Lush Accommodation: Thorngrove Manor - Stirling
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Location: Stirling
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Thorngrove Manor Hotel- “Experience another World” South Australia’s unique Small Luxury Hotel. Distinctive and captivating, individual and uniquely private accommodation catering for individual selection, with private dedicated entries. Inspired timeless design with a sense of wonder; complementary appointments with both antique and the finest bespoke furnishing. A dynamic property where creative surroundings and living spaces provide unique engaging experiences for the soul. Unique and commanding outlooks across sweeping vistas, a special sense of time and place –an architectural adventure with integrity and conviction. Only for those with romance in their soul!
Thorngrove is located 17 mins (RAA official time) from the Adelaide city centre, 35-40 mins from both domestic/international airports and 25 mins from National Rail Terminal.
Tariffs in AUD inclusive of 10% VAT Valid Until 31st March 2011 Rate per night per double- Inclusive of continental breakfast delivered to room.
The 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.1x HD LCD/DVD.
The Tower Room- 2nd Floor, Loft Room
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. HDLCD/DVD, 2x CD, ipod dock.
The Observatory – 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. 2x HD LCDTV/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”. 2x 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, 1kitchenette, balcony and 1 share ground floor bathroom Suitable twin/share- maximum 3 adults 2 KS beds.
The 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. 2x HD LCD integrated DVD.
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