Free breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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Breakfast included
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Free WiFi
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About this property
Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery
Set in over an acre of gardens on the banks of the river Angas sit our heritage listed C1860 bluestone restored cottages.
The Gasworks once provided the gas for the town of Strathalbyn until it ceased production in 1917 and is now beautifully converted to accommodation for its owners and guests in our lovingly restored private fully self contained cottages.
The Manager Cottage as its name suggests was once the home to the Manager and his family that lived on site to maintain and run the factory but is now a spacious and romantic period cottage with two sleeping areas, both beds are queen sized and have electric blankets, one bedroom is adjoining the lounge. The second bed is a romantic four poster queen bed and occupies its own room with own access to the bathroom. (please note the flooring has different levels, if you have mobility issues, the Garden Suite is the best option). The bathroom has two way access and consists of large corner luxury 2 person spa and walk in shower, WC and wash hand basin, there is also a heat/light/fan unit. The cottage has a well equipped kitchen with four burner gas cooktop (please note there is no oven but there is an air fryer), a bar fridge with a freezer compartment, a microwave, kettle and toaster and a coffee pod machine. Heating/cooling is provided by a reverse cycle air conditioner in both bedroom areas and a flame effect electric heater in the lounge area. A comfortable lounge with large screen TV with built in DVD player and a sound bar with blue tooth connectivity so you can connect to your phone and play your own music. As an added bonus there is a peaceful sunroom with views over the walled garden and beyond down to the river. Take a stroll around our beautiful landscaped gardens that have won nine years in a row Best Business Garden and in 2019 also won the overall Grand Champion Garden across all garden catorgies. Maybe enjoy a picnic on the lawns down by the River.
Pets welcome inside but not on the furniture/beds, please call to advise you are bringing your fur baby. A fee of $60 applies, payable direct . Dogs must be on a leash when in gardens and not left alone in the cottages. We have a secure fenced area beneath the cottage for when you need to leave your dog to go out.
Cook breakfast in your own kitchen with the ample provisions we've provided for your first two days free of charge or visit one of the many cafes a short walk into town.
We offer cheese and wine platters. Contact us after booking for pricing or to discuss any other special requests.
Parking whilst staying is in our diagonal car spaces just outside the property. You are welcome to drive down to unpack and then again when you are packing.
NBN internet for free is available in all our cottages.
A launderette is conveniently 200 metres away across the road.
We are situated in the beautiful historic town of Strathalbyn, the southern end of High Street, just a short stroll from the town centre with its Antique shops, Heritage railway, Motor Museum and many dining options, Local wineries and a golf course are within a 10/15 minute drive. Beautiful beaches at Goolwa, Port Elliot and Victor Harbour are an easy short drive away 30/40 mins.
Located in Strathalbyn, this cottage is near a water park and on a river. Angas Plains Vineyards and Longview Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bullock Hill Conservation Park and Cox Scrub Conservation Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding. Visit our Strathalbyn travel guide
Is Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery located?
This family-friendly Strathalbyn cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Station Masters Gallery, Soldiers Memorial Garden, and River Angas Walkway. St Andrew's Uniting Church is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away. Strathalbyn Station is only a 5-minute walk.
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Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery Reviews
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We love staying in the Managers Cottage with our little dog. It's especially cosy in Winter, and the private gardens at the Gasworks are always a delight. The welcoming offerings of breakfast bacon, bread, tomatoes, milk and juice are a treat.
We really enjoyed our stay at the Gasworks, with beautiful gardens and a creek to walk next to. Very clean accommodation that was presented beautifully both inside the cottage and out. Would recommend to others.
Perfect cozy cottage on scenic grounds and very comfortable - with many locations to sit and enjoy the view. We loved being in walking distance to all of the town’s amenities and the many cafes. Heather and Graham provide a wonderful service. Thank you!
Beautiful location, lovely gardens, cute cottages, picnic and afternoon tea spots, dog friendly, very friendly and passionate hosts, above expectations, lot to see and do, many walks, close to wineries, Haundorf and beach.
Comfortable, character-filled State Heritage cottage and impressive riverbank garden located close to Town Centre. Accommodating and friendly hosts. A good base for exploring a lovely SA town. Recommended.
The cottage was lovely, quaint and very comfortable.
The fresh bread, eggs and OJ was an appreciated nice touch.
Location was really convenient.
Would recommend.
Lovely cottage in beautiful Strathalbyn. Very nicely furnished.
Great range of goodies provided - coffee, tea, biscuits, bacon and eggs for breakfast etc. - all of which were great-fully accepted.
Hosts were very friendly.
Great location close to the centre of town.
We've driven this road many a time and never knew this incredible B&B was there. From the greeting we received on arrival and the introduction to the cottage, it was warm and friendly. The cottage itself was immaculate, a snapshot in time. Just the right features to make the stay comfortable and not spoil the period appearance. We only had a two day break but left feeling refreshed, and the breakfast was awesome.
We stayed in the Managers Cottage for three nights, cottage is really nice with heritage styling. We would have stayed in the bedroom with the four poster bed but the bed was so noisy As soon as you sat on it it was really creaky, we decided to use the other bed to save being woken all night every time we moved. The cottage is located on a main road with semi trailers and all manner of other traffic going past all the time so it is extremely noisy. The gardens however are lovely, just a pity that the serenity is broken by trucks passing by every minute. We did enjoy our stay and luckily the trucks did stop after around midnight so we did get some sleep. The cottage is pet friendly which is great and our dog really enjoyed the area with the lovely garden and the close proximity to the river walking area. You can easily walk to the town centre along the river park area. Overall it is a very nice cottage and garden setting but the noise of the road limits any peace and quiet you might be looking for on a weekend away.
Seamless from booking to departure.
Hosts were amazing. Cottage lovely. Town and walking trails so convenient.
Dog friendly accommodation ensured our stay was stress free.
Property has amazing gardens that get better when it gets dark. Property keeps its cool warmth as walls are so thick. The Breakfast provided was excellent, not continental like most provide. Being in the heart of Strathalbyn means most facilities are just a quick walk away.
The Manager's Cottage is charming and comfortable and it was delightful to stay there.
The location is great - close to everything - wonderfully convenient.
Our hosts were lovely people who gave us a very warm welcome.
The gardens on the property are spectacular and the whole experience was fabulous.
We can't recommend it highly enough. It was relaxing and beautiful and just what we needed after the recent lockdown madness.
Thank you. 😊