Maunder Cottage

2 Township Lane, 5173 Aldinga, Australia – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>108</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
108 reviews

John and Kate are exceptional hosts, they have thought of every need in the cottage and you can easily pack light and spend the entire weekend in your own oasis. Maunder Cottage is one of, if not the best, most relaxing old fashioned bed and breakfast getaways we have found in South Australia.

Chester Australia
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Maunder Cottage

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A recently renovated guest house, Maunder Cottage offers accommodations in Aldinga. With garden views, this accommodation features a balcony. There's a sun terrace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. The air-conditioned guest house consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath and bathrobes. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests can also relax in the garden. The Beachouse is 24 miles from the guest house, while Adelaide Parklands Terminal is 25 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 26 miles from Maunder Cottage.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
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  • Chester
    Australia Australia
    “John and Kate are exceptional hosts, they have thought of every need in the cottage and you can easily pack light and spend the entire weekend in your own oasis. Maunder Cottage is one of, if not the best, most relaxing old fashioned bed and...”
  • Teresa
    Australia Australia
    “A fantastic little cottage which is likely to have everything you need - and possibly an extra surprise or two. The hosts Kate and John will have thought of so many details that you'll just walk around and smile for a good half hour. Two things...”
  • Amy
    Australia Australia
    “Lovely, spacious cottage with a beautiful private garden space. Everything I needed for a 2 night stay, from breakfast options and snacks to bath bombs. Walking distance to supermarket, cafes and shops and a short drive from a few great beaches...”

Hosted by John

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
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John
Importantly we recognize the original owners of this land, the Kaurna people. Maunder Cottage sits on a heritage property in Aldinga Township. Cox Cottage, our home is adjacent to the guest house and was built in 1842. Gabriel Cox built a home here and donated land in the township for the church. Aldinga has blossomed into a hub with a great food culture, an appreciation of wine and an exceptional new brewery in the main street. We are minutes from the beautiful Port Willunga Beach (with the award winning restaurant THE STAR OF GREECE) and we are on the door step of some of Australia's most outstanding wineries. The township itself also has an Aldi if you need last minute groceries. The cottage offers a full kitchen. The garden of the property has been cultivated and maintained with the express desire to attract wildlife and wild birds. The bird life in the garden is prolific and varied. It is important to state Corellas are one seasonal bird that can create bird noise at dusk as they settle into their roost for the night. They leave in the morning also. It is part of being in the location we are, a heritage location with old gums. Close by is Willunga, another beautiful town holding a wonderful farmers market every Saturday with great produced and a fantastic atmosphere. We are also very lucky the Tour Down Under bike race passes by metres from our home each January. It would be great to meet you and thank you.
My name is John. Maunder Cottage sat on our property empty for quite some time after our adult children left home. After careful thought we decided to renovate the cottage and seek to offer an experience in our township that we have loved for over 20 years now. We feel blessed to live where we do and want to share this with our guests. As hosts we wish to make your stay as relaxing, enjoyable and fulfilling as possible. If there is anything we can do to make your staff more rewarding we will endeavour to do that. This is something we are passionate about. We are family orientated so our hope is we can offer this experience and still take care of our Mum's as that is very important to us.
Being based in Aldinga Township is an ideal location for a great many iconic places to visit during your stay. The cottage is very close to several beautiful beaches. Moana Beach, Maslins Beach, Port Willunga and Silver Sands are the ones closest to the Cottage. We are also on the door step to McLaren Vale, the home to some of the best wineries in the state. Slightly further afield are places like Victor Harbour, Hahndorf and the Adelaide Hills but still perfectly positioned for day trips from the Cottage. In Sellicks Beach is the Bhuddist statue and retreat which is a beautiful site on the coast. Walking up to the township is a two minute walk. There you will find coffee shops, an outstanding bakery, the newly renovated Aldinga Pub has affordable and great meals. We also have an amazing Vietnamese restaurant The Little Rickshaw which offers truly beautiful food. There is the Keg and Barrel offering burgers and ribs or you can stroll a bit further to Kick Back Brewery which offers locally made outstanding beer and truly great "beer" food. There are also quirky retails stores like Miss Gladys Sym Choon. It truly is a bit of a treasure in Aldinga. Our aim to maximize your stay.
Language spoken: English

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Amenities of Maunder Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Child safety socket covers
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    Available 24 hours

     

    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 of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Crib by request
    		Free

    Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 crib available on request.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform Maunder Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Maunder Cottage

    • Maunder Cottage is 1,000 feet from the center of Aldinga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Maunder Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Maunder Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Maunder Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

      • Room options at Maunder Cottage include:

        • Vacation Home