Thorngrove Lodge AAAT5 star

Description

From $780.00 per night.Thorngrove Manor Hotel has been a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World since 1995, ensuring a commitment to excellence. In 1984 the Thorngrove journey began; to create a unique, artistic and idiosyncratic signature boutique hotel providing inspired and meaningful experiences for guests. Eschewing the corporate culture pre-occupied with budget results, glittery excess or formulated success, it was to be an enduring and evolving hotel, profoundly representational of its unique regional landscape, history, amenity, climate and community. The contemporary becomes outmoded and the historic replicated. Traditionally boutique/lodge hotels have predictable cultural lines of service and a commonality of experience, impersonal and institutional corridors, tedious check-in, noise from adjoining rooms, and customary herding to pre dinner drinks and strict dinner regimes.

With an inherent consciousness to differentiate, Thorngrove’ architectural uniqueness provides a dynamic and exquisitely crafted environment in which guests respond, providing a journey beyond the destination. Just as people choose individual clothes, rooms are creative, flexible, evolving and individual, inspired by the architectural tradition of the region. It is a unique multi-towered hotel with an abundance of gables, spires and detailing, creating a mood of escapist fantasy and a timeless sense of history. The pointed arches and turrets, decorative plasterwork and elaborate portico entrances of the architecture, provide romantic and whimsical appeal designed to stimulate the senses and provide interactive architectural encounters. This distinctive and innovative landmark property is a recipient for many awards and accolades for its unique style and professionalism.

The artistic interior reflects rare craftsmanship, featuring select antique pieces, complemented by bespoke artisan-crafted furniture and modern amenities. All guest areas are highly individual with an atmosphere of relaxed informality. Suites are distinguished by their individual character, inspired by tradition, rusticity and elegant timelessness, to rooms of theatrical inspired artistry; all decorated with the utmost attention to detail and with a uniquely Australian contemporary twist. Each suite has been decorated individually to complement the architectural diversity. To highlight the organic nature of the building in selected places the internal structure is presented externally, with rooms open to the structure above.

Iconic architectural personality and visual integrity have continued to attract guests. Privacy is absolute; you may never see the other guests. Safety and security is paramount with gates open only for arrival and departure of guests. A surrounding hedge delineates Thorngrove from the outside world, allowing guests to explore and discover and return “home.”

Dining is private, individual and relaxing, with the unique accompaniment of antique sterling silver pieces predating the Australian settlement. The Adelaide Hills region is renowned for its gastronomic diversity. Local organic and bio-dynamic produce is used extensively.

Run under the personal supervision of ‘ lodge-keepers”, the aim is to ensure each individual guest feels valued. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal. Passion, heart and soul and generosity of spirit ensure the highest degree of attention to detail is assured, with non-intrusive, seamless and responsive personalised service. Guests enjoy a truly unique and generous accommodation experience in an exclusive “country living zone”, with peerless views across the valley to the horizon. Guest numbers are strictly limited to no more than 6 people. The ridge top location is exceptional and connects with the landscape. The location within an historic village community imbues a sense of place, local flavour and belonging.
27 years of passion and dedication have created a globally unique privately owned boutique hotel that has both achieved and maintained a pre-eminent position alongside the world’s best and largest hotels as a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World for the past 15 years. Thorngrove proudly and bravely exists outside the square, or standard hotel category-it is truly unique-an experience for the heart and soul – just not another destination to be ticked off a list. A remarkable boutique hotel responding to people, the environment and imagination. From $780.00 per night.

