It was a repeat visit for this foodie who just loves the hospitality of David Hay and Michael Speers ...in this new venture you have sensational company, super food, great aesthetic charm in the residence and that dramatic South Australian landscape around the three perfect suites...it's heaven and hard to leave on every level you may not want to venture... More

It was such a privilege to be able to stay at Thorn Park by the Vines recently. A beautifully appointed guest house, purpose built and designed and decorated by the owners. David Hay has presented exquisite taste in architectural layout along with his elegant yet invitingly relaxing decor. The rooms are a celebration of classic style and include all of... More

This is a very special place. It is not your "average" B & B or country house. This is where you come for a real treat. From the moment you arrive it is as if you are a returning guest of many visits (even though it is your first). The welcome mat is there - tea, coffee a drink -... More

We have recently returned from a 2 day stay at this wonderful B & B in the Clare Valley. This place is the place you go to have a few days of luxury and sheer relaxation. Our friendly, experienced hosts, David & Michael make your stay 'special'. Located in a secluded, picturesque Australian gum tree setting, the home also overlooks... More

We only had 2 nights with Michael and David - it was not enough! The food was excellent and the company delightful. This is really a luxury relax of the first order.

Staying at Thorn Park by the vines is a seamlessly lovely experience. Everything just seems to happen without effort: the fresh bread baking, a drink at the kitchen bar, a great dinner, beautifully served on china the owners have collected on their travels. There are terrific books on the shelves, the rooms are deeply comfortable and the guest book glows... More

Thorn Park by the Vines is a Bed & Breakfast, plus dinner option, located in the countryside just out of the Clare township. For a 2 night stay, we paid in total $AU1300 for the two of us, including a fantastic breakfast each morning, and beautiful 3-course dinner each night. Couldn't really fault the venue, with the hosts being informative... More

Having achieved Frequent Visitor Status at the previous Thorn Park we were anxious to see how the new premises accommodated all the aspects that we had grown to love at the old location. Rather than a restored farmhouse and surrounding buildings the new establishment is a purpose built brand new building with gardens etc still under development. Although the patina... More

WHAT A SHAME - not that we stayed here, but that David Hay and Michael Speers are closing this amazing country house. On arrival, I must admit we thought it rather unprepossessing. (Not being used to the vernacular architecture, the tinroof did not inspire us!) But we were greeted by one of the staff, who gave us a tour of... More