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The South Australian Tourism Commission just selected Merilli1885 for Round 2 of their Coast Is Calling campaign. Which means more people might discover what you’ve been looking for: a place where nobody expects anything from…

Merilli1885 Joins Coast Is Calling, Round 2

From the cottage windows, you can see the old settlers’ hut ruin. During the day, it’s part of the landscape; weathered stone against the paddock. But somewhere between late November and January, depending on the…

When the Ruins Come Alive

You’ve probably stayed in places that call themselves “heritage.” Maybe they had old bricks. Maybe some exposed beams. But did they have soul? There’s a difference between old buildings and places with stories woven into…

When Heritage Actually Matters

You’re overdue. You know you are. That weekend away with your best friends keeps getting postponed. Work gets busy. Life gets complicated. And the women who know you best, who make you laugh until it…

When Was the Last Time You Laughed Until Your Face Hurt?

You want to thank your team properly. Or show a client you value the relationship beyond the transactions. But another hamper, another bottle of wine, another branded item they’ll never use; it all feels hollow….

When a Bottle of Wine Won’t Cut It

When you’re looking for somewhere to stay, how do you separate the genuinely special from the well-photographed? Everyone’s website looks beautiful. Every property claims to be unique. So how do you know which ones are…

How to Know If a Place Is Actually Special

Most guests are quite content watching the wedge-tail eagles from the ground. And honestly, that’s exactly as it should be; the peace you’ll find here doesn’t require leaving the property. But if…

See the Fleurieu from Above

Thoughtful, Local, and Luxuriously Simple This season, give the gift of time well spent. Merilli1885 corporate gift vouchers offer a refined way to thank valued clients, reward your team, or celebrate special milestones. Each voucher…

Give the Gift of Time

Merilli1885 sits on a working Angus cattle property that’s been in our family for years. You’ll often see our cattle grazing the paddocks during your stay, part of the quiet rhythm of farm life here….

Life on a Working Cattle Farm

There’s something different about being featured by people who actually know the region. SA Life isn’t trying to sell South Australia to outsiders. They’re celebrating what makes it special for people who already understand. So…

When Local Media Gets It Right

You’ve come to the Fleurieu to relax. But if you want to visit McLaren Vale wineries or have lunch at Star of Greece, someone has to stay sober and navigate. That’s not always how you…

When You’d Rather Not Drive

Merilli1885 and the Coast is Calling Campaign We are delighted to be part of the Coast is Calling campaign run by the South Australian Tourism Commission, celebrating the beauty of our coastal regions and, for…

Coast Is Calling