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ountlesspoemshavebeenwrittenabout
it– romance. And if thequestionhas
everenteredyourmind, “Howdo I love
thee?”youmightfindagreat answer is, “Enough
to indulge ina romanticgetaway in Ipswich”.
Fora sumptuous rural retreat experienceonly30
minutes’ from Ipswichcheck in toSpicers
HiddenvaleatGrandchester. Thisgroupof
historiccottagesperchedon topa ridgewith
breathtakingviews, andofferingmouth-watering
food fromanaward-winningchef, isano-brainer
when itcomes to theperfect romanticdestination.
Youcan soakup thehistoryof the 12,000-acre
propertyandenjoymodern facilitiescombined
withperiod-stylecharm. Ahighlight isdining in
HomageRestaurant,where thechef createshis
‘paddock toplate’ dishesusing locally sourced
produceand seasonalbounty from theonsite
kitchengarden.
Here, youcandoas littleorasmuchasyou like
together. Indulge inanonsite spapackage,watch
the localkangaroosmunchingongrass, play
tennis, swim, ridehorses... andmore. Youcould
evencombineyour staywithawinery tourwitha
difference, courtesyofPterodactylHelicopters, or
aFloating Imageshot airballoonflight. What a
way to sweep someoneoff their feet!
Ifyou’dprefer tokeepyour starry-eyed staywith
that special someone in the IpswichCBD to take
advantageof the restaurantsand live shows,
Mary’sPlaceBed&Breakfast ina 1928bungalow
offersheritageelegance. OwnerMaryWard loves
to spoilherguestswith treats suchas tea inbedor
chocolatesatnight, andexquisite linen, boutique
period furnitureandauthenticcolour schemes
make thisa luxuriant experience.
Theword ‘boutique’ usuallyconjuresup
somethingcosyandexclusiveand that’s just
whatyou’ll get at theSpringfieldLakesHotel.
You’rebound tobe impressedby themodern,
yet classical, décorwhichcreates the feelingof
casual luxuryandeasycomfort. Add to this
Queensland’snumberonepublicaccessgolf
course,Brookwater;unique spaexperiences
forcouplesor singlesatSangDaySpa; anda
shoppingmeccaatOrionandyouhaveall the
ingredients foraperfect romanticgetaway. And
youdon’thave towander far– just to thehotel
lobby, in fact– to topoff thedaywitha romantic
dinneratBLVDRestaurant.
Whetheryou’re rekindlinga romanceor starting
outonanew journey together, Ipswich is the
place todiscover that special something tocherish
fora lifetime.
Romantic
Getaways
REKINDLE THEGIDDY
FEELINGOF THAT FIRST
CHEEKYKISS.
MarysPlaceB&B
SpicersHiddenVale,Grandchester
HISTORICCOTTAGES PERCHEDON
TOP ARIDGEWITHBREATHTAKING
VIEWS, ANDOFFERINGMOUTH-
WATERING FOOD.
Romance& Indulgence