Location

Thorngrove Manor Castle Hotel is in an ideal location, 17 mins from the heart of the city. It is 5 mins from local vineyards, Cleland Wildlife Park and Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens, the village of Stirling is 5 mins down an historic walking trail. The Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale are only 35 mins away.The foundations of Thorngrove Manor were laid in 1984, designed to provide unique, creative and artistically inspired accommodation, with an emphasis on individual privacy and service in creative surroundings. This AAA Tourism 5 star property has forged an enviable reputation for uncompromising service and cuisine and is the recipient of both Australian and international tourism awards and accolades.
• Thorngrove is located 17 mins (RAA official time) from the Adelaide city centre, 35 mins from
both domestic/ international airports and 25 mins from National Rail Terminal
• The village of Stirling is 5 min walk down a marked and historic leafy lane.
• 5 mins from golf courses, Australian wildlife parks, wineries, art galleries, museums
• Easy access to a variety of transport, including chauffeur services and car hire.
• Personalised day tours to Kangaroo Island, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills,
Fleurieu Peninsula and the Clare Valley.
• Enjoy the best of fresh local South Australian produce
• Check in is strictly after 3pm and check out before 11am
• Thorngrove maintains impeccable maintenance and housekeeping standards
MANOR FACILITIES
• Direct dial telephones/ multiple lines available for computer access
• Well equipped ensuite bathrooms /some with spas.
• Exquisite fragranced Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries/amenities, first aid kits
• Premium Thorngrove manor signature embellished towelling gowns and slippers
• Individual climate control- reverse cycle air- conditioning/heating, open fires in King ,Castle Chambers
• Screened opening windows provide fresh country air- Australian Open Garden Scheme participant.
• 100% European goose down duvets, Egyptian cotton or the finest St Albans mohair bedding
• Premium bedlinen; including Frette, Peri, Ralph Lauren, Australian Heritage, Sferra, Sheridan and Aura
• Specialty suites; King, Continental King, Queen, Single- check room configuration when booking
• Guests with reservations only accepted, 24hours min arrival- rooms are meticulously cleaned and furniture waxed and polished prior to all arrivals.
Scenes from the Bollywood movie, Love Story 2007 filmed at Thorngrove
• Personal clothes care facilities (iron/board) along with same day laundry service
• All entries individual and private, no corridors and no need to see any other guests on the property
• Refrigerator, refreshments including complimentary orange juice, milk, fresh leaf tea and plunger coffee
• Assorted crystal glasses in each room; signature crystal pieces from Waterford and Stuart, bottle openers, stoppers, specialist exclusive imported pieces of Portmeirion Botanic Garden tableware
• Croquet, Boules, board games and umbrella in all suites.
• Balcony or terrace suites available with hillside/mountain views or private garden vistas
• Full Day Spa treatments nearby in the village of Stirling- Aveda products, wraps, scrubs, Vichy showers
Romantic Dinners – indulgence and convenience-experience private in-room dining. Renowned for fine cuisine a 4 course multiple-choice menu, using the best of local fresh produce is served course by course, individually to suites at guest’s preferred time .$96.00pp. The elegant and ornate candlelit dining room is available by prior special request (surcharge applicable). All rooms/suites have formal antique tables and chairs for totally private dining. RareC18th/C19th European antique hallmarked sterling silver pieces feature in dinner place settings. Fine pure Irish Linen napery. Light tasty cuisine with a bountiful variety of Organic and Bio-dynamic products. The focus is on the freshest possible ingredients with many salad and vegetable varieties and fruits from the garden. Herbs are from the Manor’s organic kitchen garden. Eggs are farm fresh from our own free-range hens. South Australian seafood is a speciality. Thorngrove promotes healthy eating and lifestyle choices. Lunch available on Christmas Day.
English Breakfast with an extensive choice of cereals and 7 mueslis. Thorngrove Manor hen’s eggs prepared to order, muffins, assorted cheeses, fruit, waffles, croissants and a choice of 12 different teas, coffee, chocolate A$43.99pp (organic and bio dynamic produce used when available)

Local Attractions

Until 31st March 2012-from $780.00 per night
Individually private and themed accommodation “Experience another World”
Inclusive of continental breakfast per night double from Rates AUDInc 10% tax
The Tower Room- 2nd Floor, Loft Room
Ascend a spiral staircase in a crenellated tower to this classically inspired room with sophisticated flamboyant and creative décor with rare superior, antique and custom made furnishings. An exotic QS original hand carved bed creates a stunning centrepiece. Ensuite with roof window, single porcelain spa bath/sep shower/walk-in wardrobe. Treetop views to sunsets and the horizon beyond. A richly carved antique dining setting provides private romantic dining.

$780.00
The Queens Chambers – 1st Floor, split level 2-room suite
A rich tapestry of delights the senses. Fantasy and romance with intricate refined plaster detail, artistry and design. These captivating rooms adjoin a large open terrace for alfresco dining with expansive tree top views beyond the battlements. A majestic QS draped four-poster bed with carved heraldic lions feature. Fine fabrics and tapestries provide harmony of colour, richness and texture, highlighted by a rare C19th porcelain plaque of Queen Louise of Prussia and an antique French bronze, ormolu silk suspension mantle clock, in this suite of refined romanticism.


$1200.00

The Observatory – 3rd Floor, 2-room suite
A stone spiral staircase to a heavenly tree top retreat. Stars shine like jewels in the sky above a circular sunken spa bath. Dramatic architectural features embellished with golden stencilled and colourful hand painted friezes. Decorative triangular wooden shutters filter light in the lounge/dining room with Georgian table. Whimsically carved C18th oak timber KS bed and cupboards. Shuttered panoramic windows with uninterrupted views over the treetops to the horizon. A steep vaulted timber ceiling radiates from a central point. A fantasy escape!



