The Castle Keep B&B At Thorngrove
Hotel in Adelaide Hills

The multi-award winning thorngrove manor is a member of the prestigious small luxury hotels of the world, ensuring a commitment to excellence in accommodation. Quality organic and biodynamic ingredients are sourced locally where possible, with an emphasis on freshness, flavour and texture. Formal dining options, featuring antique signature sterling silver, along with personalised service are available. Local village commercial facilities, postal services and shopping with a myriad of cafes and restaurants are only a five-minute walk away down a leafy lane, such as international banking, part of an historic walking trail. Thorngrove is situated in an area rich in heritage and scenery, positioned to take advantage of both city and country pursuits. Thorngrove is a mere 17 minutes drive from the designated adelaide city business centre, 35 minutes from the airport and 25 minutes from the interstate rail terminal - ghan and indian pacific rail links. Thorngrove is committed to providing friendly, efficient service and hospitality and offers guests a special opportunity to truly experience a unique and romantic lifestyle. Prior bookings are essential.run under the personal supervision of the owners, the highest degree of personal attention to detail is assured with discreet, attentive and responsive personalised service. A surrounding hedge delineates thorngrove from the outside world. Property safety and security is paramount with gates open only for arrival and departure of guests. Privacy is absolute; indeed you may never see other guests. Every visit provides a new experience. Each suite has been decorated individually to complement the architectural diversity. Suites are distinguished by their individual character ranging from country house traditional, rugged rusticity and elegant timelessness to rooms of theatrical inspired artistry; all decorated with the utmost attention to detail and with a uniquely australian contemporary twist and character. All guest areas are highly individual and romantic with an atmosphere of relaxed informality. The whimsical and artistic interior reflects rare craftsmanship, featuring very select museum quality antique pieces, complemented by artisan-crafted furniture and modern amenities. Romantic style is not found in the modern cookie-cutter chain hotel. Infusing fantasy into everyday life is the desire of the true romantic. The pointed arches and turrets, creative and very individual, flamboyant, decorative plasterwork and elaborate entrances of this style of architecture provide romantic and whimsical appeal.the accommodation is unique, designed for the discerning traveller looking for a rewarding and refreshingly different accommodation experience with rare exclusivism. Thorngrove is a unique multi-towered, spires and exquisite gothic detailing, castle-like hotel with an abundance of gables, creating a mood of escapist fantasy and a timeless sense of history. It is definitely not a typical five star hotel. It has set a benchmark as the most creative and unexpected accommodation in australia. This very distinctive and innovative landmark property has consistently received awards and accolades for its unique style and professionalism and established an enviable international reputation. Hotel construction commenced in 1984. Fresh south australian seafood is a speciality.