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Wigley Retreat

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Wigley Retreat - enjoy the serenity
Master bedroom
Sitting room with sofa bed
Kitchen
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Wigley Flat, SA
  • Place, Kingston Estate
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Banrock Station Wine & Wetland Centre
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wigley Retreat

Wigley Retreat, at Wigley Flat in the beautiful Riverland, is your passport to secluded boutique accommodation & stylish country style hospitality.
It is the perfect environment to enjoy a special occasion or romantic escape all with the mighty Murray River right on your doorstep.
Just two and a half hours drive from Adelaide and halfway between Waikerie and Barmera, Wigley Retreat is and ideal base for your Riverland escape.
Enjoy a few languid days of regional discovery, relaxation, revitalisation and much much more.
Wigley Retreat is a one bedroom self hosting B & B featuring modern amenities in an original settlers cottage on the bank of the Mighty Murray River (one of the few remaining).
There is a second double bed (sofa bed) in the sitting room.
It is secluded and has its own private entrance.
Minimum two night stay.
Not suitable for children due to proximity to river and please do not bring dogs or pets.
You are welcome to bring a boat or kayaks as we have a private sand boat ramp.
The outdoor fire pit may be used from April to October (outside the fire ban period).
Relax by the river or explore the Riverland's great attractions, food, wine, bushwalking and much, much more.
Wigley Retreat is a 15 minute drive to Barmera or Waikerie and only 30 minutes from Berri.
There are supermarkets in both Waikerie and Barmera.
You are welcome to bring a kayak or boat to explore the waters.
Your perfect base for discovering the region.
We are currently renovating following the flooding and plan to reopen for our guests in July, really looking forward to welcoming return guests and new visitors to our special part of the Riverland.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wigley Flat

Located in Wigley Flat, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre and Kingston Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loch Luna Game Reserve and Moorook Game Reserve. Cobdogla Irrigation and Steam Museum and Monash Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking, waterskiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Wigley Flat, SA

What's nearby

  • Kingston Estate - 9 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre - 10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Banrock Station Wine & Wetland Centre - 21 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Renmark Country Club - 40 min drive - 58.7 km
  • 23rd Street Distillery - 43 min drive - 63.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Banrock Station Wine & Wetland Centre - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Overland Corner Hotel - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Banrock Station - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wigley Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wigley Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wigley Retreat ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wigley Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre, Loch Luna Game Reserve and Kingston Estate. Moorook Game Reserve and Cobdogla Recreational Grounds are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 186 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

Amazing place .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven

Peace and tranquillity, hosts very accommodating, always sad to leave this piece of heaven
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wigley flat retreat

Quiet and peaceful. With little more than the sounds of the river and the bird life. Exactly what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!!

Beautiful cottage with everything you could possible need! Nothing better then either a morning coffee or an evening drink sitting on the river and watching the wildlife!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply stunning!

Gorgeous little cottage right on the banks of the river. Beautifully renovated; comfortable modern interior. Loved loved loved the firepit! Had the most perfect weekend. Two nights was not enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect riverfront location! The cottage is beautifully renovated throughout and immaculately presented. Equipped with everything you need for a long or short getaway, all we needed to bring was food and drinks. The private boat ramp was a bonus and made launching the boat easy. The communication with hosts, Graham and Elspeth, was clear and simple. We loved our stay and can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful, tranquil and idyllic setting, perfect for distressing and relaxing. So quiet, you will see no one your entire stay (we didn’t anyway).The cottage holds so much history and the river at the doorstep is so peaceful first thing in the morning, with only the native birds giving their awakening calls.If you’re looking for peace and harmony, and reconnecting with each other, this is your place to be. You will find a spotlessly clean home for your stay with a comfortable bed and everything you need in the kitchen.Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot to enjoy the river, unwind and relax. Together with all the facilities the cottage has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful accommodation. Could not fault anything. Elspeth was very helpful. Will def go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sheer heaven location by the river and the charming cottage. Eggs n butter, sour dough bread, an orange n lemon , milk n Champers left for us to enjoy. Comfy n warm bed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay thankyou.We d like to revisit 🤠
View outside the front door
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet getaway

If you are looking for a perfect place to sit and enjoy the peace and quiet of the river this is the spot. It's so quiet that you can hear nothing but nature. The cottage is quaint and very comfortable. The breakfast supplied was very generous and the host was easy to contact.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful, wonderful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Fabulous location Cottage and facilities are amazing The breakfast supplies were a great surprise and gratefully received We loved every minute of our stay with the view of the river and the peaceful surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning

What an amazing place to spend some time. The accomodation is beautiful and so much extra was provided, I know I can leave a bunch of things at home next time. The river in this area was very quiet, I don't know if that's normal but we saw maybe 5 fishing boats go past the entire weekend, no water skiers, or jet skis. This was the beginning of May so possibly not the season for it. Really very peaceful. Instructions were clear and everything was very easy to find and use. Truly a great experience. We will be back.
Morning view from the front porch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity

Again superb, serene, relaxing, love the kookaburras singing, love the butcher birds song, as long as Wiglet retreat is around we will keep coming back, thankg again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Total bliss and relaxion

This is stay number 7 and we will continue to stay at this tranquil spot! It now feels like home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing place with amazing views
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Well where do I start. It was excellent in every way. Nice modern kitchen, sepeeat bedroom, large seperate bathroom, seperate lounge room. The host rang on check in day to say its ready and could come early. It was a very hot day, the host even had the aircon on before we arrived. There were some items for us like a bottle of wine, bread eggs and bacon.Do yourself a favour and stay here. Highly reccommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Bliss

A cottage by a river had me sold the minute we saw the listing while searching for a place to celebrate 15yrs married. We got so much more than we expected. The closesness to water was magical. The birdsong never disappointedus. Higly recommended this property to our family.and friends. Thank you! We got so much more
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

A very clean tidy private and peaceful getaway, we loved it from the treats to the kookaburras.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique Hillary Wilhelmina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tranquil and beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

35th wedding anniversary

Very peaceful. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb location in excellent cottage

This is truly a perfect getaway in an historic cottage, within a stone's throw to the river. It is a unique location, in a comfortable and renovated old cottage. Words that come to mind are beautiful, secluded, private, quiet. The hosts were excellent, with a real desire to make our stay a unique experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded river views

Our hosts were fantastic to deal with and the location was wonderful. If your looking for a quiet and nature inspired location this is it. Small but intimate.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Elspeth Radford

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