Facilities: Guests have the use of the entire homestead, including the formal Drawing Room and Library. The homestead’s four beautifully decorated guest rooms invite indulgence and relaxation.

Rates: on application

Details: Just over 2 hours from Adelaide, 30 minutes from the Clare Valley wine country, with views of unforgiving country from the verandas, ‘the sense of folly is intense – and completely exhilarating. Fabulous food, exceptionally friendly hosts – it’s a house party and Peter Carey novel all rolled into one.’ There are verandas on all sides of the house, so there is always a sunny or shady spot in which to sit and enjoy the view of the surrounding countryside and our extensive gardens, including the 600-strong rose garden. Wander around to see our resident beef cattle, kangaroos, galahs and kookaburras, chooks, woolshed and olive grove. Archie and Tilly (our resident Jack Russell Terriers) will do the guiding, in exchange for some stick-throwing.