The Manor Basket Range
The Manor Basket Range, formerly known as Camelot Castle, is one of the most unique and breath-taking wedding venues in the Adelaide Hills. It caters for small, intimate wedding celebrations through to large sit-down receptions. Weddings at The Manor Basket Range encapsulate everything you could wish for in an Adelaide Hills wedding – rustic country charm, rolling hills, beautiful gardens and a relaxed yet sophisticated ambience. Located less than 30 mins from the Adelaide CBD, The Manor Basket Range really is a world away from the city and a perfect place to appreciate the region’s finest hospitality on your special day.
Brief History of The Manor Basket Range
Built in 1935, The Manor Basket Range is a historic estate nestled in the picturesque Adelaide Hills. This unique and eclectic event venue features locally-sourced stone, reclaimed timbers and a neutral colour palate – all of which celebrate and reflect the natural beauty of the Basket Range surrounds. Oozing with rustic yet refined charm, this enchanting castle is unparalleled in South Australia.
Noteworthy Features
A modest chapel set in beautiful gardens is available for ceremonies, whilst luxurious dressing and relaxation spaces are available for event organisers and/or brides and grooms to relax and prepare. Onsite hair, beauty and spa treatments can be arranged to ensure that your every requirement is taken care of.
Besides its charming and petite onsite chapel, The Manor’s country estate also features a historic stone-walled castle, rambling gardens and delightful water features – perfect settings for stunning wedding photographs!
The Manor estate also offers 12 townhouse-style accommodation suites, all of which include a separate sitting room, kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom with balcony seating areas. Enjoy the ease of holding your ceremony and reception in the one location along with use of a stunning bridal dressing room to prepare on the day plus onsite luxury accommodation to make an even more relaxing and indulgent weekend escape.
With a range of charismatic indoor and outdoor function spaces to choose from, The Manor promises your event will be magical, whatever the weather.
Reception Spaces and Guests that can be Accommodated
The Pinchbeck Ballroom – named after the crazy Englishman Albert Pinchbeck who built the castle in 1928 – caters for up to 220 seated guests or more for a cocktail style event. This room has beautiful oak wooden floors, open fireplace, exposed beams, stone feature walls, cathedral-style lead light windows, a private bar, bathrooms and its own outdoor courtyard.
The Warwick Terrace Room can cater for up to 120 seated guests or more for a cocktail style event, with open fireplaces, arched French windows, and exposed timber beams. This versatile space opens onto a large terrace with private outdoor bar overlooking the beautiful gardens and chapel. Overhead festoon lights add to the enchanted feel, along with a fountain and rose garden.
The Parlour is a beautiful private dining room which can seat 22 for an intimate event. With its chandeliers, open fire, leadlight windows and ornate ceilings, the parlour is a truly elegant event space.
The tiny copper-roofed Garden Chapel with its picturesque surrounds is available for wedding ceremonies. A working bell tower, French rattan-style garden seating, pond and waterfall combine to create a stunning backdrop for your special day.
