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Starhaven Retreat is the #1 luxury Bed & Breakfast accommodation on the Bellarine Peninsula and in Victoria. Ranked #3 in Australia. This internationally acclaimed home in Indented Head, Portarlington, was featured on Foxtel's Lifestyle Channel on Grand Designs Australia, in Season 1 Episode 9. Now a luxury Bed & Breakfast, Starhaven Retreat’s beachside location near Portarlington, offers stunning surrounds with fantastic views across Port Philip Bay to Melbourne from the balconies and rooftop terrace.

There is so much to see and do on the Bellarine Peninsula and everything is within easy access from Starhaven Retreat. The many wineries including Jack Rabbit, Terindah Estate, Scotchmans Hill and Bellerine Estate winery, just to name a few, offer wine tastings and local produce. You can enjoy lunch or dinner with stunning Bellarine views at most of them. For the golf enthusiast there are several golf courses nearby with Portarlington’s 18 hole only minutes away from the retreat. The Portarlington Golf Club Bistro is a favourite in the area. Pamper yourself at The Bellarine Day Spa just down the road. Charter a boat for superb fishing in and around the bay. Go Scuba diving on local ship wreck, the Ozone. Famous Queenscliff is a short 30 mins away with its many restaurants and quaint shops. This luxury accommodation on Indented Head beach is the ideal B&B to stay, meet & relax with a difference. There are a number of fantastic restaurants nearby, but should you wish to spend the night in “at home”, you can join your hosts for a gourmet three course dinner.