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Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery

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A stone building with a red roof, a covered porch, and a brick courtyard.
A stone building with a signboard advertising Gasworks Bed & Breakfast.
A house with a stone pathway leading to a covered outdoor area, surrounded by trees and vegetation.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a lamp, a dresser, and a mirror.
A living room with a fireplace, a television on a stand, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Your private spa moment
    A rare find — soak and unwind in the jetted bathtub.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Breakfast included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free internet

Explore the area

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Strathalbyn, SA
  • Place, Station Masters Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St Andrew's Uniting Church
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, River Angas Walkway
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Strathalbyn

Located in Strathalbyn, this cottage is near a water park and on a river. Angas Plains Vineyards and Longview Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bullock Hill Conservation Park and Cox Scrub Conservation Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Strathalbyn, SA

What's nearby

  • Station Masters Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Soldiers Memorial Garden - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St Andrew's Uniting Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • River Angas Walkway - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Adelaide Oval - 53 min drive - 68.8 km

Getting around

  • Strathalbyn Station - 5 min walk
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Argus House Gift Shop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Appleseed Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Strath Corner Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Wistow on High - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Vault Strathalbyn - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ideal location to explore historic Strathalbyn, Wineries, good food and scenery located?

This family-friendly Strathalbyn cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Station Masters Gallery, Soldiers Memorial Garden and River Angas Walkway. St Andrew's Uniting Church is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away. Strathalbyn Station is only a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for exploring Strathalbyn and beautiful garden with stream to relax in the various “outdoor rooms”
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather & Graham are the perfect hosts. Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2026
Thank you, look forward to sharing a glasses or two of wine with you both
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, short walk to town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely environment with excellent facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying in the Managers Cottage with our little dog. It's especially cosy in Winter, and the private gardens at the Gasworks are always a delight. The welcoming offerings of breakfast bacon, bread, tomatoes, milk and juice are a treat.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant, exciting historical significance. Very central and easy to find. Pet friendly. Thankyou. A and L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, character-filled State Heritage cottage and impressive riverbank garden located close to Town Centre. Accommodating and friendly hosts. A good base for exploring a lovely SA town. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were very welcoming. Cottage clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cottage with character

Excellent location with great gardens. The well maintained Manager's Cottage provided us with a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Great location, beautiful surrounds and wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little place

The cottage was lovely, quaint and very comfortable. The fresh bread, eggs and OJ was an appreciated nice touch. Location was really convenient. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2022
hank you for your lovely review, we love our guests enjoying our property. Hope to see you again one day. Have a safe and wonderful Christmas
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful gardens

We really enjoyed our stay at the Gasworks, with beautiful gardens and a creek to walk next to. Very clean accommodation that was presented beautifully both inside the cottage and out. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Cottage

Lovely cottage in beautiful Strathalbyn. Very nicely furnished. Great range of goodies provided - coffee, tea, biscuits, bacon and eggs for breakfast etc. - all of which were great-fully accepted. Hosts were very friendly. Great location close to the centre of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful getaway in a perfect location

Perfect cozy cottage on scenic grounds and very comfortable - with many locations to sit and enjoy the view. We loved being in walking distance to all of the town’s amenities and the many cafes. Heather and Graham provide a wonderful service. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with serene garden backing onto the river. Host's were warm and welcoming. Convenient location with all essentials for a comfortable stay. This is a restored heritage building, not a modern build. Heaters kept the cottage cosy and warm. Bedding was very clean and comfortable with plenty of extra blankets at hand. A note for the minimalists out there - there were a lot of extra decorator cushions, overhead fabric, table runners and other fabric decor additions that you may find challenging. Free Wifi works but VPN required if you're concerned about security or sensitive data. Shower and water pressure were decent - very hot water for parents to consider. Parking is close but on a busy main road just outside the property entry. Managers Cottage is directly on the right as you enter through the main gates, at the bottom of a very steep driveway so if you're unsteady on foot be sure to request assistance or host permission to park directly outside the cottage to offload. Directly across the road is a well stocked AMPM fuel station selling all basics and hot food, ATM & car wash. KFC only 150m down the road. 450m in the other direction is local bakery, information centre and supermarket.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2026
Very comprehensive review and always appreciate useful feedback but I do feel comments re decor being challenging strange and purely personal as the decor is in keeping with the period and is well represented on the photos, so should be no surprises. Driveway is steep but not very and we do allow guests with mobility issues to park near their cottages.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas

