Inspired by the grandeur of European opulence, but with an Australian twist, it is as unexpected as a theatrical plot! The attention to detail is meticulous; the service personal, the soul of discretion. Every modern facility has been discreetly woven into this romantic wonderland. Privacy is absolute, you may never see the other guests. The dining and comfort levels surpass all five star ratings. Romantics - this could be journey's end!

Accommodation at Thorngrove Manor

Tower Room - 2nd Floor Loft Room Ascend a spiral staircase in a crenellated tower to this classically inspired room with sophisticated, flamboyant and creative décor with rare, signature antique and bespoke furniture and objet d’art, including an antique life-size Auguste Moreau bronze statue. Divided into sleeping and living zones. An exotic Queen size original ornately hand carved Ebony bed creates a stunning centrepiece. Ensuite with opening gable roof window, deep porcelain spa bath/sep shower, walk-in wardrobe/luggage storage. Richly embossed plush velvet armchairs, swivel and tilt for ultimate relaxation. A richly carved circa 1880 antique dining setting for private dining is located by the bay window. Uninterrupted and sweeping treetop views to the rich sunlit horizon. 1 x HD LCD/DVD Castle Chambers - 1st Floor, 2-room Suite Imagine knights and fair damsels, fortified stone walls, dragons and dungeons. A stone spiral newel staircase joins the two levels. French tapestries, original hand coloured steel engravings c1868, silken tassels, antique furnishings, colourful hand painted centrally vaulted ceilings, a grand, ornamental stone working hooded fireplace and an ensuite spa bath feature. Private lounge/dining room with generous tapestry covered down-filled winged armchairs. Bedroom with Continental King size C19th carved bed-head, walls are adorned C19th hand-coloured etchings. Kitchenette and Juliet-style balcony. Lancet and mullioned windows provide subtle lighting. Absolute privacy this romantic castle escape is - “the stuff dreams and fairytales are made of”. 2 x widescreen HD LCD integrated DVD Castle Chambers - 2-room Suite, split level Experience the magic of enchanted forests. Dream peacefully in a King size carved English Oak four-posted bed adorned with squirrels, oak leaves and draped in exquisite European fabrics. Down topped mattress. Rustic and romantic, fortified stone walls are hung with French heraldic tapestries. Artisan embellished European-style wooden shutters and created enchanting and whimsical feature wall panels in this “storybook castle’. Private underground cellar inspired private lounge/dining room, bedroom, and kitchenette. A rustic flagstone paved private courtyard with Box hedging and topiary. Castle Chambers - 2 bedrooms/lounge Imagine knights, fair damsels, dragons and dungeons. A stone spiral staircase adjoins the two levels. Interconnecting bedrooms feature a whimsical hand-carved KS four-poster bed and a half canopy KS bed. French tapestries, antique furnishings and vaulted ceilings, a grand stone carved fireplace and ensuite spa bath are included. Subterranean Lounge/cellar dining room, 2 bedrooms, 1 kitchenette, balcony and 1 share ground floor bathroom Suitable twin/share - maximum 3 adults (2 KS beds) Queens Chambers - 1st floor, split level, 2-room Suite A rich tapestry to delight the senses. Fantasy and romance with intricate refined plaster detail, artistry and design. Captivating rooms adjoin a large open terrace for alfresco dining with expansive tree top views and sunset vistas beyond the battlements. A majestic King sized four-poster English Elm bed with carved heraldic lions draped with GP&J Baker fabric and French Houles tassels . French tapestries provide harmony of colour, richness and texture, highlighted by a rare C19th porcelain plaque of Queen Louise of Prussia and an antique Raingo Freres French bronze, and marble ormolu silk suspension mantle clock, circa 1820. Antique Staffordshire and Sevres C18th porcelain and Waterford crystal display on a1840 carved oak cupboard. C18th Dutch candelabra. Refined romanticism. Colourful c1880 Scottish stained ecclesiastic window panels An ambience of calm with exquisite detail with sweeping views. 2 x HDLCD/DVD, 2 x CD, ipod dock

Kings Chambers - ground floor, 2-room Suite
Reassuringly traditional, rich in colour, elegance, inviting and refined. Private gate entry, driveway and entrance portico covered with scrambling roses. Totally private entry hall, lounge/ dining room and bedroom. The romance of dining at an antique oak trestle form table with cruciform feet in front of a spectacular ornamental baronial style fireplace with a blazing log fire in winter. An antique German piano, resplendent polished carved European antique oak cupboards; rare life-size Scottish antique ecclesiastic stained glass windows c1890 and impressive and dramatic heritage timber beamed ceilings with gold stencils. Museum quality antique clocks c1820 and listed European artworks. Hand decorated and restored antique continental King size hand painted half canopy bed. Liberty linen fabrics and Scottish leather. A bay window overlooks picturesque and colourful hedged gardens with ancient elm trees. A dramatic glass walled ensuite bathroom with natural lighting, overlooks a tranquil pond, water feature and terraced and Box hedged garden. 2 x HD LCD integrated DVD

