40 Acre Retreat -rural seclusion, central location

Family-friendly farm stay in Marananga

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
AU$330
avg per night

Explore the area

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Marananga, SA
  • Place, Two Hands Wines
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Tscharke's Place
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Greenock Creek Wines
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$330
avg per night

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About the area

Marananga

Located in Marananga, this farm stay is in a rural area. Maggie Beer's Farm Shop and Barossa Bowland are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit JamFactory and Barossa Farmers Market. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Two Hands Wines - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Tscharke's Place - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Greenock Creek Wines - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Seppeltsfield Road Distillers - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Heritage Wines - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Tanunda Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keils Fine Food & Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wohler’s Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Clubhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vino Lokal - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Estanco - ‬7 min drive

About this property

40 Acre Retreat -rural seclusion, central location

This large, spacious and comfortable home with its roaring fire and reverse cycle air-cooling, has a fully equipped kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and open plan living, making it an ideal property for couples and families alike.

40 Acre Retreat offers the perfect location as either a central base for enjoying the wine and food tasting experiences of the Barossa or to relax and catch up with friends and family in privacy, surrounded by the grape vines, birds chirping, while watching the sheep meander in the paddocks.

Enjoy the peace and tranquility of country living amongst the vines and the gums while being conveniently located 5 minutes or less from the Barossa Valley’s top wine and food attractions; Tanunda, Seppeltsfield, Maggie Beers, Hentley Farm, Whistler Wines, Torbreck, Appellation’s Restaurant and only a short walk to Two Hands cellar door.

Please note we can not hold any type of functions ie. weddings, engagement parties etc at the 40 Acre Retreat, it is a guest house only.

The 40 Acre Retreat is holiday accommodation, we do not supply breakfast. The closest supermarket is 7 minutes drive, which is open 7am -8pm and there are many great eateries in the Barossa, ask us for more info of where to go.

This is also a working sheep farm, we love that you want to bring your dog on holiday and try to accommodate that, the yard is sheep proof not dog proof, if you feel your furry friend might be a little too interested in the sheep then our property might not work for you.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
This is a working sheep farm
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, lock the doors and return the keys
Wash and dry all dishes, unpack dishwasher.
If furniture has been moved, return it to its original position.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is 40 Acre Retreat -rural seclusion, central location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 40 Acre Retreat -rural seclusion, central location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 40 Acre Retreat -rural seclusion, central location?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 40 Acre Retreat -rural seclusion, central location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 40 Acre Retreat -rural seclusion, central location located?

This family-friendly Marananga farm stay is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Two Hands Wines, Greenock Creek Wines and Tscharke's Place. JamFactory and Seppeltsfield Road Distillers are also within 2 miles (3 km).

40 Acre Retreat -rural seclusion, central location Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 305 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trent J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wife & I immensely enjoyed our 4 nights stay. Fantastic tranquil property that easily met all our needs. Location was ideal for exploring the Barossa and beyond. Highly recommend this property as it’s ever relaxing with fantastic views & surrounds
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and cosy stay in the vineyards. It was the perfect place to relax for a few days and very close to many great wineries. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayli O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Very helpful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely, quiet retreat with great views and garden. Plenty of space and well equipped. Within easy driving distance to main towns and tourist attractions.We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely relaxing stay on this beautiful property and enjoyed soaking up the views from the balcony. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely stunning property. Perfect for a family stay. Really good location within the Barossa. Family and friends can't stop staying how much they loved their stay with us! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine C.

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

40 Acre Retreat

Great location and comfortable accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home and great location in the Barossa. Can’t recommend a stay here enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Adult couple with one dog

We are regular visitors to this property. Beautiful setting .Cosy accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

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

Magical

We loved our stay at the house. The sunrise and sunsets were just what my soul needed. It was lovely to get away from the hustle of city life. The fireplace was the cherry on top of the cake. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee S.

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

Just what we needed!

We loved our stay as the outlook and privacy of the property was great. The fireplace was a highlight and the place worked well for us as a family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, pretty clean and plenty of firewoodFilthy bbq and outdoor area really disappointing though
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

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

Great location for a long weekend with family and friends

We had a fabulous weekend catching up with friends from Australia and Macau Excellent location to gather food and wine and enjoy back at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalyn N.

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

Blissful Escape

40 acre retreat is a magical and peaceful place set in a perfect location for exploring the Barossa. We have already book
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla M.

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

Stunning and secluded stay

Beautiful property, lovely styled shared spaces. Beautiful gardens! Great for a group get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Lovely Barossa visit

Ideal location,Very helpful host who was flexible with our check in request and quickly responded to all communications.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Lovely, peaceful property

Peaceful and relaxing location. Lovely accomodation. We had a lovely relaxing weekend. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kodi H.

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

40 Acre Retreat

Awesome property in a great central location to plenty of the top tier vineyards.Very clean, tidy and maintained well.Check in was easy, the view in thr morning and afternoon of the vineyards is sublime.Would easily accomodate larger groups too.Will defonatrly return when visting the Barossa again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

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

Perfect for our family getaway

40 Acre Retreat was a perfect place to stay with my family for the weekend - spacious, well-stocked kitchen, and a beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

Great location

So nice to relax at the property but close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Graeme E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

Ideal for two couples, in a lovely setting. Very convenient for most activities in the Barossa, everything seemed to be be 10-15 minutes away. House is a bit dated but not a problem. Very cosy with the fire going. Renee and Luke were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Short stay, lovely time

A beauitful place in close proximity to wineries and Tanunda.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jugana S.

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

Wonderful place

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Amazing girls getaway!

Such a beautiful property with gorgeous views. Check in process was simple and we had an amazing weekend. Thanks guys!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

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

Wine tour stay

Excellent place to stay and very convenient to the wineries
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024