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“A cookery school with three elegant Asian-style villas. A foodie haven: private chefs or dinner trays can be organised and classes taken at the school. Interiors are contemporary with plenty of glass and indulgent bathrooms. A fabulous base from which to explore the Adelaide hills.”

“A cookery school with three elegant Asian-style villas. A foodie haven: private chefs or dinner trays can be organised and classes taken at the school. Interiors are contemporary with plenty of glass and indulgent bathrooms. A fabulous base from which to explore the Adelaide hills.”

Recommended For

  • Learning
  • Visit the celebrated Australian painter Hans Heysen’s historic home among the gum trees which feature in many of his paintings
  • Great walks
  • The Warrawong Earth Sanctuary offers guided walks where you can see endangered animals in their natural habitat
  • Foodies
  • The adjoining Sticky Rice Cooking Skills will delight keen foodies, who can hone their skills with the experts
  • Romantic Break
  • Chic, Asian-inspired one-bedroom villas are perfect for couples looking to hide away in the Adelaide Hills
  • Mountain biking
  • A popular area for mountain biking and you can hire bikes locally, including mountain bikes, kids bikes, road and hybrid bikes
  • Golf
  • Mt Lofty Golf Club, an award-winning 18-hole course nestled in the picturesque Piccadilly Valley, is only 10 minutes away
  • Wildlife Area
  • Cleland Conservation Park, an area of natural bushland with a rich history of Aboriginal and European settlement, awaits
  • Sights nearby
  • Visit Mt Lofty Botanical Garden- 97 hectares of magnolias with walking trails, stunning views and good picnic areas
  • Local markets
  • A host of local markets in the area
  • Groups
  • Cooking classes
  • Contemporary
  • Inspired by Thai, Balinese & Japanese design influences, the villas have an airy, minimalist feel with lots of natural matierals
  • No restaurant
  • Guests receive a welcome pack- artisan cheeses, Asian ingredients and estate-grown wine; free breakfast provisions Friday-Sunday
  • Self catering to rent
  • Fully equipped kitchens are brilliant for those looking to cook up a storm with top SA produce
  • Airport
  • 35-minutes from Adelaide Airport
  • Hills & mountains
  • In the Adelaide Hills
  • Owner managed
  • Family Suites
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Organic food
  • Full of character
  • Outstanding location
  • Artworks
  • Chic
  • Self catering
  • Quirky
  • Child friendly
  • Disabled access
  • Secluded setting
  • Charming
  • Intimate
  • Views

Facilities

  • No restaurant
  • Guests receive a welcome pack- artisan cheeses, Asian ingredients and estate-grown wine; free breakfast provisions Friday-Sunday
  • Self catering to rent
  • Fully equipped kitchens are brilliant for those looking to cook up a storm with top SA produce
  • Private villas
  • Consists of three one-bedroom villas with living areas and kitchen
  • Cots available
  • In room DVD
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Family Suites
  • Parking
  • Bath robes
  • Laundry
  • No pets
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Suites
  • Garden
  • Child friendly
  • Sitting Room
  • Disabled access
  • Safe
  • Concierge
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • In room music system
  • Wifi
  • Views

Activities

  • Learning
  • Visit the celebrated Australian painter Hans Heysen’s historic home among the gum trees which feature in many of his paintings
  • Great walks
  • The Warrawong Earth Sanctuary offers guided walks where you can see endangered animals in their natural habitat
  • Mountain biking
  • A popular area for mountain biking and you can hire bikes locally, including mountain bikes, kids bikes, road and hybrid bikes
  • Golf
  • Mt Lofty Golf Club, an award-winning 18-hole course nestled in the picturesque Piccadilly Valley, is only 10 minutes away
  • Wildlife Area
  • Cleland Conservation Park, an area of natural bushland with a rich history of Aboriginal and European settlement, awaits
  • Sights nearby
  • Visit Mt Lofty Botanical Garden- 97 hectares of magnolias with walking trails, stunning views and good picnic areas
  • Local markets
  • A host of local markets in the area
  • Cooking classes

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Sticky Rice Villas

These tasteful Asian-style villas are part of a cooking school in the Adelaide Hills. Each villa is equipped with a gourmet kitchen, leather sofas, plunge baths and screened courtyards. Guests can join a class or use their villa as the base from which to explore this cool climate wine region.

Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)