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Mount Lofty House
Crafers, South Australia, Australia · Independent · Core Luxury
Mount Lofty House began as Arthur Hardy's 1852 summer manor above the Piccadilly Valley, burned on Ash Wednesday 1983, and reopened as an eight-room hotel on 12 February 1986. David Horbelt bought it from Accor in 2009; it is now a family-run adults retreat of about 44 suites with Hardy's Verandah holding three Australian Good Food Guide hats. Giant sequoias that survived the fire still stand on the 30-acre Crafers estate, 20 minutes from Adelaide.
- 44 rooms
- Opened 1986
- Neighborhood: Adelaide Hills
About Mount Lofty House
- Arthur and Martha Hardy built the original manor in 1852; Ash Wednesday 1983 destroyed it.
- The rebuilt hotel opened on 12 February 1986 with eight rooms; the estate now lists about 44 suites.
- David Horbelt acquired the property from Accor in 2009; Sequoia Lodge opened on the same estate in 2021.
Restaurants and bars
- Hardy's Verandah Restaurant — Restaurant
Experiences
- Private Dome HVR High Tea Experience — Private Dome High Tea Experience at Hardy's Verandah Restaurant.
- Winemakers dinners — Unique and popular wine maker dinners held at Hardy's Verandah Restaurant.
- Terrace Bar lawn afternoons — Relaxed afternoons on the lawn at the Terrace Bar during summer months.
- Valentine's Month dining — Romantic dining experiences at Hardy's Verandah Restaurant, featuring High Tea, elegant dinners and private Dome dining.
- Festive Season celebrations — Christmas celebrations with friends, family and exquisite cuisine during the festive season.
- Father's Day lunch — Father's Day at Mount Lofty House on 5th September 2027 with food and panoramic views.
Amenities
- Online Boutique with gift vouchers, local art and bespoke homewares
- Wedding Open Day (TBC)
- Special event tickets bookable online
- Event interest registration for unreleased events
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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More hotels in Crafers
- Sequoia Lodge — Independent · High Luxury