Thorn Park
Wine Country, South Australia

"Thorn Park - an award winning gourmet retreat set in the midst of the Clare Valley Wine Country."

Thorn Park is an elegant 145-year-old homestead located among the gently rolling hills and stately gums in the heart of the Clare Valley. The homestead, which was built in the 1850's from property-quarried stone and Mintaro slate, was rescued from decay in 1985. Now, after extensive restoration and decoration, the guesthouse provides the Valley's most inviting accommodation.

Your attentive hosts David Hay and Michael Speers offer guests a unique opportunity to relax and be pampered with warm hospitality and fine food and wine. Admire the tasteful antiques and artwork that decorate the lounge, dining and reading areas.

Situated approximately 120kms north of Adelaide along the scenic route to the Flinders Ranges, the Clare Valley has been described as "the most unblemished wine region in Australia". Nearby is the tiny township of Sevenhill, - the oldest winery in the Valley, the historic Sevenhill Cellars and the church of Saint Aloysius.

The Clare Valley offers the traveller a diversity of attractions. Taste the finest of wines, peruse the historic copper mining town of Burra or the buildings of colonial Mintaro. A visit to the stately Martindale Hall or exploring the Spring Gully Reserve may also be on your agenda.

Guests are encouraged to set their own pace, to unwind and relax in this gracious lodge amid gentle countryside and the peaceful gardens featuring hawthorns, elms and heritage roses.

Accommodation: Six beautifully appointed bedrooms, all with ensuite. Five king or queen size and one double bed, decorated in an individual and gracious manner. Thorn Park Country House offers genuine country accommodation. Small scale and with an emphasis on comfort and quality, the property appeals to discerning clientele seeking a unique alternative. The owners of Thorn Park operate the business themselves. Service is personal, and enhances the feeling of staying in a private country house.

Special Activities:

- Private tours in 4wd comfort with local winemakers and identities
- Private dinners with local winemaking identities.
- Enjoy a cooking class or take an art lesson.
- The Riesling Trail walks and bike rides.
- Numerous historic town walks
- Art and Craft shops
- Wine Museum in Watervale
- Historic Mintaro Slate Quarries