The Observatory Suite - 3rd floor, 2-room Suite
A stone spiral staircase entry leads to a unique tree top retreat. Golden painted stars shine like jewels in the sky above a circular semi-sunken spa bath. Dramatic architectural features embellished with golden stencilled and hand painted friezes. Wooden shutters in the lounge/ dining room, with Georgian oak table /dining setting. Discretely enclosed kitchenette and mini-bar. Leather sofa and arm chairs Whimsically carved C18th English Oak timber King size bed and cupboards. Bedroom panoramic windows take advantage of the peerless vistas, with uninterrupted views over treetops to the horizon. Sweeping hill and valley views from the unique hilltop location. A steeply vaulted timber beamed ceiling radiates from a collar beamed pinnacle in the tower bedroom. 2 x HD LCDTV/DVD

Room Features

• 2 line phone/separate computer line • Air-conditioning (split system reverse cycle) • Antique furnishings • Board games (chess backgammon draughts) • Balcony (some rooms) Queen, Observatory, Castle • Bath robe (premium towelling gowns embellished with hotel crest) • Bath tub • Blackout drapes/ wooden shutters • Current books and magazines • Cassette player, CD player and CDs • Coffee/tea maker fresh tea leaves/ground coffee • Colour television/Video combined unit • Daily newspaper (on request) • Decanter of port in King and Queen Suites • Direct dial phone, some cordless phones • Electrical adapter worldwide universal • En-suite bathroom • Fax in-room (on request) • Fireplace (some rooms) Castle and King • Fresh flowers or seasonal decorations (Christmas) • Fresh seasonal fruit (on request) • Fruit juice • Full size mirror • Hairdryer • Hand and face towels • In-house movies • In-room safe box • Iron/Ironing board • Jacuzzi bath (Observatory, Castle, Tower) • Kitchenette (some rooms) Castle and Observatory • Living room ( separate in suites) except Tower • Lounge in-room (some rooms) • Make-up mirror • Microwave (some rooms) • Mini bar (crystal glasses) • Patio/ balcony (Castle and Queens) • Refrigerator • Shower over bath/spa • Separate shower plus spa bath in Observatory and Tower Room • Sound proofed room • Speaker phone (some rooms) • Terrace (some rooms) • Crabtree and Evelyn premium toiletries • Work desk (tour information folder) Leisure • Croquet (on-site) • Driving range/18 Hole Golf Course (nearby) • Horse riding (nearby) • Indoor swimming pool (nearby) • Jogging track (nearby) • Outdoor swimming pool (nearby) • Sailing (nearby) • Tennis courts (nearby) • Ballooning (Barossa Valley) • Facial/Full Day Spa facilities (nearby Stirling Village) • Fitness centre (nearby Stirling Village) • Gymnasium (nearby Stirling Village) • Health and sports club (nearby Stirling Village) • Historic walking trail at the side of the property • Petanque on site • Private garden (on site) • Scenic and hill walks, ideal for power walks surrounding hotel • Spa (Stirling village full range of treatments) • Sun deck (Queens Chambers CS1) • Terrace - roof (Queens Chambers CS1) • Theatre (Live 5 min walk) or Aldgate Village (5 min drive) • Walking surrounding property • DVD/ Video/ TV units • Zoological park (25 minutes) Monarto open plain Zoo and Adelaide Zoo

Dining
Private silver service, local premium seasonal produce utilised, menu multi choice. Meals served course by course to suite at preferred time. Circular candlelit dining room also available. Supper available from 18:00 until 21:30. Dinner must be ordered before 20:30. A large selection of award winning restaurants are located nearby, e.g. Bridgwater Mill (lunch) and Penfolds Magill Estate (dinner) only.

Meetings and Business Services • Photocopying • E-mail • Fax • Typing • Phone messages • Courier Group Conditions • Minimum size of group: 4 • Maximum size of group: 8 • Conditions for tour escort: Negotiable • Baggage handling charge per person: none • Check-out time: 11:00 • Express Check in - No delay • Reception open until 23:00 • A reservation with minimum 4 people is considered a group. If you are planning an important celebration or a special event and would like to find out more about facilities and availability at this hotel - please enquire as we would be more than happy to assist with your requirements. Location 2 Glenside Lane, Stirling, Adelaide, South Australia A 15 minute drive from Adelaide city centre, on Glenside Lane, in Stirling. 30 minutes drive from Adelaide International/Domestic Airport. Situated in a specified country living zone with green leafy lanes, an abundance of native bird life and fresh country air. Historic English style gardens and architecture. Accessible to wineries, wildlife parks, Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island, museums and galleries.