espira; meaning to 'exhale'.
The luxury Adelaide Hills retreat has been designed as a private space to enable guests to separate themselves from their busy lives and immerse themselves in nature.
accommodation
espira is located in Ashton in the Adelaide Hills, only 20 minutes from the city, and one of Australia’s most beautiful and gastronomically acclaimed wine and food regions. It is uniquely set on its own on “Dream Hill”. There is only your accommodation.
The site enjoys the panoramic views of the vineyard and further beyond to Marble Hill, Piccadilly Valley, and the Barossa Ranges.
The accommodation has a striking, contemporary design with premium fixtures, fittings, and appliances. It is generous in space (56 sqm), and incorporates a separate bedroom with a king-size bed, and a kitchen with all amenities. The living room has a wood fireplace for the winter months and the exterior has a deck with an outdoor bath, dining space, and fire pit, to enjoy the surrounding views, breathtaking sunsets, and star-filled night skies.
cellar door
espira is surrounded by the organic vineyards of ‘Casa Freschi’ wines, which has an onsite, intimate cellar door, offering wine flights and cheese platters. In winter, stand around the outdoor fire for roasted chestnuts or take a bottle of wine (or two), up to your accommodation for secluded privacy.
immerse in nature
We want to reconnect our guests with nature and themselves. We are mindful of the environment and the accommodation is solar-powered and harvests rainwater. It is pre-fabricated to a high standard of energy efficiency and we aim for a zero-waste system by restricting the use of single-use packaging, and recycling.
Discover the charm of the Adelaide Hills, with local attractions nearby and the option to indulge in a private chef experience right at espira.
Private chef experience
Veneto-born chef Luca Guiotto, who trained in Michelin-starred restaurants in Italy, brings his award-winning flair to espira. With experience in top venues across Australia, including Catalina and ITL, he now offers private dining and cooking experiences at the retreat. View sample menu or book directly via aromidining.com.
Food & Wine
espira is in close proximity to world-class restaurants, cellar doors, and cafes. Within 5 km our favourites include the Uraidla Hotel, Cherry Bomb Café, The Scenic Hotel, Mt Lofty House, Ashton Hill Winery, Greenhills, and Ten Miles East. A little further away are the wineries, distilleries, and restaurants in and about Hahndorf, and the city of Adelaide is only a 20-minute drive.
Wellness & Therapies
espira provides yoga mats and meditation cushions. We also offer in-room massages and are minutes away from ‘The Gatekeepers Day Spa’ which is a destination spa escape that overlooks the stunning Adelaide Hills from the iconic Mt Lofty House.
features
- vineyard and mountain views
- natural wood fireplace
- outdoor bathtub
- open plan kitchen, lounge, and dining
- outdoor north-facing deck
- outdoor fire pit
amenities
- split system heating and cooling
- luxury linen and towels
- bodywash, shampoo and conditioner
- tea and coffee provisions
- continental breakfast provisions
- wifi
- marshall bluetooth speaker
- wireless phone chargers
direct booking offer
Book directly with us and enjoy two complimentary wine tastings at Casa Freschi, valued at $40. Plus, a bottle of Casa Freschi wine will be waiting for you upon arrival. Experience the local flavours with this special treat for our direct booking guests.