The fertile Buckland Valley landscape bears a remarkable resemblance to the imposing hills of old Calabria. And like the deep south of Italy, this largely unexplored region captured the imagination of owner Colin McLaren when choosing the site for his stylish Villa Gusto.  

Colin's love affair with all things Italian was born half a lifetime ago. More than 25 visits later and his eye for chic Italian design is well honed. Coupled with a natural affinity for fine art, he has encapsulated the ambiance of Italy, reflected beautifully in the suites of his Villa.   

Each room embraces a colour theme, from the evocative deep sangiovese red hues of ‘Rosso’ to the freshness of lemon ‘Limone’ of the Amalfi coast and the seduction of chocolate in 'Cioccolato’. Dressed with tapestries, adorned by 17th century furnishings, marble and fine porcelain the suites of Villa Gusto wrap their guests in life's finer pleasures. And with Mt Buffalo overlooking, Villa Gusto's stunning dining room is bathed in summer sunshine or touched by the glow of winter log fires.  

Sit, relax and take in the ‘chic’ of the only villa outside of Italy, and the finest southern Italian menus in Australia.