Title: Minerva House 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 # Minerva House ![3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88220000/88216100/88216039/3ef6ee90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88220000/88216100/88216039/cf4340d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88220000/88216100/88216039/29da2445.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88220000/88216100/88216039/855a8f6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88220000/88216100/88216039/5d812773.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled between the Clare & The Barossa valleys, Minerva House is a charming retreat with 3 spacious bedrooms and private gardens. Enjoy the local wineries and nearby trails or unwind in the recently renovated bathroom with heated floors. With multiple outdoor dining spaces, an Italian woodfire pizza oven, and a short walk to Gilbert Valley Hotel for takeaway food and wine. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Air conditioning £144 includes taxes & fees 16 Sept - 17 Sept ## 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. ### Minerva House Minerva House is an icon of Saddleworth, nestled between Clare & The Barossa valleys, with the closest winery and cellar door only a 5 minute drive away, there is plenty to see and do. The historic Martindale Hall is only 25 minutes away, and both Heysen & Lavender Federation trails are nearby. The space Minerva is full of character, sitting on 3 quarters of an acre of private gardens. There are 3 generous bedrooms, 2 guest bedrooms with queen sized beds, and 2 single beds in the third bedroom, sleeping 6 comfortably (with trundles available on request for up to 8). There is a large, recently renovated bathroom with heated floors for those cold country mornings, as well as shower over clawfoot tub. The kitchen is fitted with a full size fridge, dishwasher, large oven and plenty of bench space with room to prepare pizzas for the Italian woodfire pizza oven in the garden. There are multiple areas outside to enjoy food and wine from the local Clare Valley wineries, as well as a dining room adjacent to the kitchen. The charming “Gilbert Valley Hotel” is a 1 minute walk away, with full restaurant and bar with affordable takeaway food and wine. Guest access Minerva House is self-contained with no others to share with. Keys are accessed by keysafe, with code provided before arrival. Minerva has a double garage for secure parking, as well as a large driveway to fit a caravan or motorhome. Other things to note Enjoy the historic walk, museum as well as a local cafe, op shop and Saddleworth Country market on the 1st Sunday of each month. Minerva also has a surprise resident turtle, which is a favourite for kids. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### 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 are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet) ### 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 Saddleworth is home to this cottage. Auburn Old Police Station and Courthouse Museum and Martindale Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mount Horrocks Wine and Grosset Wines. [Visit our Saddleworth travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saddleworth.dx553248635975875086) [View more Cottages in Saddleworth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saddleworth-Cottages.d553248635975875086-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-34.08052,138.77861&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:dn%7EnEie%60nY%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40S%40Q%40SBS%40Q%40QBQBQBQBQBSBQDQDQBODQDQDQFODQDOFQFMFSFMFOFQFOHMFOHOHMHOHMHMHMHOJKHKJOHKJKJKJKJKJKLKJKJILKJILKJGLILILGLILILCLINELILELCNGLELENENELANENCLCNANCLANCNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40LBNBNDL%40NDLDNDLDNFLBLDLHNDLHLBLHLHLFLHLHJFLJJHLJJHJJLJJJJJJJJJJJHJJJHNJJHNHLHLHLHNHLHNFNHLFNFPFNFLFRFLFPDNDPFNDPDPDPBNDPDPBPBRBPBPBPBP%40PBP%40R%40P%40R%40R%40P%40P%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAPAPARARAPARCPAPCPCPCRCPCPCPEPEPCNEPEPEPGNEPENGPGLGPGNGNGPGNILGNINILINILILILINKJILKLIJKJKJKJKJKJMJKJKHMJKHMJKFMHMHMFMHMFMDMHODMHMDMDODMDODMDODM%40ODOBMBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOAMCOCOEMAOEOEMEMEOEMEMEMIOEMIMEMGMIMGMIMIKGMKKIMKKIKKMKKKKKKKKKKKIKKOIKKKIOIMIMIMIOIMIOGOIMGOGQGOGOGQGMGQEOEQGOEQEQEQCOEQEQCQCQCQCSCQCQAQAQCSASAQASAQAQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cJg0Wnw8BKHY_dNsQCRMLKHGzdY=) saddleworth, SA ### What's nearby - Grosset Wines - 10 min drive - 8.3 miles - Taylors Wines - 17 min drive - 10.8 miles - Skillogalee Winery - 29 min drive - 20.9 miles - Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre - 30 min drive - 23.5 miles - Daisy's Vintage & Classic Cars - 36 min drive - 27.6 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Dear Dorothy - ‬6 min walk - ‪Riverton Hotel - ‬7 min drive - ‪Corrina's coffee house - ‬16 min walk - ‪Gilbert Valley Hotel - ‬7 min walk - ‪Riverton One Stop Takeaway Shop - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Minerva House pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Minerva House? > As of 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minerva House on 16 Sept 2025 start from £143.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saddleworth-Hotels-Minerva-House.h88216039.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Minerva House? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Minerva House? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Minerva House located? > Situated in Saddleworth, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Mount Horrocks Wine, Grosset Wines and Auburn Old Police Station and Courthouse Museum. Taylors Wines is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Minerva House Reviews 9.4 ### 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 22 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lottie O. 4 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Relaxing stay at this lovely, historic property. ##### Lottie O. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael E. 9 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved Minerva House Really unique, comfortable and pleasant place to stay. ##### Michael E. