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
Amenities & Services
- Pool
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Services
- Tennis Court
Reviews for Mount Lofty House Boutique Estate
A place to stay and remember
absolute pleasure, service excellent, rooms so comfortable, restaurant fine dining, staff are at the highest level of service, all staff throughout our stay were courteous and professional. regular stay for us.
brenton h
Luxury retreat in the Adelaide Hills
Stunning home from home luxury break in the Adelaide Hills. Staff members Fraser, Kung, Clarissa & Millie were outstanding with their service and attention to detail.
Liz N
2 night adult retreat
The whole experience from being greeting at the hotel to leaving was great. Service and friendliness of staff was not only of a high standard but genuine with their interactions with you. Historical tour of the hotel was very fascinating. View is spectacular and impressed with the innovation of ingredients with the Hardy’s Verandah dining experience.
Lisa S
Amazing!
A beautiful retreat in the Adelaide Hills, with stunning views, peaceful surroundings and a lovely atmosphere. Mustafa, the GM, was the best host — so warm, attentive and welcoming. He really made our stay special. Would happily return!
Keira H
Just perfect
Simply outstanding place to stay, perfect for a special occasion. Staff, House & Food were all wonderful, 100% worth a visit. It kind of feels like you are visiting great friends in their big old cozy home. Not crowded, nice areas to relax with a drink in front of a fire, read a book, play billiards or just take in the view.
Stuart H
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