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Thorngrove Manor Hotel

2 Glenside Lane
Stirling
Adelaide Hills
5152
Individual and uniquely private accommodation catering for individual selection, with private dedicated entries. Inspired timeless design with a sense of wonder; complementary appointments with both antique and the finest bespoke furnishing. A dynamic property where creative surroundings provide unique engaging experiences for the soul. Unique and commanding outlooks across sweeping vistas, with a special sense of time and place.

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 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 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. This distinctive and innovative landmark property has received accolades for its unique style and professionalism, including an Australian Tourism Award, and entry into the South Australian Tourism Hall of Fame.

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.

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, and local organic and bio-dynamic produce is used extensively.

Run under the personal supervision of 'innkeepers', the aim is to ensure each individual guest feels valued. Passion, heart and soul and generosity of spirit ensure the highest degree of attention to detail is assured, with discreet, responsive personalised service. Guests enjoy a truly unique accommodation experience in an exclusive 'country living zone', with peerless views across the valley to the horizon. The ridge top location is exceptional. The location within an historic village community provides a sense of place and belonging.

Property Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Bathroom
  • CD Player
  • Car Parking
  • Car parking (fees may apply)
  • Central Heating
  • Clock Radio
  • DVD Player
  • Dry cleaning facilities
  • Electric Blankets
  • Fire Place
  • Internet Access
  • Iron
  • Iron / Ironing Board
  • King Bed
  • Lounge
  • Mini Bar
  • Non Smoking Indoors
  • Non-smoking rooms/floors
  • Phone
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning
  • Room Service
  • Spa in unit
  • Tea & Coffee Facilities
  • Television
  • Tour Desk
  • Videos

Room Description

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'.

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.

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!

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 &marble silk suspension mantle clock, in this suite of refined romanticism.

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite
  • In-room Spa
  • Ironing Equipment
  • Linen provided
  • Tea/coffee making facilities

Special Booking ConditionsSpecial Booking Conditions

Please note that the maximum age for an infant is less than 2 years. Children are classified as being between 2 and 16 years inclusive.

Check-In-InstructionsCheck In Instructions

Check-in is strictly from 3.00pm. Late check-out charges are also applicable
Check out before 11.00am. Should you 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

Travel DirectionsTravel Directions

Thorngrove is located 17 mins from the Adelaide city centre, 35 mins from both domestic/ international airports and 25 mins from National Rail Terminal.

Things To DoThings To Do

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

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