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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
  • March/April - Oakbank Racing Picnic Carnival
  • May - Mount Barker Jazz & Heritage Festival
  • August - Rally SA
  • September - October - Heysen Festival at Hahndorf
  • September - Bay to Birdwood Classic
  • November - Classic Adelaide
  • December - Lobethal Lights

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

South Australian School & Public Holidays

2011

  • Term 1 Holidays: 16th April to 1st May
  • Term 2 Holidays: 9th July to 24th July
  • Term 3 Holidays: 1st October to 16th October
  • Term 4 Holidays: 17th December to 29th January 2012

2012

  • Term 1 Holidays: 6th April to 22nd April
  • Term 2 Holidays: 30th June to 15th July
  • Term 3 Holidays: 22nd September to 7th October
  • Term 4 Holidays: 15th December - late January 2013

Public Holidays

2011

  • New Years Day – Monday 3rd January
  • Australia Day – Wednesday 26th January
  • Adelaide Cup – Monday 14th March
  • Good Friday – Friday 22nd April
  • Easter Monday – Monday 25th April
  • Anzac Day – Monday 25th April
  • Easter Tuesday – Tuesday 26th April (2011 only)
  • Queen’s Birthday – Monday 13th June
  • Labour Day – Monday 3rd October
  • Christmas Day – Monday 26th December
  • Proclamation Day – Tuesday 27th December

2012

  • New Years Day – Monday 2nd January
  • Australia Day – Thursday 26th January
  • Adelaide Cup – tba
  • Good Friday – Friday 6th April
  • Easter Monday – Monday 9th April
  • Anzac Day – Wednesday 25th April
  • Queen’s Birthday – Monday 11th June
  • Labour Day – Monday 1st October
  • Christmas Day – Tuesday 25th December
  • Proclamation Day – Wednesday 26th 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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