Remote luxury for wine-loving tourists

Visitors to the Fleurieu Peninsula, one of South Australia's top wine and wilderness regions, will soon have a new accommodation option

ESCA will open in late April and is the first of a range of pod suites that will eventually be rolled out nationally.

The launch property, an ideal base for anyone wanting to explore the many wineries of McLaren Vale while staying in a remote location, contains two luxury stand-alone suites, self-contained and suitable for couples in the Inman Valley, just one hour from Adelaide between Victor Harbor and Yankalilla. 

The suites are architecturally designed and crafted to appeal to high-end tourists and are off-grid without compromising on luxury. They sit in a rural location on 200 acres with sweeping views.

Each 60sqm suite includes an al fresco area, separate stone outdoor terrace, open-plan kitchen, dining, lounge and bedroom with double-glazed floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Inman Valley to the Southern Ocean

Think automated blinds and energy-efficient design. 

Each suite will offer a selection of complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with a coffee pod machine and Italian percolator, provided with freshly ground coffee and recyclable pods, as well as a selection of teas.

There will be breakfast goodies and provisions for an aperitivo (sunset drinks and nibbles) as well as built-in outdoor barbecue, outdoor soaking bath, firepit and fully stocked firewood supply. 

The team behind ESCA, formerly known as Esacpod, features several Adelaide-based trailblazers in the tourism, architecture and construction industries, headed by Steve Kernaghan, who is ex Tourism Australia, Qantas, South Australian Tourism Commission, Journey Beyond, and Great Southern Rail. 

Further Clare Valley and Fleurieu locations are in the pipeline. 

Advance purchase rates start from $480 per night at esca.com.au

Break free just a short drive from Adelaide and McLaren Vale

Calling all wine lovers visiting the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia who also fancy a seaside holiday.

Wirrina Cove is located between the coastal towns of Second Valley and Normanville on Yankalilla Bay and combines a resort, 18-hole golf course and the 210-berth Marina St Vincent.

Accor and New Terry Developments today opened the 87-room BreakFree Wirrina Cove hotel, which is surrounded by national parks, beaches, waterfalls and kangaroos. The resort features sweeping views of Gulf St Vincent.

BreakFree Wirrina Cove is around 70km south of Adelaide and boasts conference and function facilities, high-speed internet, bar and cafe facilities, plus a swimming pool and gym.

Accor Pacific CEO Simon McGrath said: “We are proud to open a BreakFree resort in the Gulf St Vincent region. This resort will play a key role in further elevating the area's profile and its attractiveness as a leisure and business destination.

"Terry Developments should be very proud of the long-term investment they have made into the future of tourism the area, and we look forward to enjoying a successful partnership together.”

BreakFree Wirrina Cove Owner Andie Xu said: “With outstanding golf and meeting facilities in the Gulf St Vincent region, BreakFree Wirrina Cove sets a new benchmark in accommodation.

"We are delighted to be partnering with Accor, who are the market leader of accommodation in Australia, under a franchise agreement. Accor’s BreakFree brand is the ideal fit for our resort, and we’ve enjoyed working with their team to create a resort that is both contemporary and welcoming.”

To celebrate its opening, BreakFree Wirrina Cove has launched an opening special. Guests can stay from $119 per night in a standard King room including continental breakfast until September 27.

Wineries in the Fleurieu Peninsula are located just 20 minutes' drive from BreakFree Wirrina Cove and Victor Harbour is also a short drive away.

For more information visit accor.com