Nestled amongst organic Shiraz vineyards where the McLaren Vale foothills meet the ocean, the Old Chaff Mill Retreat dates back to the mid-nineteenth century, when it provided grains and chaff to bullock teams as they hauled their mighty loads across the picturesque countryside. Gutted by fire a century ago, the building has been architecturally restored with a stunning modern fitout celebrating its rich past, to provide a unique luxury accommodation experience.
The Chaff Mill comprises two delux, double-story, self-contained suites with plush king beds and spectacular bathrooms with double rain-head showers: “The Millery” and “The Granary”. Each suite is unique, and can be sealed off for complete privacy by soundproof, lockable double fire doors. They can be rented separately or together.
This listing is for “The Millery” suite. If you would like to know more about “The Granary”, go to: https://www.homeaway.com.au/holiday-rental/p9508728?uni_id=8588285
“The Millery” is 120 m2, with a combustion stove, and fully equipped kitchen with European appliances. The bathroom has double rain head showers, and a century-old, fully restored cast-iron outdoor clawfoot (bathe under the stars!). The living spaces display repurposed farm machinery, including a 2-metre high chandelier made from the mill’s former winnower (see pictures), as well as a sound system featuring a retro LP player and vinyl records. The suite sleeps up to 4- as well as a king bed, it also has a comfortable queen sofa bed in the living space that can accommodate up to two additional guests at $75 per night.
(“The Granary” is approx 90 m2, with sweeping vistas to vineyards and hills from a Juliette balcony and stunning first-storey bathroom, and accommodates two in a plush king bed. The kitchen is fully equipped with European appliances, and includes a gorgeous lit glass floor display right under your breakfast table of artefacts dug out during restoration, while the walls around you are covered in secret mortar inscriptions from the building’s original stonemasons. The space also has an amazing chaff chute covered in century-old graffiti- now a pantry door.)
The suites are nestled into sweeping private lawns, and have access to a secluded BBQ area complete with fishpond and fountain to while away long summer nights.
Have a relaxing massage in our onsite beauty salon, or a treatment package for your day to remember (https://hiddenbeautysellicks.com/) - prebookings are advised .
Afterwards, drive just 5 minutes down the road and straight onto the glorious white sands of our world-renowned beaches. Alternately you can take a joy flight in a Tiger Moth biplane at nearby Aldinga Aerodrome, or go whale spotting at Victor Harbor, just 30 minutes away. With some of McLaren Vale’s best wineries, scenic attractions and restaurants at your doorstep, you'll wish you never had to leave!
