Lodge Watervale Retreat

18 Popes Hill Road, 5452 Watervale, Australia – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 308 reviews)

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9.4
Superb
308 reviews

The location was perfect for visiting the Clare Valley vineyards. Such a peaceful little spot and close to a wonderful restaurant.

Catherine Australia

Great continental breakfast with the added bonus of freshly baked bread each morning. Even a coffee machine. Very rural and peaceful for a few days relaxation with emus and alpacas on the property but only a short drive to Clare Valley wineries and other attractions.

Nan Australia

Watervale retreat was everything we expected plus more. The hosts were friendly with helpful tips on what to do in the time we had available in Clare. The warm bread each morning was delicious and the cabin was clean and contained everything we needed. Watervale is the perfect spot to enjoy the Clare Valley due to its central location. The Riesling trail had a few more hills than I expected so next time I would train before I attempted the 70 kn round trip in one day.

Adele Australia

Beautiful tranquil location. Room was very clean. Had everything you would need for cooking. Bed very comfortable. Hosts Tracey and David are great hosts. Love the fresh baked bread in the morning.

Ds64 Australia

the hosts were friendly & lovely - & omg the fresh baked bread each morning was amazing!

Josie Australia

Excellent cottage in a bush setting, friendly hosts, great continental breakfast with a delicious homemade loaf of bread delivered to our door each morning. Very clean

Sandy Australia

Tracey was such a great host. Lovely property with great value for money. Generous breakfast with the best homely baked bread. Friendly Emus and Alpacas- feeding and petting them were the highlight of our stay. Beautiful location with a variety of bird sounds and wonderful mountain breeze

Jiby Australia

Really enjoyed our stay at Watervale Retreat. Our cabin was very comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly and provided great recommendations for dining, wineries and walks.

Helen Australia

Very functional cabins equipped with everything you could want for your stay. Very clean and the warm loaf of bread every morning is a lovely touch to start the days wine tasting.

Guppster Australia

The hosts were informative friendly and hospitable ,

Susan Australia
9.4
Superb
308 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The location was perfect for visiting the Clare Valley vineyards. Such a peaceful little spot and close to a wonderful restaurant.”
    Catherine Catherine Australia Australia
  • “Great continental breakfast with the added bonus of freshly baked bread each morning. Even a coffee machine.”
    Nan Nan Australia Australia
  • “Watervale retreat was everything we expected plus more. The hosts were friendly with helpful tips on what to do in the time we had available in Clare.”
    Adele Adele Australia Australia
  • “Beautiful tranquil location. Room was very clean. Had everything you would need for cooking. Bed very comfortable. Hosts Tracey and David are great hosts. Love the fresh baked bread in the morning.”
    Ds64 Ds64 Australia Australia
  • “the hosts were friendly & lovely - & omg the fresh baked bread each morning was amazing!”
    Josie Josie Australia Australia
  • “Excellent cottage in a bush setting, friendly hosts, great continental breakfast with a delicious homemade loaf of bread delivered to our door each morning. Very clean”
    Sandy Sandy Australia Australia
  • “Tracey was such a great host. Lovely property with great value for money. Generous breakfast with the best homely baked bread.”
    Jiby Jiby Australia Australia
  • “Really enjoyed our stay at Watervale Retreat. Our cabin was very comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly and provided great recommendations for dining, wineries and walks.”
    Helen Helen Australia Australia
  • “Very functional cabins equipped with everything you could want for your stay. Very clean and the warm loaf of bread every morning is a lovely touch to start the days wine tasting.”
    Guppster Guppster Australia Australia
  • “The hosts were informative friendly and hospitable ,”
    Susan Susan Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff9.9
  • Facilities9.5
  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Comfort9.6
  • Value for money9.6
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi 8.6
High score for Watervale

Offering cabin accommodation with free WiFi, Watervale Retreat is 16 minutes' drive from Clare. Guest can visit the onsite animal park, home to alpacas, emus and fallow deer. All accommodation includes free onsite parking.

Each cabin features a balcony, a kitchenette and a seating area with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. All cabins include a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. An alarm clock with a USB charger is provided.