$1010.
Castle Chambers – Ground/ 1st Floor, 2-room suite
Imagine knights and fair damsels, fortified stone walls, dragons and dungeons. A stone spiral staircase joins the two levels. French tapestries, silken tassels, antique furnishings, colourful hand painted centrally vaulted ceilings, a grand, ornamental stone working fireplace and an ensuite spa bath feature. Private lounge/ dining room, bedroom with C KS C19th carved bed-head, kitchenette and Juliet-style balcony. Lancet and mullioned windows provide subtle lighting. Absolute privacy this romantic castle escape is- “the stuff dreams and fairytales are made of”.


$1010.00


Castle Chambers – Ground Floor, 2-room suite
Experience the magic of enchanted forests. Dream peacefully in a KS intricately carved oak four-posted bed adorned with squirrels, oak leaves and draped in exquisite imported fabrics. Rustic fortified stone walls are hung with French heraldic tapestries. A local artist has created embellished European- style wooden shutters and created enchanting and whimsical feature wall panels in this “storybook castle’. Private underground cellar inspired lounge/ dining room, bedroom, and kitchenette. Imagination and creativity -an experience you will treasure!


$999.00
Castle Chambers –Ground/ 1st Floor, 2 bedrooms/lounge
Imagine knights, fair damsels, dragons and dungeons. A stone spiral staircase adjoins the two levels. Interconnecting bedrooms feature a whimsical hand-carved KS four-poster bed and a half canopy KS bed. French tapestries, antique furnishings and vaulted ceilings, a grand stone carved fireplace and ensuite spa bath are included. Subterranean Lounge/ cellar dining room, 2 bedrooms, 1kitchenette, 1 share g/f bathroom and balcony. Suitable twin/share.



The Kings Chambers – Ground Floor, 2-room suite
Reassuringly traditional, rich in colour and elegance, inviting and refined. Totally private entry hall, lounge/ dining room and bedroom. A massive spectacular ornamental fireplace, restored German piano, intricately carved European antique oak cupboards; rare life-size Scottish antique stained glass windows and impressive timber beamed ceilings with gold stencils create a sense of drama along with museum quality antique clocks c 1820 and traditional C19th listed European masters. An artistic hand painted antique continental KS half canopy bed and bay window overlook picturesque and colourful gardens with ancient elm trees.
$1895.00
TEA for TWO, prior bookings essential. The ultimate private afternoon tea for 2 will feature a selection of tradition leaf teas, plus herbal alternatives. Tiered plates will hold cucumber and dill, watercress and salmon and turkey and cranberry, sandwich selections and delicate French inspired pastries, fresh cream cakes and scones with jam and cream. Country inspired Portmeirion Botanic Garden china and antique sterling silver will be used for service. The cost for the private afternoon tea for 2 for tea in the suite will be $680.00. For additional people the cost will be calculated to suit. The maximum number is 6 guests for any afternoon tea booking. Tea will be served in the King’s Chamber in front of the open log fire. Tea sessions will be 2 hours. It is a rare and exclusive opportunity to experience the ultimate private “high tea”

This is a rare opportunity for unique marriage proposals, anniversaries, birthdays and any special private celebration. Gift vouchers are available on request.


Booking for accommodation at Thorngrove Manor can be made through
Small Luxury Hotel Offices worldwide, through your local travel agent, via the Internet, telephone or e-mail direct.
Travel agents can book via the Small Luxury Hotels Global Reservation System
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Due to the unique, creative style of the accommodation please inform us if you/ or your clients are physically challenged and are unable to climb stairs with ease. Some areas may be unsuitable for those unable to climb stairs. Should your clients require an early check-in it is necessary to book the preceding night. Check-in is strictly from 3.00pm. Late check-out charges are also applicable

Feature List

• Bedding (Linen)
• Air Conditioning
• CD Player
• DVD Player
• Inhouse Movies
• Linen Supplied
• Local Telephone
• Open Fireplace
• Refrigerator
• Spa Bath
• TV Reception
• Non-smoking
• Iron
• Stereo
• wireless internet
• ipod dock
• private dining
• creative decor
• HD LCD TVs
• room service
• CD/DVD library
• spa baths
• spiral staircases

Rates

Note: Pricing is subject to change, and a minimum stay period and other conditions may apply. You should confirm pricing with the property owner.

rooms from $780.00pn for 2 people in Tower loft room

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Prices listed based on 2 adults. Property has 6 beds and can sleep a maximum 5 people

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