Best Rural Getaways In Adelaide Near Me

4worldlovers: The stunning Adelaide Hills are renown for it's spectacular scenery, wide variety of things to see and indulge in, and many Award Winning Wineries, Restaurants and Experiences.

Our Retreats have been newly renovated and taken to next level luxury. They are both fully self contained, luxuriously decorated, and beautifully positioned. With no detail forgotten, your stay will be an experience you won't forget.

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We are an iconic designer 5 STAR boutique hotel in the Adelaide Hills famous for our luxury escapes, three hat fine dining restaurant, indulgent day spa experiences, conference retreats and breathtakingly beautiful weddings. Nestled in the famous Adelaide Hills wine region, surrounded by botanic gardens, boutique wineries and overlooking the stunning Piccadilly Valley, Mount Lofty House is only 15 minutes away from the CBD.

Whether it is for a romantic getaway, babymoon, a weekend away with friends, a wedding or conference, Mount Lofty House offers the perfect arrangement.


Our modern heritage design and those breathtaking views of the valley and hills will capture and transform you. Come to retreat, relax and revive in our gorgeous period rooms.

Whether it’s a spa visit, a swim with view over the valley or tennis, a good book in the library, classy candlelight dinner or drinking a cocktail while watching the sunset, your wish is our demand.

Indulgent fine dining and celebration have been taken to an entirely new level with our critically acclaimed 3 Chef Hat Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant, mystical 170 year old wine cellar and New York style cocktail bar.

3 Chef Hat fine dining. Degustation Experience Menus. Special Occasion Dining. From valley to verandah delicacies. Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant is open for Dinner 7 days from 6pm. Saturday & Sunday High Tea from 12pm. Reservations essential.

Sophisticated yet casual & relaxed. Open fireplace. Internationally awarded cocktail barmen. Spectacular cocktails. Arthur Waterhouse Lounge is open 7 days for pre- and post-dinner drinks.

Find accommodation and dining Gift Vouchers, local Art & Homewares in our online Boutique.

It is your special day, one that will last in memory for a lifetime. We understand every couple is unique and specialize in bringing couples’ dreams to life; let us help you to create the wedding of your dreams with the most beautiful backdrop in the state. Our expert wedding team will plan with you and produce the most amazing wedding day in one of the most unique wedding venues in Adelaide.

Ascend to the timeless elegance and warm embrace of Mount Lofty House. Adelaide’s most iconic and newly renovated wedding venue will make your special day not only memorable but the event of a lifetime it deserves to be.

Over the years we have refined our approach to develop “Highest Outcomes“ – a unique framework to deliver maximum results for the time investment of our clients. Achieving the “Highest Outcomes“ for our clients is our obsession and the basis of our success.

Mount Lofty House really is a unique and stunning venue, and the ideal location to host a focused and creative work retreat. The change of scenery and our outstanding conference venues offer unbridled opportunities for your future success. While you will feel a million miles away from daily distractions, we are only 15 minutes from Adelaide CBD and 20 minutes from the Adelaide airport.

Find peace in an unlikely place. Gatekeeper’s Day Spa offers indulgent and rejuvenating massages in the estate’s original Gatekeeper’s building, dating back to 1852.

With every element and experience carefully crafted you will experience an enchanting Spa Wellness sojourn. Our exquisite rituals for face and body incorporate the latest techniques while meticulously formulated products ensure that you will leave the spa rejuvenated more than just skin deep. Gatekeeper’s Day Spa is your slice of relaxation heaven.

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North Adelaide Heritage Group (NAHG) is made up of 16 accommodations ranging from beautiful manors to heritage-listed self-catering or serviced Apartments & Cottages, as well as a selection of exclusive and unique Spa Suites. Our South Australian accommodation selections also offer modern conveniences, including most with full kitchen facilities, king-sized corner spa bathrooms, spacious gardens and beautiful courtyards, as well as maid servicing and free parking.

4worldlovers: Unrivalled, exceptional, exclusive and uniquely individual, Thorngrove has been a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World for 28years. As a fiercely independent hotel, on the receipt of another brilliant SLH mystery inspection report of 96.4%, and Certificates of Excellence, we have decided to move forward independently, celebrating our own amazing iconic brand. Independent hotels are truly unique as they reflect the passion, soul and vision of the owners.

A recipient of many awards, it is one of the world’s outstanding, romantic and artistic private boutique hotels; displaying unique, creative and inspired architecture, captivating style and contemporary influence.

Thorngrove is a fusion of architectural art, boutique accommodation and a celebration of the decorative and fine arts.

With the highest level of privacy imaginable, Thorngrove is designed for celebrating special moments, with ultimate individual privacy. Suites have dedicated antique dining settings for fine dining, served with antique hallmarked sterling silver from C18th.

Created obsessively with passion, humanity and spirit, with meticulous attention to detail, it is a romantic immersive experience for couples.

There are no communal areas. With exclusive and exceptionally limited accommodation, you will never see another guest!

Thorngrove offers absolute privacy, indulgence and exclusivity, with exceptional personalised service for adults only, and does not accept group bookings or hold events or functions.

“Thorngrove Manor is the quintessential idyllic romantic private escape for couples.

An engaging, magical and enchanting iconic 5 star work of architectural art.”

Thorngrove offers individually located and uniquely private accommodation catering for personal selection, with private individual entries-no hallways or common entries. Each room is individually designed and unique in every aspect.

Exquisitely crafted, creative and opulent surroundings provide engaging experiences for the soul and spirit; providing a journey beyond the destination.

Every detail is crafted to honour the vision, inspiring and captivating each guest.


Create memories that last a lifetime when you have your wedding photographs taken at the romantic Thorngrove Manor. Site Fee applicable for those who are not guests.

The beautiful surroundings of Thorngrove combined with the excitement of your wedding day and the delight of your bridal party, ensure your photographs will capture a magical moment in time.

The architecture is a visible statement to its point of difference and individuality.

Suites are distinguished by their totally private locations, individual character, incomparable beds, configuration and style.

An inspired and captivating artistic haven to discover the best of South Australia.

Located in SA’s oldest wine producing region, 20 minutes from the Adelaide CBD.

It is a dynamic property where individual living spaces provide unique engaging experiences for the soul.

Thorngrove is an example of creative romantic imagination and architectural freedom. It displays the energies of art in building, in a form that transcends age.

Our unique hallmark is evident in our boutique property, its surroundings and the hospitality, service and cuisine.

The entire property beats to the rhythm of our heart, soul, passion and creativity.

Thorngrove is a place of uniqueness and originality, a prime example of architecture as art, with an authentic warm and personal sense of place.

As an immersive living art-form, it is the embodiment of human energy, devotion, toil and craftsmanship.

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