Thorngrove Manor Hotel
2 Glenside Lane, Stirling, South Australia 5152 Australia
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Experience wonderment. South Australia’s multi-award winning 5 star rated Small Luxury Hotel. A fusion of iconic romantic architecture, private boutique hotel accommodation, and a celebration of the decorative and fine arts. Irreplicable, distinctive inspiring and captivating, artistic and creative. Individual & uniquely private. For couples only. Unique privacy; you will not see any other guests. A whimsical architectural adventure for romantics. Uncompromising authenticity highlights the magnificent architecture, for those with imagination and romance in their soul! Suitable for those able to climb stairs with ease. Not suited for the mobility impaired.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Walking tours
Taxi service
Adults only
BBQ facilities
Express check-in / check-out
Car park
Wifi
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Baggage storage
Concierge
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Umbrella
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Blackout curtains
Soundproof rooms
Air conditioning
Additional bathroom
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Flatscreen TV
Electric blanket
Walk-in shower
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Dining area
Fireplace
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Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
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Separate dining area
Separate living room
Sofa
Telephone
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Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Whirlpool bathtub
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Complimentary toiletries
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Grade: 44 out of 100
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2 Glenside Lane, Stirling, South Australia 5152 Australia
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The result of one man's dream to create a fantasy manor house. 34 years of dedication to create a unique house. The attention to detail is amazing. A very comfortable place to stay with superb service and attention from the owner. Well located to explore the surrounding Adelaide Hills which are delightful. Follow in the footsteps of many world famous previous guests. An amazing hidden treasure.
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Date of stay: January 2019
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Response from Thorngrove, General Manager at Thorngrove Manor Hotel
Responded 27 Feb 2019
Thank you for writing a review of your stay. We are delighted that you found our unique and creative boutique hotel, a "hidden treasure", and enjoyed your stay at Thorngrove so much. We have endeavoured to created a unique property based on the style of buildings that the early colonists to South Australia constructed in the hills in the early days of the colony. The Adelaide Hills is a wonderful area with so much to see and discover. The European settlers are to be praised for establishing European trees in the area, which gives it its distinct character.
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This place is absolutely magical! I proposed to my fiancee here a while ago in a beauty and the beast themed proposal and everything was amazing! Nydia and Kenith organised everything I asked them to before arriving beautifully. As we are from Sydney I had to post all the props before arriving and they kept them safe for me until we arrived. Nydia also suggested a photographer, Glenn Alderson that frequents the property, which captured the moment perfectly. The property was absolutely breathtaking from the moment we arrived and Kenith was always available for anything we needed. It was a very private and elegant stay. I would highly recommend staying here to anyone wanting to escape reality for a while. The one negative review on here must be nuts as nobody in their right mind…
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Date of stay: April 2018
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Response from Thorngrove, Manager at Thorngrove Manor Hotel
Responded 19 Dec 2018
Thank you for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure to be part of your amazing proposal. Your creativity and effort was so impressive. Thank you for your support and thoughtful comments. We wish you both a wonderful future together and hope to welcome you back soon.
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A long held desire to visit Thorngrove Manor was finally achieved. We stayed in the Queen Room and were extremely fortunate to have a tour of the residence by Kenneth including a wonderful passion filled rendition of the History of the Manor and of the myriad of historic pieces filling every room. As others have said, the attention to detail is incredible, and the vision that drives a theme of “constant improvement” is amazing. This is a home that reflects a couple’s dedication to provide a truly historic property. Unique in Australia and world class. A final small comment ---find a way to try Nydia’s scones ---the lightest (and best) I have ever had.
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Date of stay: November 2018
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Response from Thorngrove, Manager at Thorngrove Manor Hotel
Responded 17 Nov 2018
Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review of your stay with us, especially as you have been wanting to stay for so long. It is always a challenge to keep moving the hotel forward whilst maintaining the original vision. Membership of Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a driving force to continually upgrade and source items to enhance our guest's experience. Thorngrove has been a 34 years journey of imagination. Each guest becomes part of that journey. Thank you for your contribution.
