5 places to stay in the Adelaide Hills
Heading to the Hills? Make a weekend of it with these top five accommodation picks, from a fancy caravan to luxury villas.
Agatha on Devon Valley Farm
This is one mighty zhuzhed up caravan with hutzpah in Paris Creek. If you watched Dick and Angel transform a cute river boat on Escape to the Chateau, you get the picture. If not, then imagine a petite rounded Clipper caravan, circa say 1950s. She has been given the super Cinderella treatment, with heating and cooling, a queen-size bed and en suite, and an attached deck complete with a sunken bubble bath. Velvet seating, cute kitchenette and good glasses for your wine render this a bespoke caravan/camping escape. It has landed at a secluded farm spot with a private entrance and driveway. What fun.
Nestled
Cosy has new meaning with the tiny homes trend. This pair, located near Hahndorf, exude a certain luxury and calm because of their connection to the surrounding nature. One of them, Spiegel, is a standout favourite. It is a complete extension and reflection of the landscape because the exterior walls are all mirrors. A frameless waterfall window over the bed is for star gazing and sunrises. Designed for couples, there is also a loft bedroom for extra guests. Whip up easy meals in the well-equipped kitchenette, have drinks on the deck toasting marshmallows on a fire pit, or soak in the setting in an outdoor bath.
Sticky Rice villas
Feel the zen, dine with a private chef showing you how to recreate the dishes, take a picnic to the nearby Botanic Garden, or extend your stay for a full weekend of wining, dining, cooking classes and relaxation. Home base will be one of three beautiful villas adjacent the celebrated Sticky Rice Cooking School where renowned SA chefs host hands-on classes and lunches. The villas are private, spacious, and appointed to fit luxurious themes, one all about that zen and relaxation. Booking all three villas with chefs and classes for three couples makes a fabulous getaway for food, wine and luxury lovers.
Reisen Hotel
A newly opened sanctuary in the heart of Hahndorf, Reisen takes its name from the German word for “travel” (pronounced Rise-n). Nestled in the town’s main street, it’s the perfect base for exploring Hahndorf and the greater Adelaide Hills. Guests are welcomed with warm, personable service – think, a glass of bubbles on arrival as you’re shown to your room. With more than 50 rooms, Reisen is the Hills’ largest accommodation hotel, and premium suites are set to open in 2025-26.
Stirling Creek Cottage
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This gorgeous eco-friendly cottage has recently launched in the heart of the Adelaide Hills. The three-bedroom abode sleeps six and offers timeless timbers and rammed earth walls that complement the natural surrounds. Large double doors open to the balconies and gardens, drawing in the sweet jasmine aromas and calls of the resident black cockatoos and kookaburras. In winter, there’s the sound of the crackling log fire and a fast-flowing garden creek. Stirling Creek Cottage is just a short walk to local attractions and eateries such as the Stirling Hotel, Stirling Markets, Patch Kitchen & Garden and the new Restaurant Aptos.
This article first appeared in the 2025 issue of SALIFE Food+Wine+Travel magazine.
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