Escape to Saffire Freycinet’s soon-to-be-opened villaTasmania, Australia

There are luxury stays, and then there are places that make you briefly consider never returning to society. The soon-to-open Saffire Jewel Private Villa on Tasmania’s east coast sits firmly in the second category.

Perched in Coles Bay with front-row seats to the pink granite peaks of The Hazards and the glassy sweep of Great Oyster Bay, this is Saffire Freycinet doing what it does best… then turning it up a few notches. Or ten.

Designed for families, friends or anyone who prefers their ‘getting away from it all’ with a side of serious indulgence, the three-bedroom private villa is an architectural flex. We’re talking over 800 square metres of indoor-outdoor living, a private infinity pool that melts into the coastline, and interiors that lean heavily into moody Tasmanian textures; charred timber, marble, the works.

But the real sell isn’t just the look. It’s the way you live in it.

Breakfast appears in your villa. A private chef can take over dinner. There’s a dedicated concierge team and a guide on hand to turn Freycinet into your personal playground, whether that’s oysters, hikes or something a little slower paced with a very good drink in hand.

And if you’re not quite ready to hold out until its late 2026 debut, Saffire’s winter offering is doing its best to tempt you early, with stargazing and crisp, crowd-free coastal magic.

Consider this your warning, you may not come back the same.

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