There's something about turning another year older that makes you crave a proper escape, not just a dinner out, but a full reset. For Chloie B., that meant packing up with her partner and daughter and heading to the Margaret River wine region for a birthday she'd still be talking about weeks later.

"We recommended to lots of friends already," she told us afterwards. "It had everything you could ever want while still being close to town."

She chose Losari Retreat, and specifically, the Garden Spa Villa.

Why the Garden Spa Villa?

With a partner and young daughter in tow, Chloie needed more than just a beautiful space. She needed room to breathe, literally.

"It had the two rooms and was child friendly," she said.

The Garden Spa Villa is Losari's pavilion-style two-bedroom villa, set within limestone and timber surrounds with a private outdoor jacuzzi spa overlooking the lake and lush gardens. It's designed for exactly this kind of stay, part luxury couple's escape, part proper family retreat, all wrapped in privacy.

What sealed it for Chloie? The fire, the spa, the animals… and that unmistakable secluded feeling that makes you forget the rest of the world exists.

The Moment That Made the Trip

Ask a guest what their favourite memory was, and you learn a lot about a place.

For Chloie, it wasn't the spa or the wine, though both made the list. It was simpler than that.

"Feeding and looking at the animals with our daughter."

That's the kind of moment Losari Retreat quietly makes possible. Set across 66 acres of pristine Margaret River landscape, the property is home to horses and local wildlife that wander freely around the grounds. For a little one, and honestly, for most couples too, it's pure magic.

Exploring Margaret River Between Unwinds

When Chloie, her partner, and her daughter did venture beyond the villa gates, the region didn't disappoint. Margaret River Town, the wineries, and a bit of shopping made for a well-rounded escape that blended relaxation with discovery, something for everyone in the family.

Losari sits just 8 minutes from the Margaret River town centre, close enough to explore, far enough to feel completely removed from it all.

What She Told Her Friends

"We felt like the only people there."

That's the Losari effect. Each villa is spaced across the 66-acre property to ensure real privacy, no thin walls, no shared pool, no feeling like you're in a hotel. Just your own slice of the Margaret River region, completely yours for the stay.

Chloie and her partner didn't wait to be asked, they'd already started recommending Losari to friends before their bags were unpacked.