The Franklin Vale Experience

Two beige robes hanging on hooks on a white paneled wall, with a view into a room with a bed and a nightstand in the background.

Unwind in Secluded Luxury

Nestled into the gentle slope of Mount Stewart and overlooking Mount Franklin, Franklin Vale is an exclusive luxury retreat designed for those who seek immersive calm and considered beauty.

Each villa—Magnolia and Mulberry—offers over 100 square metres of light-filled living space, featuring cathedral ceilings, panoramic views, and curated interiors. Both villas feature private courtyard gardens, deep soaking tubs, and fully equipped kitchens, creating a seamless rhythm between indulgence and stillness.

Whether you’re soaking in the stillness or exploring the Daylesford region, Franklin Vale offers a stay that feels deeply restorative and beautifully considered—an escape crafted for presence, privacy, and quiet luxury.

The Villas

The villas at Franklin Vale balance soaring scale with intimate detail. Cathedral-high ceilings and full-length windows create an airy sense of space, while the breakfast nook offers a cosy corner to read or linger over coffee. In summer, open the windows to invite in fresh country air; in winter, the fireplace sets a warm, inviting tone for unhurried evenings. At night, soft light from lamps and wall sconces gently shifts the mood to calm. From the bedrooms, you’ll take in garden and hillside views — including from a deep soaking tub positioned to frame the natural setting.

A unique colour palette differentiates the villas: Magnolia’s green and Mulberry’s blue. Choose the mood that suits this stay — and come back to discover the other.

Living room with white vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, blue kitchen cabinets, floral-patterned sofa with white pillows, beige armchair, side tables with lamps, window with view, and decorative objects.

Mulberry

Take me there
Living room with green painted wood-paneled wall, built-in bookshelf with white dog figurines, a mounted TV, green armchair, side table with a glass and books, and large windows with white curtains.

Magnolia

Take me there

Mulberry

The Space
Mulberry at Franklin Vale Retreat is a serene, light-filled escape with a strong connection to its hillside setting. Interiors are calm and refined, with a warm, natural materials palette and framed views that bring the outdoors in.

Interior Design by Diane Bergeron
Mulberry’s interiors embrace a blue palette, designed by internationally renowned interior designer, Diane Bergeron, to reflect the outlook toward Mount Franklin and the big country sky. Upholstered pieces from Diane’s Arthur G. collection, paired with fabrics from her range, give the room a tailored yet inviting character. Handcrafted rugs, woven raffia wall coverings in the bedroom, and hardwood floors add depth and warmth, while curated artwork lends a distinct personality to the space.

Amenities
Mulberry includes a sumptuous bathroom with luxe amenities, a fully equipped kitchen, plush king bedding, and generous indoor–outdoor living areas.

The Garden
Mulberry takes its cue from the mulberry tree at the entrance, framed by seaside lavender, vibrant red kangaroo paw and neat English box hedges. Surrounding plantings include ornamental plums, graceful crepe myrtle and smoky bush, with sculpted spheres of westringia and lavender providing rhythm and texture. The private courtyard garden centres on a magnificent sengaku maple in a large pot, visible from the villa’s bathroom and living spaces, while direct views to Mount Franklin extend the sense of space and calm.

Cozy living room with a blue accent wall, built-in bookshelf, gray armchair, wooden side table, and a large window with white curtains.
Cozy dining nook with a round wooden table, wicker chairs, window with white curtains, wall decor, and a built-in bench with blue pillows.
Living room with a blue armchair, decorative pillow, white side table, blue built-in bookshelf with dog figurines, books, and small decorative objects, cream curtains, and a window showing a landscape outside.
Living room with vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, blue kitchen cabinets, white walls, and a patterned sofa with white and red pillows.
Modern kitchen with blue cabinetry, white subway tile backsplash, and a white countertop with a gold double sink. Open shelving with bowls and cookbooks, and brass wall-mounted lamps above.
A bedroom corner with a bed, blue patterned headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp, book, and striped rug.
A bedroom corner with a bed, a patterned bench, a navy dresser, framed bird artwork, wall sconces, and striped rug, with white curtains and paneled ceiling.
A dresser with three drawers, decorated with a modern sculpture, three books, and two framed bird artwork prints on a beige textured wall with a wall sconce on the side.
A bright room with white paneled walls and ceiling, a window with a roller shade, beige bathrobes hanging on hooks, a small wicker table with folded towels, a potted plant, and framed artwork, overlooking a landscape of fields and trees.
Modern bathroom with white walls, a freestanding bathtub under a large window, a small shelf with a plant and rolled towels, and decorative lighting fixtures.
A bathroom with two oval mirrors, wall-mounted lights, a double sink vanity with a wood cabinet and black sink basins, a gray tiled floor, and a white towel hanging on a wall-mounted towel rack.
Inside a shower with blue subway tile walls, a gold showerhead, soap niche with three black bottles, and a gold bar in the niche.
Close-up of a modern glass shower door with a gold handle, textured vertical ridges, and a dark tiled bathroom wall with yellow shelving in the background.
A rust-colored sign with white lettering reading FV Mulberry with an arrow pointing right, in front of a landscaped area with purple flowering bushes, green grass, and a modern building in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
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Magnolia

The Space
Magnolia at Franklin Vale Retreat is a private sanctuary — graceful, refined, and closely connected to nature. Interiors are timeless and quietly luxurious, with hand-selected furnishings and an earthy palette. Panoramic windows draw in the landscape and natural light, encouraging slower moments and deep exhale.

