TIMBA bush retreat via Airbnb.
Rolling green and sun-dappled vineyards – say, in the Adelaide Hills region – inevitably backdrops summertime romance with an epicurean spirit and zest for the resplendent things.
Below, we curate an edit of South Australian romantic getaways to check out ahead of Valentine’s Day, from tucked away cottages to luxury farm stays.
5 luxe romantic getaways in Adelaide Hills to book
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Originally built by hand in the 1970s and recently restored, log cabin Juniper Grove has all the makings of an intimate escape. With floor-to-ceiling wood, a library den, two crackling log fires, freestanding bathtub and a creek in the winter, it’s hard not to be enamoured.
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Set on 100 acres on the Fleurieu Peninsula, this off-grid retreat offers a taste of true bush luxury with its seamless indoor-outdoor living and thoughtful integration of greenery. With features including a wrap-around deck, native courtyard garden, top deck, private freshwater heated swimming pool with wet bar and private Japanese-style cedar hot tub, long languid days lie ahead.
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The Farm Design House, Adelaide Hills
This country home with original art deco features lays on an acreage with farm animals – ideal for those awestruck by fauna. There’s options on offer such as in-house yoga classes and massage treatments, as well as an at-home panoramic sauna and yoga studio, so you’re all set to unwind.
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Atop the iconic Mount Lofty House, adults-only Sequoia Lodge offers an intimate escape just 20 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD. The five-star sanctuary features spring-fed hot pools, a premium day spa, and three-hat quality at Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant.
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Kyūi homes a private heated outdoor cedar spa bath and sauna – making it a pavilion fit for deep luxuriation. Cook dinner in the outdoor wood fireplace and enjoy on the deck, overlooking the apple and cherry orchard.
