Karawatha Cottages - PONDER COTTAGE - Adelaide

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 263 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Blewitt Springs, SA

Woodstock Wines8 min walk
Chapel Hill Winery8 min drive
d'Arenberg Wines11 min drive
Adelaide, SA (ADL)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Karawatha Cottages - PONDER COTTAGE

Karawatha Cottages provides guests a choice of 3 stylish cottages (UNWIND, RELISH and PONDER). The elevated position in the heart of the Blewitt Springs area of the beautiful McLaren Vale wine region offers guests sublime views over the surrounding vineyards and ranges, with numerous cellar doors and 2 excellent restaurants only a short walk away.

At Karawatha Cottages you will experience a calm, rural atmosphere surrounded by vineyards with the ever changing view of the Mount Lofty Ranges as the backdrop.

Feeling Stressed? Relax and unwind on the deck of your own self-contained cottage, tune out to the sound of Yellow-Tailed Black Cockatoos, Adelaide Rosellas and the ever lovely sounds of Magpies.

Quite the wine buff? Why not visit one or more of the many cellar doors in walking distance (Geddes Wines, Beresford, Woodstock to name just a few).

Cannot bother to cook dinner? How about a delicious meal at the award winning Current Shed restaurant, which is just around the corner.

Located in the picturesque Blewitt Springs area of the McLaren Vale just 40 minutes south of Adelaide, Karawatha Cottages provides the perfect place from which to explore the many local attractions of the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula.

"PONDER” cottage features:

- Bedroom with queen size bed

- Ceiling fan in bedroom

- Luxury linen & towels

- Bathroom with rain shower

- Full kitchen facilities

- Provisions for cooked breakfast

- Bottle of premium wine per stay

- Gas Log heater

- Reverse Cycle air conditioning

- Flat screen TV

- Private deck with sublime views

- Use of communal patio with gas BBQ and open fire place

- Off road parking

Our full Terms and Conditions and cancellation policy can be provided upon request and are accepted upon payment of deposit.

Property manager

Friederike Scheppach

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Breakfast available

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Microwave

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

- Number of guests staying cannot exceed number of guests booked - Strictly no visitors and no parties/events of any kind

No wedding parties / preparations of any kind, like pre-wedding stays with bridesmaids/grooms-men or use of service providers (hair dressers, etc.)

Special conditions apply when booking all cottages for one group. Please see our full T and C on our website.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Adelaide

This cottage is located in Blewitt Springs, a neighbourhood in Adelaide, and is in a rural area. Geddes Wines and Beresford Wines Tasting Pavillion are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Onkaparinga River National Park and Gem Tree Wetlands. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.

Blewitt Springs, SA

What's nearby

Beresford Wines Tasting Pavillion - 5 min walk
Woodstock Wines - 8 min walk
Onkaparinga River National Park - 4 min drive
Chapel Hill Winery - 8 min drive
d'Arenberg Wines - 11 min drive

Getting around

Seaford Station - 16 min drive
Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

Vale Brewing Restaurant and Bar - 11 min walk
Swell Brewing Co. Taphouse & Brewery - 9 min drive
Vasarelli - 7 min drive
Pizzateca - 6 min drive
Bracegirdles - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Karawatha Cottages - PONDER COTTAGE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Karawatha Cottages - PONDER COTTAGE?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Karawatha Cottages - PONDER COTTAGE?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Karawatha Cottages - PONDER COTTAGE located?

Located in Blewitt Springs, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Geddes Wines, Beresford Wines Tasting Pavillion and Woodstock Wines. Graham Stevens Wines and Willunga Basin Trail Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

7 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

The views and location were excellent. Bed was a little too hard and breakfast provisions could have been a bit better, but overall an excellent place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adrian S.

14 June 2019

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

Ponders great

Cozy cottage. Great location. Friendly hosts. Highly recommended

About the host

Hosted by Friederike Scheppach

Spending 25+ years in the corporate world, it was time to make a true 'sea, tree & wine' change - leaving Sydney behind and choosing McLaren Vale as our new home. McLaren Vale is unique amongst all the Australian wine regions, offering easy access from a capital city, being along a stunning coast line and yet, being surrounded by the Mount Lofty Range, being being easy to explore.
Close to 100 cellar doors, many award winning restaurants, walking trails and bike paths - it's a region that we just fell in love with and are now keen to share our little slice of paradise with our guests.

Why they chose this property

Settling on McLaren Vale for our tree change was the easy part - finding the right property was way more difficult and it took us about 4 years to find the perfect place.
We looked for something that encompasses the beauty of McLaren Vale, showcases the hills, the vineyards, has easy access to cellar doors, restaurants - but is far enough away from the township and main roads south that it is truly rural and the only noise you will hear is the birds.

What makes this property unique

Whilst only 5km outside of McLaren Vale town, it feels like a world away. We believe Karawatha Cottages is unique in offering
- hill side location with stunning views across vineyards and onto the Mount Lofty Ranges
- each cottage features fully equipped kitchen, rainwater shower heads, luxury Sheridan linen and towels and a private deck to enjoy the views
- within a leisurely stroll of less than 500m you will find 3 cellar doors, one with a full service restaurant; or, if you are bit more energetic, ask for our mud maps for our very own wine walking trail that takes past vineyards to 5 cellar doors and 2 restaurants