Welcome to our original farmhouse.
The Orchard is very dear to me, holding equal measures of sentimental value and the chance to preserve an all but lost tradition of fruit growing, beyond grapes, in the Valley.
Part of the sentiment was that the orchard house is identical, and next to, our first home in the Barossa where our children were born and as youngsters they played in the trees between the two properties.
By rebuilding the original farm house, as well as keeping one of the few orchards of the Barossa alive and viable, we’re able to continue another tradition so important to me; old fashioned country hospitality, such a welcome escape from the business of day to day life.
There is something completely tangible but difficult to capture in words about being surrounded by the rhythm of the seasons, drawing inspiration for cooking by the food you can see outside your window, and the feeling of being nurtured that slowing life down brings – every reason for us to create Orchard House for you to enjoy.
Planning your visit
Maggie Beer’s Orchard House is exclusively yours, whether you're one guest or four. Minimum stay is two nights. The Orchard House caters for four adults - being a working Orchard is not recommended for toddlers, children or pets.
First Couple from $515.00 per night*
Additional Guests - $100.00 per person, per night
When staying at the Orchard House on a Friday or Saturday night, the nightly rate for the first couple is $590.00 per night.
Terms and Conditions
Total payment at the time of booking is required to secure your booking. Any cancellation will incur a minimum $50 service fee. If a booking is cancelled within 24 hours of your arrival time your payment will not be refunded. If a booking is cancelled within 2 weeks of your arrival time 50% of the total booking or the first night’s accommodation whichever is the greater amount will be payable. There will be no refund for early departures. We understand the uncertainty of travel due to COVID so please do not hesitate to contact us via email to discuss this. Our current policy is to issue a credit voucher should your plans need to change due to border restrictions. E:[email protected]
Payment policy
Total payment at the time of booking is required to secure your booking.
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Your stay at Orchard house
Maggie Beer’s Orchard House offers 2 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, and comfortably sleeps up to 4 adults. With a beautifully light and spacious kitchen, fully equipped with Maggie’s choice of Miele appliances, the house goes beyond the expected bed and breakfast option for foodies wanting to cook up a storm of local produce during their stay.
Guests can feel free to cook outside in the purpose built barbecue area over looking the orchard and wander through the fruit trees to pick fresh ripe apricots, peaches, nectarines or apples when the season allows. The very best ‘takeaway’ is also in keeping with any foodies ideals, available from Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop about a 10 minute stroll through the pear trees. Imagine local coffee and tea, Maggie Beer pates, cheeses, cakes and ice creams. That’s old fashioned country hospitality!
Breakfast provisions are locally sourced to start your day with a taste of the Barossa. You will find complimentary free range eggs, local bacon, sourdough bread, muesli, Maggie Beer preserves, locally roasted coffee beans, tea, local jersey milk, and of course fresh fruit from the orchard when in season.
Help yourself to fresh herbs in the garden tanks or produce provided on the kitchen table/bench.
Visiting the Barossa
Maggie Beer’s Orchard House is not just about somewhere perfectly comfortable to rest your head. Set in the very heart of the Barossa, its location offers a great base to explore the region and is just around the corner from Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop and the Farm Eatery and Experience Centre; the perfect stop for coffee or lunch. Have a look at the local Barossa website for more inspiration during your stay.
As Maggie Beer’s Orchard House is set in a very private, rural location, you will need a car during your stay. Although Orchard House is self-contained, self-catering accommodation, it is still very much a part of a working orchard, so depending on the time of year, you might spy us working in the surrounding area. Fruit trees wait for no one, so please don't be alarmed if you hear the shout of 'bring the tractor up this row!', or something similar, we're just following the flow of good farming and tending to things as the season dictates - no matter which day of that week that might be!
