Title: Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery 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 # Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34665800/34665705/13c4eb86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34665800/34665705/e5fb948f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34665800/34665705/57ef9bc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34665800/34665705/1ee1fb7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34665800/34665705/ca492abc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location River views and serene gardens await at River Gardens Cottages. Unwind in the Garden Suite's spacious living area, enjoy a BBQ on the covered patio, or take a stroll through almost 2 acres of award-winning landscaped gardens down to the Angas River. With WiFi, DVDs/books at your disposal and breakfast provisions supplied for two nights of your stay. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 4667 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Breakfast included - Washer - 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. ### Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery Three beautiful cottages situated on the banks of the Angas River, all quite individual. The Garden Suite, contemporary furnished, (ideal for those with mobility issues as the flooring is level and front door can be opened wider) comprises of large comfortable living/dining area with large flat screen TV with dvd player and a well equipped corner kitchen with full sized fridge/freezer, 4 gas burner, Range hood, combination microwave with grill function and coffee pod machine. Two bedrooms, both fully carpeted, both with queen beds and wardrobes. large walk in shower with grab rails in shower room as well as front loader washing machine for own use. large windows and double door opens out onto large covered patio area with seating/table and beautiful views across the almost 2 acres of multiple award winning landscaped gardens nestled on the banks of the River Angas, which flows through the gardens. A blue tooth speaker to connect to your phone to listen to your own music in addition Wifi is available for free as well as a range of DVDs/books free to use. Breakfast provisions both continental and for you to cook yourself bacon and eggs are supplied for first two nights of your stay, plus ample continental supplies. We also offer a complementary decanter of port sourced from our friends at Bleasdale. Parking whilst staying is in our diagonal car spaces just outside the property. You are welcome to drive down to unpack and then again when you are packing. Please if you have mobility issues let us know and we can give permission to park your car alongside your cottage for the duration of your stay. We are perfectly positioned on the very edge of town, easy walking distance to four pubs, restaurants, coffee shops, Motor Museum and Antique/homewares stores. For the explorers we are only 15 mins from the wineries at Langhorne Creek, 20-25 mins from Mount Barker and Hahndorf, 35 mins from the coastline at Goolwa and Port Elliot with Victor Harbour just a short drive further on. The City of Adelaide with its international airport is only 45 mins away. We live on site and are happy to have as much interaction as you would like or we are happy to give you your complete privacy (we cannot guarantee our friendly Dog 'Jake' or even our 4 inquisitive chickens will not try to visit you). This Cottage is not suitable for pets, please if wanting to bring your dog, book our pet friendly option The Manager Cottage. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Freezer - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Microwave - Paper towels - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Grab bar in shower - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: outside of accommodation only ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a hospital - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 667 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### 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 and return the keys Please ensure heating and electric blankets are turned off Please wash up and put away Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Cottage must be left in reasonable condition, washing up to be done and put away. Rubbish to be taken to bins at main entrance. Parking for one car outside cottage. Additional cars or large SUV type vehicles to be left outside property in dedicated car spaces. Bookings for 2 persons and the second bedroom is required a one off fee of $55 is payable direct ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Portacot available prebook bring own cot bedding ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Outside of accommodation only ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Ideal Location Explore Historic Wineries Good Food Scenery House Ideal Location Explore Historic Wineries Good Food Scenery House Ideal Location Explore Historic Wineries Good Food Scenery ## 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-35.25946%2C138.89589&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZhtPSIuayb1ufmurOh3FtssMftg=) Strathalbyn, SA #### What's nearby - Station Masters Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Soldiers Memorial Garden - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - St Andrew's Uniting Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - River Angas Walkway - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Longview Vineyard - 16 min drive - 8.1 miles #### Getting around - Strathalbyn Station - 5 min walk - Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 64 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪BP - ‬1 min walk - ‪Strath Corner Bakery - ‬5 min walk - ‪Victoria Hotel Strathalbyn - ‬7 min walk - ‪Cafe Bean Machine - ‬8 min walk - ‪Appleseed Cafe - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery located? > This family-friendly Strathalbyn cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Station Masters Gallery, Soldiers Memorial Garden and River Angas Walkway. St Andrew's Uniting Church is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away. Strathalbyn Station is only a 5-minute walk. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery 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) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 11.6 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo H. 17 May 2025 ##### Jo H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet M. 1 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and convenient We found the owners and the property very welcoming. We enjoyed the gardens, the birds and the lovely cottage ##### Janet M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sharon G. 26 Oct 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Such a relaxing stay at the Garden Suite! We loved our stay in the Garden Suite at Gasworks Cottages. The cottage was perfect for the two of us, with such gorgeous gardens surrounding us. Our host Heather was excellent and made our stay wonderful. We loved meeting Jake the dog too! I'd recommend this place to others. ##### Sharon G. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie G. 18 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely and welcoming. Saying here was like being welcomed home. ##### Stephanie G. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue J. 30 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### three days in the 1800's Excellent property, lovely gardens, period features well maintained ##### Sue J. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan C. 30 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Winter Getaway Heather was really accommodating for us, really enjoyed the stay. The cottages are very comfortable, great location too. Would come back again! ##### Alan C. 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