Mount Lofty House

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia

At A Glance

Experience the glitz and glamour of South Australia’s very own Jay Gatsby, Arthur Hardy, at Mount Lofty House. Built in 1852, this beautiful manor was once the premier address for the lavish and infamous parties of Adelaide’s elite of the day. Today, the manor is the perfect base for a romantic getaway, babymoon, a weekend away with friends, a wedding or a conference. The modern heritage design and the breath-taking views of the valley and hills will capture and transform you. Best experienced with a glass of Adelaide’s world-famous wine in hand!

 

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Check In: 14:00

Check Out: 10:00

Closest Airports: Adelaide Airport

Nearby Landmarks: Adelaide Hills

Location

Nestled in the famous Adelaide Hills wine region, surrounded by botanic gardens, boutique wineries and overlooking the stunning Piccadilly Valley, Mount Lofty House is just 15-minutes from the Adelaide CBD. The closest airport is Adelaide Airport (ADL).

 

Historic Charm, Indulgent Luxury

Retreat, relax and revive in period rooms and gorgeous cottages. Choose from the Original, Classic, Piccadilly Garden or Valley View Rooms. Or, for more space and a ‘Lord of the Manor’ feel, opt for a suite or one of the four cottages, which accommodate between 4 and 10 people. Each room boasts modern heritage design, high ceilings and period furnishings that transport you to a bygone era of indulgent luxury.

 
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Fine Dining At Its Best

Wine and dine, Jay Gatsby style! As soon as you walk into Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant, you’ll feel the refinement, elegance and opulence that Arthur Hardy’s guests would have enjoyed 165 years ago. With executive chef Jin Choi’s simplistic yet technical and delicately composed dishes, your tastebuds will be teased and tantalised. Specialities include lamb three ways with polenta espuma and candied celery and wagyu brisket with riverine striploin, scallop and pearl onion. Those seeking the ultimate culinary journey should look no further than the 4- to 7-course degustation menu following the ‘Valley to Verandah’ concept, paired ...

Adelaide's Most Unique Destination Spa

Head down to the original stables building to uncover Adelaide’s most unique destination spa. Find yourself wrapped in history, warmth and forget about time while the expert spa specialists take care of your body, mind and soul. Exquisite rituals for face and body incorporate the latest techniques and use meticulously formulated products to make your day spa sojourn feel like a slice of heaven.

 
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Surrounded By Great Wine

Adelaide, one of the 10 Great Wine Capitals of the World, is right on your doorstep at Mount Lofty House. Located in the Adelaide Hills wine region, the manor has two of its own vineyards – the two highest altitude vineyards in the state. The McLaren Vale and the Barossa are both just under an hour away.

 

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