Mount Lofty House Adults Retreat

Seated dinner: 150 guests

“For larger celebrations, the experience can extend to welcome up to 150 wedding guests.”

Smallest party taken: 50 guests

“The 2024–25 brochure set 80 guests on Fridays and Saturdays and 50 from Sunday to Thursday.”

Rooms: 29 rooms

“With exclusive use of Mount Lofty House 29 beautifully appointed accommodation rooms for up to 58 staying guests, your closest family and friends can come together to celebrate in one remarkable setting.”

Sleeps: 58 guests

“With exclusive use of Mount Lofty House 29 beautifully appointed accommodation rooms for up to 58 staying guests, your closest family and friends can come together to celebrate in one remarkable setting.”

Room types: 9 listed

“Superior King Room - Piccadilly Garden Room”

Whole property to yourselves: Yes

“The Estate Wedding Experience offers the rare opportunity to make Mount Lofty House your own private country residence.”

Outdoor ceremony: Yes

“Our outdoor garden wedding ceremony location overlooks the stunning Piccadilly Valley in the Adelaide Hills, and will make your special day even more unique and captivating.”

Indoor option if it rains: Yes

“It combines the heritage setting, gardens and valley views of an Adelaide Hills estate with the practical advantages of a five star hotel – ceremony, reception, catering, accommodation and wet weather alternatives all in one place, approximately 20 minutes from Adelaide CBD.”

In-house catering: Yes

“Scrumptious menus featuring fresh and local seasonal produce are on the cards for couples who host their wedding at Mount Lofty House.”

Bar on site: Yes

“Three bars and lounges including Hardy’s Cocktail Bar”

Price: From A$255 per head

“The 2024–25 brochure priced the reception at $255 per person for canapés, a three-course dinner and a five-hour drinks package, plus $3,750 to hire the Piccadilly Panorama.”

Venue fee: A$3,750

“The 2024–25 brochure priced the reception at $255 per person for canapés, a three-course dinner and a five-hour drinks package, plus $3,750 to hire the Piccadilly Panorama.”

Included: Catering and drinks

“The 2024–25 brochure priced the reception at $255 per person for canapés, a three-course dinner and a five-hour drinks package, plus $3,750 to hire the Piccadilly Panorama.”

Not included: Reception space and rooms

“The 2024–25 brochure priced the reception at $255 per person for canapés, a three-course dinner and a five-hour drinks package, plus $3,750 to hire the Piccadilly Panorama.”

Children: Yes

“It’s the perfect addition for couples wanting a family-friendly wedding without compromising on elegance or flow.”

Nearest airport: ADL

“ADL”

Parking: Yes

“Complimentary car parking”

Event spaces: Banquet room

“Meeting/banquet facilities”

Reception indoors: Yes

“Piccadilly Panorama is our largest indoor wedding venue offering panoramic window views across spectacular Piccadilly Valley.”

Reception outdoors: Yes

“We offer a variety of spaces, from indoor grandeur to open-air revelry, to paint your dream day in vibrant hues.”

Space for dancing: Yes

“Largest reception room, with fireplace, dance floor and terrace”

Swimming pool: Yes

“Relax in our swimming pool overlooking the Piccadilly Valley”

Vineyard: Yes

“Guests can enjoy twelve acres of gardens and the hotel's own Chardonnay and Pinot vineyards, 20 acres of surrounding bushland, outdoor swimming pool, billiards and snooker room, volleyball court, flood lit tennis court, guest library with refreshments served throughout the day and heritage balcony with views across the sprawling Piccadilly Valley.”

Gardens: Yes

“Enjoy the House, its beautiful lounges, gardens and entertaining spaces, with time to gather, celebrate and create memories beyond the wedding day itself.”

Mountain view: Yes

“Exchange your vows surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Adelaide Hills.”

Historic building: Yes

“Mount Lofty House was built in 1852 by prominent statesman Arthur Hardy as his summer house.”

Coordinator on the day: Yes

“With a degree in Tourism & Event Management, and 5 years in the weddings industry, Crystal brings a wealth of experience and a calm, caring presence to her role as Wedding Coordinator at Mount Lofty Estate.”