Merilli1885 Joins Australia’s Most Iconic Stays on the Historic Stays Platform

We are delighted to share that Merilli1885 has been selected to feature on Historic Stays, a curated platform showcasing Australia’s most significant and beautifully preserved heritage accommodations.

Historic Stays celebrates properties with soul — places where architecture, landscape and story come together to create something timeless. To be recognised alongside some of the country’s most iconic historic homes, cottages and estates is a proud moment for our family and for the story we’re still writing here at Currency Creek.

Honouring the Past, Living Beautifully in the Present

Built in 1885 and thoughtfully restored in 2024, our stone cottage embodies the essence of Merilli1885: a place where heritage craftsmanship meets considered modern design. From original limestone walls and hand-restored timbers to the understated elegance of the new extension, every detail honours its past while creating a space of comfort and quiet luxury for today’s traveller.

Historic Stays identified Merilli1885 as a standout for its:

• Authentic preservation of character

• Seamless integration of old and new architecture

• Idyllic farm setting on 90 acres of rolling paddocks and ancient gums

• Exclusive accommodation experience with only one guest cottage on the property

It’s recognition that reinforces what our guests feel the moment they arrive — history lives here, in the warmest and most beautiful way.

A Destination with a Story

Being featured on Historic Stays helps share the next chapter of Merilli1885 with travellers who seek more than a getaway. It connects us with guests looking for stays rich in story, soul and stillness — and invites new visitors to discover the quiet magic of our Fleurieu farm.

We are honoured to sit amongst such iconic company, and we look forward to welcoming guests who find us through this special platform.