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My wife and I stayed at Thorngrove many years ago as a younger couple celebrating romance and youth. We returned for my wife's 60th birthday with our young adult children. I can't speak highly enough of our hosts Kenneth and Nydia and the sumptuous handmade food and the luxurious property they have spent decades lovingly creating to share. When Kenneth takes you on a tour of the property you can't help but be inspired by the vision and passion that created Thorngrove. The property itself is magnificent in its own right - the artistic detail is exquisite from the stone work to the ornate plasterwork, the stained glass windows to the gold leaf - I could go on and on. It is like being transported in time. Worth a mention is that one of our daughters has medically imperative…
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Date of stay: September 2018
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Response from Thorngrove, Manager at Thorngrove Manor Hotel
Responded 6 Oct 2018
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience of staying at Thorngrove online. We are delighted that you all enjoyed your stay so much. Whilst your requirements were a little different, it was a privilege to be able to share in a wonderful family celebration and contribute to its success. We loved the costumes-it all looked so much fun! We hope to welcome to back again to celebrate another milestone.
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My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Manor, my 4 year old daughter is still convinced that it’s Cinderella’s castle haha. Though the Manor is known as a romantic getaway it also serves well as a quaint family getaway. Thank you to all the staff for making our stay one to remember. Love Padma and the rest of the Singh Family.
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Date of stay: September 2018
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Response from Thorngrove, Manager at Thorngrove Manor Hotel
Responded 22 Sept 2018
Dear Padma Thank you for leaving a wonderful review. We hope to welcome you here again soon. Every season has something special to offer.
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The Thorngrove manor is like something straight out of a fairytale. A magical luxiouris Hotel in a gorgorgus part of the Adelaide Hills, it deserves more than the maximum 5 star rating avaliable to hotels. The staff where able to cater for our every need ensuring that we enjoyed everything about our magical romantic getaway. Thankyou again to all the staff for their hospitality. Regards Luke Bates
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Date of stay: September 2018
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Response from Thorngrove, Manager at Thorngrove Manor Hotel
Responded 22 Sept 2018
Hi Luke Thank you for leaving a review. We are always appreciative when people take the time to write about their experiences. It is certainly a beautiful time of the year at the manor.
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I recently arranged a location shoot at Thorngrove Manor. Nydia was very accommodating to my request. When I arrived at the Manor I was blown away by its beauty. The attention to details, from the manicured gardens, resident geese, stunning stone masonary, to furnishings of years gone by... true antiques with love and restoration clearly bestowed upon them. I would 11/10 recommend you stay here. A truly unique boutique manor which is a hidden gem of the Adelaide hills.
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Date of stay: July 2018
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Response from Thorngrove, General Manager at Thorngrove Manor Hotel
Responded 29 Aug 2018
Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. We are amazed at the skill, talents and passion of MajorSam. It is extraordinary. Your photographs are so beautiful as well. We are delighted that the location suited perfectly.
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What a fantastic place to visit. We enjoyed a scrumptious afternoon tea and tour of the Manor. The owners share their passion of how they built and created individually unique interior designs for each room. A magical experience not to be missed.
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Date of stay: May 2018
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2 Helpful votes
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Response from Thorngrove, General Manager at Thorngrove Manor Hotel
Responded 18 Aug 2018
Hi Diane & Jill It was a delight to welcoming you both to one our special private afternoon teas as part of your SA tour. Likewise we were impressed by your creativity and passion for your art. It was an impromptu tour, and we are delighted that you enjoyed it so much. Thank you for your wonderful comments.
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Location : unbelievable, superb and best I ever seen Rooms : super class interior and size perfect Staff : Well trained and well mannered Language to understand : Easy and comfortable Must visit : 100% must visit hotel.
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Date of stay: August 2017
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2 Helpful votes
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Response from Thorngrove, General Manager at Thorngrove Manor Hotel
Responded 17 July 2018
Thank you Rohitrtga for your wonderful compliments regarding our property. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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I've done more than my fair share of staying in extraordinary places but this place is truly remarkable. We spent a couple of nights in the Castle Keep, a round turret room with a blazing open fire which on two wild, wet and windy days made the experience the perfect cosy lock in as the end to our South Australian visit. The room was spacious and comfortable, the pre-ordered charcuterie platter extensive and delicious. The hotel is located a very easy walk to town which has an abundance of restaurants, a pair of supermarkets and a splendid wine merchant. I don't think there's much I can add to the other reviews except to say that Ken and Nydia, most charming hosts, have not only created a real treasure for generations of guests to come but has also in my opinion contributed…
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Date of stay: April 2018
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2 Helpful votes
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Response from Thorngrove, Manager at Thorngrove Manor Hotel
Responded 19 June 2018
Thank you canthox for taking the time to share your experience of staying in the Castle Keep B&B at Thorngrove. It was a wonderful review and we are delighted that you enjoyed it so much. We hope to welcome you back here again soon.
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AustraliaSouth AustraliaGreater AdelaideAdelaide HillsStirling
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