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Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery

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Front door of Stables Cottage
Lovely place to sit outside your cottage
Walkway through garden

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 263 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Strathalbyn, SA
  • Place, Station Masters Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St Andrew's Uniting Church
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, River Angas Walkway
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery

Set in over an acre of gardens on the banks of the river Angas sit our heritage listed C1860 bluestone restored cottages.

The Gasworks once provided the gas for the town of Strathalbyn until it ceased production in 1917 and is now beautifully converted to accommodation for its owners and guests in our lovingly restored private fully self contained cottages.

The Stables Cottage as its name suggests was once the home to the horses that lived on site but is now a cosy romantic cottage for two with it's own lounge/kitchette and separate bedroom with queen bed and ensuite spa bathroom. (please note the shower is postponed over the bath and is therefore unsuitable for people with mobility issues, best option is the Garden Suite but if you are okay with the steps in the flooring, the Manager Cottage has a spa with separate shower).

Situated at the end of the gravel drive, privacy is guaranteed and you enjoy beautiful views of the gardens. Take a stroll around the beautiful gardens, maybe enjoy a picnic on the lawns.

This Cottage not suitable for pets, please book our pet friendly option The Managers Cottage.

Choose to cook breakfast in your own kitchen with the ample provisions provided for your first two days, or you can opt to have your breakfast cooked for you and delivered to you at a time of your choosing, contact us for prices and more information.

We offer a romance package, which consists of a bottle of locally produced wine (red, white or bubbles) and chocolates. Contact us after booking to arrange the romance package, delivered cooked breakfasts or to discuss any other special requests.

We have a large range of DVDs to loan free of charge as well as books and magazines. We also supply a portable blue tooth speaker so you can play your own music stored on your phone. A laundrette is conveniently located approx 200 metres away across the road from the property. NBN internet for free is available in all our cottages.

Parking whilst staying is in our diagonal car spaces just outside the property. You are welcome to drive down to unpack and then again when you are packing.

We are situated in the beautiful historic town of Strathalbyn, the southern end of High Street, just a short stroll from the town centre with its Antique shops, Heritage railway, Motor Museum and many dining options. Local wineries and a golf course are within a 10/15 minute drive. Beautiful beaches at Goolwa, Port Elliot and Victor Harbour are an easy short drive away 30/40 mins.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry

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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
Cosy cottage Ideal for couples, one bed sleeps 2
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Events

No events allowed
All cottages must be booked
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside accommodation only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please ensure heating and electric blankets are turned off
Wash up and put away
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Cottage must be left in reasonable condition with washing up done and put away and rubbish taken out to bins by main entrance.
Air conditioners to be turned off when going out.
Parking for one car outside cottage. Additional cars or large SUV type vehicles to be left outside property in dedicated car spaces.

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
Note from host: All cottages must be booked
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Strathalbyn

Located in Strathalbyn, this cottage is on a river. Angas Plains Vineyards and Longview Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bullock Hill Conservation Park and Cox Scrub Conservation Park. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Strathalbyn, SA

What's nearby

  • Station Masters Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Soldiers Memorial Garden - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St Andrew's Uniting Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • River Angas Walkway - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Longview Vineyard - 16 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Strathalbyn Station - 5 min walk
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BP - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Strath Corner Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Victoria Hotel Strathalbyn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Bean Machine - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Appleseed Cafe - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of St Andrew's Uniting Church and Soldiers Memorial Garden. River Angas Walkway and Station Masters Gallery are also within 15 minutes. Strathalbyn Station is only a 5-minute walk.

About the host

Hosted by Heather Dean

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We both had corporate jobs in Melbourne and decided do have a tree change, gave up our jobs in Interior design and my husband managing in IT. Our children were grown and moved out and it was time to find something we enjoyed and gave us a more simple lifestyle; We enjoy gardening and lavish attention on our just over an acre of landscaped gardens winning best business gardens award seven years in a row and 2019 we also won The overall Grand Champion Garden Award. We also enjoy good wine and food and boy did we pick the right town. Strathalbyn has welcomed us with open arms and we enjoy the community and friendship we have found, needless to stay we are happy with our choices and hope during your short time with us you will experience the beauty and friendliness that embodies this town.

Why they chose this property

We spent a long time looking for that special place to run our accommodation. It had to be close to a town, walking distance to places to eat, coffee shops and hopefully a nice pub. We wanted something that had an historic background or something special about it and finally it had to be in a place people would want to visit. The Gasworks ticked all our boxes and it was love at first site. We intend to leave it better than we found it as we consider ourselves more caretakers than owners as this piece of history belongs to the town as well as us.

What makes this property unique

Built in C1890 The Gasworks was created out of the local Bluestone and along with its lovingly restored cottages the walkways/walls around the garden are also of this beautiful stone, we love the curve of the roof and its high ceilings. Location on the banks of the pretty River Angas is also a beautiful bonus. The gardens abound with birds and beautiful blooms, we find it the perfect haven and hope you do too. Short walk to the town, pubs, shops and eateries.

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