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Lifetime Private Retreats

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Time being our most precious commodity, and increasingly harder to find, Lifetime Private Retreats offers breathing space in one of three beautiful villas on Kangaroo Island. Here, where wildlife remains vastly uncorrupted, guests prefer the opulence of conversation, food and resting their eyes on the stunning views to television, with the luxury to choose.

The owners are travelers themselves and have created LifeTime to balance the subtle desires that we all long for while away from home. The houses have been designed over three generations of architects and entrepreneurs to make all who dwell, feel at ease within their walls. All enjoy enchanting coastal views; each completely separated from the other visually and aurally; you’ll never feel like you are just another resort guest. For this reason children are also welcome.

Specializing in discreet dining adventures, Chef and owner Rachel Hannaford has cooked for everyone from the Dalai Lama to Mick Jagger, and with her brother Nick, has instigated a visionary concept of discovering the secret desires of guests, beyond any standard dull questionnaire.

Moveable feasts are a new frontier of the gastronomic kind which means there are no restaurants. Celebrate dining as nature's guests under a 150 year old fig tree, by the lapping of the sea at the beach taverna, on a secluded cliff-top picnic spot or by candlelight in the old shearer's shed. 

Nature's drama is played out here - rugged cliffs, empty beaches, yoga, pampering, massage and a full range of private touring options. 

Lifetime Private Retreats .. you will discover wilderness and vitality; and the total enjoyment of 'being in your element'. 

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floraFlora, Fauna & Wildlife Kangaroo Island is a natural sanctuary for many of Australia’s iconic wildlife. See sea lions basking on the beaches and koalas sleeping high among the gum trees. Kangaroos, wallabies, penguins and a plethora of birdlife also call Kangaroo Island ‘home’.

food & wineFood & Wine Premium local wines, the best Ligurian honey this side of Italy and the freshest seafood the oceans can serve .. but no restaurants here. At Life Time, dining is celebrated in tailor made settings: local produce under the floodlit boughs of an old fig tree, a feast with new friends shared in the shearer’s shed, candlelit dinners in a private ‘taverna’ only metres from the lapping of the ocean, or a delicious cliff top picnic waiting for you at the end of an exhilarating ocean walk.

honeymoonsHoneymoons Imagine a place where the two of you can really escape to – a secluded, and beautifully appointed, cliff top house stocked with thoughtful extras specially tailored for you. Whether you are sitting on your private courtyard or tucked up in bed, the dramatic Kangaroo Island coastline and its untamed bushland disappear in multiple directions as far as the eye can see.

relaxationUltimate Relaxation Go fly a kite, talk to the kangaroos, roam the rugged clifftops and watch the wild surf roll in. Let your artistic side be inspired by the dramatic scenery below and the watercolours thoughtfully left out for you. Enjoy uplifting yoga sessions on the beach and delicious home cooked meals prepared by your talented private chef. No schedules to keep here, just plenty of time and space to do exactly as you please.

Facts

Stay Here Because

Located on the stunning north coast of Kangaroo Island, Lifetime Private Retreats offer all the seclusion and comforts of a private holiday home combined with the services of a luxury lodge resort. A concerted effort is made to understand each individual guest and enhance each stay with personalised touches. Tailored dining experiences featuring the finest local cuisine in unique settings are a real highlight. Discover wilderness, vitality and the total joy of being 'in your element' in one of the world's greatest hideaways.

Child Policy

Children of all ages are welcome. Cots and highchairs are available and childminding can be arranged.

Accommodation

3 individual and luxuriously appointed clifftop houses offer total comfort and privacy. The sensuous curves of the Grecian styled 'Cliff House' (sleeps 6 and includes a private spa), the Australian designed "Stone House" (sleeps 6) and the Moroccan inspired "Sky House" (sleeps 2) are all only minutes from the beach and showcase enchanting coastal views. Each has a rich family history and its own personality.

Price Range

AU$700 - AU$950 per person per night, minimum 2 night stay - "Solstice Package" includes return airport transfers, personalised private dining options for all meals (including beverages), beach equipment, art kits and hand reel fishing equipment.

Onsite Facilities & Amenities

  • Personalised dining in stunning locations
  • Massage and Yoga (advance booking)
  • Watercolour paints and paper
  • Kites
  • Unspoilt beaches: boogie boards snorkels and surf rings
  • River and beach fishing
  • Cooking lessons (with advance booking)
  • Breathtaking coastal walks and picnic locations
  • Individually tailored thoughtful touches further enhance each stay

Local Activities and Attractions

  • Native wildlife tours (kangaroos koalas seals and penguins in their natural environments)
  • Native animal research and tracking
  • Fishing trips
  • Winery and local produce farms and tours
  • Scenic touring to visit Kangaroo Island's natural attractions including the Remarkable Rocks Flinders Chase National Park caves and coastline

Nearest Airport/Town

Kingscote (approx 45mins) is connected to Adelaide via daily scheduled flights, return airport transfers are included in the tariff. There is also a helipad nearby. Note: a 15kg luggage limit per person applies to flights from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island - airport storage facilties are available.