Smithy Cottage. Rustic. 2 storey. Wineries. Pets.

Idyllic historical 2 storey cottage for couples, families or small groups on a sloping 1/4 acre with meandering creek. It’s cosy, rustic, romantic, tranquil and peaceful. Wonderfully appointed kitchen with stainless steel European appliances. French doors lead out to a sweeping verandah with views over Cox’s Creek tributary and the Bridgewater Valley. Downstairs, a converted cellar lounge/bedroom replete with original beams and steel lintels, pot belly and en suite bathroom. Pet friendly. The space Bed 1 Ground floor (street level). Queen bed. Electric blanket, built in wardrobe, dresser. Bed 2 Ground floor (street level). Double bed, electric blanket, built in, fireplace (must not to be used), desk Bed 3 Downstairs (this is down internal stairways from the street level), double, electric blanket, en suite, fireplace (can be used over winter but not during fire season Nov to March), bookshelves with reading material. Full kitchen/lounge - European appliances Leather recliner lounge, internet, office nook, piano, reverse cycle heater Return verandah overlooking an acre of garden. Located a stones throw from the Heysen Trail, historical Hahndorf, autumn splendour in Stirling and Aldgate and shopping facilities in the quaint town of Bridgwater. For nature lovers, wine and food lovers, history explorers, or those just wanting a romantic and tranquil hide away. Or take a drive down to watch the whales at Port Elliot, a speculator drive to the coast 50 mins away. Explore the nearly one-acre garden replete with the original stone wall terracing that the early Italian families of the valley built when creating this valley of orchards. Leading down to the creek with everpresent frogs you will find apricot, nectarine, peach, lime and lemon fruit trees, towering gums which often are a home for the resident koala population, or enjoy a cuppa under the shady old plum tree bordered by agapanthus, and Japanese maple. Yours hosts Alex and Kylie have established this beautifully appointed, rustic tranquil retreat. You won't be staying cookie cutter accommodation that could be in any city. You will be relaxing in the heart of the Adelaide Hills and enjoying a well-loved family cottage amidst nature's paradise. Original floorboards, individualised pieces of art and furniture pieces selected for the stories they tell of the diverse culture of the region. We want nothing more than for you to spend the day exploring all that the beautiful Adelaide Hills have to offer, knowing at the end of the day you can relax back and enjoy the comfort, charm and cosiness of this delightful cottage that will feel like a home away from home . Guest access Guests have the entire cottage and gardens to themselves. The hosts do not live on site, so you can enjoy relax, sit back and completely enjoy the seclusion and peace of the space knowing you won’t be disturbed. Other things to note This is an old cottage with history and stories, with a very big terraced garden. The cottage and garden is not a sanitised experience where perfection reigns - it is an experience where the floorboards might squeak occasionally, where the possums might dance on the roof at night, and where you are intimately aware of the wind howling around you in winter and the crackle of the eucalyptus oil on the gum trees in the scorching summer. You are so close to nature, with an expansive verandah high amongst the tree tops - which means sometimes cockatoos leave their little "messages" behind, and the dust gets caught on the historical stone and iron of the cottage. We note this because we want you to have the best possible experience at the cottage - and if nature and authentic experience and stories of days gone by aren't for you, then possibly the cottage may not be your cup of tea:) In winter you may like to light the wonderfully toastie and romantic pot belly fire downstairs. The hosts do not provide wood, but can make it available for you to purchase if you let them know in advance. Or you can purchase it at the nearby service station about one minutes drive away. PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THESE DETAILS WIFI SSID:CCIE 5G Password 36210190 DUCTED HEATING/COOLING 1. Press ON button (top left) 2. Press HEATING symbol or COOLING symbol (third button on left). 3. PRESS ON button again Please do not press other buttons. The system has been set up to zones - the lounge/kitchen and two top bedrooms - so you will be toasty or cool. FIREPLACE Please absolutely do not use the fireplace in the upstairs second bedroom. BREAKFAST Breakfast is not provided (although tea and a coffee are available). DOGS Dogs are welcome - please book them in - they incur an additional charge. PRICE Price is per guest. It is assumed singles/couples will use one room, not more than one. Please ensure you have entered the correct number of guests, an additional charge will be incurred if additional bedrooms are used without hosts consent. BEDROOMS Please just use one bedroom per single/couple. Additional bedroom use MAY incur additional laundering charges (Please let us know in advance if there is a reason why you need to sleep in an additional bedroom). WELL At the bottom of the garden to the right there is a well. It is securely covered. However please be aware of it and keep your distance, particularly if you have dogs or children.