Name: Cooks Cottage
Address: 575 California Road, 5171 McLaren Vale, Australia, 575 California Road, South Australia, 5171, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $209 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.4

Cooks Cottage

575 California Road, 5171 McLaren Vale, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Entire home
9149 ft² size
Kitchen
Garden
Pet friendly
BBQ facilities
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Free parking
Bathtub

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Providing a garden, Cooks Cottage provides accommodations in McLaren Vale. Featuring free private parking, the 5-star vacation home is 22 miles from The Beachouse. The vacation home also offers facilities for disabled guests. With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom vacation home features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Adelaide Parklands Terminal is 23 miles from the vacation home, while Victoria Square is 25 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 24 miles from Cooks Cottage.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type

Number of guests

Holiday Home

1 queen bed

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.7

Facilities

9.5

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.7

Value for money

8.9

Location

9.3

Free WiFi

High score for McLaren Vale

See what guests loved the most:

Richard
Australia
“The property is well located, cosy and comfortable. It is well appointed with an extremely comfortable bed.”
Simon
Australia
“Fantastic location and comfy home. We had a lovely time.”
Tracy
Australia
“A beautiful cottage, well appointed and lovely provisions left for breakfast and wine with cheese. Located close to everything.”
Innercitytraveller
Australia
“Lovely cottage character, spacious and elegant. Bed was very comfortable. We were there in summer but I imagine the fireplaces would be wonderful in winter. Even though it was almost 39 degrees outside the house was cooler. Kitchen was well...”
Trudi
Australia
“The property was very spacious with a massive bedroom. Full kitchen and lounge area. The bathroom has a large free standing bath. There was a bottle of wine and a cheese board waiting for us on arrival. We have a lovely comfortable stay in the...”
Shaylee
Australia
“It had everything we needed. Hosts were extremely helpful and kind.”
Terence
Australia
“Fantastic cottage, loved it. Beautiful slate floors, comfortable bed, spacious, well equipped, lovely gardens.”
Emily
Australia
“Spacious, charming with a new bathroom and kitchen. We loved our stay at the cottage! Complementary breakfast was such a nice touch. So close to so many beautiful wineries! We we’ll be back!”
Dayl
Australia
“Location was fantastic being right in the middle of the McLaren Vale and less than 5 km to many of the better wineries. The fireplaces were a highlight and the hosts were very friendly and considerate.”
Felicity
Australia
“A wonderful cottage with beautiful gardens, fireplace and deep bath. Perfect for a romantic weekend away. Ann and Johnny are lovely hosts.”

Host Info

9.7

Host Review Score

Set within the heart of McLaren Vale, The Cook’s Cottage has been lovingly restored to provide couples a delightful cottage stay in an 1857 building that comes with the charm of the past but the luxuries of the present. Just 40 minutes from Adelaide, we welcome many guests who are looking for a weekend away where they can simply unwind in a heritage listed cottage, or explore the area's many noteworthy wineries and attractions. Our flexible one or two night options attracts many guests who are road tripping between McLaren Vale, Barossa, Adelaide Hills, or Kangaroo Island as part of a one or two week itinerary. Ensuring your have a wonderful experience, we provide a bottle of local wine, cheese, fruit and eggs and bacon during your stay* (we do our best to cater to dietary needs). This is as well as tea and Nespresso Coffee available to you in the fully functional kitchen boasting a range of cooking facilities including microwave and full size oven, small fridge, and quality drinkware for your home away from home stay. Adjacent to The Cook’s Cottage is the Picker’s Cottage - so if you’re travelling with another couple, and want to stay close by but in your own space, look no further. We also welcome your beloved dog (please advise this upon enquiry). THE SPACE Relax with a local wine on the private deck overlooking the vineyards or settle in front of one of the wood burning fires. The Cook’s Cottage has a king size bed, new bathroom with bathtub, air conditioning, fireplace, dining table and sitting room. You are welcome to wander around the property and help yourself to our orchid, which may be dripping with a plethora of fruit depending on the time of year.

John and Ann Baker first opened their doors in 2017 after major renovations. After viewing the cottages, they knew they wanted to preserve their historic integrity so set out to highlight the 19th century bones of the building and warm rustic finishes to give guests a true country weekend away with all of the modern features that they enjoy at home. The Tatachilla Winery and it’s associated stables were established in 1887 over a square mile in the Tatachilla distract of McLaren Vale. Next to the stables was an existing cottage whose inhabitants became caterers to the itinerant workers who came to pick the grapes. Up to twenty-five men could be accommodated in bunk-house conditions and a chaff or straw mattress was provided for their bedding. The men were also supplied with meals including a 'good' breakfast, a packed lunch of sandwiches and a piece of block cake or rock bun, and an evening meal at the picker's house.

With 94 cellar doors it is hard to choose... But there are our current go-tos… We have two great wineries on California Rd: Dowie Doole - 1.2 km Inkwell - 1.9 km Lloyd Brothers Winery - 5.9 km, have just released a new range of wines. Their Picpoul and Prosecco is great for a balmy afternoon and their Nouveau reminds us of France and Beaujolais Nouveau. Battle of Bosworth - 8.9 km, sitting on a fault line and much of the old farm and buildings were split in two during the earthquake in 1954, making it a historic and interesting place to visit as a great place to taste some of our favourite wines. Hugh Hamilton - 5 km, the black sheep range is a favourite of ours. The non alcoholic Shiraz cordial on arrival is a real refresher and sets the tone for the tasting. Primo - 4.7 km, pay for the prestige tasting which comes with the famous Andy Clappis bread, Joseph’s olive oil and cheese, which enhances the tasting experience. The Bodega Wine Bar - 2.9 km, not a cellar door but an international wine and tapas bar, the Bodega wine Bar is a bit more sophisticated but very relaxed, open until late, and yes they have local wines as well! Hazel grove wines - 4.9 km, is a new cellar door and worth a visit, especially if you want a quick truffle pizza. Want a private tasting, then try Brash Higgins or Cradle of Hills. Other wineries and tourist hot spots include within 15 kms: The Cube Chapel Hill Wirra Wirra Solomon’s Gorge Coriole Kaye Brothers Dog Ridge Molly Dooka Maslin Beach Willunga

Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Cooks Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Cooks Cottage is 1.4 miles from the center of McLaren Vale. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Cooks Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
Cooks Cottage can accommodate this group size:
- 2 guests
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Check-in at Cooks Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
Yes, Cooks Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.
Cooks Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:
- 1 bedroom
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