Mount Lofty House Boutique Estate
Adelaide Hills, Australia
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About the Hotel
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. Mount Lofty House was built in 1852 by prominent statesman Arthur Hardy as his summer house. Arthur Hardy is reminiscent of a South Australian Jay Gatsby; indeed his wife Martha described their lifestyle as ‘a kind of feudal splendour’. Their beautiful manor soon became the state’s premier address for lavish and infamous parties for Adelaide’s elite of the day. From such lofty beginnings the manor was passed through a number of South Australian families, including a period as commune in the 1970s. In the disastrous 1983 fires of Ash Wednesday Mount Lofty House was burnt to the ground before rising from the ashes like a phoenix to truly become one of South Australia’s great icons.
Location
Mount Lofty House Boutique Estate
1 Mawson Dr, Crafers SA 5152
Adelaide Hills, Australia
Nearest Airport: ADL
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Outdoor Dining
- Wine Cellar
- Bar & Lounge
- Picnics
- Pizzeria
- Restaurants
- On-Site Amenities
- Spa Services
- Laundry Service
- Library
- Game Room
- Terrace
- Outdoor Pool
- Tennis Courts
- Gardens
- In-Room Amenities
- Private Patios or Balconies
- Bathrobes
- Mini Bar
- Coffee & Tea Facilities
- Luxury Bath Amenities
- Work Desks
- Blackout Curtains
- Activities
- Tennis
- Nature Walks
- Business
- Business Center/Services
- Meeting Rooms
- Conference Facilities
- Nearby
- Nature Reserve
- Interests
- Hotels
- Inns
- Signature Perks
- Spa
Reviews for Mount Lofty House Boutique Estate
great place for luxe stay
Great location. Beautiful house with lovely rooms and restful gardens. Excellent service from polite and helpful staff. Food was delicious.
Wendy S - gold coast
Heavenly Experience.
We had heard many great comments regarding MLH before we booked a four night stay through Luxury Escapes. Our expectation was far exceeded by such a wonderful stay. The ambience of the site and location, the professionalism of the management, the friendliness and efficiency of all of the staff and the excellent food and beverage, made our stay one to remember for years to come. Great staff such as Will at our welcome, Matteo and Nico in the bar, Georgia with the history telling, Fraser on numerous occasions around the House and Christopher on leaving at the end. And all of the other lovely staff, restaurants and housekeeping and outdoor maintenance, whose names we can’t remember. Well done to all at MLH.
Roger D - Perth, Australia
A perfect stay in Adelaide Hills area
To the team at Mount Lofty THANKYOU We stayed for two nights and wished we stayed three, we enjoyed our stay immensely. The staff made our stay even better, a highlight for our was the history tour with Christopher, he was very engaging and funny, not only that but it brought people together. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable. We had dinner at Martha Hardy’s restaurant which was delicious next time we’ll be back for the degustation.
Karina J
Best overnight getaway ever!
Absolutely the best one night getaway. A beautiful place to stay with the friendliest staff, great food and everyone passionate about the place they work in. Will definitely visit again. Thankyou!
anmark5112 - Adelaide, Australia
Stunning luxurious stay
This place is in an amazing setting and an oasis of calm. The staff were all excellent. We stayed in a Piccadilly Valley room which was very luxurious. The food was superb. The grounds are stunning with a lovely swimming pool. We enjoyed the complimentary house tour by Will.
micksticks - Brighton, sussex
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