Baird Bay Experience
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The Frames
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ULTIMATE IN OUTBACK LUXURY ON THE MURRAY RIVER
A collection of finely curated retreats cantilevered over the Murray River in the South Australian Riverland, The Frames offers the ultimate romantic getaway where the river meets the Australian outback.
Each of the three private retreats provide a five-star outback luxury experiences. Montage boasts an outdoor freestanding bath for stellar stargazing, two-bedroom Collage is perfect for two couples, and Pastiche comes equipped with a sauna, sunken spa, and river-facing bedroom. Each retreat’s balcony overlooks the river, making it the perfect spot for a breakfast with locally roasted coffee and pots of homemade marmalade.
All three private retreats are also luxuriously appointed with a heated pool, spa, BBQ and balcony for an indulgent relaxing escape. Tailored river and food safaris add to creating a memorable and personal experience.
Your Retreat at The Frames includes:
• Private heated pool, infra-red sauna and therapy Jacuzzi
• Signature ‘Frames’ deck with outdoor kitchen, state-of-the-art BBQ
• Double-headed rain shower with spa jets
• Fully provisioned kitchen with the finest appliances
• A king-size bed with electric function and massage option
• Smart TVs in lounge room and bedroom; free broadband Wi-Fi throughout
• One-touch gas log-fire and electric blinds
• Nespresso coffee machines with premium local coffee
• Original artwork by Garry Duncan, specially commissioned for each retreat
• In-ground parking
Getting There
Nearest major city/town is Renmark, approximately 3 hours’ drive from Adelaide. Self-drive or private road transfers are available by arrangement with guests also able to fly to Mildura from Melbourne or Adelaide with private transfer or self-drive to The Frames which takes approximately 1.5 hours.
Activities
Manager John and owners Cathy & Rick, will be delighted to arrange personalised safari experiences for you.
Gondola Sunset Cruise
A relaxing 2 hour cruise in their fully restored 100 year old Gondola sipping on the finest wines and tasting gourmet local cheeses and produce while watching the sunset over the Murray River.
Wetland & Wildlife Safari
A 6 hour tour on a private boat through the beautiful waterways of the Murray River giving you the opportunity to spot some of Australia’s unique wildlife as well as explore the magnificent waters of the Murray River. Culminating in a superb gourmet ‘bush-tucker’ lunch cooked on the secluded banks of the river, before returning to The Frames.
Flavour Safari
South Australia’s Riverland region is known as the ‘foodbowl’ of Australia. Premium local produce includes wine, fruit, almonds, cheeses, distilleries and more. The Frames Flavour Safari gives you the opportunity to discover both the tastes and origins of these on an informative 7-8 hour tour in your own private vehicle.
Alternatively, explore the region on your own visiting wineries, historic pubs and other local attractions.
Room / Accommodation Options
Pastiche
- Located on the northern side, Pastiche has been created for one couple, with the bedroom overlooking the River.
- Unique to the Pastiche bathroom experience is a sunken spa bath with an inbuilt waterfall feature, as well as an infra-red sauna. The shower is located to overlook the River and is complete with a privacy blind.
- The private outdoor heated pool has a rain-shower waterfall feature, to add to the water experience all year round.
- And Pistache is large. The internal dimensions are 96sqm and the combined area, including the living outdoors is 220sqm.
Montage
- Montage is the middle of the three and also designed for one couple.
- The large, circular hydro-therapy outdoor spa, plus and outdoor bath and an outdoor infra-red sauna, located near to the heated pool, offers sublime views of the Murray River. Montage redefines indoor-outdoor ultra-luxury living.
- Montage also provides lots of space, 98 sqm indoors, in total 300sqm including the outdoor living area.
Collage
- Designed to accommodate two couples, Collage sets new standards for shared ultra-luxury experiences. Unlike traditional accommodation, both bedrooms are equal in every sense – in size, amenity, ultra-luxury fit-out and even the views.
- Both bedrooms are also identical and are separated by a large wet area featuring a 6-person indoor hydrotherapy spa with Smart TV.
- The heated outdoor lap pool is superbly sited with a rain-shower waterfall at one end and wonderful underwater mood lighting.
- Outdoor dining is made even more enjoyable around the BBQ round table.
- And yes, Collage is also large: 145sqm indoor living and with the outdoor living creates 272sqm of private secluded living.
Dining
Dining Options
Owners Cathy & Rick pride themselves in providing their guests with the highest quality food and beverages available. All sourced from local producers, all guests have the option to have their own private chef come in and cook a gourmet meal for them. Alternatively, gourmet BBQ packs are available for guests to cook at their leisure.
Your retreats’ fridge is fully provisioned with local beers and wines, a welcome platter of delicious goodies and a daily gourmet breakfast hamper.
Seasonality
Open all year.
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For further information please contact us at:
- +61 (0)8 8354 4405
- 1300 364 406
- [email protected]
- Mon-Fri 08.30 - 17.00 (ACST)
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