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Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Penola, SA
  • Koonara Wines
    4 min walk
  • Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre
    5 min walk
  • Petticoat Lane
    5 min walk
  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)
    29 min drive

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The price is CA $153
per night
CA $177 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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About the area

Penola

In Penola .Within a 5-minute walk of this Penola cottage, you'll find Koonara Wines and Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre. Petticoat Lane and Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Petticoat Lane - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hollick Wines - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Balnaves of Connawarra - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Katnook Estate - 5 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Windara Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pipers of Penola - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ottelia - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vintage Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Divine Delicatessen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ

Charming stone cottage accommodation reflecting the early years of South Australia. Centrally located. Cottage style lounge room with open fire place, Smart TV and complimentary Port. Cosy, tastefully decorated queen size bedroom with fresh white cotton linen, electric blankets, wool doona and plump pillows. Well equipped and fully inventoried kitchen with convection/microwave and dishwasher. Large bathroom with relaxing two person spa with shower over and complimentary toiletries, north and south porches set in private gardens for al fresco dining or a quiet glass of local wine. Off street parking, free wifi, small dog friendly. Sarah’s Cottage is a relaxing retreat for two away from busy modern lives.

Property manager

Jen Werner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Water dispenser
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • 1 stairs to reach property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Your dog is welcome by prior arrangement.

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annette O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sarah's Cottage
Clean comfortable and well situated- great spa bath,and lovely garden
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bailey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Night
Jen and Chuck the cottage was absolutely gorgeous. My husband is a massive history buff and loved the information included in the booklet. I loved the attention to detail in the decoration of the cottage. The cottage was decorated with historical elements, with it only shying away from these for livability reasons and this was still done tastefully. Thank you so much we loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sarahs Cottage. The cottage is gorgeous and the location is perfect. Thank you Jen for all the information you provided 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
A wonderful cottage in a brilliant location. Very clean and tidy and cozy with the split system and open fire. Thank you for a lovely weekend away, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing and beautiful cottage
Sarah's Cottage was so comfortable. There were so many very special touches to the cottage. The artwork was beautiful, interesting and a touch of humour. We were constantly finding some very cute and funny bunnies. I loved the beautiful, personal hand washes in the kitchen and bathroom. Everything that you could possibly need was supplied which included bathrobes and slippers! The cottage was within walking distance to the town. I had an amazing birthday in Sarah's Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a very cute old property, takes you back in time. very clean and everything has been thought of. Even to the delightful Port in front of the fireplace. everything was so close and the locals so friendly and great place to stay or even live
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard G., Tenterfield Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
Gorgeous little cottage for two. Great location with verandahs front and back, lovely to sit out there on a sunny morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott & Alison T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Penola Perfection!
Great little weekend away spent at the quaint, Sarah’s Cottage. Everything we needed and in a perfect location to explore the historic town on foot and within a stone’s throw of the amazing Royal Oak Hotel. A comfortable and lovely weekend away exploring the Coonawarra. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A winner!
This cottage is really lovely - so homely, welcoming and comfortable, Some lovely touches and in a quiet location. . Very near the local (excellent) supermarket and walking distance to everything Penola has to offer. Jennifer is the perfect host. There was a glitch at the beginning of my stay. It was fixed immediately and we both had a good laugh about it. I can't recommend this place highly enough. It is the third property I've stayed in during my visits to Penola - and it will be where I stay next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Break in Journey
Our stay in Penola was wonderful in this charming little cottage. The attention to detail, the extra touches and the wonderful garden made it exceptional. The location was so close to everything and the region is just beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sarah's cottage was an absolute treasure! Beautiful home with lots of little personal touches throughout each room. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Penola
Very lovley town and cute cottage. Absolutely loved the bathroom and all the extra touches made for a wonderful stay, the garden is stunning and the bed was super nice, walked to the pubs and shops, super cosy cottage. Perfect location for our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for two
Gorgeous cottage, small, but full of detail and charm. Everything you need to stay in , great working fireplace , beautiful linens, kitchenware etc . Host was very quick to respond to our requests. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Getaway
A very quaint, well appointed cottage with all the amenities needed for a nice relaxing few days in the Coonawarra. Well worth a stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely spot to stay.
Great if you want to be close to the wineries, very private and lovely overall. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

KATHERINE W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
Really cute cottage just right for 2. Found the bathroom unsafe/air conditioning not up to warming the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful cottage and stay
We greatly enjoyed our stay. Everything was as described and we were grateful to bring our dog along. The garden is fully fence (and gorgeous), inside is cozy and comfortable and the kitchen is set up with all the basics. Walking distance to many restaurants, cafes and shops. Our host was easy to contact and very easy to deal with. Sarah’s Cottage will be hard to go past on our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pyromaniac
Cottage gorgeous, comfortable and immaculate and for my campfire loving husband he was in heaven for his 3 day birthday celebration! The owners have provided anything you could possibly need...the only thing we didn't find were two steak knives to cut our delicious steaks from the local butcher but we managed as they were so tender. Thank you for a memorable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny T.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best cottages we have stayed in.
Penola is a beautiful village and great base for exploring the region. And Sarah's Cottage is a lovingly preserved part of its history, artfully presented. You feel welcome from the moment you walk in the door and see a vase of flowers freshly picked from the garden.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Fabio & Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short
Very comfortable with all the amenities one would want. The only problem was that the shower needs a bar something to grab as the shower is in the spa and quite deep.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Romantic get away location, comfort and all the extras
We had been to the Coonawarra before and know it’s important to be close to town. This cottage is just round the corner from the Main Street but super quiet as backs onto the local park. The cottage is old but recently renovated with everything you could wish for. The cottage is so comfortable with a front and back porch that we sat on at night enjoying a glass of wine. Huge eat in kitchen and luxury bathroom with a spa bath. Love the comfortable bed and lounge area. Lovely touch was the port to relax with at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saxon H., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Cottage
Wonderful little cottage right in the heart of Penola. Perfect for a couple to get away. Would be super cosy in winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Penola
Every thing was perfect. Great little get away. Loved location, and it just felt "good" Recommended for a couple to stop and "smell the roses".
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A place to relax.
Wonderful cosy cottage.Decor is warm and inviting.Fully equipped retreat.The smell emanating from the jasmine creeper was beautiful.Great location and we hope to return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022