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Lemke Cottage, Moculta. In the beautiful Barossa Valley of South Australia

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A stone building with a brick pathway leading to a covered outdoor seating area.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and floral-patterned furniture.
A rustic dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a stone wall, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A rustic interior with a wooden staircase, stone walls, and a traditional wooden table with a barrel.
A stone house with a green metal roof, a front porch, and a number 28 sign.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Tucked in the countryside, this cottage features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 4 guests. Enjoy game walks, hiking, and biking in the area. A balcony provides outdoor space for relaxation. Explore nearby attractions like the Barossa Old Rose Repository and Village Green.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Breakfast included
  • Free internet

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Moculta, SA

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Lemke Cottage, Moculta. In the beautiful Barossa Valley of South Australia

Discover the charm of Lemke Cottage, a unique Barossa Valley hideaway in the peaceful hamlet of Moculta, 8 km from Angaston. Perfect for couples, friends, and business travellers, it blends historic character with modern comfort. Inside you’ll find locally made antiques and Australia’s largest collection of antique wireware, a Depression-era craft tradition. featuring everything from dog muzzles to garden tools, even seen on an Australian antiques TV show. Sleeps four in two queen bedrooms, one upstairs. Steep stairs, no young children. Fireplace not for guest use. EV charger onsite, access by arrangement. Relax, explore, and enjoy a stay with a story of its own.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
There are steep stairs so property no suitable
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please turn off the airconditioner prior to departure
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7819521
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Moculta

Located in Moculta, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaiser Stuhl Conservation Park and Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park, while Barossa Museum and JamFactory at Seppeltsfield are cultural highlights. Maggie Beer's Farm Shop and Barossa Bowland are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails, cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Moculta, SA

Getting around

  • Tanunda Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hive Barossa - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vintners Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Bakery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Otherness - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lemke Cottage, Moculta. In the beautiful Barossa Valley of South Australia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lemke Cottage, Moculta. In the beautiful Barossa Valley of South Australia?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lemke Cottage, Moculta. In the beautiful Barossa Valley of South Australia?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lemke Cottage, Moculta. In the beautiful Barossa Valley of South Australia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lemke Cottage, Moculta. In the beautiful Barossa Valley of South Australia located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Henschke Cellars, Village Green and Barossa Old Rose Repository. Jubilee Ave Playground and Memorial Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Well located and peaceful. Unfortunately the host had double booked the cottage which was rather awkward as the couple arrived as we were unpacking our car. Thankfully the host found alternative accommodation for them.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic comfortable cottage with everything you could need. We visited from Kangaroo Island. It was great to spend the Christmas season in the Barossa. A gorgeous place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 December 2025
Andrea Thank you for your kind words. Kind Regards John Shepherd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this was a quiet little cottage,bit far out for us from the towns but we enjoyed our stay, it had plenty of supplies if you forgot to grab something while out, perfect spot if you don't mind a bit of a drive and just want to put the feet up and just relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2025
Thank you for your kind words. Kind Regards John Shepherd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in lovely Lemke Cottage in Moculta. It was so well set up and such interesting nick nacks from bygone years decorating the rooms. The loft was a lovely room to stay in as well. We enjoyed visiting the Barossa, including wineries in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2025
Thanks Heather. We loved hosting you. Kind Regards John Shepherd
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful

Quaint cottage with everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historic Cottage

Very quiet, comfortable lodging off the beaten path in the Barossa, enjoyed the historic and quirky qualities of the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 December 2023
Thanks Greg. We enjoyed hosting you. Kind Regards John and Jan Shepherd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Hide Away

We had an enjoyable stay. Everything you can possibly need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2021
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for your kind words. Kind Regards. John and Jan Shepherd.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Barossa Valley bliss

Lemke Cottage was a wonderfully picturesque historical sanctuary. It was was comfortable and beautifully decorated with period pieces and thoughtful touches. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honeymoon

Cozy, quiet and welcoming. We particularly enjoyed the loft bedroom as a feature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2024
Thanks for your comments. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!!

