Title: Quaint stone cottage nestled in the hills between Meadows Goolwa and Strathalbyn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Quaint stone cottage nestled in the hills between Meadows Goolwa and Strathalbyn ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106390000/106382800/106382746/65b7aae7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106390000/106382800/106382746/decf9e08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106390000/106382800/106382746/98b74a95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106390000/106382800/106382746/7ed841ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106390000/106382800/106382746/f3aa0841.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Unwind in the rolling hills of Meadows Goolwa and Strathalbyn at this charming stone cottage. With a cozy wood fire, reverse cycle air-conditioning, and a jet spa-bath with deluxe toiletries, every moment feels like a romantic escape. Take advantage of breakfast provisions and local wine to make your stay even more special. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Quaint stone cottage nestled in the hills between Meadows Goolwa and Strathalbyn Nestled in the rollimg hills between Meadows Goolwa and Strathalbyn, on over 40 acres of pastures on the gum-lined Finiss river, you can relax listening to native birdsong on the wide verandah. The 100 year old 2 bedroom stone cottage comes fully equipped for a romantic getaway, with breakfast provisions, tea and coffee-making facilities and a complementary bottle of local Langhorne Creek wine, a cosy wood fire for those cold winter evenings and reverse cycle air-conditioning for the warmer months. Feeling a world away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, yet still less than half an hours drive from iconic wine regions of the Adelaide hillls, McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek and the historic towns of Strathalbyn and Goolwa. Deluxe toiletries are provided to enjoy the jet spa-bath. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Dining - Free breakfast available ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.322628,138.7709&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:haqvEcu%7EmY%3FS%3FS%40S%3FQ%40Q%40S%3FSBQ%40Q%40U%40QBQBQBQBQBUBQBQDQBODQDQDSDQDQFODOFSDMFSFMHOFQFOHMFOHOFMHOHMJOHOHKHMJMHMJKJMJIJOJKJKJIJKLKJILKLGJILKLILGLILGLGLGLENILELELENELENELENCNELANANGNALCN%3FNALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40L%3FNBN%40NFL%40N%40LDNBNDLDNDLDLDNDLDLHLDNFLFLFLHLFJHLHLJLFJJLHJJJJJHLJJJJJHLJLJJJLHLJLHJHNHNHLHNHLFNHNFLHNFPFNFLFRDLFRFNDNFPDPDRBPDPDNBPDPBPBTBPBPBP%40P%40PBT%40P%40P%40R%40R%3FP%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FPAP%3FPATAPAPAPCTAPAPCPCPCPCTCPEPCRELEPCREPEPGPELGRGPENGPGLGNGPINGLINGLINININILINIJKNIJKLKJKJINKJKJMJKHKJKJMHKJMFMLMFKHMFMHMFMFOFMDMFMFODMDMDODMDODOBMDO%40MBODO%40OBM%3FO%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCOAO%3FMCOAOEOCMAOEOCMEOEMEOEMEMEMGOGMEMGMGMGMIMGMIMKKIMGMKKIMKKKKIKKKKKMKMKKKKIMKKIOIKIOKMIOIOGOIMGOIMGOGQIOGMGQEOGQESGMEQEQEQESEQCMESCQCQCUCQCQCQCQAQAUAQCQ%3FQAUAQ%3FQAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=h4hVdH0fK11jwO88_ebruHZ7wVY=) Ashbourne, SA #### What's nearby - Longview Vineyard - 39 min drive - 21.0 miles - Port Elliot Beach - 39 min drive - 22.8 miles - Horseshoe Bay - 45 min drive - 23.3 miles - d'Arenberg Wines - 59 min drive - 39.1 miles - Port Willunga Beach - 60 min drive - 37.0 miles #### Getting around - Currency Creek Station - 28 min drive - Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 83 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Finniss General Store - ‬17 min drive - ‪Greenman Inn - ‬9 min drive - ‪Finniss General Store - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Quaint stone cottage nestled in the hills between Meadows Goolwa and Strathalbyn pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Quaint stone cottage nestled in the hills between Meadows Goolwa and Strathalbyn? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Quaint stone cottage nestled in the hills between Meadows Goolwa and Strathalbyn? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Quaint stone cottage nestled in the hills between Meadows Goolwa and Strathalbyn located? > Situated in Ashbourne, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Bullock Hill Conservation Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cox Scrub Conservation Park and Emu Wren Hike Trailhead. Cox Scrub Conservation Reserve and Kyeema Conservation Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Quaint stone cottage nestled in the hills between Meadows Goolwa and Strathalbyn Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin 17 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The cottage was delightful and worked well as a base for us to tour in different directions. We were grateful for the generous breakfast provisions (and bottle of red). We were impressed with the prompt and positive response to a couple of queries. ##### Martin Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie M. 8 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and lush We had a lovely time. The location is gorgeous, as are the birds and alpacas. The accommodation is very comfortable and homely, and we were spoilt with the fresh produce that Merv and Karen left us for very tasty breakfasts. It's a lovely place to unwind and roam, and was just what we needed as a family. Thank you. ##### Natalie M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ash Y. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful serene bush getaway We had a lovely stay at this stunning property. The cottage is beautiful, charming and has everything you want for a getaway. Clean, modern interior with all the amenities surrounded by gorgeous landscapes, garden and serenity. Close to towns but far enough to have peace and quiet. The host has provided a beautiful well thought out accomodation. Would suit couples, friends or family for a perfect stay. Would love to come back. ##### Ash Y. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrei G. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A cosy family getaway We travelled from Adelaide to find somewhere to stay on a rainy long weekend and were not disappointed. The cottage had a warm and welcoming feel with a generous spread of local produce including cheese, red wine, freshly baked bread, eggs, bacon and sausages and plenty of condiments!Our 2 girls under 10 loved meeting the 2 friendly dogs, sheep and alpacas, you can walk freely around the property and down to the creek.The wonderful hosts Merv and Karen made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. Thanks for a wonderful getaway!!! ##### Andrei G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela H. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hein family The owners totally spoilt us by giving us very generous surprises in the cottage on arrival. Very very generous Perfectly cosy cottage for anyone at any time of the year ##### Angela H. 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