Set high on a sloping block, Ridgeview<\/em> is a large, contemporary lodge positioned centrally within more than an acre of private property. The position provides uninterrupted views of the the surrounding mountains and township and is one of the best<\/a> locations Essentials has seen within the Bright.<\/p>\n Taking inspiration from the American-style lodges within the small town of Big Sky, Montana, owner Paul Absalom, sought to recreate and share this much-loved aesthetic with likeminded Australian families and travellers.<\/p>\n \u2018Combining our long-held love for the vibrant community of Bright and the architectural wonders and designs we have come across abroad, we\u2019re delighted to be bringing Ridgeview<\/em> to this beautiful part of Victoria<\/a>. From the region\u2019s amazing outdoor activities, to the brilliant food<\/a> and wine<\/a> scene and four distinct seasons, we wanted to create a home that is an experience in itself,’ says Paul.<\/p>\n With direct access to cycling<\/a> paths, adventure running, and a dedicated fitness zone Ridgeview<\/em> is suited to those with an athletic spirit<\/a>; however upon our visit we chose to slowly explore the town on foot during the day<\/a> and dine on the expansive deck while admiring the family of grazing kangaroos – literally metres from the lodge – during the evenings.<\/p>\n Reinventing the family holiday with luxurious, spacious interiors and a surpassing attention to detail within Bright\u2019s majestic hinterland<\/a>, Big Sky Ridgeview<\/em> is a true winner and one of four boutique luxury lodges set to be built into the Big Sky Retreats portfolio this year.<\/p>\n Big Sky Ridgeview<\/strong> The heart of Victoria\u2019s High Country new boutique accommodation operator Big Sky Retreats has just launched a new premium home stay: Big Sky Ridgeview, located in the popular mountainous tourist town of Bright. Designed to encourage longer stays and a retreat to nature without sacrificing an inch of luxury, Big Sky Ridgeview, is one of<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":4185,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"__cvm_playback_settings":[],"__cvm_video_id":"","footnotes":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false},"categories":[28,13,6,10],"tags":[49],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentialsmagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Big-Sky-apn-hero.jpg?fit=1832%2C1374&ssl=1","amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/essentialsmagazine.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4183"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/essentialsmagazine.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/essentialsmagazine.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essentialsmagazine.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essentialsmagazine.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4183"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/essentialsmagazine.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4183\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4195,"href":"https:\/\/essentialsmagazine.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4183\/revisions\/4195"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essentialsmagazine.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4185"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/essentialsmagazine.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4183"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essentialsmagazine.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4183"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essentialsmagazine.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4183"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentialsmagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Big-Sky-CF063232.jpg?resize=770%2C578&ssl=1\")
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Offering four spacious, beautifully styled bedrooms, Ridgeview<\/em> is the perfect destination for two families or big groups of eight, and features an outdoor pool made from an upcycled shipping container, a steam room, BBQ, laundry, quality linen and a host of other quality amenities.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentialsmagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Big-Sky-CF063302-B.jpg?resize=770%2C618&ssl=1\")
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Well suited to self catering, the lodge comes with a fully equipped kitchen, wine fridge, drinks preparation space and multiple indoor and outdoor dining and lounge spaces. Guests can also go a step further during their stay with Ridgeview\u2019s<\/em> range of tailored local experiences, including: personal workouts and yoga sessions, in-house chefs and retreat massages.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentialsmagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Big-Sky-162935.jpg?resize=770%2C578&ssl=1\")
With plans to significantly expand its network of premium and unique accommodation options, Big Sky Retreats will introduce river<\/a> fronted properties River Run and Bridgewater to the market in early 2020.<\/p>\n
\n34 Walkers Lane, Bright, Victoria
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