Fodor's Expert Review North Adelaide Heritage Group

82 Hill St., Adelaide, South Australia, 5006, Australia Fodor's Choice

In the city's leafy, oldest section atop a hill, antiques dealers Rodney and Regina Twiss have converted Heritage-listed mews houses, a meeting chapel, an arts-and-crafts manor house, and a fire station (complete with 1942 fire engine) into apartments and suites, and filled them with Australian antiques and contemporary furnishings. Each one- to four-bedroom unit has a bath or hot tub, sitting room, and kitchen, most complete with a milkshake maker; all are charming. The Bishop's Garden apartment is the most luxurious and secluded spot in Adelaide, with a sophisticated kitchen and lounge opening into a private garden with a rock-adorned fish pool. American, lactose-free, kosher—any breakfast can be arranged.

PROS

  • historic properties in Adelaide's most upscale suburb
  • friendly owners give helpful tips
  • most properties have large gardens full of birdlife

CONS

  • some properties can be on the dark side
  • not child-friendly
  • setting is suburban rather than picturesque countryside

QUICK FACTS

B&B/Inn
$$$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 08-8267–2020

HOTEL DETAILS

19 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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