Market Mornings from Merilli1885

Choosing luxury accommodation on the Fleurieu Peninsula is about more than location. It is about how a stay unfolds. At Merilli1885, mornings begin slowly. Light moves across heritage stone walls. Coffee is poured. The day feels open.

From this private countryside setting, some of the Fleurieu Peninsula’s most celebrated markets sit within easy reach, allowing guests to experience the region’s finest produce and artisan makers before returning to complete seclusion.

Merilli1885 offers luxury accommodation on the Fleurieu Peninsula designed for those who value privacy, space and thoughtful detail, while remaining close to Victor Harbor, Port Elliot, Willunga and Middleton Beach.

A king bed dressed in crisp linen.
Plush robes waiting nearby.
Ninety acres of quiet countryside.

And beyond the gates, a region rich in flavour.

Willunga Farmers Market, Within Easy Reach

Regarded as one of South Australia’s most respected farmers markets, the Willunga Farmers Market brings together leading regional growers and artisan producers each Saturday morning.

Located at Willunga High School on Main Road, Willunga SA 5172, the market showcases biodynamic vegetables, organic meats, small batch cheeses, fresh sourdough and premium olive oil from across the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Guests staying at Merilli1885 will also discover goods from some of our favourite local artisan producers, including offerings from Peninsula Providore, known for thoughtfully curated regional flavours and specialty products that celebrate the Fleurieu.

A visit to Willunga Farmers Market becomes part of the luxury experience. Select exceptional ingredients, speak directly with producers, then return to the cottage to prepare a long, leisurely brunch in complete privacy.

Saturdays | 8:00am to 12:00pm
Willunga High School, Main Road, Willunga SA 5172

Victor Harbor Farmers Market, A Coastal Morning Ritual

The Victor Harbor Farmers Market, held at Grosvenor Gardens each Saturday, offers another opportunity to explore the Fleurieu Peninsula’s agricultural richness.

Fresh seafood, seasonal produce, artisan bread and handcrafted preserves reflect the coastal character of the region. Guests often pair a market visit with a walk along Encounter Bay before returning inland to Merilli1885.

The balance is effortless. Coastal energy in the morning. Country stillness in the afternoon.

Saturdays | 8:00am to 12:30pm
Grosvenor Gardens, Victor Harbor

Port Elliot Markets and Seaside Charm

Port Elliot’s markets and boutique stalls add a creative dimension to a Fleurieu Peninsula stay. Held at Lakala Reserve on select weekends, the Port Elliot market features local ceramics, artwork, homewares and specialty food producers.

A slow browse through the stalls, coffee overlooking Horseshoe Bay, then a short drive back to the privacy of Merilli1885. The proximity allows guests to enjoy the vibrancy of the coast without sacrificing space or quiet.

A Luxury Stay Rooted in Place

What defines luxury accommodation on the Fleurieu Peninsula is not simply design or exclusivity. It is connection.

At Merilli1885, guests are positioned within easy reach of Willunga Farmers Market, Victor Harbor Farmers Market and Port Elliot markets, while still enjoying complete property exclusivity.

Market mornings become part of a larger rhythm:

Fresh bread on the kitchen bench.
Local cheese unwrapped slowly.
Wine from nearby vineyards opened at sunset.

The experience feels intentional. Grounded. Personal.

Merilli1885: Luxury Accommodation Fleurieu Peninsula

Merilli1885 offers premium accommodation on the Fleurieu Peninsula for guests seeking:

• Exclusive use of the entire heritage property

• Proximity to Willunga, Victor Harbor, Port Elliot and Middleton Beach

• Expansive countryside views and complete privacy

• A refined setting ideal for romantic escapes and slow coastal getaways

Here, the Fleurieu Peninsula is not simply visited. It is experienced.

Market mornings within easy reach.
Coastal afternoons minutes away.
Evenings beneath wide South Australian skies.

This is luxury accommodation on the Fleurieu Peninsula, thoughtfully lived.

Image courtesy of Peninsula Providore.