The Retreat at Stirling
9 Hoylake Ave Stirling South Australia 5052, Stirling, South Australia 5152 Australia
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The Retreat at Stirling is an excellent choice for travellers visiting the Adelaide Hills, offering a charming environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Apartments at The Retreat at Stirling provide a flat screen TV, Kitchens, luxurious bathrooms, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. In addition, The Retreat at Stirling offers a pool (Subject to availability) and free breakfast, which will help make your Stirling trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. While in the Adelaide hills be sure to experience fabulous local food, coffee and wine at The Stirling Hotel, Fred the Eatery and Deviation Road winery. Enjoy your stay in Stirling!
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Laundry service
Washing machine
Parking
Wifi
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Shallow end in pool
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Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Seating area
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Extra long beds
Whirlpool bathtub
Sofa
Clothes rack
Iron
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Kitchenware
Electric blanket
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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9 Hoylake Ave Stirling South Australia 5052, Stirling, South Australia 5152 Australia
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We spent three nights in the garden access apartment and we found it a nice haven away from the world to relax, and loved watching the gorgeous blue wrens in the bird bath ….we barely left the property other than to take a nice walk to Tapanappa for wine tasting. The apartment we had was spacious - really very roomy - but the size was probably the downfall in staying warm. Heating was a bit of a challenge for us but if you get the combustion heater organised and keep it well stoked, and put a few layers on, you can get by in the cooler Adelaide Hills temps! There’s a plentiful supply of wood. At night the lovely cosy linen helps too, but the bathroom was really icy so thank god the bath water ran hot! The nice provisions are very thoughtfully selected, including fruchocs :) and nice Hills produce. We also thought the online guestbook/user guide that was text to us was very handy. A bottle of local wine would have been a nice touch. This is something that we find is routinely a standard gesture that is provided at equal level accommodation. We can see how it would be a great property for larger groups/gatherings staying together across all the interconnected apartments. We would probably tend to recommend The Retreat more for that than individual romantic getaways.…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Bridget Dunn, Owner at The Retreat at Stirling
Responded 15 June 2023
Hi Lisa, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your recent stay. I'm sorry to hear that your stay could have been warmer, I wish you had let us know as we could have seen if it was a problem with the heating setting. Bathrooms can be cool in the hills this time of year. We have been renovating our bathrooms to include underfloor heating but our garden apartment is yet to include this feature. We pride ourselves in providing a variety of local breakfast provisions and special treats for all our guests and are pleased to hear you liked these. kindest regards Bridget
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My partner and I live in Adelaide and booked to stay at the Retreat for a mini getaway. We had the most spectacular stay. Everything was not only very well decorated but also extremely comfortable, I especially loved the king sized bed and the choice of pillows. The bath was large with epsom salts, body wash and high quality shampoo and conditioner all provided. The breakfast was very generous with local cakes and the huge choice of teas was a great touch. The swimming pool was perfect temperature and warm enough to swim in June. The Retreat is near the main road but we could not hear it from inside the apartment. We loved it and will be returning. Thanks!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 15 June 2023
Hi Tom, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your stay. We love hearing about our guests experience. Many thanks Bridget
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We recently stayed here for 2 nights with a group of of family and friends. The positive aspects of our stay outweighed the negative aspects but only just! Amongst the positives were the large, well appointed, comfortable living and bedroom spaces, the good standard of amenities provided and the well maintained and attractive garden surrounds. Another plus was the provision of a good standard and quantity of breakfast foods. Unfortunately, the Retreat is located on the side of a slope right next the South Eastern Freeway. I am by no means a light sleeper. However during the first night of our stay, my sleep was repeatedly disturbed by the droning noises generated by the heavy haulage trucks making their way in both directions, along the freeway. During the second night, I had a better night’s sleep but this was probably because I was so tired from my disturbed sleep during the first night of our stay. My best advice is that if you intend to stay at the Retreat and you are likely to be bothered by extraneous noises when you are attempting to sleep, ensure that you pack some effective earplugs!…
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Response from Bridget Dunn, Owner at The Retreat at Stirling
Responded 29 May 2023
Hi Hugh, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your stay. We always appreciate feedback and glad to hear most of your experience of your stay was positive. Regarding the noise, we would love to know what part of The Retreat you slept in so we can investigate your noise concerns. As much as we advertise to all who book that we are within close proximity to the freeway we have invested heavily in sound proofing so would love to know what room is of concern for noise. As you weren't the person who booked with us we have no way of reaching out to you, please let us know so we can ensure all future guests have a restful nights sleep. kind regards Bridget
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Excellent, clean and generous accommodation! We could not fault it. The breakfast provisions were great quality and plentiful as well. Well located to get to the wineries within the Adelaide Hills without any trouble! A great start to our SA wine region tour!!
