This beautiful restored world class boutique hotel is set amidst English-style rose gardens, sweeping lawns, and furnished with antiques and fine South Australian Art, is every bit picturesque as its spectacular views over the Piccadilly Valley.
About
Mount Lofty House offers the best of both worlds, superbly positioned overlooking the breathtaking Piccadilly Valley in the Adelaide Hills wine region, yet only 15 minutes from Adelaide's central business district.
As one of Australia's premier boutique country house hotels, it provides a unique historic setting in which to enjoy luxurious accommodation, excellent meeting facilities and friendly personalised service.
This multi award-winning property sets a fine example of regional food, wine and hospitality to the leisure and business market. Gracious elegance and wonderful views are all part of the welcoming magic of Mount Lofty House. This beautifully restored world class Boutique Hotel in the Adelaide Hills, set amidst English-style rose gardens, sweeping lawns, and furnished with antiques and fine South Australian art, is every bit as picturesque as its spectacular views over Piccadilly Valley.
Features
Facilities
Our extensive grounds offer many secluded and peaceful retreats as well as a heated swimming pool, tennis court and manicured lawn for croquet, petanque or volleyball. Indoors, relax in any of our drawing rooms or lounges, play a little snooker, chess or darts.
For that totally private evening, guests may dine in their suite or on the balcony overlooking the gardens. Our staff can arrange a candle lit table complete with flowers and your own waiter.
Tiers Bar and Lounge.
Open daily - an Old World bar with the charm of yesteryear but the facilities, range and variety of the new millennium. Relax and unwind while enjoying a light snack and coffee or choose from a large range of aperitifs, cocktails, spirits, ports, liqueurs and some of the best premium wine South Australia has to offer. Use the full size billiard table, it's an ideal spot to enjoy your drinks.
Piccadilly Restaurant.
Breakfast or lunch is a delight in the Piccadilly Restaurant, with the valley providing the most spectacular backdrop in Adelaide. The cuisine is innovative, the atmosphere casual.
Hardy's Restaurant.
Hardy's Restaurant is formal, but relaxed with a "country house" atmosphere, offering imaginative and superbly prepared dishes with a selection of South Australia's finest wines.
Conferencing.
Renowned as a venue for boardroom meetings, dinners and conferences, Mount Lofty House provides excellent room flexibility, all featuring natural light, elegant décor, reverse cycle air-conditioning and open fireplaces.
No matter what the occasion, Mount Lofty House is the place for you. Weddings, corporate dinners, birthdays, engagements, product launches and conferences are all catered for at our award winning property.
Our inspirational views and unique areas for team building make us the perfect venue to send the right corporate message to your delegates and clients. Our dedicated stand-alone conference facility is available all year round.
Private dinner rooms are available for groups of 10 - 120 or dine in the award winning Hardy's Restaurant. Our innovative cuisine, including both a' la Carte and special event menus, are sure to be remembered long after the occasion has passed.
Built in the 1850's by the pioneering Hardy family, Mount Lofty House today stands as a proud monument to South Australia's history. This sense of history combines with the natural charm of the property to provide an experience of the Grand Estate tradition.
All our superb suites emphasise comfort and quality. Each is different in layout and décor and offer views over the gardens or the Piccadilly Valley. Some come with double spa baths, some with open fireplaces.
Enjoy the elegant surrounds of our Edwardian Deluxe rooms. The rooms come with Queen, King or Twin double beds. Selected rooms have open fireplaces. Our staff can tailor your special requests to suit any situation, from champagne and chocolates on arrival to a gourmet picnic in front of a roaring fire.
Our 29 Edwardian guest rooms are all individually furnished. In room facilities include remote control colour televisions, cable and local television , mini bar, fridge, STD/ISD telephones, iron and ironing board, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.
Rooms enjoy picture perfect views over the Piccadilly valley or landscaped gardens. Selected rooms have open fireplaces, just perfect for those cold winter evenings.
Why not spoil yourself in one of our opulent suites? Our three types of suites, Mountain Spa, Conservatory and Piccadilly, are individually configured to provide the perfect setting for your next special occasion.
The Mountain Spa Suites feature king size beds with ensuite bathroom containing a double size corner spa bath.
Our Conservatory Suite contains an open fireplace, queen size bed and glass fronted conservatory overlooking the magnificent Piccadilly Valley.
The Piccadilly Suite is our premier room. Situated overlooking the Piccadilly Valley the room makes full use of its stunning outlook. The suite contains a king size bedroom with walk in robe, separate lounge/dining room, ensuite bathroom with double size corner spa and balcony access from both sides of the suite.
The special experience of Mount Lofty House is recognised worldwide with numerous State, National and International Tourism Awards.
Location
Centre of cultural interest.
Movie area centre Adelaide - 17km
Mount Lofty Summit - 2km
Adelaide Festival Centre - 17km
Entertainment/Theatre district Adelaide - 17km
Business centre.
Business & Financial district Adelaide - 17km
Adelaide Convention Centre - 17km
Adelaide Commercial Business Centre - 17km
Recreational activities.
Adelaide Casino - 19km
Cleland Wildlife Park - 2km
Hahndorf German Village - 10km
Adelaide Hills Wine & Food area - 1km
Adelaide Zoological Gardens - 21km
Centre of geographical interest.
Mount Lofty Botanical Gardens - 0.5km
Adelaide City Centre - 17km
Closest major urban center, Adelaide - 17km
Closest major urban center, Stirling - 3km
Shopping centres and miscellaneous.
Adelaide University - 19km
Flinders University - 15km
Flinders Medical Centre - 15km
Royal Adelaide Hospital - 17km
Burnside Shopping district - 8km
Sports venues.
Adelaide Cricket Ground - 20km
Morphetville Horseracing Track - 18km
Football Park - 25km
Mount Lofty House - Adelaide, South Australia
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Address: Grand Mercure Mount Lofty House, Adelaide Hills, 74 Summit Road, Crafters, South Australia
