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Steve and Mandy Adcock outside Gum Tree Cottage

About our Cottages

Adelaide Hills Country Cottages - Not just a place to stay ... A place to Enjoy! These Cottages are Unique and Special.

Only 30 minutes from Adelaide in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, just 2 minutes out of Oakbank, the home of the "Worlds Greatest Easter Picnic Race Meeting", each self contained Cottage enjoys its own romantic secluded and peaceful setting most overlooking water, grazing cattle and orchards on 200 acres (83 hectares) of some of the prettiest countryside in South Australia.

You will appreciate the character, style and attention to detail in each beautifully appointed Cottage with a caring concern for your comfort and enjoyment.

 

Experience on our property:

  • Peace and tranquillity and seclusion
  • Expansive Country Views
  • The Clean Fresh Country Air!
  • Abundant Bird Life
  • Dreaming by the Fireside
  • Soaking in the spa bath
  • Leisurely walks around our property
  • Picnics by the lake or in the pine forest
  • or... just simply relax!

Each Country Cottage Includes:

  • Provisions for Cooked and Continental Breakfast. Including Eggs, Bacon, Tomatoes, Fresh Fruit, Fresh Country Bread, Fruit Juice, Freshly Ground plunger Coffee, Instant Coffee, Tea Leaves, Herbal Teas, Cereals, Conserves and Milk
  • Comfortable Chairs for Relaxation
  • Cosy Open or Log Fires, Air Conditioning
  • Current Glossy Magazines
  • Books, Current Glossy Magazines
  • BBQ Facilities
  • Dining Alfresco
  • Fresh Flowers and Private Gardens
  • Antique and Country Style Furniture
  • CD Player, Stereo, TV & DVD
  • Detailed Visitor Information.

Don't Miss ...
On our property:

  • Apple Blossom in September - October
  • Apple Picking from February - April
  • Calving from March - April
  • Autumn Leaves from April to May

We are 30 minutes to Adelaide and within one hours drive of:

  • The famous Barossa Valley
  • McLaren Vale Wine Districts
  • Victor Harbor and Beaches
  • The meandering River Murray
  • Adelaide Airport
  • Conservation parks
  • Open gardens

Within 7 minutes drive of:

  • Historic Hahndorf
  • Wineries and cellar doors
  • Numerous restaurants and tea rooms
  • Antique shops
  • Galleries
  • Craft studios
  • Nurseries
  • Golf courses, and scenic drives

 

Adelaide Hills Country Cottages

Adelaide Hills Country Cottages

Adelaide Hills Country Cottages

Adelaide Hills Country Cottages

Annual events in the Adelaide Hills include:

  • January - Tour Downunder
  • March - Adelaide Hills Wine Festival- Crush '07
  • March/April - Oakbank Racing Picnic Carnival
  • May - Mount Barker Jazz & Heritage Festival
  • August - Toyota Rally SA
  • September - October - Heysen Festival at Hahndorf
  • September - Bay to Birdwood Classic
  • November - Classic Adelaide
  • December - Lobethal Lights

2008 events will be listed on release of the 2008 Official Adelaide Hills Guide printed through the South Australian Tourism Commission.

CLICK HERE to take you to the Official Adelaide Hills Tourism Website, to view further information on these events.

 

South Australian School & Public Holidays

2008

  • Term 1 Holidays: 12th April to 27th April
  • Term 2 Holidays: 5th July to 20th July
  • Term 3 Holidays: 27th September to 12th October
  • Term 4 Holidays: 13th December to 26th January 09

2009

  • Term 1 Holidays: 10th April to 26th April
  • Term 2 Holidays: 4th July to 19th July
  • Term 3 Holidays: 26th September to 11th October
  • Term 4 Holidays: 12th December to 26th January 09

2010

  • Term 1 Holidays: 2nd April to 18th April
  • Term 2 Holidays: 3rd July to 18th July
  • Term 3 Holidays: 26th September to 11th October
  • Term 4 Holidays: 12th December to 25th January 10th

Public Holidays

2008

  • New Years Day - 1st January
  • Australia Day - 28th Jan
  • Adelaide Cup - 10th March
  • Good Friday - 21st March
  • Easter Monday - 24th March
  • Anzac Day - 25th April
  • Queens Birthday - 9th June
  • Labour Day - 6th October
  • Christmas Day - 25th December
  • Proclamation Day - 26th December

2009

  • New Years Day – Thursday 1st January
  • Australia Day – Monday 26th Jan
  • Adelaide Cup – Monday 9th March
  • Good Friday – Friday 10th April
  • Easter Monday – Monday 13thApril
  • Anzac Day – Saturday 25th April
  • Queens Birthday – Monday 8th June
  • Labour Day – Monday 5th October
  • Christmas Day – Friday 25th December
  • Proclamation Day – Monday 28th December

2010

  • New Years Day – Friday 1st January
  • Australia Day – Tuesday 26th Jan
  • Adelaide Cup – Monday 8th March
  • Good Friday – Friday 2nd April
  • Easter Monday – Monday 5thApril
  • Anzac Day – Monday 26th April
  • Queen’s Birthday – Monday 14th June
  • Labour Day – Monday 4th October
  • Christmas Day – Monday 25th December
  • Proclamation Day – Tuesday 28th December

Minimum Bookings:

  • Easter: Minimum of 5 nights
  • Long Weekends: Minimum of 3 nights

 

Adelaide Hills Country Cottages

Adelaide Hills Country Cottages

Adelaide Hills Country Cottages

Adelaide Hills Country Cottages

Adelaide Hills Country Cottages

Winners of:
Australian Tourism Award 2004-2005
South Australian Tourism Award 2004
South Australian Tourism Award Hall of Fame 2002-2003-2004

YOUR GUARANTEE OF OUR PROFESSIONALISM AND QUALITY

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