A La Folly

41 Doyle Road, 5253 Murray Bridge, Australia – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>230</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
230 reviews

The crepes tasted just like in France, beautifully decorated plates as well. The rooms were like a living museum, so many things to look at, leaf through and even discover (like the starry ceiling at night). Super-nice hosts, chatty but discreet. It was an almost magical place :-)

Piriangaoa New Zealand
a table with a plate of donuts and a plate of bread at A La Folly in Murray Bridge
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A La Folly

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Located in Murray Bridge, A La Folly is a charming renovated, rustic stone cottage, boasting garden views and free parking on site. Free WiFi is available. This B&B is a stone building and self-contained accommodations with a double bed, lounge and dining room, kitchenette and bathroom that has been newly renovated with a charming style. The property features all the modern comforts including reverse cycle air conditioning, flat-screen TV and DVD player. A La Folly features a courtyard surrounded by lovely gardens. A pizza oven and a barbecue are available as well. Meals can be cooked for guests, in the style of "cuisine du monde" meaning that you can taste a sample of different foreign and Australian fusion dishes. Guests enjoy free pancakes or French crêpes. Continental and cooked breakfast are available for an extra $10 per person per day. Home-cooked and delivered to their room at the time of their choice. Instant or plunger coffee are available in the rooms and espresso or other coffees are available on request . You will find free shuttle service to restaurants and shopping outlets at the property. A shuttle service to Adelaide airport is also available for an additional charge. There are bicycles and a canoes for hire for guests to enjoy. Cooking classes are are also available. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as tennis golfing, cycling, fishing walking trails, horse racing, paint-balling and eventing clubs. Monarto open plain zoo is a 15-min drive away and the paddle boat port of Murray bridge is a 10-minute drive away. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 43 mi from A La Folly.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Murray Bridge
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  • Piriangaoa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The crepes tasted just like in France, beautifully decorated plates as well. The rooms were like a living museum, so many things to look at, leaf through and even discover (like the starry ceiling at night). Super-nice hosts, chatty but discreet....”
  • Joy
    Canada Canada
    “The property was amazing! Steph and Rob were wonderful hosts and the work they have done on this unique accommodation is remarkable. The gardens were beautiful and every room in our cabin was tastefully furnished, with a definite French flair. ...”
  • Reggie
    Australia Australia
    “Serenity, Peaceful, Tranquil. Ample Breakfast. Location!!!The Hosts of A La Folly B & B!!!”

Hosted by Rob, Stef & Sacha

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Rob, Stef & Sacha
There’s nothing like a restorative weekend in nature to refresh and reset. Surrender to mother nature’s nurturing embrace as you wake up to the sound of birds. Our B&B is a retired dairy farm which housed the first female blacksmith in Australia and a couple of artists who left scattered in the gardens some of their art pieces. While we made sure to provide the modern comfort during the renovations we took care in keeping the rooms as authentic as possible, yesteryear artifacts and paint stains on the floor included. A La Folly is a great place to relax with your favorite person, suitable for one couple. Very young children are not allowed as this is intended a cozy getaway for a couple, sorry. However, children over the age of 12 could accompany an adult. On the other hand well behaved pets are welcome to stay in your room with you. Being in the country side we have an extensive wild life, including around 30 bird species. Our gardens are bursting with native plants showcasing a wide range of Eremophila. This combination makes our place idyllic to relax and regenerate.
Rob and I are originally from Western Australia, well at least Rob was born and raised in Busselton WA, as for me I'm from Paris France and have been leaving in your wonderful country since 2002. We have been involved in hospitality and always wanted to create a special place ourselves as a  bed and breakfast, but couldn't find the ideal spot, to our criteria anyway, in WA. So we sold everything, bought a caravan and started to tour around Australia chasing the dreamed land. Some people find it strange but it's in Murray Bridge that our travel took us where we found a wonderful collection of stone buildings that look down to the Murray river and we felt in love with the property which is now our home.
We realised that Murray Bridge was quite well positioned to a lot of regional attractions within an hour or so and the town has all the amenities for the traveller and a welcoming country town feel. We are situated at 15 mn from the "Monarto Safari Park" and 20 mn from the "Tailem bend racing track".
Languages spoken: English,French

Area info

Amenities of A La Folly
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Good free Wifi 29 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Massage chair
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

A La Folly takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 90 years old

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card American Express Cash A La Folly accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 7:00 PM and 11:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform A La Folly of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 19:00:00 and 11:00:00.

FAQs about A La Folly

  • The prices at A La Folly may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at A La Folly is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • A La Folly is 1.5 miles from the center of Murray Bridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at A La Folly include:

    • Chalet
    • Double

  • A La Folly offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Massage chair
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Horseback riding
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Movie nights
    • Cooking class
    • Bingo