Hotel in Yarra Valley

Chateau Yering Historic Hotel

Chateau Yering is a one-hour drive from Melbourne. The property features an elegant restaurant seating 120, a lively cafe catering for 70 and 20 luxury accommodation options. The site of the first vineyard in Victoria, Chateau Yering has been lavishly restored to its former grandeur. Refurbishment on the historic property and gardens took 17 months, with the Hotel opening in September 1997.

Chateau Yering is a very special property. The house and the gardens are full of history and the restoration has been extremely sympathetic. The result is a magnificent, luxury hotel offering superb food and wine and a commitment by our team to first class service.

Chateau Yering - This heritage listed Victorian mansion on 250 acres bordering the Yarra River is set amidst historic gardens and dates from 1854. The property enjoys breathtaking views over the Yarra Valley and the superb refurbishment includes antiques and fine paintings. 

Dining & Wining

The Hotel's two restaurants, Eleonore's and Sweetwater Café, offer excellent local produce. The Chinese Room seats 14 and is available for use as a private conference or dining room.

Chateau Yering is managed by Sonia and Gary Cooper, who attracted a loyal following at their Wild Oak Cafe in the Dandenongs. Between them Sonia and Gary have 30 years experience in the hospitality industry. Sonia built her career at Burnham Beeches; Stephaine's Restaurant and the Wild Oak Cafe.

Gary Cooper is Executive Chef at Chateau Yering and his reputation for refined cuisine was developed at Fanny's, Marchetti's Latin, Burnham Beeches, Cotswold House and the Wild Oak Cafe. Sonia Cooper said the timing was perfect to open a small, luxury retreat in the area.

"The Yarra Valley is already Victoria's premier wine region and renowned for its superb food, wine and hospitality. Five star, luxury accommodation in the area has been desperately needed for some time and Chateau Yering fills that gap extremely well".

There are more than 30 vineyards within a few minutes drive of Chateau Yering and many of the locally produced wines feature on the wine lists in Sweetwater Cafe and Eleonore's Restaurant.

Accommodation

The accommodation at Chateau Yering consists of 20 suites individually decorated with different colour schemes. Word has spread quickly of the high standard of food and accommodation and the accommodation is full on most weekends. Now there are plans to build another wing to accommodate small conferences with all the necessary facilities.

• River Suites: The River Suites each have king size beds, claw foot baths and separate showers, antique furniture - stereo, TV and VCR, balcony or verandah with views of the grounds to the distant hills.
• Stable Suites: Stable Suites are elegantly furnished with antique four poster beds, open fireplaces, spa baths, stereo TV with VCR and rear verandah overlooking private gardens.
• Yering Suite: The Yering Suite has separate sitting room, Queen size "Half Tester" bed, spa bath, open fireplace, stereo TV and VCR in both bedroom and sitting room. Private staircase entry to suite.
• Yarra Suite: The Yarra Suites are especially impressive with separate sitting rooms king size beds, spa baths, balconies with panoramic views, stereo TV in both bedroom and sitting rooms and VCR.

• Air Cond
• Fridge
• Hairdryers
• In-Room Movies
• Iron
• Mini Bar
• Phone
• Radio
• Safe
• TV
• Tea/Coffee Facil.
• Video

• 24hr Rm Servc
• Business Servcs
• Cocktail Bar
• Disabled Facilities
• Guest Laundry
• Non Smokg Rooms
• Pool/Spa
• Restaurant
• Tennis Courts

