The Retreat at Stirling
- Food & Wine
Highlights
- Unwind in elegantly furnished retreats surrounded by two acres of stunning Adelaide Hills scenery.
- Savour the luxury of deep soaking baths and spacious living areas in your private villa.
- Explore the nearby Heysen Trail and Stirling Golf Course for outdoor adventures just moments away.
- Experience local wildlife at Cleland Wildlife Park and the beauty of Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens nearby.
The Retreat at Stirling is conveniently located on two acres in the heart of the beautiful, Adelaide Hills, 20 minutes from the centre of Adelaide.
Offering four elegantly furnished, self-contained retreats.
This one or two bedroom Pool Side Villa offers a private entrance, a beautifully appointed kitchen with a dishwasher. Roomy lounge and dining area and an outside courtyard. Two large bedrooms (both with king beds), Gas log fire, air conditioning. Relax in the deep soaking bath
The one bedroom Pool Side Apartment includes a King size bedroom, en-suite bathroom with deep bath and large separate shower. Full size kitchen facilities, including oven, microwave and hotplates. Lounge and Dining area, Smart TV, air-conditioning and gas log fire.
Garden Apartment offers a private entrance, a beautifully appointed kitchen with a dishwasher. Two lounge areas and dining area and an outside private garden. Two large bedrooms (both with king beds), log fire, air conditioning, private garden and fishpond. Relax in the spa bath.
The one bedroom Balcony Apartment offers a King size bedroom. En-suite with Bath and separate shower, fully equipped kitchen facilities, air-conditioning and front balcony with garden views.
Adjacent to the beautiful Stirling Golf Corse and the Heysen Trail (a popular destination for bushwalkers) with other local attractions such as Cleland Wildlife Park and Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens nearby.
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Contact and Booking Channels
- Address: 9 Hoylake Avenue, Stirling, South Australia, 5152, Australia
- Phone: 04 1491 1356
- Email: bookings@the-retreat.com.au
- Social: Facebook · Instagram
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Booking Channels
Accreditations
- Tourism Industry Council of SA
Features
- Barbeque
- Carpark
- Conference/Function Facilities
- Gas
- Laundry
- Non Smoking
- Open Fireplace
- Outdoor Dining Area
- Outdoor Furniture
- Pay TV
- Secure Parking
- Swimming Pool
Activities
- Swimming
Tags
- Food & Wine
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Rooms which are interconnecting.
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