SLOW STAYS

Not only is it possible to feel nostalgic for places we’ve never been – Germans call it Fernweh or “farsickness” – but stepping across the threshold, into the warm and moody heart of Whalebone will surprise you with a yearning to anchor here that you never knew you had. Powered by the sun and filled with delightful vintage artworks and dried botanicals, this beachside home in South West WA seems to slow space and time. The ocean beckons through the peppi trees. The French linen-clad beds invite long lie ins. And coffee is best served on the deck to the soundtrack of Geographe Bay. By day there are Margaret River wineries, hidden beaches and beautiful cafes and bars nearby should you wish to explore but like the ringtail possum who sleeps in the pot plant on the balcony each night, you’ll soon return to be soothed to sleep by the stillness.