Fodor's Expert Review The Lodge Country House

Rambling and aristocratic, this bluestone homestead with period-style furniture was built in 1903 for one of the 13 children of Joseph Seppelt, founder of the showpiece winery across the road. Barossa vintages fill the wine cellar, crystal and polished timber gleam in the formal dining room, and big, comfortable sofas inspire relaxing in the sitting room, perhaps with a book from the library. The four large guest rooms each have a bay-window seat that looks out at the gorgeous garden. Set-menu dinners (A$90 and available by reservation 24 hours ahead) make good use of local produce.