rainfall showers, an open mezzanine bedroom, a private balcony and a smart TV.
But the view is the real showstopper here, perfect for wine at sunset or your slow breakfast the next morning, with a continental hamper provided for maximum laziness. From May through to September, they’ll even throw in free firewood and kindling, so you can keep that fireplace crackling without even leaving your slippers.
During your stay, take some time to visit The Polish Place Gallerie, open only to guests. Discover exquisite traditional amber jewellery, folk art, glass paintings and rare artefacts sourced straight from Poland, including amber pieces dating back 44 million years.
While the big booking platforms might tempt you with their 10% off deals, here’s the trick: book direct through the Polish Place website and you’ll score an even better 12% off weekday stays, just for being clever about it. Not to mention the warm fuzzy feeling of supporting a local business that’s truly one of a kind.
For a winter escape that feels like a proper treat, The Polish Place has it all. Warm fireplaces, spa baths overlooking the mountains, a generous 11am checkout and cosy cottages made for two. Just bring your favourite person and maybe a good bottle of red.
The Polish Place
333 Main Western Road, Tambourine Mountain, Qld 4272
(07) 5545 1603
polishplace.com.au
