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( 02-6032 8444;
www.carlylehouse.com.au
; 147 High St; r incl breakfast $150-240; )
The four traditional
suites and modern garden apartments are beautifully presented in this lovingly restored
home. The Tokay suite boasts a private lounge. Although a change of owner is in the off-
ing, we don't expect too much to change here.
Tuileries
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$$
( 02-6032 9033;
www.tuileriesrutherglen.com.au
; 13-35 Drummond St; d incl breakfast $199, with dinner $299;
)
All rooms are individually decorated in bright, contemporary tones at this luxuri-
ous place next to Jolimont Cellars. There's a guest lounge, a tennis court, a pool and an
outstanding restaurant and cafe.
Eating
In addition to the following, a number of wineries also have quality restaurants, including
All Saints and Vintara.
Parkers Pies
( 02-6032 9605;
www.parkerspies.com.au
;
86-88 Main St; pies $5-7.50; 8am-5pm Mon-Sat, 9am-4.30pm Sun)
If you think a pie is a pie, this award-winning local institution might change your mind.
Try the gourmet pastries - emu, venison, crocodile or buffalo, or the lovely Jolly Jumbuck
(lamb pastry with rosemary and mint).
BAKERY
$
Forks & Corks
( 02-6032 7662; 82 Main St; mains $18-21; noon-2.30pm & 5.30-9pm Fri & Sat, noon-2.30pm Sun-Thu)
This
bright, airy place dishes out North Indian tandoori specialities, as well as curries and sea-
foods.
INDIAN
$$
Tuileries
MEDITERRANEAN
$$
Restaurant & Cafe
( 02-6032 9033;
www.tuileriesrutherglen.com.au
; 13-35 Drummond St; lunch mains $12.90, dinner $31.50-36;
noon-2pm & 6.30-9pm)
The courtyard cafe is a fine place for lunch, and in the evening the fine-
dining restaurant produces superb Mediterranean-influenced dishes, with local produce
such as gum-smoked kangaroo fillet or Murray Valley pork belly.
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