Nothing

A quirky place that quickly feels like home. A la Folly was immaculately clean and very comfortable. The owners are lovely and friendly and try very hard to made you feel welcome. Delicious crepes and orange juice served for breakfast is the cherry on top.

Stayed in August 2025

Stef was a lovely host. A very cute, quirky little cottage. Was lovely and quiet.

Stayed in July 2025

Unique, charming and very welcoming

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing. It was a perfect place to watch the sunrise and to just sit and breathe

Such an interesting, peaceful property filled with an eclectic mix of all sorts of things (even an original Scrabble!) And the bed sheets are like getting a big hug when you get into bed.

Stayed in July 2025

We loved everything - the room, the hosts, and Chopper the Dog. But as it is located a little out of town (not a bad thing!!) a vehicle is essential.

What did we like? Everything! This B&B is not called La Folly for nothing; it is Quirky with a capital Q. We stayed at The Retreat which is one of two rooms available, and it was full of discoveries and eccentricities that could be expected from a regional French B&B. In fact, one of the proprietors, Steph, is of French origin: very friendly and a superb cook who provided a magnificent crepe breakfast. Her husband, Rob, is also a mean cook and prepared an equally magnificent evening meal for us at a very reasonable cost. The Retreat has a very comfortable bed, a comfy sitting area, and dining area and a well appointed bathroom - more a suite than a room. Given the opportunity, we will definitely return.

Stayed in June 2025

Beautiful peaceful setting, friendly hosts. Fantastic breakfast and presentation was excellent.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing. Everything was perfect.

Great location (especially if you are visiting Monarto Safari Park), beautiful accommodation and welcoming hosts. Everything was wonderful, including a delicious breakfast in the morning.

Stayed in April 2025

It is a cottage with a dining area, living room and private washroom. The furnishings attire antiques and there are lots of interesting knick knacks. The crepes were very tasty.

Stayed in March 2025

Staying longer!

A La Folly was wonderful as usual!

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing it was all perfect

The staff were very friendly on arrival. They also personally handed us breakfast each morning. The retreat was very well presented and clean and they were very accommodating for our dog. They also put up happy birthday signs and balloons as we mentioned it was my birthday and my dogs birthday.

Stayed in February 2025

Loved it all and would stay again if we are in Murray Bridge

Excellent personal meal prepared with fresh ingredients we very much enjoyed our breakfast.

Stayed in January 2025

better lighting for reading

Great

Stayed in January 2025

Stef and Rob have a beautiful and unique property in Murray Bridge. It was so nice to get away from the city feel of accommodation to arrive at a bespoke and creatively designed space with all the amenities for a very comfortable stay. La Folly is very special and we have not stayed anywhere like it. So much to discover and enjoy! On arrival we were met with a warm and lovely welcome - with a bonus of Chopper their super friendly dog and their pretty cats (who are a little shy!) Stef has a beautiful peacock, chickens as well as some horses that she fosters. I missed my furry family while I was on holiday, so it was lovely to have this experience as a part of the stay. Stef was engaging and she looked after us- from great conversation through to the wonderful breakfast of pancakes with smiley faces on them! If you choose La Folly, it is absolutely worth staying more than one night! It is a great location for all attractions close to Murray Bridge and the River as well as being near a wonderful dark sky tourism area.

Stayed in February 2025

The *only* thing that may have made the stay even more comfortable would have been slightly more kitchen amenities. I was looking forward to a few days of cooking at the accom, and whilst I enjoyed the challenge of working in a small space as expected, it would have been useful to have a few extra bits n pieces (ie, a kitchen knife, lids for pots, a strainer, a hanging dish rack), or a disclosure of these limitations on the booking form just so I could plan better :) but we still made it work and I still cooked some really tasty food!

The breakfast and overall genuine hospitality from hosts were a highlight. We also loved the quirky vibe of the accomodation - it felt very much like we were staying with old friends in our own private retreat. Everywhere we looked we found something else to read, a nostalgic game to play, vintage trinkets to admire. The gardens were home to lots of native birds and made for a truly gorgeous regional escape. We also loved the location - nested just a couple of Kms north of the city centre and a 20 minute walk to the river, it was quiet enough to give the slow holiday experience we were looking for, whilst still being close enough to the main township for the convenience of general shops and community. The location also presented an easy drive to a range of local wineries, galleries, op shops, river activities and, for the fully committed star-gazers, the doorstep of The River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve. This was well worth the drive to witness the Milky Way in a way we'd never seen it before. The dog-friendly nature of the accomodation was another real bonus. We have told several people about this special spot since our stay and so look forward to visiting again some day!

Stayed in December 2024

A wonderful place to relax for the weekend. The host, Stef, is lovely, the bed is comfy, the ambience is gorgeous and the crepes are the best outside of France! Thank you for a great experience; we'll be back!

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing really

The accommodation was so cute! Beautiful and interesting antique interior design. The hosts were so welcoming. The breakfast was delicious. The best part is how dog friendly the property is! Gorgeous enclosed courtyard for our pup to run around in and explore, bowl of water waiting for him & treated like a VIP guest. He had the best time which in turn led us to having a great time.

Stayed in November 2024

Breakfast not the strongest point, except the crepes which were lovely. Definitely not a deal breaker though.

Liked almost everything offered, especially their canine host Chopper. He was lovely. So many little bonuses. Decent bath towels and bath mat, lovely bath robes, great shower pressure and very hot water. Gorgeous "french"room touches, thanks to Steph our French host.

Stayed in October 2024

not a single thing

Stef and Rob were such lovely hosts. Warm, welcoming, great to chat to. Our room was fabulous - quirky with lots of interesting items, vintage furniture and really excellent facilities. Do get the dinner option - the meals which Stef made were absolutely delicious.

Stayed in October 2024

If I had to find something to be critical about, I can't!

The warmth of Stef was the highlight of our stay. She and Rob have put a lot of love, effort and hard work into their property resulting in a location full of quirky flair and history and concern for the environment. The accommodation ticks all the boxes with unique features everywhere. But the really outstanding features are the personal touches of our host, spending time to get to know us and share her story while delivering great food and conversation.

Stayed in September 2024

Our host was very friendly and helpful. We were able to enjoy delicious home cooked breakfasts and dinner. The cottage was spotless!

Stayed in August 2024

Stef and family were so friendly and couldnt do enough for me

Stayed in September 2024

Not a thing!

It was very charming, as if it was out of a fairy tale. Stef was a wonderful host and we recommend her cooking for she prepared as a wonderful French dinner.

Stayed in July 2024

Both Stef & Rob Randall are wonderful hosts. They care about making the stay a meaningful experience. Both Gloria and I look forward to our next travels to S.A and once again spending time at A La Folly.

Stayed in July 2024

The only things that made our stay a 9 not a ten were that the air-conditioner didn't get our cottage as warm as we would have liked. And the shower in our cottage was a little small for me but we were offered the shower outside which was bigger and which I used.

The property was really well set out and was so peaceful. Our host was lovely and very accomadating in every way. She cooked us some beautiful 2 course meals which were wonderful and the crepes, continental and cooked breakfast were fabulous too. The cottage was well set out with lots of gorgeous antiques all around the bed was super comfy and warm.

Stayed in July 2024