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

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Nestled in the heart of South Australia, Sarah’s Cottage offers a tranquil escape. Unwind by the open fireplace in the cottage-style lounge room or indulge in a relaxing two-person spa with shower over and rejuvenate with fresh white cotton linen.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 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.

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 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 amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Property does not allow children
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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
1 total pets
Note from host: Your dog is welcome by prior arrangement.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Penola, this cottage is in a rural area. Koonara Wines and Parker Coonawarra Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nangwarry Forest Reserve and Round Waterhole Forest Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Penola travel guide
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Penola, SA

What's nearby

  • Petticoat Lane
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Koonara Wines
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parker Coonawarra Estate
    3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Windara Bakery
    3 min walk
  • Coonawarra Motor Lodge
    17 min walk
  • Ottelia
    8 min drive
  • Cafe Lito
    4 min walk
  • Coonawarra Jack
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Koonara Wines and Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre. Petticoat Lane and Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ 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. 38 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Brilliant place for a couple to stay. Clean and good in every way. The stone building provides great heat insulation. The outside temperature during our stay was in the 40’s C. Inside we used minimal AC. The cottage stayed very comfortably cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

VERY PLEASANT STAY

AS DESCRIBED, PERFECTLY COMFORTABLE
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David H.

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

Old world charm

Charming olde worlde cottage with everything provided for a relaxing visit
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

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

Olivia L.

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

Perfect

Such a gorgeous and cozy cottage located. Perfect getaway… will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda M.

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

Sarah's Cottage

Clean comfortable and well situated- great spa bath,and lovely garden
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

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

Marlo R.

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

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

Joanne S.

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

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

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Robyn S.

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

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

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous charming cottage , expertly restored.Many old fascinating touches to the place . Very comfortable with a beautiful cottage garden, especially the roses. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Diane H.

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

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

Scott & Alison T.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Melanie W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cottage in a very central location

The cottage was lovely and in a quiet but central location. Everything we needed was provided, however we only had 2 towels for our entire 3 day stay and couldn't find more stored anywhere. The untidy garden let the cottage a bit but would be really lovely with a little TLC and a watering system on a timer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey H.

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

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

Suzanne S.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

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

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

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Homely accomodation in a convenient location within Penola
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cottage vibe set in a quaint little town. Perfect getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a real priviledge to stay at this lovely character cottage updated to modern times but still maintaining its timeless character
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sarah’s Cottage had everything we needed for a short stay in Penola. Great location to shops and food outlets. We had a very comfortable time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage well stocked and presented.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025