Books and DVDs for children are provided. Guests enjoy a free daily continental breakfast. Hot breakfast provisions can be provided for an addtional charge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Watervale Retreat has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 10 May 2016.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site

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Cabin with Garden View (Max 3 Guests)
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Guest reviews

9.4
Superb · 308 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.9
  • Facilities9.5
  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Comfort9.6
  • Value for money9.6
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi 8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Catherine Australia

    “The location was perfect for visiting the Clare Valley vineyards. Such a peaceful little spot and close to a wonderful restaurant.”

  • Nan Australia

    “Great continental breakfast with the added bonus of freshly baked bread each morning. Even a coffee machine. Very rural and peaceful for a few days relaxation with emus and alpacas on the property but only a short drive to Clare Valley wineries and other attractions.”

  • Adele Australia

    “Watervale retreat was everything we expected plus more. The hosts were friendly with helpful tips on what to do in the time we had available in Clare. The warm bread each morning was delicious and the cabin was clean and contained everything we needed. Watervale is the perfect spot to enjoy the Clare Valley due to its central location. The Riesling trail had a few more hills than I expected so next time I would train before I attempted the 70 kn round trip in one day.”

  • Ds64 Australia

    “Beautiful tranquil location. Room was very clean. Had everything you would need for cooking. Bed very comfortable. Hosts Tracey and David are great hosts. Love the fresh baked bread in the morning.”

  • Josie Australia

    “the hosts were friendly & lovely - & omg the fresh baked bread each morning was amazing!”

  • Sandy Australia

    “Excellent cottage in a bush setting, friendly hosts, great continental breakfast with a delicious homemade loaf of bread delivered to our door each morning. Very clean”

  • Jiby Australia

    “Tracey was such a great host. Lovely property with great value for money. Generous breakfast with the best homely baked bread. Friendly Emus and Alpacas- feeding and petting them were the highlight of our stay. Beautiful location with a variety of bird sounds and wonderful mountain breeze”

  • Helen Australia

    “Really enjoyed our stay at Watervale Retreat. Our cabin was very comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly and provided great recommendations for dining, wineries and walks.”

  • Guppster Australia

    “Very functional cabins equipped with everything you could want for your stay. Very clean and the warm loaf of bread every morning is a lovely touch to start the days wine tasting.”

  • Susan Australia

    “The hosts were informative friendly and hospitable ,”

Property questions and answers
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  • We are both disabled. Does the Cabin have a walk-in shower?
    The cabin that has a max of 2 people has a walk in shower with hand rails but there is a small track for the shower screen. There are also hand rails for the toilet. The cabin has a ramp as well as stairs but has a small track for the screen door.
    Asked about: Cabin with Garden View (Max 3 Guests) • Answered on 8 January 2021
  • What type of heating here please
    We have reverse cycle air-conditioning
    Answered on 22 April 2021
  • Is there a bath?
    The max 3 ppl cabins each have a bath.
    Answered on 14 January 2020
  • Is the wifi connection good enough to do a zoom video conference?
    Because of our location, we only have ADSL. I have videoconferenced by Zoom. However, our connections can be sporadic. A speed test today showed 12.8mbps download and 0.62mbps upload. Other guests using the internet will also impact on these speeds.
    Answered on 5 January 2022
  • Hi Can you confirm bed is a queen size
    Yes, all four cabins have a queen size bed and three of the cabins also have a single bed.
    Answered on 17 August 2021

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Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Skillogalee Winery
    4.1 miles
  • Tim Adams Wines
    7.8 miles
  • Mr.Mick
    9 miles
  • Knappstein Enterprise Winery and Brewery
    9.7 miles
  • Jim Barry Wines
    10.5 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/bar Watervale hotel
    1.2 miles
How to get to Watervale Retreat from Adelaide Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of Watervale Retreat
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Activities
  • Cycling Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
Languages spoken
  • English
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Check-in

From 14:00 hours

Check-out

Until 10:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

Children aged 16 years and above are considered adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and older are allowed)

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Watervale Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

If you are arriving on the same day of booking please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Watervale Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Watervale Retreat

  • Guests staying at Watervale Retreat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Room options at Watervale Retreat include:

    • Apartment

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Watervale Retreat (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private parking
    • Parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • The prices at Watervale Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Watervale Retreat by:

    • Car 2h

  • Watervale Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling

  • Watervale Retreat is 0.9 miles from the centre of Watervale.

  • Check-in at Watervale Retreat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.