Barossa Valley, Australia
Kingsford The Barossa
Georgian sandstone homestead
Georgian sandstone homestead
The 1856 sandstone homestead runs like a private country home, with dinners on the veranda and introductions to generational winemakers.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Stephen King's 1856 pastoral homestead preserves its original Australian-cedar staircase.
Remarkable
Private tastings through generational Barossa winemakers, and a subterranean German nine-pin bowling alley.
Notable
Subterranean bluestone cellar tastings and an alfresco claw-foot bath beside the river.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Kingsford The Barossa is among the valley’s most luxurious small hotels, a landmark in Georgian sandstone built for a 19th-century entrepreneur.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On a 225-acre private estate along the North Para River, surrounded by rolling Barossa hills.
The rooms
Homestead rooms occupy the original sandstone manor. Freestanding View Suites have private plunge pools looking out over the hills.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers line the outdoor saltwater pool, shaded by parasols beside the estate's historic stone walls.
The bush bath
An outdoor claw-foot bath sits on a timber deck beside the river, shaded by a giant red gum.
Restaurant
Wine Vault
A long timber table sits inside the subterranean bluestone cellar, which stores rare vertical collections of Penfolds Grange.
At the table
Floor-to-ceiling windows at Orleana overlook the rolling hills, and the kitchen cooks over an open flame.
How it began
The homestead spent seven years as Drover's Run, serving as the central set for television drama McLeod's Daughters.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.