Title: Ratcliff Cottage Kangaroo Island 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 # Ratcliff Cottage Kangaroo Island Waterfront cottage with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31200000/31197200/31197193/8c4eb58b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31200000/31197200/31197193/f3c2bc2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31200000/31197200/31197193/4519c70f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31200000/31197200/31197193/b5383d5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31200000/31197200/31197193/785e5d30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience nature's abundance at Ratcliff Cottage, Pelican Lagoon. Your beautifully restored limestone cottage offers absolute waterfront views and expansive living spaces to unwind with a BBQ on the idyllic terrace overlooking Pelican Lagoon. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Ratcliff Cottage Kangaroo Island Treat yourself to the luxury of solitude, a warm welcome and nature’s abundance at Ratcliff Cottage, Pelican Lagoon. Your beautifully restored limestone cottage is settled lightly on the landscape, with absolute water frontage and surrounded by 100 acres of limestone countryside. Ratcliff Cottage offers you a breathtaking vista begging to be discovered, and gentle waves lapping the shore just metres from your front door. Imagine waking up to kangaroos and dolphins each morning, dawn’s light shimmering upon Pelican Lagoon! The expansive terrace offers an idyllic location for eating, reading, entertaining and relaxing. After you spend a day on KI exploring soaring cliffs, dense bushland, towering sand dunes, wetlands and arcs of bone white beach, kick back on the terrace and fire up the BBQ. It’s the sunset golden hour, time to pour yourself a glass of Kangaroo Island wine, indulge in some fresh shucked oysters from American River and sizzle up some King George Whiting. Watch flocks of birds follow their flight paths across the lagoon and kangaroos hop along the front lawn. Shaded by enormous Moreton Bay figs, Ratcliff Cottage offers serene views and an expansive terrace overlooking Pelican Lagoon. Step back in time and experience the pristine wilderness of the Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park and Aquatic Reserve as generations have before you. This limestone homestead was originally built by one of KI’s early settlers in 1911 and was lovingly restored and renovated in 2015. Tastefully appointed, Ratcliff Cottage sleeps six comfortably across four bedrooms: 2 king rooms (that can convert to twin king singles upon request), 1 queen room and 1 single room with an additional trundle bed. Enjoy light and airy open plan holiday living with a friendly split system air-conditioner / heater, restored cork floors, fast WIFI, cotton linen, fluffy towels, pillow top posturepedic mattresses, and a well-equipped kitchen. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need to make the most of Kangaroo Island’s glorious fresh produce. Ratcliff Cottage offers eco-friendly design features including solar power, a large verandah, pure rainwater throughout and a surrounding revegetation program. Given the high conservation value of Pelican Lagoon, motorised boats and jet skis, bringing your pets and fishing from the property is not an option, but there are plenty of great fishing locations close by. If you’d like to explore the lagoon, kayak hire is an option, subject to availability. Ratcliff Cottage is an ideally located launch point for exploring Kangaroo Island, a wildlife paradise for kangaroos, wallabies, bandicoots, echidnas, goannas and plentiful birdlife. You will be just minutes away from local attractions such as Island Beach (perfect for swimming), American River, Pennington Bay, Kingscote and Mount Thisby, with wineries, farmers markets and wildlife parks in close proximity. Only 15 minutes from the Penneshaw Ferry, Ratcliff Cottage allows easy access for boaties, with two nearby public boat ramps at Island Beach and American River. Pristine beaches, spectacular coastline, old growth forest, beach combing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, surfing — get ready to relax on KI! If you’d like to create some Kangaroo Island memories of your own, enquire today. Ratcliff Cottage awaits! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the bay - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44330000/44322100/44322031/16a89a84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seaside village, close to Penneshaw, surrounded by scenic beaches and wildlife. 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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 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 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 A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Ratcliff Cottage Kangaroo Island Pelican Lagoon Ratcliff Kangaroo Island Pelican Lagoon Ratcliff Kangaroo Island Ratcliff Kangaroo Island Ratcliff Cottage Kangaroo Island Cottage Ratcliff Cottage Kangaroo Island Pelican Lagoon Ratcliff Cottage Kangaroo Island Cottage Pelican Lagoon 170866 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.83149%2C137.78047&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=g3wew8iy8HzW-9W9kagHnzGswvo=) Pelican Lagoon, SA #### What's nearby - Prospect Hill - 12 min drive - 3.8 miles - The Oyster Farm Shop - 22 min drive - 12.7 miles - Buick Point - 23 min drive - 12.7 miles - Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw - 28 min drive - 17.3 miles - Sealink Ferry Terminal - 28 min drive - 17.8 miles #### Getting around - Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The River Deck Cafe - ‬17 min drive - ‪Oyster Farm Shop - ‬18 min drive - ‪Glossy Black Restaurant - ‬17 min drive - ‪The Deck cafe on the wharf - ‬17 min drive - ‪Reflections Restaurant - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ratcliff Cottage Kangaroo Island pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ratcliff Cottage Kangaroo Island? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ratcliff Cottage Kangaroo Island? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ratcliff Cottage Kangaroo Island located? > This family-friendly Pelican Lagoon cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park and Prospect Hill. Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum and Dudley Conservation Park are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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