13 Jun 2013
Decisions, decisions
A first-world problem to be sure, but deciding between the country house or the beach house can indeed be a tough choice!
Sharing the same owners and thus possessing a similar hospitality ethos centred around bespoke service and a sense of history and innate charm, Mount Lofty House in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia and The Reef House in tropical Palm Cove, Queensland, provide two very enticing offers.
Mount Lofty House is one of Australia's iconic country manor houses and a much-loved hideaway in the Adelaide Hills wine country. It's a boutique hotel, immersed in the natural beauty of rolling hills with picturesque Piccadilly Valley views, and just 15 minutes from Adelaide's CBD, yet a world away in its idyllic country locale.
Extraordinary food and wine offerings abound both within Mount Lofty House, where Chef Girard Ramsay holds court at the hotel's Piccadilly Restaurant as well as in the cluster of villages, such as Stirling, Hahndorf, Little Hampton, Woodside and more, just on the doorstep and ripe for exploring.
Originally built between 1852-1858 as a cool summer residence by Adelaide politician and lawyer Andrew Hardy and rebuilt in the 1980's following damage from the Ash Wednesday fires, Mount Lofty House today boasts 33 rooms and suites as well as several outlying and original self-contained cottages. It is regarded as one of South Australia's favourite getaways for short breaks and special events.
Meanwhile heading to tropical North Queensland to The Reef House, the legendary "beach house" is a much-loved hideaway and one of Australia's best boutique beachfront resorts, set in an equally idyllic location overlooking the azure waters of the Coral Sea.
The plantation-style 69 room hotel exudes a colonial charm that has kept guests returning again and again, allured by the chic "beach-house" ambience that many say feels more like spending time in a friend's ultra-comfy and airy holiday house, such is the style and level of personal service. White timber buildings provide a perfect foil to turquoise pools and tropical gardens of fragrant frangipanis, red hibiscus and pink bougainvillea vines.
Spacious, tranquil, and utterly relaxing, The Reef House has great character and that certain "je ne sais quoi", and much like its South Australian sibling, is perfectly suited to travellers who enjoy the boutique style of service that has guests returning time and again. Thus is the feeling of warmth and sincerity at the "beach house" that is The Reef House, and the "country house", Mount Lofty House.
Both Mount Lofty House and The Reef House are equally suited for a relaxing holiday, a bespoke corporate retreat or special event, or simply a place to take time to enjoy what is right in the backyard for Australian travellers.
The Reef House has an Overnight Escape Package starting from just $259.00* per room per night including overnight Brigadier Room accommodation, tropical continental breakfast for two on the Reef House Ocean view deck, 20% off dining at lunch and dinner in Reef House.
Restaurant throughout stay, and complimentary Wi-Fi and DVD library.
Mount Lofty House has a Deluxe B&B Package from just $199.00* per room per night including accommodation in one of the individually decorated guest rooms plus country continental breakfast.
Decisions, decisions.
*Packages subject to availability and valid until November 30, 2013
For bookings and enquires contact:
Mount Lofty House
74 Mt Lofty Summit Road, Crafers SA
Ph: 08 8339 6777
www.mtloftyhouse.com.au
The Reef House
99 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove QLD
Ph: 07 4080 2600
www.reefhouse.com.au
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