Interior Design by Diane Bergeron
Magnolia’s interiors are infused with a soft green palette, curated by internationally renowned interior designer, Diane Bergeron, to echo the surrounding gardens. Furniture from Diane’s Arthur G. collection is upholstered in fabrics from her line; handcrafted rugs, woven raffia wall coverings in the bedroom, and hardwood floors bring warmth and character. Lamps and wall lights cast a gentle evening glow, while a tailored bedhead and curated artwork complete a tranquil, cohesive sanctuary.

Amenities
Magnolia includes a sumptuous bathroom with luxe amenities, a fully equipped kitchen, plush king bedding, and generous indoor–outdoor living areas.

The Garden
Magnolia’s garden is shaped around its namesake magnolia trees to set an elegant, tranquil tone. Layered plantings of ornamental plums, seaside lavender and loropetalum chinesis are anchored by shaped spheres of westringia and lavender, with classic English box borders for structure. A private courtyard garden includes a striking sengaku maple in a large pot — a focal point for slow mornings and quiet evenings, viewed directly from the villa’s interiors.

Living room with vaulted white ceiling, green wall fireplace with TV, built-in bookshelves, and large windows with white curtains. Wooden sideboard with two large green lamps, plants, and decorative items, and two woven chairs in front.
A living room with a high, white vaulted ceiling and a black ceiling fan. Large windows with white curtains let in natural light. There is a floral green and white sofa with multiple pillows, a small green armchair, two matching green lamps on side t
A living room with a green built-in bookshelf next to a fireplace, a green armchair, and a side table. The room has large windows with white curtains and a sloped ceiling.
A cozy dining nook with a wooden round table, surrounded by wicker chairs with cushions, and a bowl of apples on the table. The wall behind has framed black and white prints and wall sconces. There are white curtains next to large windows, and part o
A modern kitchen with green cabinets, white countertops, and a white subway tile backsplash. It has a window above the sink, an open wooden shelf, and a small plant on the counter.
A bedroom corner featuring a bedside table with books, a modern table lamp, a bed with white bedding, and a patterned green headboard against a textured beige wall.
Close-up of cushioned stool with white fabric featuring a pink and green floral pattern, black bamboo-style frame, and a green and white striped rug underneath.
A blue dresser with bamboo trim and brass handles in a room with textured beige wallpaper. On top, there are three books and an abstract sculpture. Above, two framed bird illustrations hang on the wall, beside a wall mounted lamp with a white shade.
A cozy room with beige robes hanging on hooks, a small shelf with towels and plants, a window with a view of a rural landscape, and minimalist decor.
Bathroom with double sink vanity, wooden cabinet, oval mirrors, wall-mounted lights, and a towel hanging on a gold rod.
Modern bathroom with free-standing white bathtub, large window showing trees outside, wood-paneled walls, and a small table with a potted plant and towels.
A shower with blue subway tiles, a gold showerhead, a built-in shelf with three black bottles, and a gold trim.
Close-up of a brass door handle on a textured glass door with blue tiled wall in the background.
A brown sign with white letters reading 'FV Magnolia' and an arrow pointing to the right, set in front of a garden filled with purple flowers and trees under a partly cloudy sky.
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The Gardens

Landscapes of Stillness: Designed for Every Season

Franklin Vale Luxury Retreat is set on a beautifully landscaped one-acre hillside, where sweeping valley and mountain views create a serene backdrop for relaxation. The gardens are designed for seasonal variation — silver birches, pencil pines, colourful ash trees and structured hedges of red photinia bring evolving texture and form. Each villa features a private courtyard garden, adding a tranquil outdoor space to the experience. From indoors, the deep soaking tub is perfectly positioned to frame the natural setting and create a sense of stillness.

A small red-leafed tree in a large gray planter in front of a house with gray siding and white-trimmed windows. Gravel covers the ground around the planter.
Front yard with green rounded bushes leading up to a blue house with a white door.
Lush green bushes and trees outside a house on a sunny day.

The Location

Tucked Away—Yet Close to Everything

Franklin Vale is perched on the slopes of Mount Stewart, just minutes from the region’s famed mineral springs, dining, spas, and artisan shops. Though deeply private, you’re never far from adventure.

At your doorstep lies Mount Franklin—an extinct volcanic crater encircled by towering gums and pine trees. A site of cultural significance to the Dja Dja Wurrung people, it remains a place of quiet magic, walking trails, and stargazing.

Whether you're craving stillness or stimulation, this is the perfect base.

Getting Around

Designed for Driving the Region

We recommend driving to get the most from your stay. Franklin Vale is surrounded by country roads leading to Daylesford, Hepburn Springs, Castlemaine, and beyond. Unsealed roads and wildlife are part of the experience—plan your drive accordingly and take it slow.