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THORN PARK - by the vines
Seven Hill, Clare Valley, South Australia
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A small country retreat offering bed and breakfast accommodation.  Dinner is available by prior arrangement on most nights. The property has extensive wine cellar and there are 2 bedrooms.  Set in the Clare Valley wine region, Thorn Park makes the perfect place to stay to explore the area's vineyards.  Thorn Park offers guests a unique opportunity to relax and be pampered with warm hospitality, fine food and wine.   
Run by David Hay and Michael Speers who successfully owned and operated the nearby Thorn Park Country House (now a private Jesuit retreat), Thorn Park by the vines brings together their joint talents in a intimate and luxurious country retreat in a superb location.
  
More About Thorn Park by the vines ...
Thorn Park by the vines is approximately two and a half hours drive from the city of Adelaide and is located at Seven Hill in the Clare Valley wine region. This property offers boutique, small hotel accommodation, with highly regarded dining.  It is located on the edge of Seven Hill, approximately 2 km from the owner's previous location, the multi–award–winning Thorn Park Country House.  
An exquisite private location, with bush and vineyard views looking out over their dam, Thorn Park by the Vines has an ‘Australianness’ about it that will make their luxury accommodation and superb regional dining the destination of choice by international and national travellers alike.
 

Dining at Thorn Park by the vines ...

David Hay is a celebrated chef, and dinner at Thorn Park by the vines is to enjoy world class contemporary cuisine.  Menus are degustation and dietary requirements must be notified prior to arrival.   The galley kitchen is open to the dining room, making the theatre of the kitchen dramatically close. 
Breakfast is included in the price and is of the type one always wishes for and rarely finds.  Everything is homemade from multi-grain bread used for toast, to the jams and the cereals.

Accommodation at Thorn Park by the vines ...

With two luxurious double rooms, both with ASDL connection, Thorn Park by the vines sleeps four people, and rooms can be booked individually or as a pair.   Each room has its own view and private area. Quiet spaces and the extensive library remain very important elements of the accommodation experience. New furnishings, beautiful fabrics and the expected extravagances sit comfortably amongst a few favourite pieces kept from Thorn Park Country House.
THE WHITE ROOM:  

Has vistas over the dam and mature eucalypt trees.   It is the larger of the two rooms and has a king sized bed that can be twinned.  The walls are a soft white and the furnishings include a contemporary floral pattern and sheer muslin curtains which compliment a collection of antiques and art works. A chaise lounge and several Turkish rugs harmonise with the decor.
YELLOW BEDROOM:

Yellow and blue curtains and lightly sponged yellow walls enhance the chinoiserie feel of this queen bedded room.  A collection of botanical prints and Royal Doulton plates adorn the walls.  An early Australian Huon pine wardrobe and Georgian chest of drawers compliment the decor.  A small desk with comfortable armchair complete the furnishings.  This room is also suitable for guests with special mobility needs.

 

About Your Hosts at Thorn Park by the vines ...
David Hay has had many years experience in preparing food and has travelled extensively observing food styles in many countries. His training as an interior designer has given him an eye for fine detail. David has a great love of fresh produce and an innate sense and flair in food preparation.

Mine host Michael Speers has had many years experience as both an art teacher and an actor and is much loved by the Thorn Park guests for his style in making them feel welcome and at home during their stay.

 

PRICES: THORN PARK by the vines, South Australia
Prices are per room per night
Bed and Breakfast
Until 31 March 2012 1 April '12 - 31 March '13 Truly
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Twin Share Single Twin Share Single
Thorn Park by the vines A$427** A$333** Request Request 54
Children at adult prices
SUPPLEMENTS
** Minimum stay at Thorn Park by the vines is 2 nights
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Dinner at Thorn Park is arranged and paid for on arrival. 
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