Equestrian Stays
Bring your horse | Stay a little longer
A luxury farmstay designed for guests who want to travel with their horse.
Stay at Merilli1885 with exclusive use of the cottage, while your horse enjoys a private paddock on our 90-acre working farm at Currency Creek.
Explore further | Ride beyond our gate
Goolwa Beach and Kuitpo Forest are both within easy reach of Merilli1885, giving riders the opportunity to combine time on the property with coastal and forest riding.
For the rider | Quiet luxury
While your horse settles into the paddock, you can settle into Merilli1885.
The cottage sleeps up to four adults across two king suites and is offered on an exclusive-use basis, giving guests complete privacy throughout their stay.
After riding, enjoy everything Merilli1885 is known for: long breakfasts, quiet verandah time, fireside evenings and the option to add private dining, massage, yoga or chauffeur experiences.
For your horse | Everything you need for an equestrian stay
- Private paddock &/or yards
- 60 x 30 metre arena
- Show-jumping equipment
- Cross-country jumps in paddocks
- Easy float access
- Feed available by prior arrangement and at additional cost
- Dedicated washing machine for horse gear
- Wash down area
- Small holding and sand yards
- Companion horses can be provided in an adjoining paddock
- Emergency veterinary services available if required
Travelling to compete?
Merilli1885 is also an ideal base for equestrians travelling to compete in local horse trials or heading to Adelaide for the Adelaide Equestrian Festival.
For riders travelling to Adelaide for the Adelaide Equestrian Festival, Merilli1885 can also provide a quieter base before or after competition. The property may particularly suit interstate or international competitors, owners, coaches or support teams looking for somewhere quieter to stay before or after the event.
Horse and rider can settle in together, with space to train, rest and unwind before continuing their journey.
Why Merilli1885 |Â Exclusive and private
At Merilli1885, you are the only accommodation guests on the property, with dedicated facilities, open paddocks and space to settle in with your horse.
Enquire about an Equestrian Stay
Equestrian stays are available by prior arrangement.
To protect the health of animals on our working farm, guests travelling with horses are required to follow our biosecurity guidelines before arrival.
Please contact us before booking so we can discuss paddock availability, float access, feed requirements and any specific needs for your horse.
Equestrian facilities at Merilli1885.
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Selection of Private paddocks and yards, available exclusively for guests bringing their own horses
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60 x 30 metre arena suitable for flatwork, jumping, training and lessons
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Cross-country jumps set within the 90-acre property
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Showjumping wings and rails available
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Peaceful riding environment surrounded by rolling paddocks and ancient gums
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Easy float access to nearby riding destinations including Goolwa Beach and Kuitpo Forest, both a short drive away
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Feed available at extra cost
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Space to unwind with your horse while enjoying the same quiet luxury and attention to detail that defines every stay at Merilli1885
Bring Your Own Horse
At Merilli1885, horse and rider are equally welcome. Our 90-acre estate at Currency Creek offers a peaceful setting where you can relax, ride and reconnect with the land. The property provides everything you need for a comfortable and memorable stay with your horse, combining country practicality with quiet luxury.
Whether you are training, exploring or simply unwinding, you’ll find space to ride at your own pace and enjoy the stillness that defines life on the Fleurieu. With purpose-built facilities, natural beauty all around and easy access to nearby beaches and forests, Merilli1885 offers a rare opportunity to share the experience with your horse in complete comfort and privacy.
Exclusive and secluded.
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Exclusive and Private Experience – The only guests on the property, you and your horse enjoy complete privacy with dedicated facilities and a peaceful setting surrounded by open paddocks and ancient gums.
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A Unique Luxury Stay for Horse Lovers – A rare opportunity to combine refined accommodation with purpose-built equestrian facilities, offering quiet luxury, space and freedom to explore at your own pace.
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Romantic Retreat, the finer details.
Merilli1885 rests along a quiet country road, surrounded by open paddocks and ancient gums. A private retreat offering peace and the gentle sounds of nature, seven minutes from Middleton Beach.
The designer kitchen at Merilli1885 combines timeless style and modern function, fully equipped with premium appliances, quality cookware and elegant finishes for effortless, indulgent dining.
Every detail has been carefully chosen, from premium spa products to fine linens and handcrafted finishes, creating a stay that feels refined, personal and quietly luxurious.
Switch off, slow down and reconnect at Merilli1885. Surrounded by nature and thoughtful comforts, it’s a place where quiet moments and simple pleasures take centre stage.
Fallen timber collected from the property is stacked for your winter nights. Rainwater on tap throughout the cottage. Regenerative farming practices. Sustainability the old way, still the right way.
A working Angus cattle stud and luxury farmstay, Merilli1885 captures the essence of refined country living, where heritage, landscape, and understated luxury meet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check-in is from 3:00 pm, and check-out is by 10:00 am.
Early arrivals or late departures may be available by prior arrangement.