How exciting… it’s nearly Adelaide Fringe time in South Australia... Here we are in our Close to City home in North Adelaide, holding up the official guide with iconic Adelaide Oval standing proudly behind — what a backdrop for festival season! The Adelaide Fringe is one of the largest open-access arts festivals in the world, transforming Adelaide and regional South Australia into a vibrant celebration of creativity. From comedy, cabaret and theatre to music, visual arts and

In the quiet of evening, a koala walks slowly along the footpath… Not lost. But searching. Searching for familiar trees. A safe hollow. A place to belong. Koalas are nocturnal mammals, and like all mammals, they give birth to tiny, underdeveloped young called joeys. After birth, the joey instinctively climbs into its mother’s pouch, where it continues to grow safely for around six months. When it emerges, it rides gently on her back, clinging to her fur as she moves through t

Excitement is building as LIV Golf Adelaide returns to South Australia, teeing off 14–16 February 2026 at The Grange Golf Club — and the city is already in full welcome mode. From banners and displays at Adelaide Railway Station to the buzz in our streets, cafés and laneways, you can really feel that special “big event” energy in the air. We love seeing Adelaide come alive for moments like this and are delighted to welcome guests from near and far who are visiting for the t

Last week we shared the joy of spotting a healthy swallowtail caterpillar in our garden… and now nature has taken another beautiful step forward. The caterpillar is beginning to transform into its chrysalis (cocoon). If you look closely, you can still see the gentle outline of the caterpillar as it changes — a fascinating glimpse into the incredible cycle of life. Moments like these remind us just how special it is to create spaces where nature feels welcome and protected. F

History Friday | Clare Valley 🏛️ Step back in time in the heart of #Clare and discover the beautiful Former AMP Building — a striking example of South Australia’s rich architectural and commercial heritage. Originally, this site was used as stables for a coaching company before a grand building was constructed in 1917 for the Australian Mutual Provident Society (AMP). Built at a cost of £5,000, it originally included a five-bedroom residence and later housed the first office

Back in January, we shared a quiet, special moment — a delicate swallowtail butterfly gently laying her eggs on our citrus tree. Fast forward to now… and look what nature has been doing Those tiny eggs are thriving, and we’re delighted to see a healthy little caterpillar making itself at home on the citrus tree. It’s a beautiful reminder of how incredible and resilient nature is when we give it space to flourish. From butterflies and birds to bees and native plants, these sma

🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇻🇳 Planning Australia 2026? 🇦🇺 A quick flick through the Gluttony 2026 program says it all 🎭✨ World-class comedy, theatre, music and late-night shows — right in the heart of Adelaide’s festival season. Add long summer evenings, wine by the beach at sunset 🍷🌅 and a calendar packed with events… and you’ve got a trip worth the flight. Stay with Adelaide Style Accommodation — 4.5-star, award-winning homes, perfectly located to enjoy Gluttony, the city, beaches an

This delicate dainty swallowtail butterfly chose a citrus tree as the perfect place to lay her eggs — if you watch closely, you’ll spot her carefully laying two tiny eggs. A quiet moment of wildlife, right there in the garden. Make sure to listen to the background sounds of birds. South Australia is rich in nature — from local wildlife and peaceful gardens to stunning beaches and so much more. It’s a place that invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect. When yo

Following on from our visit with Mary at the Peterborough Print Shop, today we’re sharing more about the remarkable Intertype machine she spoke to us about. Mary shared the history of this particular machine — including that this one came from England, not America, and how the differences can be identified. It was fascinating to hear how these machines were once central to producing newspapers and printed material for regional communities, playing a vital role in how informat

Following on from our visit with Mary at the Peterborough Print Shop, today we’re sharing more about the remarkable Intertype machine she spoke to us about. Mary shared the history of this particular machine — including that this one came from England, not America, and how the differences can be identified. It was fascinating to hear how these machines were once central to producing newspapers and printed material for regional communities, playing a vital role in how informat

🖨️ Step back in time at the historic Peterborough Times Printing Office, built in 1887 and now lovingly operated as a working museum by the dedicated History Group. Set out exactly as it was throughout the 20th century until 2001, the print shop features original presses, inks, tools, paper stock, old templates and thousands of printed items. What was once layered with grease and grit has now been carefully cleaned, restored and preserved for future generations — a true lab

We’ve been spotting the race cars and safety cars cruising around Adelaide and North Adelaide recently — a sure sign that one of the biggest weekends on our city’s calendar is almost here. Our Adelaide Style Accommodation city homes are now full for this incredible event, and we love being part of the action by offering our guests a comfortable, memorable, home-away-from-home stay right in the heart of it all. These are the moments that visitors talk about with family, friend

On the weekend, we collected our 10 boxes of soil, fertiliser, seeds and supplies from Trees For Life SA and have officially begun preparing to grow 600 Australian native trees this season These seedlings will be grown voluntarily for a landholder in Second Valley, south of Adelaide, supporting biodiversity, habitat regeneration and a healthier environment for generations to come. Watch our video We’ll be sharing updates throughout the growing season — including the native

At Adelaide Style Accommodation, we’re always finding new ways to reduce waste and make positive changes for our environment — it’s part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement. Our latest initiative is removing single-use plastic toiletries from our homes and introducing refillable dispensers for shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in all bathrooms and showers. This small but important change helps: Reduce single-use plastics ending up in land

We were delighted to welcome our lovely international guests from Italy last week — they even took the time to write a beautiful message in our guest book, in Italian. It’s always such a joy to welcome visitors from around the world and help them feel truly at home here in South Australia. These guests arrived on a late international flight, but that was no problem at all — we’d already arranged their personal check-in at 11.30pm, ensuring they could settle comfortably after

Meet the charming and uniquely Australian echidna. Did you know this spiny little fellow isn’t a hedgehog or a porcupine, but one of only a handful of mammals in the world that lay eggs? They also play a vital role in our environment by turning over soil and leaf litter — helping native plants grow and keeping our ecosystems healthy. At Adelaide Style Accommodation, we’re passionate about being environmentally friendly and celebrating the incredible wildlife that makes South

What an incredible week it’s been since opening night! We’ve had the chance to enjoy some brilliant films showcasing storytelling from around the world — and right here in South Australia. “Deaf” at Palace Nova, Rundle Street – a wonderfully acted, insightful and moving film that truly connects. No surprise it collected an Audience Award at Berlin. “Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Man” at Odeon Star Semaphore – an emotional journey through the life of a national icon, told

At Adelaide Style Accommodation, we love discovering little pieces of history that make South Australia such a fascinating place to explore. ️ Recently, we came across an old door with a lock that immediately caught our attention. Taking a closer look, we noticed a small, faded round imprint on the latch — and with a bit of curiosity (and research!), uncovered something quite remarkable! Imprinted on the lock were the words “WR Coat of Arms” and “JAS Carpenter Patentee No. 60

What a wonderful Saturday celebrating 100 years of Perryman's Bakery in North Adelaide. From the smell of freshly baked treats to the smiles on everyone’s faces, the day was full of warmth, nostalgia, and community spirit. It’s incredible to see one of Adelaide’s most loved bakeries reach such a milestone — still delighting locals and visitors a century on. Perryman’s has been part of North Adelaide’s story for generations — and for guests staying in our nearby homes, it’s a

Our City to Beach home is made for shared moments. From the cheerful Kangaroo Paw greeting you at the window, to the joy of preparing a...