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Bridget Dunn, Owner at The Retreat at Stirling
Responded 7 Aug 2022
Thank you Rumble70 for taking the time to write such a lovely review of your stay. We hope you enjoy the rest of your S wine region tour and choose to stay with us again sometime. Many Thanks Bridget
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We found the set up of the 3 connected residences the perfect setup for our group. We had the garden room which was amazing, and this became our happy hour meeting area every night. The provided breakfast, the well stocked kitchen, the log fire, (which was already lit for us on arrival), and just the room to spread out. We even played trivial pursuit which one of our friends found in the library. We also was impressed that there was champagne glasses as well as wine glasses provided, plus plenty of diswashing tablets. (This is something that doesn't always get provided in other places We have stayed) All in all we loved it and could easily not go home.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: We think this place would be nice all year round.
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Response from Bridget Dunn, Owner at The Retreat at Stirling
Responded 27 June 2022
Michele M, thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope you choose to stay with us again sometime. Kind regards Bridget
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After a few unsuccessful attempts to visit caused by COVID we finally made it. The view from the Balcony Apartment was amazing. Secluded in the Adelaide Hills the scenery from our room was just what we were hoping for. The balcony apartment is spacious with a good sized living/lounge/kitchen area, leading to a large bedroom and ensuite. All of the required food preparation and eating utensils are well catered for. The breakfast provisions in the fridge were ample and fresh. The bread and fruit was a nice touch and welcomed after a days driving. A couple of small things perhaps. In the summer months a fan or air conditioner would be a welcomed addition in the bedroom. The single air conditioner in the living room was ok but did not provide that cool environment. The Retreat is definitely heading to five stars and we will be back for sure.…
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Bridget Dunn, Owner at The Retreat at Stirling
Responded 12 Mar 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We totally agree with what you say regarding the bedroom. We have now installed an air conditioner and a fan in the bedroom. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and would love to welcome you back one day. Bridget
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We stayed in the apartment with the balcony and loved it. The apartment was so clean and the view was great. Helen really has made it feel like home. The supplied breakfast, fantastic! The location great. A little road noise with the freeway close. The bed very firm but only minor negatives. All up, will defiantly be returning and rate it 5 out of 5. Thanks Helen
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Brian Rohan, Owner at The Retreat at Stirling
Responded 22 July 2021
Thanks so much for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and would love to welcome you back one day Helen
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Having our travel plans to Pt Douglas cancelled. We searched for a place we could stay in South Australia. We were drawn to the Retreat at Stirling, heated pool etc. It was such a lovely place, everything needed was provided. The breakfast food so substantial, the mushrooms were delicious.
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Date of stay: May 2020
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Room Tip: We stayed in the Balcony Suite - delightful views
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Response from Bridget Dunn, Owner at The Retreat at Stirling
Responded 12 Mar 2022
Thanks so much for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and would love to welcome you back one day
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This was a VERY comfortable well configured attached” cottage” on the rural edge of Stirling that in the middle of winter was a superb “retreat”. Added on to but formally separated from the owners house by a huge indoor heated pool this is a great place to stay as it is handy driving to all the tourist and wine areas. Helen and her husband were superb hosts and nothing was too much trouble. The rooms are very good size ,the facilities are great. We had an open gas fire going all the time and air conditioning which really warmed up the house. The only thing that could be improved was having double glazing but the heating overcame that eventually. It was really cosy. Only one toilet for two bedrooms but the huge adjoining pool area had two showers and two toilets available. Would definitely stay there again if visiting wider Adelaide area.…
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Brian R, Owner at The Retreat at Stirling
Responded 12 Aug 2019
Thanks for the review Ron. It was lovely to meet you and hope you are enjoying the rest of your holiday
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5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 We absolutely loved our stay here, wish we could have stayed longer, such a beautiful place. Can't wait to stay again 💖 Huge bedroom & bathroom 🥰 Loved the fresh home made bread an bacon an eggs in the fridge to cook up 👌 very peaceful and relaxing.
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Brian R, Owner at The Retreat at Stirling
Responded 3 July 2019
Thanks so much for your review. So pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope you visit again one day
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PRICE RANGE
USD 231 - USD 305 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaSouth AustraliaGreater AdelaideAdelaide HillsStirling
NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Retreat at Stirling
Which popular attractions are close to The Retreat at Stirling?
Nearby attractions include Heysen The Cedars (6.0 km), Cleland Wildlife Park (3.2 km), and Mount Lofty Botanic Garden (2.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Retreat at Stirling?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at The Retreat at Stirling?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at The Retreat at Stirling?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at The Retreat at Stirling?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Retreat at Stirling?
Conveniently located restaurants include Red Cacao Chocolatier, Hardy's Verandah Restaurant, and Udder Delights.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Retreat at Stirling?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Retreat at Stirling?
Yes, laundry service and a washing machine are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to The Retreat at Stirling?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Heysen The Cedars (6.0 km), Bridgewater Mill (2.9 km), and Eagle on the Hill (7.0 km).
Is The Retreat at Stirling accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.