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Tickles Cottage in a beautiful Rural Setting

Cottage in Mintaro with kitchen and patio

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Tickles Cottage, built in 1850 by Cornish miners, offers a rural retreat with historic charm. Explore the nearby Clare Valley wineries and Reisling trail or stroll to Martindale Hall and Mintaro Maze.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Tickles Cottage in a beautiful Rural Setting

Cottage in Mintaro with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. This Mintaro cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

Property is also known as

Tickles Cottage in a Beautiful Rural Setting Cottage
Tickles Cottage in a Beautiful Rural Setting Mintaro
Tickles Cottage in a Beautiful Rural Setting Cottage Mintaro

About the area

Located in Mintaro, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Martindale Hall Conservation Park and Spring Gully Conservation Park, while Martindale Hall and Auburn Old Police Station and Courthouse Museum are cultural highlights.
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Mintaro, SA

What's nearby

  • Martindale Hall Conservation Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre - 13 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Daisy's Vintage & Classic Cars - 14 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Skillogalee Winery - 14 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Burra Visitor Centre - 34 min drive - 51.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Red Grape - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pikes Wines - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Watervale Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Magpie & Stump Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paulett Wines - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tickles Cottage in a beautiful Rural Setting pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Tickles Cottage in a beautiful Rural Setting?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tickles Cottage in a beautiful Rural Setting?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tickles Cottage in a beautiful Rural Setting?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tickles Cottage in a beautiful Rural Setting located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Martindale Hall and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Martindale Hall Conservation Park. Paulett Wines and Crabtree Watervale Wines are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Tickles Cottage in a beautiful Rural Setting Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Belinda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely country stay

Really enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage in a beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

Margie was amazing and so accommodating was allowed to check in and out later which was very much appreciated beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful rural stay

A nice and confortable stay close to nature especially after a long day at work. Pub down the road was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Cottage

Beautifully clean and comfortable, tasteful decor, lovely quiet rural setting, close to historic Mintaro, Auburn and wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tickle Cottage:

Tickle Cottage was a beautiful place to stay. Loved the cosiness of the house especially the wood fire .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

charming cottage

Great farm location peaceful envirorment
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tickles Cottage

Great location for a quite weekend away. Very well equiped and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country retreat

A great place to get some peace and quiet and still be in touch
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Loved the house and was very clean and beautifully decorated. Very comfy beds. Was very pleasant sitting on the porch having breakfast overlooking the sheep and the odd kangaroo. Had everything we needed. Lovely quiet rural position and close to Mintaro, Clare and wineries. Was great we could take our little dog who enjoyed it a lot. Can definitely recommend his stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rodney F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Quiet.

Comfortable accommodation. Only negative is the extensive invasion of earwigs inside the property and this requires attention.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Break

Thank you for the very pleasant stay. It felt so welcoming to walk in and have the lamps on - just what we needed to help switch off and relax. Everything was very comfortable, and we loved the fire and beautiful touches like the candles and lost of bread. Thanks again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A comfy, cosy cottage.

The property was spacious with everything we needed. The weather was freezing cold but there was wood to make the fire & it was comfy & cosy. Our dog loved the freedom to run around outside. We had a fabulous time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

ALAN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint cottage

Nice quaint cottage. V clean & tidy with good amenities. Only downside was the distance of the toilet from the main bedroom. Bed was super comfortable & the reverse cycle heating a blessing on the chilly nights. The real fire was a lovely bonus in the evening as was the outside BBQ. A small point was the cleaners forgot to empty the kitchen bin so we took it out ourselves. Overall a very enjoyable stay & would book again. Also a fence separating the other Accomodation would have provided more privacy from the other cottage Accomodation onsite. Thank You.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Di-Ann S., Adelaide, South Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect

Tickles Cottage is just beautiful. A lovely house, in a beautiful location, we loved everything about it. It’s even better than the pictures depict. It was so relaxing, sitting on the verandah, with kookaburras laughing, and we even saw a couple of kangaroos. The cottage is clean, has modern facilities and is very comfortable. The location is exactly what we wanted, a little bit rural but not too far from things. The pub is friendly, with good food and to be able to take our dogs away with us, where they were completely welcome, was fantastic. Thanks Margie, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolute perfection

We hired both this stunning, Tickle Cottage, along with Peppertree for bridal party accommodation for our nearby wedding. The close proximity of both cottages worked extremely well, with groom & groomsmen in Peppertree & the Bride & bridesmaids in Tickle cottage. Being slightly bigger, Tickle cottage provided plenty of room for all that goes with girly prep for the big day, and a beautiful setting for prep & pre wedding photos. Peppered while smaller was perfect for groom party use and pre wedding photos. Would highly recommend these cottages for any bride & groom planing a destination wedding in the local area and any getaways involving close friends & family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Barry s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tickles Revue

We supplied our own breakfast cereal, bread, milk, butter. The location is great, the bed very comfortable and thank goodness for the air conditioners. For similar charges we have had more modern accomodation with welcoming bottle of port and confectionry along with a choice from a range of breakfast cereals. The left side bedside lamp has a loose connection into the switch causing the light to flutter if the light cord was moved. I greased the front door key lock since it was difficult to use the key.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful location, a stones throw away from Clare and all the stunning wineries. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great central spot for Clare Valley
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful surroundings. Comfortable beds, facilities clean and spacious. Relaxing break, would recommend a stay. Nice drives through the valley easy to get to.And Margie makes the best cumquat jam.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great short stay

Lovely cottage ideally located to explore the Clare Valley
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

Fantastic location and cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific stay

Clean, better than represented and terrific for family + dog
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed in Peppertree... easy location to find and get around. Great fire, linens, and plenty of heating to keep us cosy. The possums were rather active in the roof on Sunday night, but luckily only for a short period. thanks for having us. We will be back !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gem

Great little cottage . Tidy and close to towns .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tickles Cottage Stay

Lovely cottage, beautifully presented, comfy beds, warm fireplace (and additional a/c units). Also was very nice to have some food and coffee provided for breakfast. Overall a fantastic property :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022