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Stonewell Road | Barossa Valley, Tanunda, South Australia SA 5352 , Australia
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Stonewell Cottages
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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Sydney, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Lovely!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

Staying at Stonewell Cottages was a wonderful experience. Unfortunately we only had two nights there. We booked both a cottage and a retreat for a small family reunion. The location is terrific, utterly peaceful among the vines but not far from Tanunda. The cottages were beautifully appointed, the outdoor areas superbly looked after and the breakfast food hamper was good. The spa bathroom was huge and lovely. There were a lot of thoughtful touches like the dynamo torch in a basket outside the front door, use of a row boat on the small lake and a container of food for the friendly ducks. we had great weather but there were stacks of DVDs and CDs if you had to stay in. The courtyards had a nice, new looking barbecue but we were not there long enough to try it. Also, there are some great restaurants in the area. We did not see the owners as they have a system where you ring and get a code to open the door, but the lady i spoke to on the phone was nice and plenty of information is left in the cottage. It is not cheap but you "get what you pay for". If you go to the Barossa this is where you should stay.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Ballarat, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Wonderful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011
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Was beautiful didn’t want to leave. Owners where very helpful and the Spa bath was awesome. Its in a great location not to far away from the surrounding towns but I would have a car. Breakfast OMG loved it there was ample left for us. Really over all enjoyed this place

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Buderim, Australia
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“We loved it, wish we could go every 6 months”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2011
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We are so pleased we choose to stay at Stonewell Cottages, much better than a hotel room or B&B. The breakfast supplied was ample for our 4 day stay, the dinner platter was a great idea at $60 saved us cooking dinner the first night we arrived. Although the weather was terrible it didn't alter our stay as the cosy wood fire, spa bath and ambience of the cottage was fantastic. It was very clean and the bed was very comfy, a really good setup for a romantic getaway.
A great place to dine is FermentAsian Restaurant in Tanunda, vietnamese food and very delicious, we were recommended here by Hentley Farm Wines which is a great winery to visit. Also dined at Jacobs Creek Restaurant and Saltram Winery and the food was fantastic. Seppeltsfield Wines has a good tour for $15/person, very informative.
All in all we had a great 4 days and wish we could go back every 6 months.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Mist over the lake, ducks gliding on the lake, hot air balloon gliding over - beautiful setting.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2011
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Cupid's Cottage was a top self contained B&B experience. 9/10

Cupid's Cottage set next to the dam/lake was excellent. $AU350 per night approximately. Outstanding cleanliness, beautiful decor, quality kitchen, good up to date TV, range of DVD's provided, suede sofa is comfortable, owners requested extensive feedback, provisions for the friendly ducks, a boat next to the lake if you wish to use it, excellent variety of provisions for breakfast and treats such as port and chocolates and a bottle of wine. Attention to detail with King sized comfortable pillowtop ensemble bed was so appreciated and a relaxing spa enhanced the experience. The seclusion of Cupid's cottage together with the lake and vineyard setting is desirable. It was peaceful and quiet and pretty. Wood combustion heater set with firewood and kindling ready to light and it really warms up the cottage quickly!

Most memorable experience was awaking to the view and seeing a low mist hanging over the lake, the ducks gently gliding on the water and a hot air balloon gently gliding over the lake before my eyes. Absolutely beautiful but I wasn't quick enough to get a photo.

The Barossa has many attractions so you can't be bored if you have a car however travellers without a car will be isolated and you may wish to stay in the town or organise tours and transport.

Recommendations for improvement would be a little jetty with railing on the lake to make it easier to get into the boat. As the spa is set deep into the floor a grab rail would enhance safety as its difficult for older travellers. In these days of mobile phones I did not miss communications with the outside world as I had my own mobile phone and laptop with satellite modem but satellite internet reception with Telstra/Bigpond is low at certain times of the day. A powerpoint near the dining table or a desk would be helpful for laptops and phones to recharge and for those of us that must keep in touch with business even when on holiday. A non stick frypan would be helpful as the delicious shaved bacon sticks to the stainless steel frypan. Hanging space for clothes is lacking.

I'd return to Cupids Cottage as it was of a very high standard and a great experience.

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  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“romantic hideaway in between the vines!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2011
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highly recommendable! the cottages are full of little surprises, and are very well equipped. we were also so lucky to experience the grape harvesting and got a personal 'tour' while it was happening next to the cottage.

expect a personal service without it being in your face!

  • Stayed April 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Stonewell Road | Barossa Valley, Tanunda, South Australia SA 5352 , Australia
Price range (per night):* INR16,859 - 23,300

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