The Louise, Beckons

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"Located in the Barossa Valley, The Louise is a shining example of winery hotel greatness. Guests can enjoy wine-themed activities, wellness classes, and the Founders Tasting Experience." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare

"Crowning a gentle hill in the heart ofAustralia’s Barossa Valley, the Louise is an intimate vineyard retreat an hour’s drive from Adelaide. The property offers guests a quiet country getaway with creature comforts, including spa tubs, dual rain showers, private courtyards, and a destination restaurant. There are only 15 suites here, each with a patio overlooking the vineyards. Somerooms even have outdoor showers and gas fireplaces,while the hotel features a stunning infinity pool. Local art is a focal point of the Louise, especially in the restaurant, Appellation. Paintings of quince and wine by Adelaide’s Catherine Fitz-Gerald, the Faultline Series bySydney-based Kate Briscoe, and metal sculptures by Erin Keys decorate the main room, while graphics by Aboriginal artist Shane Pickett feature in the private dining area. Before dinner, be sure to have a glass of wine on Appellation’s patio, where you can watch the red sun dip below the terraced hill."

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"In the Barossa I found The Louise to be a luxury retreat with a tasting-menu restaurant and a suitably regal approach (even an avenue of Canary Island date palms flanks its approach), positioning it as the region's finest hotel." - Kevin West Kevin West Kevin West is a writer, food consultant, and “canning evangelist” (according to NPR). He’s the author of the cookbook “Saving the Season,” and his work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Martha Stewart Living, Condé Nast Traveler, Bon Appétit, and Food & Wine. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"Positioned as a food-and-wine destination in the Barossa, I found The Louise and its acclaimed onsite restaurant Appellation to be a sensory highlight: 15 suites (each with a private terrace and most with outdoor rainshowers), a 24-hour cedar sauna, an infinity pool overlooking vines and olive groves, and a kitchen that leans on seasonal produce from its gardens and local purveyors; Appellation’s outstanding wine list reinforced the property’s Relais & Châteaux standing." - Hannah Lott-Schwartz Hannah Lott-Schwartz Hannah Lott-Schwartz is an award-winning lifestyle journalist and editor. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including National Geographic Traveler, Fortune, Hemispheres, Time, Delta Sky, and Robb Report, in addition to Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

The Louise, a Design Boutique Hotel Marananga, Australia

"Boasting an award-winning restaurant, The Louise is located in the Barossa Valley wine region. A patio, a spa bath and an outdoor shower feature in suites. Guests enjoy a fitness centre with a sauna and gym. The Louise Barossa Valley is 15 minutes’ drive from Barossa Valley Golf Club. Several wineries are within 20 km, including the Seppeltsfield Winery and Murray St Vineyards. The Tscharke and Two Hands wineries are within 2 minutes’ walk. All suites offer an outdoor dining setting, a desk, a flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station and free WiFi. Each has a refrigerator, a coffee machine, comfortable slippers and quality guest toiletries. The Appellation Restaurant offers regional contemporary dining with dishes using fresh, local ingredients. The bar serves a selection of local and imported wines." - My Boutique Hotel (en)