It's multi-towered castle like appearance with an abundance of gables and turrets creates a mood of escapist fantasy. This unique accommodation is flamboyant, creative and very individual. It has been designed for the first class traveler looking for a rewarding and refreshingly different experience. The interior reflects rare craftsmanship featuring very select antique pieces complemented by modern amenities.
Thorngrove is a Victorian Gothic Revival style building. All guest areas and rooms are furnished with collectable antiques, 4 poster beds, medieval tapestries and leather chesterfields. Meals served in suites, a truly private indulgence. Room service available. Lock up parking facilities are also available.
Thorngrove Manor was recently described as ‘one of the world’s truly outstanding properties’. Uniquely different, the status of ‘hotel’ belies its true character. This turreted and gabled baroque fantasy exterior is a prelude to the flamboyant and romantic interiors that have been individually designed and furnished with great ingenuity. Antiques and hand-crafted decor happily co-exist with every modern facility.
Another distinguishing feature is the privacy Thorngrove affords its guests; each suite has been cleverly devised to have its own entrance so that you may never even be aware there are any other guests! You will, however, meet the owners and warm at once to their welcome.
Dining
All tariffs include a light breakfast or a room service cooked menu selection. Candlelight, silver service dinners are served privately, course by course, and individually to your suite at your preferred time. The food, the service and the comfort levels surpass all five-star ratings. Altogether, a remarkable place and well worth the journey.
- Tower Suite - Second Floor: Ascend a spiral staircase to this open planned junior suite with sophisticated, flamboyant and creative decor, rare superior antique furnishings with an exotic original handcarved bed and ensuite with spa bath.
- The Queen's Chambers - First Floor, two roomed suite: Experience a rich tapestry of the senses. Fantasy and romance with intricate refined plaster detail, artistry and design. These spectacular rooms adjoin a large terrace with unspoilt and expansive tree top views. A majestic four poster bed with carved heraldic lions are a feature of this suite.
- The King's Chambers - Ground/First floor 2 roomed suite: Totally private entry, grand hall, lounge/dining room with ornate antique decor, majestic baronial fireplace, Hapsburg piano and rare antique stained glass windows. Elevated bathroom with window wall and the bedroom features a sumptuous and inviting antique half tester canopy bed.
- The King's Chambers - Ground/First floor 3 roomed suite: Ornate antique decor, totally private entry, private grand hall, lounge/dining with majestic baronial fireplace, Hapsburg piano and rare antique stained glass windows. Elevated bathroom with window wall and the bedroom features a sumptuous and inviting antique half tester canopy bed. Enjoy the indulgence of your own private indoor sunken spa pool and recreation room.
- The Keep - Ground and First Floor: A multi-storied castle-like retreat, featuring an embellished stone fireplace, canopy bed, vaulted ceilings, ensuite spa bath and kitchen. This roomtype is B&B only.
- The Turret - Fourth Floor: Ascend to this secluded sanctuary in a tower that soars to the sky. A fantasy escape with unsurpassed views and two person corner spa bath. This roomtype is B&B only.
- Air Cond
- Fridge
- Hairdryers
- In-Room Movies
- Iron
- Mini Bar
- Phone
- Radio
- TV
- Tea/Coffee Facil.
- Video
Hotel Facilities
Thorngrove opened in 1986 to provide a unique concept in accommodation with the emphasis on individual privacy in creative surrounds. This 5 storied 22 room property has a AAA 5 star rating.
Thorngrove is a multi award winning property and offers exceptional individual service and hospitality. Accommodation is distinct and artistic in larger than “normal” hotel rooms where genuine and rare antique furnishings are complemented with modern facilities.
Providing an ideal base for your visit to Adelaide, it is located only 20 mins from the city centre in an area of botanic richness surrounded by the Australian Bush. In winter the area is ablaze with russet reds and gold’s, winter with Camellias, Rhododendrons and Azaleas; through to Spring and Summer. The area is rich in scenery, heritage and history. A 5 min walk from Thorngrove is the village which has banking, restaurants, boutique shops ,chemists and cafes.
- 24hr Rm Servc
- BBQ
- Business Servcs
- Free Parking
- Guest Laundry
- Non Smokg Rooms
- Pool/Spa
- Restaurant
Location
The manor is only a 20 minute drive from the city center, 35 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from the rail terminal. Thorngrove is situated in an area rich in heritage and scenery, positioned to take advantage of both city and country pursuits. Local commercial facilities, such as international banking, postal services and shopping with a myriad of cafes and restaurants are only a five minute walk down a leafy historic walking trail.
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