Had a wonderful stay.Everything and more than expected, could not fault anything. Would highly recommend. Thanks for your hospitality
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Property was clean and orderly in a nice quite area

Excellent place to unwind. Close to Angaston
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2022
Thanks John for your kind words. Kind Regards John and Jan Shepherd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful homely cottage

Wonderful accommodation in a beautiful setting. Left you wanting for nothing. Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2024
Thanks Simone. Glad you had a great time. We love our little cottage and enjoy sharing it with others. Kind Regards John Shepherd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lemke cottage

Beautifully presented property in lovely quiet location. It's clear that so much love and care that has gone into every detail. The rustic decor and incredible selection of historical items and furnishings are fascinating and totally charming. Perfect for a weekend getaway and reset.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2025
Thanks Martin for your kind words. We enjoyed hosting you. Kind Regards. John Shepherd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Away Up North

Very impressed with renovation and presentation with many little touches such as continental breakfast ingredients, books and brochures on the area, high standard of fixtures and fittings. An ideal base for our activities including gliding at Stonefield, meet with friends at Tanunda and a few wineries. Very relaxing spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2024
Hi Stephen. Thanks for your kind words. You would be welcome back at any time. Kind Regards John Shepherd
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Barossa wine tasting

Charming old cottage with a rustic charm. A little deferred maintenance on the yard but everything worked in the house and the host left some nice treats.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2022
Thanks for your kind words. We have had an unusually large amount of rain this year and it has been a battle to keep the yard mown. I have done it twice this winter and I will have to do it again before summer. Kind Regards John Shepherd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxed and refreshed

Beautiful old cottage, decorated in keeping with its history even down to the wooden pegs! All the mods cons for a wonderful stay yet feeling like your surroundings are back in time. Peaceful and relaxing. Our only issue was that the WiFi was a bit tricky but for us that detachment from the world allowed for a more relaxed stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2025
Thanks Peter for your kind words. I apologize for the internet issue. There was a major fault in the tower which services our property and they had to rebuilt it apparently. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Kind Regards John Shepherd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter Barossa Escape

From the outset the communication with the owners was perfect, John and Jan gave us ideas for activities and had literally thought of everything - it was a cold weekend but the house had ample firewood, reverse cycle heating and electric blankets, there is no way we could be cold. There is a pod coffee machine, a BBQ, a well appointed bathroom and the cottage is private, cosy and in an area that is a short drive to most of the local attractions. An easy drive to Angaston, Nuri and Tanunda, there are wineries, gourmet cafes and the egg and bacon rolls and coffee at the Angaston Market are worth the trip alone! Small places selling local produce makes it easy to cook your own meals or drive to one of the local towns for cafes and restaurants. Would stay again, had a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thanks for your feedback. Kind Regards John and Jan Shepherd
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rural cottage

We loved the old world charm with the modern amenities of this cottage. Looking at the bibs and bobs of yesteryear brought back many memories of previous generations. The old Singer sewing machine reminded me of the one my Mum had when we were growing up. The original phone was wonderful and though we knew that it worked, it still made us jump when it actually rang - pity it was a telemarketer. The bed downstairs was comfortable. Being able to charge the electric vehicle we hired at the cottage was an added bonus for us. The cottage remained cool even when it was 36 degrees outside, so we didn't need the air conditioner and the ceiling fans were enough to keep us cool at night. It was lovely to be able to do some washing and having the wash powder available at the cottage meant we didn't have to buy a pack just for one or two washes - it was very thoughtful of the owners. The owner, John, was very helpful with information for charging the electric vehicle as we don't have one of our own and were just trialling one to see how they drove. The location was very close to the nearby wineries and we didn't have to travel far if we didn't want to. Thanks very much, lovely place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy time capsule

My husband and I stayed in the property for three nights. We really enjoyed it. Peaceful, quiet location, lots of space inside and outside. Lots of things to explore in the area and then return to this beautiful cottage and relax surrounded by tranquility and local history. Museum and home in one! Fantastic holiday! Thanks so much John and Jan!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 January 2023
Hi Tania. It was a pleasure to host you. We love our cottage and get a great deal of joy from sharing it with others. Thanks again and a happy new year to you both. Kind Regards John and Jan Shepherd.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Short Stay

Lots of charm and comfort. Great hearing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely cottage with lots of character, very comfortable, attractive bush garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful spot and a comfy/productive cottage.

Moculta is delightful and the property's back yard is lovely - with many trees. The cottage is really well organised for guests. I was able to be very productive, working from the dining room table, which was great. John is extrememly responsive and helpful in helping solve issues that cropped up (not many, mind you).
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 November 2021
Thanks Julian. We enjoyed having you stay in our little cottage. Also thank you for your kind words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Past, Present and Future.

Staying in Lemke cottage was like staying in the pioneering era. The house has been renovated with beautiful stone and woodwork that maintains the integrity of the cottage. It's furnished with a collection of 'labour saving devices' from the past, such as an old washing machine and wringer and allowing us to imagine the hard work that was required in everyday life over a hundred years ago - 'mod-cons' or not! Lemke cottage is situated in the small, quiet village of Mocculta. The drive into Angaston and other Barossa towns, is beautiful and at the end of a day of sight seeing etc. can be enjoyed once more, knowing that the feeling of home and comfort awaits. We will certainly return to the home of the true artisans that have recreated it with their own vision.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property beautiful location

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

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