Beautiful location, lovely gardens, cute cottages, picnic and afternoon tea spots, dog friendly, very friendly and passionate hosts, above expectations, lot to see and do, many walks, close to wineries, Haundorf and beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Thank you for your lovely words and a safe and Happy New Year and hope to see you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not so Hidden Gem

We've driven this road many a time and never knew this incredible B&B was there. From the greeting we received on arrival and the introduction to the cottage, it was warm and friendly. The cottage itself was immaculate, a snapshot in time. Just the right features to make the stay comfortable and not spoil the period appearance. We only had a two day break but left feeling refreshed, and the breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2022
Thank you for your lovely review, this means so much to us. We were still reeling from a not so great review where the guests obviously wanted a more modern accommodation (you can't please everyone). We want to do homage to the fact the property is over 150 years old so your comments were very welcome making us feel we right sticking to way we do things and are doing right by the history without compromising on our guests comfort. Thank you
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Comfortable Cottage

We stayed in the Managers Cottage for three nights, cottage is really nice with heritage styling. We would have stayed in the bedroom with the four poster bed but the bed was so noisy As soon as you sat on it it was really creaky, we decided to use the other bed to save being woken all night every time we moved. The cottage is located on a main road with semi trailers and all manner of other traffic going past all the time so it is extremely noisy. The gardens however are lovely, just a pity that the serenity is broken by trucks passing by every minute. We did enjoy our stay and luckily the trucks did stop after around midnight so we did get some sleep. The cottage is pet friendly which is great and our dog really enjoyed the area with the lovely garden and the close proximity to the river walking area. You can easily walk to the town centre along the river park area. Overall it is a very nice cottage and garden setting but the noise of the road limits any peace and quiet you might be looking for on a weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2022
It is with disappointment I read your public review. We spoke with you during your stay and you omitted to mention the bed (now tightened, a simple fix). Unless we are told we are unaware of such issues, luckily there was a second bed for you to use. In regard to the traffic, in over five years of operation you are the only guest upset by the noise. Again if you had mentioned your sensitivity to noise we could have moved you to our Garden Suite Cottage which is farther from the road and therefore quieter. A bad review over items that could have been attended too during your stay is frustrating to say the least, we have been told we are approachable and are proud of our excellent reviews, unfortunately one bad review such as yours is damaging to our business, which is already suffering from a downturn in business due to Covid. Please consider in future engaging with your host and when reviewing consider the impact of your words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great pet friendly accommodation with wonderful gardens and access to town. Thanks for a relaxing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2026
Thank you, so pleased you enjoyed your stay and thanks for taking the time to review, much appreciated
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short but Sweet

Seamless from booking to departure. Hosts were amazing. Cottage lovely. Town and walking trails so convenient. Dog friendly accommodation ensured our stay was stress free.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Getaway

Property has amazing gardens that get better when it gets dark. Property keeps its cool warmth as walls are so thick. The Breakfast provided was excellent, not continental like most provide. Being in the heart of Strathalbyn means most facilities are just a quick walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Great, tidy cottage very close to the town centre. Absolutely stunning gardens including the wonderful chickens!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gas works cottage, living in history

Fantastiic property, very nice and generous owner
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding!

From our initial inquiry to the reluctant return of the keys, a thoroughly enjoyable experience in this very special, tranquil location. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good location

Enjoyed our stay and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
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