Luxury Lodges of Australia
The Louise is a founding member of Luxury Lodges of Australia, a collection of independent luxury lodges and camps offering unforgettable experiences in Australia’s most inspiring and extraordinary locations.
In recent years, Australia has seen the emergence of a new breed of owner-managed exceptional luxury properties and experiences. The seventeen member properties represent both long-established and new lodges and camps, with a common theme of offering guests an outstanding experience connected to a clear sense of place. Ranging from wilderness lodges to vineyard retreats and dining destinations; island hideaways to exclusive outback camps; each of the properties demonstrates high levels of innovation and are created and operated to be the ‘best’ in sharing their unique region in Australia with all guests.
Click here to view the Luxury Lodges of Australia portfolio and start planning your Australia itinerary
Small Luxury Hotels of the World
In June 2008 The Louise became as a member of the prestigious luxury hospitality brand, Small Luxury Hotels of the World Headquartered in London, SLH was established to market independently owned boutique accommodations across the globe. It is a luxury brand with twenty years of history and experience. Today SLH comprises over 500 exclusive properties in more than 70 countries.
On announcing The Louise’s membership, Paul Kerr, Chief Executive Officer of SLH commented “We receive thousands of applications from hotels wanting to join the brand every year and only accept a small percentage based on our strict selection criteria. This is a testament to the extremely high standards of service and accommodation found at The Louise as well as the hotel’s unique character and charm. All Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties offer much more than a place to sleep – and guests will be thrilled with the gastronomic experience available at Appellation, the onsite restaurant at The Louise”.
Click here to Small Luxury Hotels of the World website
Mr and Mrs Smith Boutique Hotels
The Louise was invited to join the exclusive Mr & Mrs Smith collection of boutique and luxury hotel specialists. Mr & Mrs Smith started several years ago based in the UK, discovering boutique boltholes a quick dash from London. But then they packed their bags for the best of boutique Europe, and couldn’t stop. Their collection has now expanded to include some of the very best luxury retreats and hotels in Australia, including The Louise. Click here to view The Louise on Mr and Mrs Smith.
Tourism Barossa
The Louise and Appellation are members of the regional marketing association, Tourism Barossa. Their excellent website provides a range of information about activities available in the local area. Of particular interest to visitors is the listing and contact information for the 150 wineries in the area, approximately half of which are open daily to guests for tastings and purchases. Click here for the Barossa website.
Slow Food
Slow Food is a non-profit international organization founded in Italy in 1989 to counteract the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world. Appellation is a proud supporter of “Slow Food” and subscribes to the philosophy of using and producing food that is “good, clean and fair” through the preservation of gastronomic traditions and the promotion of bio-diversity.
For more about Slow Food please click here
Seppeltsfield Road Business Alliance
A group of local food, wine and accommodation businesses located along or near Seppeltsfield Road who cooperatively focus on the collective offerings of the business involved as well as paying homage to the history of the region. As a group, the alliance focuses on creating events and attractions which complement tourism experience. These are our friends and neighbours.
