Title: Davidson's Cottage Penola: Open fire, AC, Wifi, SMART TV, Garden Pet Friendly 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 # Davidson's Cottage Penola: Open fire, AC, Wifi, SMART TV, Garden Pet Friendly Cottage in Penola with kitchen and fireplace ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110450000/110447200/110447105/8a3203e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110450000/110447200/110447105/ca064cbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110450000/110447200/110447105/bdff4391.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110450000/110447200/110447105/691ff567.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110450000/110447200/110447105/3444b865.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Immerse yourself in the rustic charm of Davidson's Cottage Penola, a heritage timber cottage from 1861. Enjoy the tranquility of your private garden and romantic atmosphere, complete with an open fire and air-con. Located in Petticoat Lane among other quaint cottages, you're just a short stroll from Penola town centre. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Davidson's Cottage Penola: Open fire, AC, Wifi, SMART TV, Garden Pet Friendly Historic Davidson’s Cottage Penola is a delightful timber cottage located in the Coonawarra wine region of South Australia. It pays homage to the Scottish pioneers who settled the area in the mid-19th Century. This quaint little cottage dates from 1861 and is full of rustic charm. With a private garden and situated among other heritage cottages in famous Petticoat Lane and just a leisurely 5 minute stroll from Penola town centre, Davidson's Cottage is a romantic, relaxing and convenient retreat for two, ideal for together time and special occasions. Your accommodation includes the entire cottage, private garden, air-con, open fire, complimentary wifi, secure on-site car parking, contactless arrival, peace and quiet and all that the good life of the Coonawarra has to offer.  ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - No lift - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycle parking ### 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% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Bicycle parking - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Property does not allow children - Recycling - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76730000/76725400/76725320/76f18c56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ Penola - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=76725320&PinnedHotelID=76725320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96100000/96094000/96093965/2b648343.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Air's Cottage Penola: Delightful colonial stone cottage, WiFi fire AC Spa BBQ Penola - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=96093965&PinnedHotelID=96093965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76800000/76791800/76791781/7da23abe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet friendly 4 bedroom property in the heart of Penola. 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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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Penola is home to this cottage. Koonara Wines and Parker Coonawarra Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Round Waterhole Forest Reserve and Penola Conservation Park. [Visit our Penola travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penola.dx181658) [View more Cottages in Penola](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penola-Cottages.d181658-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.381298,140.84506&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7EcccFsxszY%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%40U%3FQBU%40Q%40Q%40UBQBQBUBQBQBQBUDQBQDQDQDQDSDQFQDOFQDQFOFQHMFQFOHQFOHMFOHOHOJMHOHMHOJKHOJKJMJKJMJKJKJKJKLKJILKLGJKLILGLILILGLILGLGNGLELELINELENCLCNGNALENCNANCLANCNCL%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FNBLBN%40NBN%40LBNDL%40NFNBLBNDLDLHNDLDLFLFNFLHLFLHLHJFLHLJLFJJLHJJJJJJLJJJJLHJJLJJJNHJJNHLHNHLHNHNHNFLHNFPHNFPFLFPFNDPFPFNDPFPDRDPBPDPDPBPDTBPBPBPBTBP%40P%40TBP%40P%40T%40P%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAR%3FRARAPATAPCPATAPCPCTCPCRCPETCNEREPCPEPEPGPEPGNGRENGNGPGNGPINGPILGNININILINILINKLILKLKJKNIJKJKJMLKHKLKJMFKJMHMJMHKFMHMFMHMFOHMDMHMDODMHMBODMBODODMBODM%40O%40OBOBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAM%3FOCOAMCOCOAOAMEOCOEMEOCMEOCMIMEMEOIMEMIMGMIMGMIMGMIKKMIMKKGMKKMKIKMKKKKKKKOKKIMKMIMIOIMKOIMIOGOIOGMIQGOGQIOGQGOEOGSEOGQEQEQEQEQEQCSEOCUCQCSCQCUCQCQAUAQAQCU%3FQASAS%3FSAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kSvAT-QeWPkxRigaZ8ATnPxRPX0=) Penola, SA ### What's nearby - Petticoat Lane - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Parker Coonawarra Estate - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Hollick Wines - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles - Balnaves of Connawarra - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles ### Getting around - Mount Gambier, SA (MGB) - 35 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Royal Oak Hotel - ‬5 min walk - ‪Vintage Cafe - ‬5 min walk - ‪Windara Bakery - ‬6 min walk - ‪Cafe Lito - ‬5 min walk - ‪Pipers of Penola - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Davidson's Cottage Penola: Open fire, AC, Wifi, SMART TV, Garden Pet Friendly pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. ### Where is Davidson's Cottage Penola: Open fire, AC, Wifi, SMART TV, Garden Pet Friendly located? > Situated in Penola, this cottage is steps away from Petticoat Lane and Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre. Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre and Koonara Wines are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Davidson's Cottage Penola: Open fire, AC, Wifi, SMART TV, Garden Pet Friendly Reviews 9.6 ### 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) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara 29 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The cottage was very charming, we felt part of the Heritage area, it was a great experience. ##### Barbara Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### FATV J. 30 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little get away with a tonne of history Visited the area for the field day so we didn't get the chance to explore as much as we would have liked, but the property was great, the surrounding food was delicious and the curious alpaca was an interesting surprise to the morning. ##### FATV J. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann R. 10 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Cozy, comfortable and relaxing ##### Ann R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew M. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and historical experience We had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay in this historical cottage and neighborhood. The decor both outside and inside was perfect without being over the top. Only stayed for 2 nights and upon leaving wished we had organized to stay longer. Communication with the host, Jen, was efficient both leading up to and on the day of arriving. Would love to visit again and will recommend to family and friends. ##### Andrew M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve P. 5 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little cottage Great historical place to stay, walking distance to everything panola has to offer. Cottage is snug and cosy. Im 6'2" so have a few bumps on my head....haha. all wineries within a short drive. ##### Steve P. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John F. 20 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We enjoyed the "Old World" feel of the property and Petticoat Lane. Highly recommend. Should say that temperature dropped at night, so bring your woolies! ##### John F. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julienne C. 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming and Cosy Davidson Cottage was charming and cosy and very well situated for a walk into the Penola township or a drive to the wineries.Our hosts had thought of everything we may need and we made good use of the open fire, whilst our little dog loved the sun filled fenced yard and getting to know the Alpaca next door. This was a great base to explore the Coonawarra and we have stocked up our cellar for winter. We certainly hope to return. ##### Julienne C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly W. 9 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Kelly W. 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