Highlights

• Experience uncompromising authenticity and wonderment, highlighting magnificent architecture, in a romantic castle escape
• Private and romantic three course candle lit dinner prepared by a private chef
• Breakfast and delicious afternoon tea on arrival

Enjoy a romantic and enchanting evening at one of the most unique and romantic petit boutique hotels in the world. Your stay is designed to provide unique, creative and artistically inspired accommodation, with an emphasis on individual privacy and service, in creative surroundings.

What's Included?

• Overnight accommodation in the magical Castle Chambers Suite for 2 people with continental breakfast
• A romantic private 3 course dinner for two served to your suite dining room, served course by course on amazing handcrafted Wedgwood Mythical Beasts English porcelain. The design is exclusive to Thorngrove in Australia. The finest European linen from Sferra is utilised.
• Artisan handmade chocolates. Romantic table flowers complete your romantic dining setting
• Luxury French L'Occitane toiletries travel gift pack
• Private afternoon tea served on arrival
• Dedicated C18th antique dining setting in your own private dining/lounge room
• Be part of a continuous banquet that has lasted for centuries with antique sterling silver from 1733

The magic begins the second you enter through the gates. Imagine knights and fair damsels, fortified stone walls, dragons and dungeons, French tapestries, silken tassels, curated antique furnishings, colourful hand painted centrally vaulted ceilings, a grand, ornamental stone working fireplace and an ensuite spa bath feature. Narrow lancet and mullioned windows provide subtle lighting. With absolute privacy, this romantic castle escape is- “the stuff dreams and fairy-tales are made of”. An inspiring and original petit boutique hotel transcending centuries. Designed to inspire and captivate each guest. A choice of 2 bedroom options (1 bedroom included in package only). Beautiful hand painted wall art highlights the amazing architecture. Your romantic night begins when you check into your Castle Chambers as early as three o’clock. Immerse yourself in a magical and enchanting fairytale. Only for those with imagination and romance in their soul.

Thorngrove exemplifies everything that is wonderful about luxurious, small, unique and independently spirited boutique hotels across the globe. With exclusive and exceptionally limited accommodation, Thorngrove is irreplicable luxury, enchanting, and a celebration of the decorative and fine arts. You have the choice of relaxing in your beautifully appointed 2 story suite, or if your adventurous side suites you, you are only five minutes from amazing hills wineries and distilleries, wildlife parks, art galleries, and the expansive Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens. Relax in your castle escape, with afternoon tea and a private dinner for 2. Enjoy a relaxing spa or snuggle by the amazing open log fireplace. Intimate and romantic, inspired timeless design. Opulent, precious and rare antique pieces are complemented by the finest bespoke fittings. Weather permitting, you may play croquet on the lawns.

Hotel Facilities Created obsessively with passion, humanity and spirit and meticulous attention to detail, it is exclusive and private-you will never see another guest! The architecture and decor of Thorngrove is unrivalled. Every element of the interior design is meticulously curated. Exquisitely crafted, creative and opulent, surroundings provide engaging experiences for the spirit and soul, providing a journey beyond the destination. Every detail is crafted to honour the vision, inspiring and captivating each guest. Culinary excellence is reflected in exclusive and private dining experiences.

• 3pm check in, 11am check out
• Standard services include Covid-19 best practice cleaning standards. Hand sanitiser available for guests.
• Parking available undercover and onsite.
• Uniquely private, you will not see another guest.
• Ephemeral gardens with topiary to enjoy, English box hedges and formal planting.

Limited guest numbers ensure your privacy and safety. You will never see another guest. Renowned for fine imaginative cuisine, a 3 course multiple-choice menu, using the best of local fresh produce is served course by course, individually to suites at guest’s preferred time . Food is deeply anchored in seasonality with local produce connected to the land. The Castle Chambers has a formal antique table and C18th chairs for immersive and totally private dining. RareC18th/C19th European antique hallmarked armorial sterling silver pieces feature in exquisite dinner place settings. Fine pure Irish Linen napery: inc Sferra and antique linen. Light local cuisine with a bountiful selection of Organic and Bio-dynamic and sustainably sourced produce. No GM foods used. The focus is on the freshest possible ingredients, many salad, herbs and fruits are from the garden. Eggs from our free-range hens in season. Thorngrove is unable to provide extensive multiple choice vegan menus.

• Castle Chambers, select 1 bedroom only, from 2 Bedroom options with King sized beds
• Kitchenette, with bar fridge and microwave, Nespresso Cappuccino maker
• Private bedroom Balcony
• Ensuite bathroom with deep corner spa bath
• Complimentary wifi
• Working functional fireplace.

Session Length

• This is an overnight stay. Check in time 3pm, check out time 11am.
• 48-hours minimum notice required for all bookings