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen C. 19 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Minerva house Nice place for a relaxing stay, highly recommend. ##### Stephen C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Karen, Luke and Toby 14 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness The house is charming and full of character, although a few repairs are required, and the garden is lovely and well maintained. We had a few hiccups during our stay but they were quickly and appropriately addressed by Ashley. ##### Karen, Luke and Toby Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chelsey L. 22 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute place Very cute little place, very clean. Beautifully styled. ##### Chelsey L. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darren A. 27 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Lovely house in a great spot very relaxing stay Thanks again ##### Darren A. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie V. 21 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place , clean , welcoming , great location between Barossa and Clare . Beautiful garden . Great place ##### Connie V. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet 10 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We had a lovely long weekend away. Would love to come in the cooler months. ##### Janet Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angie B. 17 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review Delightful property, very clean! Owners helpful ##### Angie B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Facundo A. 2 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place Amazing place, very clean and tidy! Beautiful place to spend time outside, different places to hang out! Really amazing, definitely recommend ##### Facundo A. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa M. 23 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short but sweet We stayed here for a wedding with friends. The house was just what we needed for the night! Easy check and Ashley has great communication. ##### Vanessa M. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael B. 9 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Heritage Cottage Lovely cottage and garden ##### Michael B. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lisa P. 28 Mar 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place Great place, accommodated 4 adults well. Would stay again Just needed a good clean. ##### Lisa P. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John C. 1 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely 3 bedroom cottage in Clare Valley Comfortable house with lock up garage ##### John C. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela S. 4 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredibly charming Minerva House and its surrounding gardens are truly lovely. The house is filled with rustic comfort and character and the gardens and outdoor spaces are delightfully intriguing and inspiring. Thank you for our stay! ##### Angela S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John E. 16 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Heaps of character Nice old house with a lovely garden. Comfortable and well located. ##### John E. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Belinda S. 5 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our stay! We enjoyed our stay at Minerva house! House was clean and beautifully decorated. Lovely gardens. ##### Belinda S. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graeme S. 18 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful old house steeped in history A beautifully presented old house with amazing gardens and entertaining areas. Very nice to be able to take our two little dogs with us. Great communication from the host, easy, stress free experience. ##### Graeme S. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessie M. 10 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful little country cottage We loved this cozy little cottage, it was full of charm and character! The kids loved exploring the lovely gardens and toasting marshmallows over the fire pit at night. Lots of little added extras made the stay special, the beautiful decor, heated bathroom floor, fire in the lounge, cozy beds etc. It was a handy location to so many interesting places with wineries to visit and places to eat and visit. Thank you for having us! ##### Jessie M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark B. 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely base of operations The location was perfect for access to the Heysen Trail, as well being within a stone's throw of the monthly town market. (First Sunday of every month) The house was spacious, well appointed, clean, and comfortable. The decor reflected the eclectic and bespoke elements of its architecture. We felt we were in a place that was warm, and loved. ##### Mark B. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo B., NSW, Australia now (UK when we first visited) 10 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house with character Unfortunately only had a one night stay in this lovely old home in Saddleworth. Full of character, bedrooms tastefully furnished - two large front bedrooms, smaller twin room, separate lounge, kitchen and dining. On the main road but quiet. ##### Jo B. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Anne V. 4 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Minerva Stunningly lovely house and garden, unsafe shower over unsteady claw footed bath without shower curtain but good water flow and temperature, light and spacious rooms, some of the pot plants needing soil and water, loss of food due to fridge conking out. Plenty of supplies. Great location in charming little town. Nice host. Thank you for a lovely few days. Stayz website being down made check-in stressful. ##### Anne V. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Tahlia C. 10 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Country living Gorgeous old home with lots of character. Big bedrooms including the kitchen and bathroom. Clean with fresh white linen. Only critique was as the house was on the main road and the trucks were nosy at night and there were mice in the house due to the SA plague. Host, Ashley, was very helpful and had wood delivered for our fire. Stayed in touch and was friendly. ##### Tahlia C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Eugenia P. 8 Jun 2025 Disliked: Check-in, location ##### Eugenia P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elissa S. 28 Jan 2025 ##### Elissa S. 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