Activities & Sights

• Domaine Chandon
  Moët & Chandon, the world's leading champagne house, established their Australian operation here in Yarra Valley in 1986 and the wines have gained in stature and complexity every year. There are no free tastings, however, the small fee asked for a flute of this outstanding sparkling wine allows you to while away the afternoon overlooking the most seductive views in the Yarra Valley while sampling a delicious plate of gourmet goodies. Be sure not to miss the free guided tours which describe the workings of the Methode Champenoise.
• Global Ballooning
  Global ballooning offers champagne balloon flights in the Yarra Valley and in Mansfield. Experience the wonder of ballooning in one of these beautiful areas.
• Yarra Valley
  Seemingly created for the express purpose of inspiring awe in the on-looker, the Yarra Valley, Dandenongs and the Ranges offer marvellous diversity to visitors...
• Healesville Art Gallery
  Healesville Art Gallery specialises in handmade art and craft produced locally in the Yarra Valley. Handmade works of art and craft make excellent personal, hand picked gifts for friends and relatives or as a special treat for yourself.
• Yarra Glen Harness Racing Club
  Track Address: Yarra Valley Racing Centre, Armstrong Grove, Yarra Glen, Victoria Distance from town centre: 1km. Usual Meeting Days: Day Meetings - 9 races per meeting generally between 12.00pm & 5.30pm
• Healesville Sanctuary
  Opened in 1934, Healesville Sanctuary features the largest collection of Australian wildlife in the world with more than 200 species of native birds, mammals and reptiles, displayed in a beautiful bushland setting. A path weaves through the Sanctuary taking you through large habitat areas where wildlife can be seen in their natural environment. Encounter colourful birds, stroll amongst the kangaroos, meet an Emu on the path, hear dingoes howl and watch the flight and hunting skills of magnificent birds of prey.
• Puffing Billy Railway
  The Puffing Billy Railway is Australia's premier tourist railway and one of the country's major tourist attractions. Running 23 km from Belgrave to Emerald Lake (Lakeside) and now finishing up at the township of Gembrook, in the Dandenong Ranges (only 40km from Melbourne, Victoria), Puffing Billy offers the visitor many ways of enjoying a great day out on a fully steam operated railway.
• Dandenong Ranges
  The Dandenong Ranges is renowned for it's beautiful forests & views, sense of community, local crafts, fine dining and luxury accommodation. The Dandenong Ranges Net is the largest directory of the Dandenong Ranges on the Internet. The focus is on community information and tourism, with links to forest parks, accommodation, restaurants, festivals, attractions, local craft industries, activities & local business. The Dandenong Ranges are within an hour from Melbourne, and half an hour from Chateau Yering. Come and visit this special place...
• Galeena Beek
  Galeena Beek Living Cultural Centre is an Aboriginal cultural attraction featuring an historic and artefact display dating back thousands of years of Aboriginal culture in Victoria. The display features a detailed account of the Coranderrk Aboriginal community who have been living in Healesville district since 1863. The artefacts have been returned to the Healesville Aboriginal community by the Museum of Victoria for the purposes of the display.
• Parks and Gardens
  The rich soil and ideal growing climate of the Dandenongs have inspired creative garden design and constant care by dedicated lovers of natural beauty. The result is a collection of gardens of outstanding loveliness, ablaze with colours and uplifting perfumes from the many blossoms. The amazing variety and euphoric feeling generated is both stimulating and restful at the same time, an experience not to be missed. Ensure you include a visit to some of these gardens in your itinerary - you will not be disappointed!
• Yering Station Winery
  The historic winery building (circa 1850) is the venue to sample Yering Station's impressive range of fine wines. Yering Station, Yarrabank and Yarra Edge wines are available to taste or enjoy by the glass in our wine bar and art gallery. Our wines are served in the exquisite Riedel glassware and are complemented by gourmet platters.
• Yarra Valley Dairy
  Freshly made and available over the counter....the full range of Yarra Valley cheeses - Persian fetta, washed rind, fromage frais herb and garlic; goats milk ashed and plain pyramids, ashed, plain or semi-matured cones of grabbetto, fromage frais chevre and dill. Also available....clotted cream and locally produced relishes and pickles, jams and chocolates and imported oils and vinegars. Open for lunch and tastings all day every day. (except Christmas Day)