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Work has begun on Baillie Lodges redesign of acclaimed luxury lodge The Louise in South Australia’s Barossa Valley culinary country, with reopening of the new-look property slated for September 5 this year, just in time for spring.

The $3million ‘glamover’ will deliver a new experience of the Barossa for local and overseas guests, starting with generous villa-style suites opening to the valley’s picturesque rolling vineyards, and extending to a revitalised dining and drinks scene and access to personalised tours of the region’s gourmet and cultural attractions, all in keeping with the now-renowned Baillie’s style of luxury lodging.

Guests and friends of The Louise will be pleased to find her fine character will remain largely the same on the outside, her lines following the relaxed luxury of a southern European villa set comfortably into the landscape, crisscrossed with vineyards and within easy reach of some of the world’s most revered wineries.

Inside, plans by South Australia-based architect Max Prichard are already coming to life. The main lodge interiors have been cleverly transformed to include sweeping curved walls, clean lines and a more contemporary look and feel. The entrance has been expanded to offer a warm welcome with artworks commissioned by local artists Emma Hack and Janelle Amos setting a real sense of the place and its people.

Fifteen suites have seen a significant refurbishment, with contemporary furnishings, king beds, luxury ensuite bathroom and plenty of space to feel at home. Generous in size and boasting private courtyards and French doors opening onto vineyards, the suites have been categorised as Stonewell Suites (ten) for the standards and Marananga Suites (five) for the premiums, named for the hamlets on either side of The Louise.

Drinks and dining take centre stage in the main lodge. The award-winning Appellation restaurant features over-sized windows making the most of vineyard views while the interiors are more opulent – fitting for the luxurious degustation menus and premium local produce – with local artworks and stylish new private dining nooks ensuring every meal is a celebration.

A walk-in wine cellar is a joy to get lost in and home to a world-class collection of fine and rare wines just waiting to be discovered, whilst private dining rooms make a special occasion with loved ones and a secret lounging den takes on a speak-easy vibe late at night.

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