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Countryside cottage with magical gardens close to Adelaide Hills towns and parks

Cottage in Adelaide with kitchen and fireplace

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Property grounds
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Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

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Aldgate, SA

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

King or 2 long singles

1 King Bed

Queen room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Toilet/Laundry/basins

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Countryside cottage with magical gardens close to Adelaide Hills towns and parks

Imagine relaxing in a glass conservatory under oaks with a serene garden outlook or gazing at the stars at night. Imagine the charm of an 1860s stone cottage with its country kitchen and cosy rooms. Walk in the private landscape, on nearby trails and to hills towns, explore by bike, or drive to parks and wineries.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20102239
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

About the area

Adelaide

Aldgate, a neighbourhood in Adelaide, is home to this cottage. Adelaide Zoo and Cleland Wildlife Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Rundle Mall and Burnside Village Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Adelaide Oval or Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
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Map
Aldgate, SA

Getting around

  • Adelaide Belair Station - 14 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Summit Cafe and Function Centre - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Uraidla Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Crafers Inn Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bridgewater Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grünthal Brew - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Countryside cottage with magical gardens close to Adelaide Hills towns and parks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Countryside cottage with magical gardens close to Adelaide Hills towns and parks located?

Located in Aldgate, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Stirling Markets and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cleland Conservation Park and Mount Lofty Botanic Garden. Belair National Park and Crafers to Mt Lofty Trail Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay. Everything we needed was there. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan was extremely communicative prior to our stay, and the house was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation Getaway

Very relaxing lovely property with a gorgeous sunroom and gorgeous gardens. Had all the creature comforts you would want.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2025
thank you. privileged to be able to share it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay in this quaint Aldgate cottage. Very peaceful location with beautiful gardens and surrounding property. Cozy living spaces which felt homely. Would highly recommend for a peaceful, relaxing and comfortable stay in the Adelaide Hills.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exploring the Adelaide Hills

The accomodation was very well presented and a lovely house with plenty of room and good heating for winter.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The main we lowered rating was because it was freezing cold and heating was ineffective . Not a place you could stay in winter.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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